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Gates, Mullen support overturning gay ban

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress on Tuesday that he “fully supports” President Obama’s desire to repeal the law banning open military service by gays.Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen agreed, adding that he personally believes gays should be able … Continue reading

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Report backs end of bombers’ nuclear role

Two former Air Force officials want the service to drop its nuclear mission except for intercontinental ballistic missiles, dedicating its next-generation bomber solely to conventional weapons.Retired Col. Robert P. Haffa and Christopher J. Bowie, the Air Force’s deputy director for … Continue reading

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Air Force officials restrict Portal access beginning Jan. 15

Global Combat Support System-Air Force computer officials will begin restricting access to the Air Force Portal to only users with a common access card or valid public key infrastructure certificate Jan. 15. Air Force Knowledge Now began restricting access to … Continue reading

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Despite lag, women have more role models now

Brig. Gen. Michelle Johnson wonders whether the glass ceiling exists — or ever has in her 28 years in the Air Force.Lt. Col. Brenda Campbell asks herself the same question and decides the career gaps between female and male airmen … Continue reading

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Team approach to health may go AF-wide

When Senior Master Sgt. Brad Johnson learned he had a life-threatening autoimmune disorder, he began spending more time than he ever thought possible at the doctor’s office.But Johnson never knew which doctor he would see for any given appointment — … Continue reading

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