Sept. 1, 2018 McCain’s Life Celebrated at Washington National Cathedral The nation bid farewell to Arizona Sen. John S. McCain -- former Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, war hero and Vietnam prisoner of war -- in a patriotic and emotional service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Aug. 31, 2018 Nineteen 315th AW officers selected for O-5 315th Airlift Wing leadership has announced the following officers who were selected for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on the respective dates listed.
Aug. 30, 2018 Wing announces latest STEP II Selects 315th Airlift Wing leadership at Joint Base Charleston announced the latest round of Stripes for Exceptional Performers II selections yesterday. The following members were selected:
Aug. 30, 2018 Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams.
Aug. 30, 2018 Disabled veterans earn Space-A travel The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act was recently signed, which included a measure that will allow fully-disabled veterans the ability to utilize Space-Available travel.
Aug. 28, 2018 McCain’s Life Should Serve as Example for Today’s Service Members, Mattis Says The life of Arizona Sen. John S. McCain, whose faith in country saw him through more than five years in captivity in Vietnam, should serve as an example for service members today, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.
Aug. 28, 2018 Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’ The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort outlined in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.
Aug. 27, 2018 Reserve employer receives Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Civilian employers of Guard and Reserve Service members work with some of the most talented, dedicated and motivated citizens within the United States. These citizen warriors bring the same work-ethic and can-do attitude every day that allows them to succeed in both the civilian and military
Aug. 26, 2018 DoD Mourns Death of Senator John S. McCain United States senator and retired Navy Capt. John S. McCain died in Arizona after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. McCain, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, “steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.
Aug. 21, 2018 Breaking Barriers: AF Reserve’s first 4-star Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of General yesterday.