Jan. 14, 2016 A look back at Desert Storm Operation Desert Storm was an exceptional example of Total Force integration in support of combat operations with an all-volunteer force.Jan. 16, 2016, marks the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm, the coalition effort to free Kuwait from the grips of an Iraq invasion force. Below are some factoids on
Jan. 11, 2016 Development Training Flight prepares new Airmen for success “Fall in!” A group of young men and women pop to what they know to be “attention.” A general look of confusion, concern, and slight confidence stretches across the faces of a group of newly enlisted members of the United States Air Force Reserve. These individuals have not yet become Airmen in the
Jan. 11, 2016 IRS Form 1095 available on myPay All active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retiree and civilian Airmen will need proof of health care coverage when filing their federal tax returns for 2015.“This is the first year that Affordable Care Act requires health care validation for filing their taxes and Airmen need this information,” said Robert
Jan. 11, 2016 315th Airlift Wing announces annual award winners The selection boards for the 315th Airlift Wing Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company grade officer, field grade officer, first sergeant, and civilian for calendar year 2015 announced its results during the January unit training assembly weekend.This year's winners are:Airman of the
Jan. 10, 2016 315th AW held NCO, SNCO induction ceremony The 315th Airlift Wing welcomed newly promoted to the Senior Noncomissioned and Noncomissioned Officers tier during an induction ceremony at the Yonkie Auditorium Jan. 9, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Jan. 7, 2016 Pentagon announces changes to military decorations, awards program The Pentagon has made a number of changes to the military decorations and awards program to ensure service members receive appropriate recognition of their actions, according to a statement released Jan. 7.
Jan. 7, 2016 Before you fly that new drone: know the rules The FAA has stated that unmanned aircraft systems are aircraft, not toys, making operators subject to aviation laws and guidelines. Knowing the laws and basic safety rules is essential, and helps you avoid stiff legal and civil penalties.
Jan. 6, 2016 AF officials announce civilian reduction in force In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.
Jan. 4, 2016 Russia Naming U.S. as Threat Does Not Change Chairman’s Perspective The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters traveling with him here that a new Russian national security strategy document naming the United States as a threat does not change his perception of the threat posed by Russia.Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. said the U.S. military