Sept. 25, 2015 Be involved in the political process, but know restrictions Whether you are a federal employee or member of the U.S. military, there are certain restrictions when deciding to become involved in the political process. DoD Directive 1344.10 and 5 U.S. Code Sections 7321-7326 list the restrictions for military members and federal employees. Military members
Sept. 23, 2015 Budget Uncertainty Complicates Readiness Recovery, Dempsey Says A central aspect of Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey’s term as chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff has been budget uncertainty. Dempsey took office soon after the passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The act was specifically designed to be so onerous that it would force Congress to act together
Sept. 23, 2015 Commander releases AF Reserve Vision update The chief of the Air Force Reserve has released an update to the Air Force Reserve Vision and Guiding Principles document. The Air Force Reserve 2015 Vision Update is intended as a companion document to the 2013 Air Force Reserve Vision and Guiding Principles,, according to Lt. Gen. James F.
Sept. 23, 2015 'The Power of 1’: A Single Person Can Save a Life As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran’s Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department
Sept. 21, 2015 Base remembers POW/MIAs with run 9/18/2015 - (Left to right) Lt. Col. Dennis Major, 841st Transportation Battalion commander, Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, GM1 Joseph Blacka, Lance Cpl. John Meert and Staff Sgt. Gregory Hamlin, 628th Comptroller Squadron
Sept. 21, 2015 AFRC team competes in AF Marathon The Air Force Reserve Command Marathon Team was among 15,000 runners participating in the 19th Annual Air Force Marathon here Sept. 19.The marathon course is a 26.2-mile run that starts and ends at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The course traverses historical places on
Sept. 18, 2015 Cybersecurity Demands Culture Change, DoD Official Says A change in culture is needed to protect against threats in the rapidly changing cyber domain, the Defense Department's chief information officer said.
Sept. 18, 2015 Legal office talks SGLI Servicemembers Group Life Insurance is a program that provides low-cost term life insurance coverage to eligible service members. Practically, a service member should realize that life insurance insulates dependents and beneficiaries from financial risk in the event of that service member’s death.
Sept. 16, 2015 More than a hero: An American Airman The Airman’s Creed is recited from the very beginning of an Airman’s career. For one Airman, that creed became more than words – it became a part of who he is.
Sept. 16, 2015 AF releases Future Operating Concep Sept. 15, the Air Force officially released the Air Force Future Operating Concept, which is the latest in a series of strategic documents designed to guide the organizing, training, and equipping of the force over the coming decades.The Air Force Future Operating Concept serves as a companion