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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • '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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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