Oct. 6, 2014 Charleston Reservists join Ebola support operations Three Reserve aircrews flew Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina C-17 Globemaster IIIs packed with personnel and supplies over the past two weeks in support of Operation United Assistance, an effort to support Ebola stricken regions of West Africa.Aircrew from the 300th Airlift Squadron departed
Oct. 6, 2014 Rodriguez: Troops in Liberia Will Be Protected From Ebola Soldiers deployed to Liberia to help with the Ebola outbreak there will receive the best equipment and training beforehand, be monitored on the ground and be screened before they go home, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said at the White House yesterday.Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez joined
Oct. 2, 2014 Oct. 1 – Pulse on AF force management Featured in this force management update are details regarding changes to the reduction in force board eligibility and ongoing civilian force management programs.Military force managementDue to adjustments for operational requirements and additional voluntary separations, judge advocates (51J),
Oct. 2, 2014 Wingman Toolkit is going Total Force The Wingman Toolkit is going Total Force this fall with a brand new mobile app and website.For years, the toolkit has been the one-stop shop for Air Force Reservists looking to achieve and maintain wellness. Starting this fall, it will be expanding its reach to include all members of the Air Force
Oct. 2, 2014 Obama, Military Hail Signing of U.S.-Afghan Agreement Newly sworn-in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today signed the bilateral security agreement between his government and the United States, as well as a status of forces agreement with NATO.The agreements mark an historic day in the U.S.-Afghan partnership that will help advance our shared interests
Oct. 1, 2014 Hagel Authorizes 700 Soldiers for Liberia Deployment Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has authorized the deployment of 700 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division headquarters element to Liberia to help with the Ebola epidemic there, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said here yesterday.The soldiers will deploy in late October, Kirby
Oct. 1, 2014 AF updates voluntary education programs for FY15 Active-duty Airmen who want to take advantage of military assistance programs for voluntary education in the coming academic year will experience several changes beginning Oct. 1.Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online, or AF COOL, will take the place of the military tuition assistance, or
Sept. 30, 2014 Airmen Deploy to Deliver Ebola Treatment Facility Airmen from the 633rd Medical Group here partnered with representatives from the U.S. Public Health Service on Sept. 26 to deliver a modular medical treatment center as part of the U.S. whole-of-government effort to support humanitarian relief operations in Ebola-stricken African nations.Airmen from
Sept. 29, 2014 Chaplains' Corner: Coping with Loneliness Editors Note: The 315th Airlift Wing Chaplains office is partnering with the 628th Chaplains Office in providing weekly Chaplain's Corner articles that will apear on our Website as well as in the base newspaper. Virtually everyone experiences loneliness from time to time, with many people becoming
Sept. 22, 2014 Roll Call: The Evolution of PME The Air Force senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, outlining the way forward for enlisted professional military education."The science of education is changing before our eyes," said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody. "The blended learning approach