June 19, 2014 Air Force Ready If Called Upon for Iraq, James Says The Air Force is fully engaged in planning efforts to provide options for the situation in Iraq and is ready to provide its capabilities if necessary, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said in Washinton June 18.Speaking to the Defense Writers Group, the Air Force's top official acknowledged the
June 16, 2014 Heat flag conditions save lives It's summertime, which means things are heating up! Heat related illness is a very serious issue in Charleston. Anyone who works in a hot environment is at risk of heat stress. Heat stress symptoms can include dry skin, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and increased body temperature. You should always
June 16, 2014 DOD provides security help for Baghdad diplomatic facilities, military airlift standing by At the State Department's request, the U.S. military is providing security assistance for U.S. diplomatic facilities in Baghdad, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said June 15.In a statement, Kirby said a small number of Defense Department personnel are augmenting State Department
June 12, 2014 CMSAF Roll Call: Why We Serve? The Air Force's top senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, encouraging Airmen to think about, "why they serve.""It is a privilege to be an Airman, and an honor to defend our nation," said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody. "We can never forget
June 9, 2014 SAPR: More than an Air Force Acronym As an Airman and a senior leader in the Air Force Reserve, I've seen firsthand the devastating impacts of sexual assault on an Air Force organization. Regardless of your unit or military status, Active or Reserve, no one is immune to these impacts nor absolved of their responsibility to combat the
June 9, 2014 AF releases new feedback forms During the past year, Air Force leaders have been shaping a new and more comprehensive Air Force evaluation system for officers and enlisted Airmen.The new system is designed to better meet the needs of the Air Force and Airmen, differentiate more effectively between good and great performers, and
June 4, 2014 Commission wants to understand your compensation preferences The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission was tasked by the President and the Congress to develop recommendations to modernize military compensation and benefits programs. Our primary goal is to ensure the uniformed services can maintain the most professional All-Volunteer
June 4, 2014 D-Day paratrooper remembers historic jump ahead of 70th anniversary Veteran paratrooper Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, who jumped into Normandy on D-Day, is returning to coastal France to mark the 70th anniversary of the invasion that changed the course of World War II.Martin, who spoke in an interview ahead of the anniversary, remembers looking out in the night sky before
June 3, 2014 Prepare now for stormy weather June 1 kicked off what could be a very intense and unpredictable six-month-long hurricane season. Members of Joint Base Charleston should educate themselves on what items they will need and what resources are available to prepare themselves, their family members and their pets before a storm
June 2, 2014 I am an American Airman Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation's defense. Its mission is to provide combat ready forces to Fly, Fight and Win.