July 1, 2013 Sexual Assault Solutions Include Everyone, Hagel Says Sexual assault issues are corrected within the fabric of an institution, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told troops June 28, "and you're the fabric. And I know you feel the same way."Hagel visited several military installations in Colorado this week. He said in a response to a soldier's question at a
June 26, 2013 SecDef: DOD welcomes Supreme Court decision Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, which had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same
June 25, 2013 MXS leader earns academic excellence, encourages team work Serving in today's Air Force Reserve requires individuals to possess a variety of skills and key characteristics; a strong work ethic, dedication to selfless service, leadership, physical fitness and a commitment to professional military education.Continuing education is not only the foundation to
June 24, 2013 Critical Days of Summer Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena-- lightning. In the United States, an average of 54 people are reported killed each year by lightning. In many parts of the world where Airmen are stationed, summer storms can seem to appear out of nowhere. In addition to
June 20, 2013 Reserve aerial spray unit swats 'skeeters' at JB Charleston "There must be thousands of 'em, millions of 'em. What are they doing?""It looks like they're preparing an invasion."Even though this dialogue is from the 1996 science fiction blockbuster film, "Independence Day," it is an accurate description of the annual real-life assault from saltwater marsh
June 20, 2013 Hagel Discusses 'State of DOD' In a wide-ranging speech given June 19 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, his alma mater, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel talked about the necessity of adapting the nation's military to operate in a world that's undergoing far-reaching geopolitical, technological and economic change.Defense
June 19, 2013 Hagel Hails Milestone in Afghanistan Security Praising the Afghan people for their determination and noting the sacrifices that led to achievement of the milestone, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel June 18 praised the formal transfer of security lead throughout Afghanistan to Afghan national security forces."This critical milestone is a tribute to
June 17, 2013 Officials Weigh Resource Priorities During Sequester In light of recent budget woes, Defense Department officials are weighing resource priorities and moving toward the decision phase for the fiscal year 2014 budget, a Pentagon official said at the National Defense Industrial Association National Logistics Forum in Arlington, Va. June 14.During the
June 14, 2013 101 Critical Days of Summer: Hot Fun in the Summertime The weather is really starting to heat up for most of us and that means all our outdoor activities can get into full swing. Being outdoors in the summer is relaxing, fun and revitalizing if you plan well and are always prepared. Applying risk management techniques to all situations can save a lot of
June 14, 2013 Comptroller Offers Glimpse of Post-sequester Options The budget storms assailing the Pentagon are unprecedented, the Defense Department's chief financial officer said in Washington June 13."I've never seen anything like this," Pentagon Comptroller Robert F. Hale told an audience attending the 2013 Defense Communities National Summit, "and I hope we