April 17, 2024 Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in
April 17, 2024 Eight wing members achieve “major” milestone The 2024 major promotion board recently selected eight captains in the 315th Airlift Wing, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, for promotion to the rank of major.
April 15, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
April 15, 2024 Reservist earns AFA field grade officer of year award A 315th Airlift Wing Intelligence Flight Reservist was recently named Air Force Association’s field grade officer of the year for his leadership efforts while serving last year with the 437th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Maj. Alex Arntz, 315th Intelligence
April 14, 2024 Lanier Assumes Command of 315th Airlift Wing Col. Stephen Lanier assumed command of the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, during a ceremony here, April 14, 2024.
April 12, 2024 Forging the Future Force: Empowering Airmen & Guardians for 5-D Warfare In World War II, the Manhattan Project harnessed cutting-edge science to develop the atomic bomb, a weapon that ultimately helped end the war. Today, the Air Force faces a different kind of existential threat, and innovation is once again the key. But this time, the weapons won't just be physical;
April 11, 2024 DOD Employs Proactive Measures to Counter Cyber Threats By pursuing integrated deterrence, including cyber, the Defense Department continues to be ready to fight and win the nation's wars, a senior DOD cyber policy official said.
April 11, 2024 New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.
April 10, 2024 SAVE Plan Helps Service Members, Civilians Alike With Student Loan Debt The SAVE plan is an income-driven repayment plan that calculates payments based on a borrower's income and family size and forgives remaining balances after a certain number of years.
April 10, 2024 U.S. Commander in Europe Says Russia Is a 'Chronic Threat' to World Russia poses a threat to the world and further aid to Ukraine to repulse the Russian invasion is crucial, the commander of U.S. European Command said.