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  • New 988 Number for Mental Health Emergencies

    Effective 16 July 2022, “988” will serve as the new direct dial number for the National Suicide Prevention Helpline. The number will be available for use at national, state, and local levels.

  • AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Reserve tactical airlift unit uses upgraded night-vision devices

    Imagine a nearly pitch black space. The hand you can only faintly see in front of you rises to flip a battery pack towards your forehead and a faint hum of power buzzes incessantly like a mosquito in the summertime.White light emits from two electronically connected monocular devices.You thumb and

  • Joint Base Charleston Welcomes New Commander

    Col. Marc E. Greene, outgoing 628th Air Base Wing commander, relinquished his responsibilities and duties to Col. Michael A. Freeman, incoming 628th ABW commander, during a change of command ceremony, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 15, 2022.

  • New AFPAAS mobile app available

    Reporting accountability during events just got easier.  The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System recently announced that Air Force personnel can now use their mobile app (common access card not needed) to easily report accountability during natural or man-made disasters.The free