Oct. 8, 2015 Afghanistan at 'Critical Juncture', Campbell Says Testifying before a House panel, the commander of NATO’s Resolute Support mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan discussed U.S. presence in the nation and the challenges Afghan forces face.
Oct. 6, 2015 What to do in the aftermath of the historic flooding It has been several days for really bad weather in South Carolina, and North Carolina. A reminder that it is important to reach out to ourfolks who may live in impacted areas (Air Reserve Technicians and traditional Reservists) to see if they are impacted by any of this weather. I have found some
Oct. 5, 2015 DoD Leaders Discuss Budget Issues With Military Family Group Two DoD undersecretaries discussed the continuing resolution, military retirement changes and the future force during the National Military Family Association’s Leadership Dinner.
Oct. 5, 2015 Guardsmen Respond to Flooding Across 3 States Roughly 1,300 National Guardsmen in South and North Carolina and Virginia are on duty in response to severe flooding following heavy rainfall generated by Hurricane Joaquin.
Oct. 1, 2015 Hurricane Joaquin's possible impacts to JBC Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 3 Storm, is expected to pass well east of our area, with a small chance of Tropical Storm force winds in the next five days.However, it’s important to note that there is low confidence in the current forecast until the storm turns to the north.As of today,
Sept. 30, 2015 AF streamlines expeditionary readiness training Air Force officials announced the creation of a new streamlined Expeditionary Readiness Program governance construct that replaces the current tiered predeployment training model.The updated program is designed to ensure expeditionary readiness training is relevant, effective, timely, synchronized,
Sept. 30, 2015 Change in Policy: AF extends sexual assault prevention and response services to civilians In a significant change in policy, the Air Force announced Aug. 24 that, effective immediately, civilian employees -- both appropriated and non-appropriated -- who are victims of sexual assault are now allowed to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault
Sept. 25, 2015 The DoD Bids Farewell to Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff As the top U.S. military officer since Sept. 30, 2011, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey has advised the nation's leaders on wartime and postwar missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, reaffirmed U.S. ties to allies and partners around the globe and provided counsel and perspective on the strategy to defeat the
Sept. 25, 2015 Be involved in the political process, but know restrictions Whether you are a federal employee or member of the U.S. military, there are certain restrictions when deciding to become involved in the political process. DoD Directive 1344.10 and 5 U.S. Code Sections 7321-7326 list the restrictions for military members and federal employees. Military members
Sept. 23, 2015 Commander releases AF Reserve Vision update The chief of the Air Force Reserve has released an update to the Air Force Reserve Vision and Guiding Principles document. The Air Force Reserve 2015 Vision Update is intended as a companion document to the 2013 Air Force Reserve Vision and Guiding Principles,, according to Lt. Gen. James F.