Dec. 2, 2020 Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
June 3, 2020 Secretary Says He Does Not Support Invoking Insurrection Act Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he doesn't support invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow active-duty service members to act as law enforcement in quelling unrest in American cities.
April 17, 2020 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.
March 9, 2018 Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements The Joint Staff recently approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief.
Oct. 1, 2017 DoD Continues to Provide More Response Capacity to Puerto Rico The Defense Department is deploying more response capacity to Puerto Rico to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s need for a commodities distribution network able to reach isolated communities and sustained medical support for the island’s residents, a Pentagon spokesman said in a
Oct. 8, 2016 South Carolina National Guard Assists in Lifesaving Mission Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard transported emergency medical personnel to a citizen in need of medical attention whose house was surrounded by flood waters caused by Hurricane Matthew.