Sept. 27, 2018 Multi-domain command and control is coming In his remarks during this year’s Air Force Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harber, Maryland, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein explained the importance of Multi-Domain Command and Control in executing the nation’s next fight.
Sept. 25, 2018 DEPLOYMENT: SHARING A TIME OF SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND OPPORTUNITY As most of us know as military members, a number of Airmen undertake challenging deployments in their career. Deploying members and their loved ones are the most heavily affected by these events, but it is something that will, to a greater or lesser extent, affect all of us in the 477th Fighter
Sept. 24, 2018 Mattis Pays Tribute to Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Service members who were held as prisoners of war and those still missing from the nation's wars deserve respect and admiration from the nation for which they fought, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.
Sept. 19, 2018 Suicide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 3 Suicide Myth No. 3: People who attempt suicide and survive are just seeking attention; they seldom ever try it again.Truth: At some level, all suicide attempts are cries for help by individuals experiencing a high degree of desperation. It is important to treat all attempts as serious. Once an
Sept. 19, 2018 Be there: preventing suicide is everyone's duty When considering someone’s health, typically physical health is the first thing that comes to mind. Physical illness and injury is something many people are familiar with and have dealt with at some time or another in their lives. While physical health is important, there is an aspect of someone’s
Sept. 19, 2018 CMSAF Wright: The Airmen We Need must be resilient In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well trained, well led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader.Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air
Sept. 19, 2018 Panel discusses total force integration during AFA Former Secretary of the Air Force F. Whitten Peters moderated a panel of senior leaders examining the total force during the Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor Sept. 18, 2018. The panel focused on Air Force integration of Guard and Reserve personnel into
Sept. 19, 2018 OPM launches 2018 Combined Federal Campaign with an Enhanced Online Donation System The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, announces the start of the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign season, which runs from Sept.10 through Jan. 11, 2019. The 2018 CFC season will feature an enhanced CFC Online Donation System (https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome) that increases transparency
Sept. 19, 2018 Daughter of WWI Flying Ace to fly in Reserve B-52 Susan d’Olive Mozena, the daughter of WWI flying ace U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Charles d’Olive, 93rd Pursuit Squadron is scheduled to fly onboard a B-52 Stratofortress, Sept. 21, 2018. Citizen Airmen aircrew from the 93rd Bomb Squadron will be flying Ms. d’Olive Mozena to honor the 100th Anniversary
Sept. 18, 2018 Air Force Association recognizes Florida Reserve Wing with unit award Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing were awarded with the Air Force Association Unit Award Sept. 18, 2018, during the opening and awards ceremony at the annual Air, Space & Cyberspace Conference at the Gaylord Natonal Resort and Convention Center in National Harbour, Maryland. The wing