Feb. 17, 2022 Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022 Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 14, 2022 459th couple reflects on self-care and balancing work/life mix JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Many members in a mil-to-mil or mil-to-civ relationship agree that having a work/life balance can be difficult at times due to differences in schedules, deployments, tours of duty (TDYs), etc. The Bryant family shared their experience on how they maintain a healthy
Feb. 13, 2022 Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on international competitors The overhaul significantly increases classroom instruction covering the nation’s competitors, specifically China and Russia, at all levels of PME and in many of its other programs and courses.
Feb. 12, 2022 Why today’s ‘Gen Z’ is at risk for boot camp injuries For today's generation of 18-to-25-year-olds, making it through recruit training and successfully transitioning from civilian life into the military is not easy.Today's recruits are coming from a far more sedentary lifestyle compared to previous generations, making their skeletons more prone to
Feb. 11, 2022 AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status
Feb. 5, 2022 Reduce your risk of developing cancer Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. About one of every three Americans will develop some form of malignancy during his or her lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Our genes, lifestyle, and the
Feb. 2, 2022 #TakeOffTuesday #TakeOffTuesday | Heading off to Basic Military Training today is Bradley Darley from Virginia Beach, VA, who will join the 459th Maintenance Squadron! Good luck and see you soon! #ReserveCitizenAirmen
Jan. 30, 2022 DOD Technology Chief Emphasizes People, Teamwork The Defense Department's chief technology officer is emphasizing people and teamwork as the avenue to keep America's technological edge.
Jan. 29, 2022 AFCLC launches new introduction to China, Russia courses with certificates on Culture Guide app The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to China and Introduction to Russia culture courses and a video library to its newly updated, free Culture Guide mobile app.
Jan. 23, 2022 Counselors urge service members to review SBP before retirement Although some may not be aware of it, automatic Survivor Benefit Plan spouse coverage became effective Sept. 10, 2001, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002.