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July 30, 2019
Goldfein’s 10-day trip across northern Europe focuses on partners and ‘great power’ realities

But there also was an unmistakable subtext connecting the stops in Estonia, Finland, Great Britain, Germany and Greenland. The thread was this: each country has valuable experience and insights for operating effectively in an age of great power competition. That reality can help the United States
July 28, 2019
Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms

The Air Force Uniform Office will begin surveying female Airmen starting July 22, to collect feedback on Air Force maternity uniform items. All Air Force women will receive an e-mail from the Air Force Survey Office with a unique link inviting them to take the survey. To determine who should take
July 22, 2019
Special Warfare Airman receives Silver, Bronze Stars for heroism in Afghanistan

Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio, an assessment and selection instructor assigned to the 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron at JB San Antonio-Lackland was awarded the nation’s third highest medal for his heroic actions in combat during operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
July 16, 2019
Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency

In a ceremony June 28 at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the Air Force Medical Service stood up a new field operating agency, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency.
July 12, 2019
Delayed Implementation of Limitations on Eligibility to Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits

This ALCGPSC announces DoD’s six-month delay of implementation of eligibility limitations to transfer Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to qualifying dependents.
July 6, 2019
AFMC launches “AFMC We Need” initiative

In an effort to make certain the Air Force Materiel Command is ideally structured and resourced to support the National Defense Strategy, AFMC leadership has launched an enterprise-wide initiative that will empower its Airmen and civilians to help shape the future of the command.
May 30, 2019
Guidance on marijuana stocks and CBD oil

With the recent trend of products containing cannabidiol, or CBD oil, as well as the growth of marijuana businesses, the 633rd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate has provided guidance to help U.S. service members navigate their questions.
May 3, 2019
ICESR participates in first ever event in the U.S.

The International Conference on Employer Support of the Reserves recently came to Joint Base Andrews to participate in a mini air show featuring reserve component air power.The ICESR is a biennial event that brings together Reserve Forces Leaders, employers, government and non-government partners,
April 30, 2019
Mae Krier “Rosie the Riveter” visits the 459th ARW

Mae Krier is an original Rosie the Riveter. Her hard work and dedication during World War II helped save the world and led her to many places, the most recent being the 459th Air Refueling Wing. “It’s a great day to be at the 459th Air Refueling Wing,” Krier said. “I’m excited to share my story with
April 26, 2019
Vietnam era crew chief reunites with his aircraft 40 years later

William J. Fuselier is a retired Master Sergeant, a Vietnam War Veteran, a Bronze Star recipient, and a former crew chief for the KC-135 Stratotanker, tail number 3543 more than 40 years ago. He recently came to the 459th Air Refueling wing to visit his old aircraft that still holds thousands of