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Feb. 4, 2021
Secretary of Defense orders military stand down to address challenge of extremism in the ranks

A Department of Defense-wide stand down will occur over the next 60 days so that each service, command and unit can take the time to have needed discussions about extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Feb. 3.
Feb. 3, 2021
Mentorship in the Air Force develops the Force

Mentorship is a professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person through development, both personally and professionally. The overall goal of mentoring is for a mentee’s potential to be maximized.
Feb. 3, 2021
Russian Hybrid Threats During the Libya Civil War: Lessons Learned and Their Applicability to a Baltic States Scenario

Captain Angelo DeArcoRussia has demonstrated effective use of hybrid threats to increase its influence on global affairs. Most recently, Russia leveraged the Libyan Civil War to refine its hybrid threat capabilities to decrease Western and European influence for the benefit of the Kremlin. These
Feb. 3, 2021
Portable exercise equipment ‘working out’ during COVID

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Physical readiness has long been a priority for the U.S. Air Force, and now as COVID-19 is posing restrictions on fitness centers, portable training units located throughout the base are providing a convenient option for service members.
Feb. 3, 2021
Transition to Lincoln starts with first aircraft arrival

Normally a 55th Wing OC-135 Open Skies aircraft landing and taxiing to its parking spot is no a big deal, but this particular landing on Feb. 1, 2021, was unlike any other. This flight was Offutt Air Force Base’s first aircraft arrival to the Lincoln Airport, where the 55th Wing and its mission
Feb. 3, 2021
JBSA Security Forces install base access kiosks to enhance social distancing efforts

On a combined average across JBSA, the Visitor Control Centers process 21,640 customers per month, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, the 502nd Security Forces Group has installed new kiosks that will further reduce the health risks during customer check-in when requesting base
Feb. 3, 2021
Civilian Payroll office answers latest deferred OASDI questions

The Civilian Payroll Office has been receiving an increased amount of help desk calls concerning deferred OASDI. To assist, we are providing the answers below to the most frequently asked questions.
Feb. 2, 2021
Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership
Feb. 2, 2021
H.S. student immerses with AFTAC in the Outback

Situated in the remote terrain of Central Australia, the 709th Technical Maintenance Squadron’s Detachment 421 is responsible for operating and sustaining an expansive seismic array to detect the detonation of nuclear bombs. The detachment, led by Master Sergeant Jonathan Beedham, is manned by four
Feb. 1, 2021
Social Media: Tactics for tact

Social media allows us to connect to our friends, family and even strangers, all across the world. We post photos of our loved ones, our wins and losses, photos of our family, but military personnel have additional guidelines when it comes to their social media presence.

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