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  • The submission deadline for the Vice Chief’s Challenge has been extended to Aug. 7, 2020. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    VCSAF’s challenge invites Reserve Citizen Airmen to submit ideas

    What’s your idea to save Airmen time?Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson initiated a challenge to Airmen, including Reservists, to come up with and submit their ideas on how Airmen can improve processes, save time and complete the Air Force mission more effectively.Wilson’s challenge is part of the Air Force’s Airmen Powered by
  • U.S. Air Force Reservist Capt. Erin Rost, United States Air Force Academy admissions liaison officer, conducts an interview with a prospective academy student while teleworking from home during the COVID-19 pandemic May 7, 2020, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

    COMMENTARY: A Pandemic, Groundhog Day, and our Core Values - Lessons Learned

    These days may seem like the movie Groundhog Day where we are faced with the seemingly never-ending daily challenges and restrictions caused by a global pandemic. In the 1993 comedy, weatherman Phil Conners (played by Bill Murray) wakes up to relive the same day over and over. At first, he is frustrated and upset with his situation that prevents him from moving forward. However, through self-reflection, embracing the world around him, and adjusting his priorities, he discovers how to overcome his Groundhog Day by adapting his mindset.
  • 315th AMDS members return home from COVID-19 response.

    Tricare Reserve Select termination explained

    For Airmen enrolled in Tricare Reserve Select, there has been a change over the last 60 days on Tricare coverage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to request reinstatement if needed due to miscommunication of policy guidelines.The June 16 policy change stated Tricare “will delay terminating coverage for one month beyond the last
  • Wing Honors Khobar Towers Victims

    Rescue Wing Honor Khobar Towers Bombing Victims

    Rescue Wing members honored five Rescue Airmen and 14 other Airmen killed in a terrorist attack 24 years ago known as the Khobar Towers bombing June 25.The Khobar Towers bombing of 1996 was a terrorist attack on a U.S. Air Force housing complex in the town of Khobar, near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996. The individuals identified as
  • With the election season coming up, it's important for Air Force members to know what political activities they can and can not participate in. (Defense.gov)

    Election season: Friendly Reminders

    Election season is right around the corner, and the political races are about to heat up as we get closer to the day of voting in November. Here is an article reminding Air Force members what is allowed and not allowed if they decide to participate in political activities.
  • HPCON levels

    Patrick AFB decreases HPCON to Bravo

    The 45th Space Wing has decreased the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) from Charlie to Bravo. As a part of this change, a new Public Health Directive and an updated Return to Work guidance have been issued and will take effect on June 15, 2020. These documents can be found following this link: https://www.patrick.af.mil/Coronavirus/Installation-Information/
  • Gen. David. L. Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, talks to a group of total force recruiters during the Bluegreen Vacations 500 NASCAR race in Phoenix last year.

    Air Force Recruiting Service classic association with Reserve now operational

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Recruiting Service continues to forge ahead with Total Force recruiting. The order to form a classic associate partnership with AFRS and Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service is now signed and published with an effective date of June 14, 2020. The partnership will bolster effectiveness and combine
  • LRS Building Renovations

    LRS Building Renovations Complete

    The 920th Rescue Wing’s Logistics and Readiness Squadron (LRS) celebrated the completion of nearly two million dollars’ worth of renovations to their facility on June 7 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony.LRS is the ultimate logistics organization, combining planning, supply and transportation skills into one organization, under one commander,
  • 301st Change of Command Ceremony

    Taking the Next Step

    Lieutenant Col. Rod “Hot Rod” assumed command of the 301st Rescue Squadron during a change of command ceremony Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, June 6, 2020.Lt. Col. Rod was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. After graduating with a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Florida in 1998, he began his military career. He
  • A New Era Takes Flight

    A New Era Takes Flight

    A rainy June 2, 2020, was a historic day for the 39th Rescue Squadron as aircrew members flew the first fully operational HC-130J Combat King II training mission.  This first operational flight marks an important milestone for the 39th RQS because the HC-130J replaced the HC-130 P/N as the only Air Force dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery
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