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ACC releases results of health and welfare inspection
January 22, 2013 — Air Combat Command has released its results for the service-wide health and welfare inspections that were completed in an effort to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace."Sexual harassment and sexual assault have no place in our Air Force, yet both continue to affect the Air Force's mission and harm our... MORE

TRADOC sees role of Army aviation growing while force downsizes
January 18, 2013 — With a smaller, leaner force in the future, aviation will play a bigger and more significant role than it has over the last decade, said the Army's Training and Doctrine, or TRADOC, commander.Speaking before members of the Association of the U.S. Army today at its annual aviation symposium and exposition, Gen. Robert W. Cone said the risks... MORE

Gen. Robert W. Cone, Army Training and Doctrine commander, predicts the role of aviation will become larger as the force becomes smaller. Cone spoke at the annual AUSA aviation symposium and exhibition at National Harbor in Oxen Hill, Md., Jan. 10, 2013. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)

AF officials anticipate pay delays for officers, enlisted Airmen promoted in March
January 18, 2013 — Officers and enlisted Airmen getting promoted in March will experience pay delays because of the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring that month."Individuals to promote from Mar. 4 to 26 will not get their promotions updated in MilPDS because of the upgrade," said Lt. Col. Shelley Strong, the Air Force Personnel Center operations... MORE

Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze
January 18, 2013 — Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls... MORE

Service members urged to take action against the flu
January 16, 2013 — Although flu season typically peaks in February, the influenza-related death toll continues to climb as the nation is impacted by an increase in influenza illnesses, with 47 states reporting widespread geographical activity. This surge is also being seen in the Hampton Roads area and Joint Base Langley-Eustis with a 10 to 20 percent increase for... MORE

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each flu season. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton/Released)

Claims office program helps injured Soldiers save money on legal costs
January 15, 2013 — The Fort Eustis Command Judge Advocate Claims office is helping injured Soldiers avoid paying too much in attorney fees through its Assistance to Injured Parties Program.According to James Akridge, the Fort Eustis Office of Command Judge Advocate chief of claims, the purpose of the program is to educate and help injured personnel understand the... MORE

Pauline Riddick, Fort Eustis education center academic advisor, receives an injured party briefing in the judge advocate courtroom at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 8, 2013. The briefing is part of the Assistance to Injured Parties Program, which gives legal advice to all military personnel, family members and retirees about how to claim personal injuries after an accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)

1st FW and 192nd FW deploy to Kadena
January 14, 2013 — F-22A Raptors and approximately 300 Airmen from the 1st Fighter Wing and the 192nd FW, Va. Air National Guard, deployed recently to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of the Pacific Command's Theater Security Package rotation."These deployments display the United States' continued commitment to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific region," said Lt. Col... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvin Salguero, 94th Air Maintenance Unit F-22 crew chief, and Lt. Col. Darren Gray, 192nd Fighter Wing pilot, prepares an F-22 Raptor takeoff at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 11, 2013. F-22 Raptors and approximately 300 Airmen from the 1st Fighter Wing and the 192nd Fighter Wing deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)

AF releases new 'vision' document
January 11, 2013 — The Air Force released a new Vision document today outlining the force's vision and way forward."Focused on 'Airmen, Mission, and Innovation,' I believe this short document captures what today's Air Force is all about and where I think we ought to focus on for tomorrow," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III in an email to all... MORE

Senior Airman Ryan Ott and Staff Sgt. Tim Sullivan, 36th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron F-22 Egress and Systems specialists, guide an F-22 canopy onto a Raptor at Andersen Air Force Base Feb. 18, 2008. Members of the Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and the 36th Expeditionary Maintenance are deployed out of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, with more than 250 Airmen in support of the Pacifics Theater Security Package.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)

New resource helps troops, families plan deployments
January 11, 2013 — The Defense Department launched a new resource to help troops and their families plan for the "before, during and after" of deploying.Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office for family policy, explained "Plan My Deployment" during an interview with the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service."This is a new, interactive, online tool... MORE

AF officials reschedule MilPDS upgrade
January 11, 2013 — Originally slated for December of last year, Air Force officials will perform a major upgrade to the Military Personnel Data System, or MilPDS, in March.The Air Force Personnel Operations Agency here will upgrade and transfer MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Enterprise Computing Center. The project is expected to take 23... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic, photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)

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