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Is the Army a business?
June 2, 2014 — The director of the Army Office of Business Transformation asked members of the Association of the U.S. Army at its 270th Institute of Land Warfare breakfast today, whether they thought the Army was a business."We certainly have many of the characteristics of a business. We have capital assets,[and] a multitude of functions. We've got a diverse... MORE

CMSAF hosts international enlisted leader summit
June 2, 2014 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody hosted an international senior enlisted leader summit here, May 13-16.Command chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from around the Air Force participated in the summit. They were joined by senior enlisted leaders from the air forces of 24 countries, many the equivalent of the chief master sergeant of... MORE

A Military Training Instructor speaks with senior enlisted leaders from the air forces of 24 countries as they tour basic military training facilities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody hosted an international senior enlisted leader summit May 13-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

Battlefield Airborne Communications Node ensures warfighter connectivity
June 2, 2014 — Three recent achievements demonstrate how a critical communications capability managed here is continuing to keep warfighters connected.The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, translates and distributes imagery, video, voice and data, often from disparate elements, improving situational awareness by allowing ground troops to reach... MORE

Nuclear deterrence medal approved for total force Airmen
June 2, 2014 — The Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, approved May 27 by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah James, is among several incentives focused on attracting and retaining high-caliber Airmen in the nuclear mission, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 30.The medal, intended to recognize Airmen dedicated to national strategic nuclear... MORE

Combat arms instructors train expeditionary Airmen
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Tech Sgt. Benjamin Huss, 455th Base Defense Squadron combat arms training instructor, reviews a firing target May 24, 2014 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. As a CATM instructor, Huss ensures Air Force weapons are functional and assists the Army in range operations. Huss is deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va. and a native of Fremont, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

May 23 - Pulse on AF force management
June 2, 2014 — This week's force management update focuses on the chief master sergeant retention board, voluntary separation pay, officer reduction in force boards, quality force review board, civilian force management and total force opportunities in a continued effort to bring Airmen the latest, most accurate information concerning the complex and dynamic... MORE

Morale, welfare, recreation customer survey rolls out
June 2, 2014 — Does your base fitness center need new equipment? Do you want more recreational traveling opportunities? Do you think there aren't enough recreational opportunities for single service members, or do you think there are too many?You have your chance to make a difference by answering the Defense Department's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Customer... MORE

Beefier carbines en route to Soldiers
June 2, 2014 — A thicker barrel will absorb more heat in the new M4-A1 carbine, should a Soldier need to flip the selector to auto, according to Soldiers overseeing the new configuration now being added to the M4.While shooting in the automatic mode is less efficient and not as accurate as firing in bursts, it has its place on the battlefield, explained Command... MORE

NATO forces train for multinational future during Combined Resolve II
June 2, 2014 — Using the most up-to-date equipment while training with U.S. allies is all part of a multinational military exercise at the Joint Multinational Training Command in Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr Training Areas, May 15 to June 30. As part of Combined Resolve II, U.S. Army Europe hosts allies and partners from 14 European countries training for future... MORE

Vice Chief: Sustainment innovation key to Army of tomorrow
June 2, 2014 — Logistics innovations are needed "to match the advances that we're trying to make with our combat forces," said Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John F. Campbell.If those advances are not made, "we'll fall short of our strategic objectives," Campbell added during opening remarks at the Association of the U.S. Army's "Sustaining Force 2025" seminar... MORE

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