Jan. 22, 2014 CJCS' top enlisted advisor speaks to DOD initiatives On the cusp of one of Minot Air Force Base's most demanding inspections this year, Airmen here welcomed the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia.
Jan. 22, 2014 DOD releases new religious accommodation instruction The Defense Department released a new instruction Jan. 22 that details its updated policy on making religious accommodations requested by service members, Pentagon spokesman Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nathan J. Christensen said.
Jan. 22, 2014 Ugandan troops support US airlift missions As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.
Jan. 22, 2014 Nominees sought for 2014 SAIGE Award The Air Force is seeking nominations for 2014 Society of American Indian Government Employees Meritorious Service Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.
Jan. 22, 2014 AF releases findings on HH-60G accident near Kadena AB Pacific Air Forces officials released the results Jan. 21, of its investigation into an HH-60G Pave Hawk aircraft mishap which occurred Aug. 5, 2013, northeast of Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Jan. 22, 2014 Officials release report on F-15 accident near Kadena AB Pacific Air Forces officials released the results Jan. 21 of its investigation into a May 28, 2013, F-15C Eagle aircraft accident that occurred east of Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Jan. 21, 2014 44 selected for test pilot school Forty-four Air Force captains and first lieutenants have been selected as primary or alternate test pilot school program attendees, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Jan. 21.
Jan. 20, 2014 AF uniform policy update: welcome back morale t-shirts, badges and limitless athletic shoes The Air Force updated the policy governing uniform wear Jan. 17, with a goal of not financially burdening Airmen. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III approved several updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Air Force Dress and Appearance, with many of the changes coming directly from
Jan. 20, 2014 2013 Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign wraps up on positive note For the first time since 2010, there were no Airmen lost between Dec. 21, 2013, and Jan. 1 when Airmen are most at risk due to holiday celebrations, increased travel and fatigue.
Jan. 20, 2014 AF continues to airlift Rwandan units to Central African Republic Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continued airlifting a Rwandan mechanized battalion Jan. 19.