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Dec. 4, 2024
DOD to pilot expansion of commissary benefit to military civilian employees

The Department of Defense will test an expansion of commissary shopping privileges for DOD civilian employees at select Defense Commissary Agency stores located in the continental U.S., for 120 days starting Dec. 5.
Dec. 4, 2024
Air Force Civil Engineer Center awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently finished awarding leases that will bring 5G service to 84 Air and Space Force installations by 2028, helping the workforce, Airmen, Guardians and their families stay connected through secure and reliable networks.
Dec. 4, 2024
Altus Air Force Base Aviation Fair

Flyer for the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Aviation Fair at Altus Junior High in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The fair includes photo opportunities, activities in science, technology, engineering, math for children, and a question and answer portion with Airmen from Altus AFB. For questions, contact
Dec. 3, 2024
Department of Defense authorizes additional 7 days to CONUS temporary lodging expense

As of Nov. 27, 2024, the number of days that a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense, or TLE, has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States, or CONUS.
Dec. 3, 2024
85th Flying Training Squadron participates in first “Wings for Warriors” event

The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) “Tigers”, participated in Laughlin’s first ever “Wings for Warriors” outreach program with the Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Nov 15, 2024.
Dec. 3, 2024
Learning Engineering in Focus Today

Sharing their perspectives on the topic Implementing Learning Engineering in Military Environments: An Operational & Tactical Perspective are panelists Lindsey Fredman, Director, Air Force Career Development Academy, ADC/2AF/AFCDA; Benjamin Goldberg, PhD, Senior Scientist, U.S. Army DEVCOM SC STTC;
Dec. 3, 2024
Crusader of the month: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Edwards

The 42nd Air Base Wing named U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexandra Edwards, 42nd Medical Group commander support staff noncommissioned officer in charge, "Crusader of the Month" at the end of November, for her exceptional service and leadership in support of the 42nd MDG.  The wing’s Crusader of the
Dec. 3, 2024
58 SOW Says Goodbye to HH-60G

The 58th SOW said goodbye to its last HH-60G on 3 December 2024 as it made its final flight into retirement.
Dec. 3, 2024
Kirtland AFB Bids Farewell to the HH-60G Pave Hawk

A chapter of Air Force history will close on Dec. 3 as the 58 Special Operations Wing hosts a retirement ceremony for the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, marking the end of its distinguished service in training aviators in combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations.
Dec. 3, 2024
Fighting food insecurity with healthcare initiative

Have you visited your primary care provider lately? If so, you may have noticed additional screening questions added to your check-in. This is the result of a 59th Medical Wing initiative to identify and address food insecurity in our patient population.