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  • 97th cyber warriors perform first MDT exercise

    The 97th Communications Squadron used its recently built cyber-training range for their Mission Defense Team to participate in its first cyber defense exercise on Sept. 30,2021. This exercise was in partnership with the U.S. Air National Guard’s 229th Cyberspace Operation Squadron from Vermont. The

  • AFOQT: Breaking the Language Barrier

    The Department of the Air Force recently made changes to its qualifying test for officers. By reducing the mandatory delay between tests from 180 to 90 days and allowing for ‘super-scoring’ of test subcategories, much like college SAT and ACT scoring, DAF is making headway in modernizing its

  • DAF expands civilian employee assistance program

    JOINT BASE SAN-ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation and Contracting Center.The program, required by the Air Force Chief of Staff, provides a variety of services and

  • Undersecretary of the Air Force visits Task Force-Holloman

    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.-- The Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones, undersecretary of the Air Force, visited Task Force-Holloman Sept. 30, 2021, to receive a first-hand look at TF-H operations, which includes in-processing, quality of life support, and out-processing Afghan evacuees in support of

  • Returning the favor with Task Force-Holloman

    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.-- Inside of a long, half-domed tent, a man in an Air Force uniform is speaking with three elderly men. The three men are waiting for non-urgent medical care, and speaking to each other in their Afghan native tongue, Pashto.The uniformed interpreter engaged in the

  • Emergency management Airmen hold radiological survey exercise

    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.-- The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management flight held a radiological survey exercise Oct. 1, 2021 on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.Six Airmen practiced the proper wear of personal protective equipment, use of ADM-300 radiation survey meters, command

  • 59 MDW: Medical readiness training through the pandemic

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas -- The 59th Medical Readiness Training Center continues to provide the highest level of training for medics across the Air Force Medical Service prior to deployment as well as ensuring skills remain current.MRTC offers five full-spectrum medical readiness