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Jan. 15, 2021
Barrett praises senior Air Force leaders; assesses her tenure as secretary

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett publicly praised Airmen, Guardians, and senior Air and Space Forces leaders during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Jan. 14.
Jan. 14, 2021
Making it off the island

On June 24, 2017, after having an argument where I was told, again, that I was not good enough, my mind decided it was time to let go for good. My mind cut off and I then went around my apartment, put notes on objects I valued saying who I wanted them to go to after I killed myself, grabbed my car
Jan. 14, 2021
First five Master MTLs selected in 37th TRW

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The aiguillette that hangs from a Master Military Training Leader’s left shoulder is distinctive. The mixed colors of royal and navy blue signify the superior performance, ethics and leadership that are hallmarks of reaching that achievement, awarded to only
Jan. 14, 2021
Guidance details dos and don'ts for participation in political demonstrations

According to the FBI, individuals have planned “armed protests” to take place at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol in Washington leading up to and in the days following the upcoming presidential inauguration. In light of this information, and considering the violence that transpired at the
Jan. 14, 2021
Take charge of your health with a Health Risk Assessment

Only takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Jan. 13, 2021
DAF Senior leaders address the recent events at the Capitol

The senior leaders reminded Airmen and Guardians to be guided by service core values while they continue to safeguard American ideals.
Jan. 13, 2021
Xler of the week: Mr. Marcus Penn

Mr. Marcus Penn,47th Operation Support Group director of inspections, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Jan. 13, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master
Jan. 13, 2021
Air traffic controller at Kirtland AFB credited with saving CV-22 crew, aircraft

An air traffic controller working in the tower at Kirtland Air Force Base/Albuquerque International Sunport is credited with saving the lives of six U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircrew members assigned here and a $90 million aircraft.
Jan. 13, 2021
COVID presents new set of challenges for DOD environmental health

Total Force Fitness is a fundamental element of the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy.Helping to “Build a More Lethal Force,” Total Force Fitness focuses on a service member’s overall health over the duration of their career, including physical, environmental, spiritual,
Jan. 13, 2021
Virtual reality brings new dimension to suicide prevention training

Leaders from across the 375th Air Mobility Wing stepped into a virtual reality-inspired test phase Jan. 12 for a new training effort targeted to help Airmen feel more comfortable about engaging with others to prevent suicide.