19 Jan 2021

Introducing Sheppard's Privatized Housing Resident Advocates

Recognizing a need to provide an intermediary to address past problems with privatized military housing and in an effort to continuously improve upon the care for active duty military, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act introduced Privatized Housing Resident Advocates.

14 Jan 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 Capitol on Jan. 6, Department of Defense and Air Force military and civilian personnel must ensure they understand legal parameters for off-base demonstrations, thereby preventing inadvertent violations of standards while also honoring individuals’ constitutional rights of free expression.

12 Jan 2021

Scholarship opportunities available for military-connected students

Up to $50,000 for seniors and $5,000 for 20 military spouses.

4 Jan 2021

Strengthening family through diversity

Between the vast waters of Lake Superior and woodlands stretching over 890,000 acres sits the Bay Mills Indian Community, traditionally called Gnoozhekaaning, Michigan, home to the Ojibwa or Chippewa tribe. Staff Sgt. Zachary Leblanc, 81st Security Forces Squadron supply NCO in charge, grew up in the Bay Mills Indian Community where he learned some hard truths at a young age.

23 Dec 2020

Women in the Air Force: A walk in their boots

In 1948, former President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integrated Act allowing women to serve directly in the military, which led to the formation of the Women in the Air Force program.