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Sept. 16, 2020
Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among
Sept. 16, 2020
Department of the Air Force pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1

Official physical fitness assessments across the Department of the Air Force will resume Jan. 1, 2021, officials announced Sept. 16.
Sept. 14, 2020
How to Buy Back Military Time

Eligible military service time can be added to a federal employee’s retirement date. This action is called a military deposit under the Federal Employee Retirement System, or better known as “buying back” military time.
Sept. 9, 2020
Reserve effect from Social Security tax deferral

A tax deferral is set to begin mid-September and, while we know it's happening, what does that mean for us Traditional Reservists here in the 442d Fighter Wing? To answer that question, it's important to understand what is affected by the tax deferral.As military members, we are subject to a social
Aug. 31, 2020
442d Logistics Readiness Squadron: Small but Mighty

“I think when it comes to what our functions are in the LRS, a lot of folks don’t really understand what all we do or what we’re here to do,” said Chief Master Sgt. Shevaun McRoberts, the logistics supply manager and superintendent of the 442d Logistics Readiness Squadron here. “We support the
Aug. 14, 2020
CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.
Aug. 12, 2020
CATM: Training Combat-Ready Airmen

Defenders with the 442d Security Forces Squadron attend a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course, Aug. 11, 2020, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
Aug. 3, 2020
US Defense, Air Force Departments invite hackers to re-imagine how space systems are secured

On Aug. 7 to 9, the Department of the Air Force and DOD’s Defense Digital Service will premiere the Space Security Challenge 2020, a mixture of virtual workshops and prize challenges related to securing space systems, including a live capture-the-flag (CTF) style satellite hacking competition dubbed
July 24, 2020
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
June 24, 2020
Lt. Col. Aaron Palan takes command of 358th Fighter Squadron

Lt. Col. Aaron Palan, an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft pilot, took command of the 358th Fighter Squadron here June 19, 2020, in the 5-bay maintenance hangar.

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