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  • Fiscal Crisis, Threats Test DoD Strategy, Readiness

    The threat of sequestration and an era that has produced simultaneous global crises is challenging future military readiness and may prompt Defense Department leaders to rethink core strategies going forward, senior DoD civilian and military officials said yesterday.Undersecretary of Defense for

  • Nominations Open for Reserve-component Employer Recognition

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Defense Department office, is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.The Freedom Award is the nation's highest honor presented to civilian employers for exceptional support of their employees who serve

  • Air Force updates AF Instruction 1-1

    Air Force officials approved Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, Nov. 7, to clarify guidance on Airmen's religious rights and commanders' authority and responsibility to protect those rights.The changes come as a result of a Religious Freedom "Focus Day" earlier this year when leaders in

  • DoD Brings Unique Capabilities to Ebola Response Mission, Official Says

    The Department of Defense is playing a unique role in the United States' comprehensive Ebola response efforts, the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict told Congress Nov. 12.Those efforts are a "national security priority in response to a global threat,"

  • TSP mistakes could cost money

    The phrase "plan for the worst and hope for the best" is often used when referring to retirement savings, but for many hopes are placed in the hands of others with little planning, often resulting in retirement losses.Each year federal employees and military members contribute to Thrift Savings

  • COMMENTARY: Thank you for your service

    442d Fighter Wing,Thank you for your service.As a nation, we have prospered because we have always had citizens like you willing to rise to answer the call to serve.  The millions who have worn the military uniform have expressed our national resolve.  Next Tuesday, we honor our veterans for their

  • Reservists help save a life

    Falling back for daylight savings gives everyone an extra hour of sleep.  Most people are thankful for that, especially in today's fast paced world.  This is especially true for Air Force Reservists because daylight savings always seems to fall on the once a month Unit Training Assembly weekend. 

  • Airmen return to Missouri after seven months in Afghanistan

    Airmen from the 442d Fighter Wing, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., returned here from a seven-month deployment to Bagram, Afghanistan October 26 and 27.The final, largest wave of 321 personnel, comprised of 245 Reservists and 76 Active Duty Airmen, were deployed in support of a close-air support

  • October 27 Deployment Return Update

    The main body of returning Airmen has departed Frankfurt Germany (but were delayed) and at this time their new estimated arrival tonight is 11:00 p.m.For final planning purposes please expect an update to be posted here with their estimated arrival time no later than 6:00 p.m. tonight.