Sept. 14, 2018 More than 7,000 troops ready as Hurricane Florence hits WASHINGTON - More than 7,000 service members - National Guard and active-duty - are standing by ready to assist as Hurricane Florence hits the Carolina coast, Defense Department officials said Thursday. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan are monitoring
Sept. 13, 2018 Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, the Department of Defense will update this page (https://dod.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1628035/information-and-resources-hurricane-florence/) with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s
Sept. 13, 2018 Weather preparedness, better safe than sorry While the nation observes National Preparedness Month each September, officials from the National Weather Service recommend individuals plan year-round for inclement weather.
Sept. 13, 2018 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response empowers, supports Airmen Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward. Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. It can affect their well-being, change
Sept. 11, 2018 September is National Preparedness Month It's official, proclamation signed! September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. We encourage everyone to prepare for disasters of any kind, now and throughout the year. Share our theme, "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How" and help protect our team and safeguard the mission!
Sept. 11, 2018 "Tex" Hill Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Cadets visit Alamo Wing "Tex" Hill Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol cadets visit 433rd Airlift Wing
Sept. 10, 2018 OPM launches 2018 Combined Federal Campaign with an Enhanced Online Donation System The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, announces the start of the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign season, which runs from Sept.10 through Jan. 11, 2019. The 2018 CFC season will feature an enhanced CFC Online Donation System (https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome) that increases transparency
Sept. 10, 2018 ‘Make a Difference Day’ service projects save JBSA thousands of dollars; now accepting applications In a single day, Joint Base San Antonio benefited from approximately $22,000 worth of volunteer service during the 2017 Make a Difference Day. Volunteers cleaned headstones as part of an historic preservation project at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and gardened at the JBSA-Lackland
Sept. 10, 2018 Air Force releases operational safety review findings Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff.
Sept. 10, 2018 Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.