• 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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!