The Afghan Conundrum: Taliban’s Takeover and the Way Forward

With the declaration of the establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, regional countries are debating their way forward to either recognizing the Taliban-led government or not. For the United States, the situation is rather challenging, as aside from the tough questions over the

Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of the field

Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, which started on August 9, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19, and embedded mental health support.Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, presented a welcome

National Preparedness Month 2021: Prepare to protect

One of the key tenants of emergency management is ensuring we are prepared to respond and react to anticipated and unanticipated disasters. The Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with our off-base partners and recommendations of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s initiative, is proud

Barnes Center moves enlisted Guard, Reserve distance learning to AU eSchool of Graduate PME

The Air Force center for enlisted education is soon moving Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve enlisted distance learning to Air University’s eSchool of Graduate PME.

Training provides medical Airmen new opportunities, improves patient safety

50th ARS 'Red Devils' named best in Air Force

The 50th Air Refueling Squadron ‘Red Devils’ have been recognized as the 2020 Senior Master Sgt. Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award winner.The Evans award was established in memory of Senior Master Sergeant Albert L. Evans, a pioneer in the history of Strategic Air Command's air

Learn as much as you can

Located in the countryside of eastern Georgia lies the city of Waynesboro, a suburb just south of Augusta. This was the work site for more than 160 reserve service members from the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Air National Guard who participated in an Innovative Readiness Training project June

Safe and Sound Week - Take the challenge

The Department of the Air Force is collaborating for the fourth year with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the Safe and Sound Week national campaign, which recognizes successes in workplace health and safety programs. This year’s Safe and Sound Week runs Aug. 9-15.

USSOCOM offers motorcycle safety courses for MacDill service members

Did you know that in order to ride a motorcycle in the state of Florida, you are required to pass an authorized Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course? Lucky for MacDill motorcycle enthusiasts, U.S. Special Operations Command hosts six motorcycle safety classes to provide training for

ARPC Announces Reserve Major Promotions and Captain Continuation

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2021 Air Force Reserve Line and Non Line Major Promotion Selection Boards today. The boards selected more than 815 Citizen Airmen for promotion.The selection boards convened at ARPC March 29 – April 3 to determine those