Virtual wingman makes smart choices easy

Air Education and Training Command unveiled a new mobile phone application that is designed to provide resiliency and safety information to Airmen. The app was shown at the Air Force Community Action Information Board meeting March 29.Among the highlights of the app are features such as a local taxi

AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4. The objective of the 2012 campaign is to call attention to the tragic loss and/or injury of Airmen during the summertime. In addition, the campaign focuses on raising

Grand Forks to host Earth Day events

As millions of people around the world observe Earth Day on April 22 this year, the Air Force is challenging every member of its community to conserve natural resources, minimize waste and prevent pollution."I challenge all Airmen to think about pollution prevention in new way," said Air Force Chief

DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response

The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30."We have several new options for victims of sexual

Wounded warriors continue service through employment program

The Air Force's goal is to retain injured Airmen on active duty. But when this is no longer an option, wounded warriors may explore new opportunities to serve through the Air Force Wounded Warrior Civil Service Employment Program.The program helps all combat or hostile-related ill, injured and

New tool helps process new civilian employees

Air Force civilian hires will soon have access to a new virtual tool that provides more efficient and timely processing for job placement.The USA Staffing Onboarding Manager tool will help reduce the average amount of time it takes to inprocess new civilians before they enter on duty. The tool is

Officials complete new tuition assistance policy memo

When a new policy takes effect, probably this summer, schools will need to have a signed memorandum of understanding to participate in the Defense Department's Tuition Assistance Program, Pentagon officials said.A 90-day extension that expired March 30 allowed DOD officials to work with stakeholders

Tips, guide to maneuver PCS peak season

Each year, about 225,000 Department of Defense and U.S. Coast Guard household good shipments are slated for movement during the summer months. These shipments compete with private sector moves creating a phenomenon in the transportation industry called the "peak moving season."Peak moving season

The Judge's Bench: March UCMJ actions

The following members of the 319th Air Base Wing were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in March 2012:Nonjudicial Punishment Actions· A technical sergeant from the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron received an Article 15 for stealing and possessing four Oxycodone pills. The

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