May 4, 2022 Buckner Parent-Child Center opens on JBER The center will provide more opportunities for service members to maintain physical fitness and take care of their families, ensuring the strength and readiness of America’s Arctic Warriors.
May 4, 2022 DOD's Virtual Military Spouse Symposium Slated for May 10-12 Military spouses worldwide are expected to participate this month in the sixth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium, the Defense Department's premier event for spouse empowerment and goal setting.
May 3, 2022 Eagle River High School designated the 2022 Purple Star School Eagle River High School in Eagle River, Alaska was designated the 2022 Purple Star School on April 15, 2022. The Purple Star Award is an annual designation given in April, the Month of the Military Child, to military friendly schools based on criteria established by the Alaska Department of
April 28, 2022 SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery.
April 22, 2022 2022 Airmen of the Year, First Sergeant of the Year, First Sergeant Council of the Year announced Air Force Reserve Command senior leaders and their spouses recognized the command’s 2022 Airmen of the Year during a virtual ceremony Apr. 22, 2022.All winners and nominees competed in their respective Numbered Air Force and Headquarters command before competing at the major command level.
April 22, 2022 DAF recognizes Holocaust Days of Remembrance by connecting the past to future operations The Department of the Air Force hosted a discussion April 19, featuring U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Laurence Bazer and retired U.S. Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Irving Elson on the theme of “Past Reflections for an Inclusive Future.”
April 19, 2022 WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
April 19, 2022 Leavitt: Dream big, work hard Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt shared her experiences with the newest generation of female aviators and others, from an ROTC cadet at the University of Texas, all the way to current position as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety.
April 18, 2022 Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track.
April 15, 2022 Help us shape the future of Citizen Airman magazine Citizen Airman magazine needs your help. The magazine staff is looking for input from Reserve Citizen Airmen as it contemplates the fate of the printed version of Air Force Reserve Command’s official magazine.