Aug. 2, 2021 DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving,
April 17, 2020 Special leave accrual for service members Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability
April 6, 2020 Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
Oct. 7, 2019 Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat.
Oct. 3, 2018 Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
Aug. 17, 2018 International and Joint partners train for future deployments at Patriot Warrior Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 927th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, along with Soldiers and Sailors from around the country partnered together, completing Engines Running Onload and Offload training during Exercise Patriot Warrior at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 15.
Aug. 13, 2018 927th ASTS Conducts TCCC Training at Patriot Warrior Members of the 927th Aeromedical Staging Squadron participated in patient rescue scenarios during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 12.
May 9, 2018 A U.S. Air Force First: Two Sister Units From Two Different Countries Supply Afghan Advisors In the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan two U.S. C-130J Hercules aircraft airdropped over 30 Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles to a Resolute Support Expeditionary Advisory Package (EAP), May 4.Unlike previous combat airdrop missions, this dual-formation airdrop was executed by two
March 16, 2018 First-ever blood test for detecting brain injury cleared by FDA Brain injuries can happen from a fall, while in combat or during training exercises. Thanks in part to research funded by the Defense Department and the Army, Banyan Biomarkers has created the first-ever brain trauma blood test. On Feb. 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration cleared marketing of
Jan. 19, 2018 DoD issues guidance for potential government shutdown The Defense Department has issued guidance to its military and civilian leadership on how to proceed if the federal government should shut down at midnight tonight, according to a memorandum from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan.