MOMC Highlight: Wesley Hoadley
Despite the hierarchical rank structure of the Air Force, all military kids live similar “Military Kid” lifestyles. They move. They lose friends. They experience new things. They say temporary goodbyes to a parent. While every military kid has a unique story to tell, they also have the solidarity of shared experiences that bring them closer […]
AFSFC explores updated non-lethal weapon options for Defender force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Security Forces Center is continuing its efforts to arm Defenders with the technology and equipment they need to better protect people and resources across the Department of the Air Force. With a mission of training, equipping and managing program execution for the Air Force security forces […]
The Big Impact of Small Business Innovation on AFGSC’s Mission Capability
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —As the Department of Defense (DOD) aims to maintain its global technological edge, small business contractors have been recognized as key to maintaining national and economic defense. However, ongoing challenges have disincentivized these businesses from working with the DOD, driving down participation by over 40% in the last 10 years […]
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. Military […]
Continuing a New START: AFGSC hosts internal workshop on US arms control treaty
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a workshop here for 90 attendees across the Department of the Air Force from April 2-4 regarding the Command’s implementation of the New START Treaty. New START, signed in 2011, furthers reductions provided in START I, which expired in December 2009. Under New START, […]
Air Force begins service-wide lodging updates to improve guest experience
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is improving lodging facilities across the enterprise to better serve Airmen, Guardians and their families. The Air Force Services Center team that manages more than 27,000 rooms at 89 Air Force Inns across the globe will roll out the changes over the course of the next […]
Putting on a different spin…
Editor’s note: This article is educational and is not intended as medical advice. It simply explains the two types of vertigo and the various ways vertigo affects people. Most people don’t like to talk about medical issues, although in some cases, those issues are brought into the public domain as people suffer from conditions manifested […]
Had a Great Week!
May DayI could not believe the number of people who enjoyed last week’s column about May Day. They were especially entertained by my May Basket story. Some knew about the May Basket tradition, but most did not. Here is an explanation of the May Basket tradition from National Public Radio: “Maybe there really was a […]
The Invisible Village
It happened suddenly. I’ve been warned that parenthood is like that, but sometimes it still catches me off guard. You see your children every day. Change happens so gradually it’s hard to detect. Then suddenly, you see what’s going on. They are growing.Suddenly, they’re huge. That’s how it was for me recently. My firstborn son, […]
MAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Melissa Turner, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
The illustrious rank of Chief Master Sergeant takes many years of selfless service, dedication to the profession and patience. This year only 506 members were selected across the Air Force. One of those newly pinned on chief master sergeants from Minot AFB is CMSgt Melissa Casey Turner, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. When CMSgt Turner walked […]
