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Dec. 26, 2017
Employee Assistance Program available to all civilians

For civilian employees of Air Force Reserve Command who need a little helping hand in dealing with any of life’s myriad challenges, assistance is just a phone call or a mouse click away.As of Oct. 1, the Air Force started offering Federal Occupational Health's Employee Assistance Program and
Dec. 21, 2017
Air Force Reserve doctor leads life-saving medevac mission

A week before Thanksgiving, a Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician clung to life in a Baghdad hospital after an roadside bomb he was clearing left his body in tatters.
Dec. 20, 2017
Rosie the Riveter honored at March ARB

When Elinor Otto enters a room, her orange hair might be the first thing noticed, but her energy, joy, and sense of humor quickly supersede. Despite turning down an opportunity to be an actor as a young woman, according to John Perry, her grandson, she has now reached celebrity status. Otto has
Dec. 15, 2017
Holidays pop with operation Ham Grenade

Operation Ham Grenade delivered holiday meals, including free hams, to troops assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Dec. 15, 2017
JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event

The 437th Airlift Wing launched 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs in support of the largest U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Phase Joint Forcible Entry event in its history, Dec. 9, 2017.
Dec. 15, 2017
U.S. Air Force Academy to host deer hunt Dec 16-18

The Air Force Academy's Natural Resources office will conduct the second weekend of the Academy’s annual deer hunt Dec. 16-18. The Falcon Trail, USAFA Archery Range, Pine Valley horse pastures, and par course located between the archery range and the Community Center gym will be closed during
Dec. 13, 2017
AF Reserve refreshes 'Profiles' display at Pentagon

The Office of the Air Force Reserve refreshed its Profiles in Leadership display here Dec. 8 with 16 new profiles. The display celebrates and honors Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilians and their contributions in serving the nation.
Dec. 4, 2017
Evolution of the Airman Safety App

The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter
Dec. 1, 2017
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 29, 2017
McChord readies for Operation Cookie Drop

The Team McChord Operation Cookie Drop is set to bring hundreds of cookies to single Airmen assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Nov. 24, 2017
AF accepts nominations for 63rd Annual DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 63rd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. This award is the highest presented by the secretary of defense to civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and significant contributions of
Nov. 22, 2017
Operation Turkey Drop Delivers

Operation Turkey Drop is an annual event sponsored by the Pierce Military and Business Alliance (PMBA) that brings together Puget Sound businesses to offer community help to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Volunteers raised cash and food donations that were distributed to troops of all service branches,
Nov. 20, 2017
TRICARE Reserve Select policy change

A significant change will be made to the Tricare Reserve Select policy regarding re-reinstatement, beginning January 1, 2018.
Nov. 14, 2017
LC-130 aircrew completes South Pole mission despite extreme weather conditions

The harsh, unforgiving and unpredictable weather of Antarctica made a routine mission to the South Pole a little more than an LC-130 “Skibird” crew with the 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron had bargained for on Nov. 9, 2017.Despite the extreme cold, minimum visibility and maximum crosswinds, the
Nov. 13, 2017
Winter wisdom can save lives

Being informed and prepared for the weather are the keys to enjoying winter in Washington, safely.