Dec. 31, 2020

Genesis trains defenders despite challenges

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Security Forces Squadron created Genesis, a training program for new defenders, and executed it twice in 2020, despite the challenges presented globally and here at Beale Air Force Base, California.In January 2019, the Air Force made changes to the training for defenders including the elimination of their Career Development Courses (CDCs)

Dec. 17, 2020

Key spouses can be key

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — In the past two years, the Air Force has had an alarming increase in its suicide rate. There are many resources available to Airmen in need, but one change that is being worked toward is involving families. Molly Noyes, 940 Air Refueling Wing director of psychological health, created a one-hour virtual training course for unit key spouses to equip

Dec. 14, 2020

Supporting students: Application window for DeCA scholarship open

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14, 2020. Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2021.

Dec. 14, 2020

Scobee highlights Reserve contributions, future priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted the contributions of the more than 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen during an extremely busy 2020 and shared the Air Force Reserve future priorities during the Reserve Forces Policy Board’s quarterly meeting December 9. Throughout his speech, Scobee underscored the Air Force Reserve’s ability to deliver 20% of the Air Force’s overall operational and strategic capability with just 3% of the budget. He focused on the essential work Reserve Citizen Airmen accomplished with regard to the Department of Defense COVID-19 response and natural disaster support during 2020. #ReserveReform

Dec. 7, 2020

Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.

Dec. 3, 2020

AFRC leaders hold virtual year-end commander’s call

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Air Force Reserve Command leaders held a virtual commander’s call via social media platforms Dec. 3, 2020.

Nov. 26, 2020

AF Services Center debuts Air Force Gaming

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program.

Nov. 24, 2020

Coming around full circle

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — A tree went up and tags went on, but without the customary ornaments. And why not? Because this is an Angel Tree, and it’s glistening inside the 940th Maintenance Group building with big blue bows and colorful tags each with a child’s name on it with the simple wish for a toy.Master Sgt. Eileen Safford, training manager, 940 MXG, gave a brief

Nov. 19, 2020

Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.

Nov. 12, 2020

Making communication happen

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Communication is the plan. Effective communication is described as the active receiver waiting for the feedback response from the sender and back around again to the receiver.Just like commanding, communication is a must. Communication is always a challenge due to unscheduled interruptions, getting the message across with its intended purpose and