April 18, 2022

Robot dog reports for duty

PORTLAND, Ore. (AFNS) — The Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a semi-autonomous robot programmed to minimize human exposure to danger by using its unique capabilities, including its sensor package, to create a notable advantage for base security.

March 19, 2022

Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The campaign, open through June 6, gives military and civilian members of the Department of the Air Force’s mission and installation support community a chance to win part of $1 million or more in funding and resources to pursue their ideas.

March 15, 2022

IMA Strategic Review Phase III Begins

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Air Force Reserve Command’s Individual Mobilization Augmentee Strategic Review Team has completed Phase II of its thorough review of the IMA program to ensure the globally integrated IMA force aligns with the National Defense Strategy, Department of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve strategic priorities, and that its 7,500 Individual Reservists receive proper administrative control and support. Phase III is now in full swing.

March 8, 2022

Reserve, Guard senior leaders discuss capabilities, challenges at AFA

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Maj. Gen. John P. Healy, deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director of the Air National Guard, and Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, participated in a roundtable discussion led by Heather Penny, senior resident fellow at the AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

March 4, 2022

Spring is on its way!

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — This spring the Air Force Safety Center introduces the #DAFRider video series giving riders another avenue to acquire skills, learn standards and build the rider mentality. The series is intended to help motorcycle riders with lessons learned and illicit ideas on riding topics to highlight throughout the year. Being prepared is half the battle when it comes to riding motorcycles or spring safety.

March 3, 2022

AFAF kicks off at HARB March 7

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. — This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Taking Care of Our Own" campaign runs March 7 to May 13 at Homestead Air Reserve Base. It allows critical support to Airmen, Guardians, and their families – active duty, Reservists, Guardsmen, retirees, and surviving spouses from the Air and Space Forces.The campaign is an annual effort to raise funds for the

Feb. 11, 2022

Saturday processing days added by USMEPCOM to support recruiting partners

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — MEPCOM announces that some Military Entrance Processing Stations will open on select Saturdays in 2022.

Feb. 10, 2022

Decreasing injuries is the goal

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — What is safety? Safety is the state of being safe or not being dangerous or harmful; freedom from harm or danger or a safe place according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the Oxford dictionary gives its definition as the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm.

Feb. 8, 2022

Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on international competitors

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The overhaul significantly increases classroom instruction covering the nation’s competitors, specifically China and Russia, at all levels of PME and in many of its other programs and courses.

Feb. 4, 2022

AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status with civilians in their chain of command. To access the the most up-to-date information, visit the Virtual Force Development Center (vFDC) on the Air Force Portal. All References and links can be found at the vFDC site.