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Dec. 1, 2022
A Cause for Concern: How terrible November Mustaches raise awareness for Men's Health

PORTLAND, Ore. -- It was a brisk late-fall morning at the Portland Air National Guard Base for the hundreds of clean-shaven faces which belonged to the Airmen who work here every day.But for me, a government civilian, I had a smug little smirk hidden behind a modest beard which I had been nurturing
Nov. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists

The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals.
Nov. 29, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden: National Guard a 'beacon of hope' in times of need

WASHINGTON – How best to support service members and their families dominated discussion when First Lady Jill Biden hosted National Guardsmen, spouses and children at the White House Nov. 28.“For many Americans, our National Guard and their families are the only service members that civilians might
Nov. 21, 2022
DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Nov. 16, 2022
DAF transitions deployment actions from legacy system to AFFORGEN Connect

The Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) Connect application went live Sept. 30 on the TMIS ServiceNow platform. Accessible via the Air Force Portal, AFFORGEN Connect provides a single access point for all unclassified Air and Space Force readiness and deployment preparation and execution
Nov. 16, 2022
PA ANG Joins Operation Noble Defender, refuels two MA ANG F-15s

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing participated in the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s Operation Noble Defender off the U.S. northeast coast Oct. 25-27. NORAD’s continental U.S. region led this iteration of OND, which incorporated U.S. and
Nov. 2, 2022
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signs SPEED Act

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signs the SPEED Act, during a ceremony held at the Massachusetts National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, Oct. 25, 2022. In attendance were Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, members
Oct. 31, 2022
Apply now: Airpower Leadership Academy scheduled for Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

The 17th Training Wing will host its first Airpower Leadership Academy, scheduled from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
Oct. 28, 2022
DOD releases National Defense Strategy, missile defense, nuclear posture reviews

The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Oct. 21, 2022
Commentary: Lessons from our past – Claire Chennault on Agile Combat Employment

As the Air Force leans into Agile Combat Employment, lessons can be learned from Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers and how they operated in China during WWII. Col. Russell “Bones” Cook is the Commander of the 23rd Wing Flying Tigers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. A graduate of the Air Force

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