June 25, 2024 DOD working to raise awareness of avenues for public service The Department of Defense is actively working to raise the public's awareness of opportunities to serve their country both in military and civilian capacities.
Feb. 1, 2024 Official says DOD aims to promote service in its recruiting message A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD's recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said.
Sept. 11, 2023 DOD Forever Resilient After 9/11 More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
July 23, 2020 Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.
March 9, 2020 Honor guard service opens Airman's eyes Airman 1st Class Gage Schneck said serving in the JBSA Honor Guard has been the most rewarding and challenging job of his career so far.
Aug. 12, 2019 419th civil engineers help relocate Alaskan village HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Villagers from the remote town of Newtok, Alaska, greeted a team of 23 personnel from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron Aug. 8 with traditional food and dancing.The team is made up of heavy equipment, utilities, planning, HVAC and electrical experts who will help rebuild
Jan. 9, 2019 AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1 Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.
Sept. 24, 2018 AF seeks nominations for 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.
June 29, 2016 Independence Day is a day of gratitude The Fourth of July is a day of celebration. Whether with parades, fireworks, backyard barbecues or enjoying a baseball game, we Americans will soon celebrate our nation’s birthday.