Feb. 28, 2023 Commentary – Strong Women Shaped My Life Women’s History Week originated in Santa Rosa, California in 1978. The week corresponded with International Women’s Day and in 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 affirming March, Women’s History Month.
Feb. 15, 2023 Air Force Time Based Prevention Program utilizes free cable gun locks The single leading cause of death in the U.S. Air Force is suicide. The Air Force hopes a new initiative — distribution of free cable-style locks to secure personal firearms, medications, and poisons — can slow the upward trend.
Jan. 26, 2023 AFNWC breaks ground on innovative software center for next-gen ICBM The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 19, 2023, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to mark the start of construction for a new software facility.
Dec. 21, 2022 Hill Aerospace Museum receives a Raptor Christmas came early for the Hill Aerospace Museum as a wrapped-up F-22 Raptor arrived at Hill Dec. 9 on a C-5 transport aircraft. The F-22 was previously assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and is slated to be added to the collection of aircraft on display at
Nov. 18, 2022 Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Thanksgiving provides an amazing opportunity to gather with our families and friends. The holiday weekend is packed with a multitude of traditions. Observing our traditions with safety in mind ensures the imagery, memories and associations we have with this holiday remain positive and can be
Nov. 9, 2022 Missile Mishap Response Team train, focus on future When it comes to mishap response and preparedness, training exercises are important, especially in the military, where the phrase “train like you fight” is routinely put into practice.This is why a highly specialized team of military members and civilians with the Minuteman III Systems Directorate
Oct. 26, 2022 2022 FEHB open enrollment for eligible civilian employees The 2022 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program will run Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. During the annual Open Season, eligible employees can enroll, change plans or
Oct. 20, 2022 Updated statement on F-35 Crash at Hill AFB HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – At approximately 6:15 p.m. yesterday, an F-35A Lightning II from the 388th Fighter Wing crashed at the north end of the runway at Hill Air Force Base. On and off-base emergency crews responded immediately.The pilot ejected from the aircraft, was taken to a local hospital
Oct. 9, 2022 Social media cybersecurity: it takes all of us October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity and good cyber hygiene.The Department of Air Force overall theme for this year is: Cybersecurity starts with all of us.The following is cybersecurity information concerning social media, presented by the National
Oct. 3, 2022 DOD invests to help reduce prices and strengthen economic security of military families Service members and their families will soon see a 3-5 percent decrease in pricing on most grocery items in their commissaries as part of a Department of Defense initiative to bolster the economic security and stability of the military community.DOD’s “Taking Care of Service Members and Families”