April 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
April 1, 2021 AFMC Connect April focus: Respect Respect is a key component of a healthy work environment and the topic of focus for the April 2021 AFMC Connect.
March 29, 2021 Air National Guard leader embraces AFMC growth opportunity Like many women with a goal and a desire for upward career mobility, one U.S. Air National Guard leader has mastered the art of viewing any assigned task as an opportunity.
March 18, 2021 A child’s resilient battle for life As 88th Air Base Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer doesn’t just talk about resilience. He and his family have battled through it.Their story starts in 2014 when his wife, Tawny, gave birth to daughter Teagan in Clovis, New Mexico, while Jason was deployed to Afghanistan. As Teagan
March 18, 2021 AFPC launches Family Vector website Airmen, Guardians, and their families may now access EFMP information without using a Common Access Card at the Department of the Air Force Family Vector website.
March 18, 2021 AFICC delivers innovative VR suicide prevention training to save lives JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With a rise in suicides across the service, the Air Force Installation Contracting Center is helping leaders fast-track a pilot program at Air Mobility Command to help save lives.The virtual reality suicide training being tested at Scott AFB, Illinois, and
March 1, 2021 AFMC Connect March focus: Belonging Throughout 2021, Airmen and leaders have glimpsed the commitment of AFMC to cultivating a trusting environment where Airmen are valued for their contributions to the mission. Members have a sense of belonging and feel they are a part of something important.
Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB Airman bounces back from adversity to create Operation Strongheart A program called Operation Strongheart has officially taken shape recently at Edwards Air Force Base to support those who need help. Although, helping Airmen is not something new to the Force—Airmen do it daily—one Airman’s tragedy has sprung birth to a program that is very personal and effective.
Feb. 10, 2021 Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November.
Feb. 1, 2021 AFMC Connect February focus: Valuable Airmen interact with family, friends and co-workers based on how they value themselves and the people around them. Each Airman’s value to the mission can be enhanced and strengthened through daily connections.