DECEMBER 31, 2019 - By order of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, effective Dec. 20, Fourteenth Air Force was officially redesignated as Space Operations Command. Air Force military and civilian personnel previously assigned to the Fourteenth Air Force are now assigned to SPOC by virtue of the redesignation action. The SPOC directly supports the U.S. Space … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
Get Ready for Your New Year’s Resolution at the Army Wellness Center
DECEMBER 31, 2019 - A quick search of the internet reveals that eat better, lose weight, and exercise more, commonly rank among the top resolutions people make for the New Year. The Army Wellness Center features free health and wellness classes for service members, retirees, and family members, and Department of the Army civilian employees. “The Army Wellness Center offers … [Read more...]
The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Transforming Civilians into Soldiers
DECEMBER 31, 2019 - Watching the Army recruits run to their designated location, the drill sergeant could feel the tension, the excitement, the anticipation. The only question now was, who was more excited--her or the trainees? Drill Sergeant Alycia Perkins is a new drill sergeant. In fact, she has only been 'on the trail' for a few weeks and everything is new and … [Read more...]
The Mission of the Single Marine Program
DECEMBER 30, 2019 - For many Marines and Sailors, the Single Marine Program gives them a great opportunity to get out of the barracks, explore the area around their duty station and make new friends. Whether it’s by participating in the many volunteering opportunities they offer, or going to one of the numerous sponsored events they hold on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry … [Read more...]
DoD Releases 2020 CONUS COLA Rates
DECEMBER 30, 2019 - The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600. Approximately $20.2 million will be paid to approximately 12,300 service members stationed CONUS in 2020 – $1.9 million less … [Read more...]