JUNE 30, 2021 - Adversaries have heavily invested in cyberspace operations and capabilities. As such, cyber operations, cybersecurity and information operations are increasingly important to the joint force, said the commander of U.S. Cyber Command, who's also the director of the National Security Agency. "The scope of what we need to defend and protect has dramatically … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
PTSD Awareness: Removing the Stigma and Seeking Help
JUNE 29, 2021 - Though PTSD is not selective to gender, race, age or career field, some professions have a higher likelihood of being exposed to traumatic events or situations, often increasing chances of developing PTSD and related mental illnesses. While nearly 10% of Americans experience symptoms of PTSD, the number of U.S. military members battling PTSD ranges from … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Child Care Subletting App At 8 Installations
JUNE 29, 2021 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer. The app, called Kinderspot, helps Department of Defense families on Air Force installations sublet child care spots at their home station or find spots at a … [Read more...]
Army Calls For Soldier Record Updates Prior to IPPS-A Release
JUNE 29, 2021 - “I need you to update your personnel records,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston. The Army’s top enlisted advisor recently reached out to the entire Army force, alerting Soldiers to a new human resources and pay system expected to go live Dec. 21. Called the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army, the system is expected to revolutionize … [Read more...]
Air Force Launches 2022 Spark Tank Competition
JUNE 29, 2021 – The 2022 Air Force Materiel Command Spark Tank competition is open now, and Airmen can submit their innovative, game-changing ideas to compete through September 1. The top five, most innovative and game-changing ideas will be “pitched” to a panel of judges during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference in October 2021. The panel will select the top two ideas as the … [Read more...]