DECEMBER 23, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force is processing a number of Religious Accommodation Requests for the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 10,000 requests from across the Total Force have been received, of which approximately 2,100 have been disapproved due to military readiness considerations. Each request is individually reviewed by Religious Resolution Teams at … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2021
Operation E.L.F. Returns for 20th Anniversary
DECEMBER 22, 2021 – This December 18, the Connecticut National Guard along with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, former Governor Rell, and former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, celebrated the 20th anniversary of Operation ELF, or Embracing Lonely Families, at the state armory for the families of currently deployed service members. Operation ELF is a Lieutenant Governor’s program, … [Read more...]
Navy Tests New Technologies for Future Fleet
One of the technologies tested during the event was Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Cooperative Autonomous Systems for Standoff Maritime Inspection and Response (CASSMIR). CASSMIR uses unmanned surface vehicles (USV) to autonomously support remotely operated vehicles (ROV) for in water reconnaissance, investigation, manipulation, recovery or neutralization of … [Read more...]
Uniform Shortage to Affect BMT Graduates
DECEMBER 22, 2021 - Due to a shortage of fabric used to manufacture service dress uniforms, Airmen and Guardians graduating from basic military training will temporarily be issued fewer uniform items. This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the … [Read more...]
Marine Recruiting Achieves Success in Diversity Representation
DECEMBER 22, 2021 - “To remain our nation’s modern force in readiness, we require the most capable Marines who offer diverse perspectives and experiences to better innovate and grow our capabilities to conquer adversaries and defend the United States of America.” – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, May 2021 The Marine Corps’ most lethal weapon is – and will … [Read more...]