MARCH 11, 2022 - Starting March 1, either parent of a Department of the Air Force military-to-military couple may now have up to 12 months to request separation from the service after the birth or adoption of a child. A military-to-military couple is defined as a DAF active duty member married to another DAF active duty member. Caregiver separation and childbirth … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Wear Approved Safety Eye Protection, Save Your Vision
MARCH 11, 2022 - Many people take their vision for granted, but most also recognize the increased likeliness of declining vision and vision loss as they age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies the leading causes of vision loss as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. While routine eye exams and healthy habits … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Policy for Sailors with PFB
MARCH 10, 2022 - As a result of feedback from Sailors and waterfront leadership, the Navy has updated grooming policy and requirements for Sailors diagnosed with the shaving-related condition pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) in NAVADMIN 064/22, Mar. 9. Navy dermatologists and the Navy Uniform Matters Office conducted the latest periodic review of the instruction regarding … [Read more...]
Russia Hasn’t Gained Superiority Over Ukraine
MARCH 9, 2022 - With little change in operations from yesterday, the Russians have still not gained superiority over the entirety of Ukraine, a senior Defense Department official said today. On day 14 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, DOD officials have noted more than 710 missile launches of all varieties, nearly evenly split from being launched inside Ukraine and from … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Establishes 17XX Information Maneuver Occupational Field
MARCH 10, 2022 - The 17XX Cyberspace Operations occupational field is redesignated as the 17XX Information Maneuver OCCFLD today. The Deputy Commandant for Information directed the consolidation of Operations in the Information Environment military occupational specialties into one OCCFLD resulting in the redesignation. Aligned with Talent Management modernization, the … [Read more...]