A Chain of Command is a structure of authority and responsibility. It is necessary so that everyone knows their place in the organization, and to whom they have to report. For example, your immediate supervisors are your Company Commander (CC) and Lead Company Commander (LCC). Their immediate supervisor is the Section Commander (SC), who is the next person in your Chain of … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2023
Program Strives to Increase Native American Presence in STEM
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 — When the STEM outreach coordinator for the Army’s foundational research laboratory expressed interest in working with Native American students at the high school level, she never imagined that such a unique and needed program would be realized. Catherine (Katie) Hall from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army … [Read more...]
Fighter Wing Provides Theater Security in Indo-Pacific
Airmen from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing conduct repairs on an F-15C Eagle Nov. 16, 2023 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - F-15C Eagle pilots, maintainers and support troops led by the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as the 194th Fighter Generation Squadron to ensure continuous … [Read more...]
Space Force Prepares X-37B for Launch
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the United States Space Force and SpaceX, is making final preparations to launch the seventh mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. Due to launch delays and pad availability, USSF-52 will now launch on Dec. 10, 2023. The seventh mission of the X-37B, also known as OTV-7, … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Supports Your Mental Health
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season. “The holidays can affect us in ways that aren’t aligned with how we … [Read more...]