JUNE 4, 2024 – It’s never too late to quit smoking, a Public Health Command Europe soldier touched her last vape a year ago and does not look back at her time spent smoking. According to the Institute of Medicine, U.S. military service members have consistently smoked more than the general population. Smoking affects military readiness by impairing physical performance and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Air Force Finalizing Model Defender Gear
JUNE 4, 2024 - A four-year initiative to modernize the day-to-day equipment of active-duty Air Force security forces defenders reached its fifth and final phase recently with the award of a $39 million contract for state-of-the-art defender gear. In addition to securing the contract award through the Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 773rd Enterprise Sourcing … [Read more...]
Partnerships Help in Addressing Global Challenges
Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Gen. Onno Eichelshem, Netherlands Chief of Defense, during the Framework Chiefs of Defense meeting in Utrecht, Netherlands, May 17, 2024. (DOD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Mullen) JUNE 4, 2024 - Collaboration across agencies and with allies is critical to the Defense Department's … [Read more...]
Night Flying at the 187th Fighter Wing
JUNE 3, 2024 – The 187th Fighter Wing conducted three days of night flying at Dannelly Field, Ala. on May 28-30, 2024. The maintainers and pilots at the 187th Fighter Wing conducted night training to hone their abilities to perform under the cover of darkness. Night Flying is a quarterly requirement for all pilots and simulates real-world situations that maintain their … [Read more...]
Guard Ready for Potential Record-Breaking Wildfire, Hurricane Season
JUNE 3, 2024 — With 2024 projected as one of the hottest years on record, climate scientists have noted a heightened risk of hurricanes and wildfires, but National Guard officials said the Guard is more prepared than ever to respond to these challenges. “Our saying in Florida is that you’re either in hurricane season or you’re preparing for hurricane season,” said U.S. Army … [Read more...]