APRIL 2, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - With the expiration of a law that allowed service members to carry up to 75 days of leave from one fiscal year to the next, troops should plan to carry no more than 60 days of leave into fiscal year 2016, defense officials recently announced. Service members will automatically lose any accumulated ordinary leave in excess of 60 days on Oct. … [Read more...]
Air Force Updated Policy Further Promotes Tobacco-Free Environments
APRIL 2, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force has led the military in advancing innovative tobacco control policies, such as the tobacco-free medical campus and prohibiting tobacco use outside "designated tobacco areas." Now, an updated Air Force instruction, published in March, seeks to further reduce health impacts from smoking, the nation's leading cause of death. "The … [Read more...]
Allyn: Joint Professional Military Education Prepares Soldiers
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (April 2, 2015) - The Army vice chief of staff spoke of the importance of learning and working in a joint environment during his presentations to two of the Air Force's premier colleges, March 31. In speaking to students and faculty at the Air University's Air War College and Air Command and Staff College, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Daniel B. … [Read more...]
Climate Survey is Opportunity to Share Opinions with Air Force Leaders
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Total Force Climate Survey, available from March 13 to April 27, offers active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen a chance to express their opinions, perceptions and suggestions to help leaders improve their units. The Air Force Survey Office (AFSO) here began emailing participation invitations … [Read more...]
Keeping Our Military Safe on Social Media
MARCH 30, 2015, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) - Social media. It incorporates several platforms that allow military members to stay in touch with friends and loved ones around the world, however, sometimes what is shared comes with a hefty price tag; loss of operational security. As seen in recent events, these platforms can also be an instrument for … [Read more...]