JUNE 5, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force leaders announced June 4 a change to the decision authority for involuntary separations for enlisted Airmen diagnosed with gender dysphoria or who identify themselves as transgender. "Though the Air Force policy regarding involuntary separation of gender dysphoric Airmen has not changed, the elevation of decision authority to the … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Hooked by Phishers
JUNE 5, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Fast cash promises on popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are causing major problems for service members. Phishing scams have continued to evolve in an attempt to keep up with progressing technology. Today, some phishing scams have been using social media outlets to fool users into revealing sensitive and … [Read more...]
Special Tactics Airmen Participate in Fitness Standards Study
JUNE 5, 2015, CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) - Nearly two dozen members of the 26th Special Tactics Squadron participated in a physical fitness study that analyzed mission requirements for battlefield Airmen. The physical fitness tests were part of an in-depth study to scientifically measure battlefield Airmen’s operational mission requirements to better correlate … [Read more...]
New Program Prepares Airmen, Families to Bounce Back After Deployments
JUNE 4, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - Air Force services recently added a new tool to encourage service members and their families who are affected by deployments to participate in morale, welfare, and recreation programs and activities. The “Recharge for Resiliency” (R4R) initiative was designed to help Airmen readjust to life at home and … [Read more...]
Air Force Seeks Scholarship, Fellowship Applicants for 2016 Programs
JUNE 3, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Active-duty Airmen interested in unique developmental opportunities may be eligible for the Olmsted Scholar, White House Fellows and Mansfield Fellowship Exchange programs. The programs offer unique professional career developmental experience for Air Force leaders, according to Kris Hunter, the Air Force … [Read more...]