SEPTEMBER 10, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In an organization as large as the Defense Department, bad or outdated policies or regulations can remain in place, and sometimes there are bad actors. The DOD Inspector General operates a Hotline that has been instrumental in changing policies, uncovering fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement and in helping the government save money. … [Read more...]

September 9, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force is bringing back its "Aim High" advertising slogan after a 15-year hiatus with the launch of the "I am an American Airman" recruiting campaign Sept. 8. The integrated campaign, created by the Air Force's advertising agency, GSD&M, includes three commercial spots as well as new video … [Read more...]

September 8, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Many of you have recently been invited to participate in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study. This web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety. It's not "just another survey." This one is part of our newly designed, recurring set of surveys that will allow … [Read more...]

September 8, 2014, KABUL, Afghanistan (AFNS) - Thirty-nine security forces Airmen received the Air Force Combat Action Medal Sept. 2, for their actions in defending U.S., NATO, and Afghan military bases from an insurgent attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. At approximately 4:15 a.m., July 17, the Afghan air force's Kabul Air Wing, Forward Operating Base Oqab and a NATO base, all … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Office of Personnel Management has announced recent upgrades to their electronic personnel filing system to provide smarter and more efficient service to employees. The OPM eOPF is a secure electronic personnel folder which provides civilian employees virtual access to their personnel records. This … [Read more...]