JUNE 16, 2017, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - In a deployed environment, injuries happen. Whether they occur in the performance of duty or through the course of physical exercise, they have the potential to impact the mission. Each individual in the military, and their ability to perform their duties, plays an important role in the success of the greater mission. For the two-man … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Updated Navy Civilian Workforce Framework Guidance
JUNE 16, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - As part of the Navy's on-going efforts to strengthen its Navy Team, several changes were announced today in NAVADMIN 139/17 aimed at improving leader engagement opportunities and reducing administrative distractions for our Navy civilian workforce teammates. "Civilians are a vital part of our Navy team whose diverse talents and skills … [Read more...]
Air Force Stands Up New Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Operations Headquarters
JUNE 16, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has approved the reorganization of the Air Force headquarters to establish a Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Operations, who will be a three-star Air Force general officer. “This is the next step in our effort to integrate, normalize and elevate space operations in the Air Force,” said Wilson. “The … [Read more...]
Guard Members Ready for New Department of Defense Transgender Policy
JUNE 15, 2017, ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard members have been taking part in training sessions on coming changes to Department of Defense transgender policy, ensuring Guard members understand the new policy changes and are in full compliance with those changes. Beginning July 1, a person's gender status – including being transgender — will no longer be a disqualifying … [Read more...]
Mattis: 2018 Budget Will Continue Readiness Recovery
JUNE 15, 2017, WASHINGTON - An additional $21 billion to the fiscal year 2017 Defense Department budget started the recovery from the effects of sequestration spending cuts, but Congress must pass the fiscal 2018 request and repeal the Budget Control Act to continue those gains, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told a Senate subcommittee on Monday. The secretary and Marine … [Read more...]