MARCH 24, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force senior leaders testified on the current state of the total force readiness before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017. Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the director of Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, the chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command and Maj. Gen. … [Read more...]
Social Media Misconduct Won’t Be Tolerated, Army Leader Says
MARCH 24, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - Army policy states that social media misconduct, hazing, bullying and other behaviors that undermine the dignity and respect of Soldiers and Army civilians are strictly prohibited. That policy doesn't apply just to the way Soldiers conduct themselves in the real world, said Maj. Gen. Jason Evans. It also applies to how they … [Read more...]
5 Relaxation Methods for When You’re Back from Deployment
March 23, 2017, by Jack Neely - In our fast-moving environment, it is very important that everyone learns techniques and relaxation methods to avoid stress. This is even truer for those returning from deployment. Being deployed can have effects which make one's daily life more difficult, and therefore it can take a conscious effort for a soldier to maintain healthy levels of … [Read more...]
Mattis urges congressional support for additional $30 billion for defense
MARCH 23, 2017, WASHINGTON - The requested $30 billion for defense funding for fiscal year 2017 would be used to strengthen the military and protect the nation against emerging global security challenges, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Capitol Hill Wednesday. At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Mattis warned that hesitation in investing … [Read more...]
Goldfein: Future of War is Networked, Multi-Domain at Future of War Conference 2017
MARCH 23, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discussed the Air Force’s role in a networked and multi-domain environment during the Future of War Conference 2017 in Washington, D.C., March 21. Goldfein emphasized the role of fusion warfare in the future of the force. “The key … is network,” he explained. “How do we network military … [Read more...]