MARCH 8, 2023 - The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invites its overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's live coverage of the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, starting on Tuesday, March 14, and the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, starting Wednesday, March 15. With the generous support of CBS … [Read more...]
Army Restoration and Reconditioning Centers Help Soldiers
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 - The day-to-day stress that comes with stability and support operations and being deployed away from home can sometimes be as traumatic as being in combat. To help rotational forces who are forward stationed in Europe deal with stress related challenges, the Army established two Restoration and Reconditioning Centers (RRCs) – one center in Grafenwoehr, Germany … [Read more...]
Army Updates Guidance for Expanded Parental Leave
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 — In an effort to support parents and caregivers, the Army has refined its parental leave guidance to align with the recent Department of Defense expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The update authorizes 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for birth parents, non-birth parents and Soldiers adopting a child or accepting a child for long-term foster … [Read more...]
Navy Updates Parental Leave Policy
JANUARY 23, 2023 - The Navy announced an update to the parental leave policy that extended parental leave to 12 weeks after the birth, adoption, or accepted placement of a child for long-term foster care. Parental Leave must be taken within the one-year period after the qualifying event. In most cases, Sailors who experience qualifying events, like birth, adoption or … [Read more...]
AFMC Civilians Can Apply for Development Opportunities
JANUARY 19, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force Civilian Development program is a portfolio of educational, experiential and leadership development courses designed to develop members of the civilian workforce and equip them with the competencies required for the service to succeed in the future fight. With an expanded number of offerings for civilians at all … [Read more...]