APRIL 22, 2025 - The 2nd Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg SFB is home to a uniquely capable team known as the Space Cowboys. This team serves a specialized role within the U.S. Space Force by providing the Department of Defense’s only expeditionary space launch and transport capability. Their mission capabilities were on display during the April 16 launch of a Minotaur IV … [Read more...]
Army Establishes New Fitness Test
APRIL 22, 2025 – The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test. The five-event AFT, is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness, and increase the lethality of the force. The AFT consists of the three-repetition … [Read more...]
Foreign Intel Job Scams Target DoD Employees
APRIL 22, 2025 - When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it’s easy to be intrigued. But before you accept this too-good-to-be-true offer, think twice. For many current and former members of the Department of the Air Force, and increasingly, across the entire U.S. government workforce, this is the first step in a … [Read more...]
AFN to Reduce Radio Programs
APRIL 22, 2025 - The American Forces Network, AFN, will be reducing radio programs on May 1, 2025, to better streamline operations. The reductions in radio programs include removal of AFN Legacy, Freedom Rock, The Blend, and Joe Radio. Commercially produced podcasts will also no longer be available on the audio streaming service, AFN Go. The historic radio network will … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Inouye
APRIL 21, 2025 - Army Capt. Daniel Ken Inouye's time in the military was just the start of a storied public service career that spanned more than half a century. During World War II, Inouye proved his dedication to the U.S. through battle. That loyalty was honored decades later when a review of his record determined he should receive the Medal of Honor. Inouye was born Sept. … [Read more...]