MAY 19, 2020 - The 2020 Air Force Photo Contest is set to launch July 1, following a short delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We did a quick check of our program and revised the theme to better reflect what our Airmen and families are going through right now,” said Darlene Johnson, community and leisure programs manager at the Air Force Services Center. The theme for … [Read more...]
Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Card-Cracking Scams
APRIL 9, 2020 - NCIS has recently observed increased reporting from service members facing severe financial losses after falling victims to card-cracking scams initiated via social media with promises of getting out of debt and making extra money. There are two primary methods used to establish contact with potential victims. One version involves a social media post or … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Soldier Makes History Advocating for Lactating Moms
APRIL 1, 2020 - On historic Fort Des Moines, Soldiers of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command push themselves to maintain readiness and prepare for their next logistical support mission. One Soldier has participated in this form of training for over a decade, and sees an opportunity for change within the ranks. Lt. Col. Kelly M. Bell has been making history as she … [Read more...]
Rules Restrict Political Activity by DoD Personnel
MARCH 11, 2020 - With the 2020 election season in full swing, the Department of Defense officials are reminding military members and civilian employees of limits to what kinds of political activity they can participate in. Those limits are outlined in the Hatch Act and in DoD Directive 1344.10, said Army Maj. Johnny Davis, with the Pennsylvania National Guard's staff judge … [Read more...]
Voicing Your Political Opinion on Social Media – 2020 Election Season
MARCH 3, 2020 - The Department of Defense encourages all military and civilian personnel and their eligible family members to register and vote. Certain provisions on campaign participation, however, apply to federal employees and members of the armed forces – offline or online. So what do Marines and Department of the Navy civilians need to know before they post, tweet and … [Read more...]