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Guardians of the Galaxy: Pence Announces Name of Space Force Members Trainees take the Oath of Enlistment during their basic military training graduation ceremony on Dec. 10, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Seven were the first BMT graduates to join the Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) 18 Dec 2020 Space Force members have an official new name: Guardians, Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday. "Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Guardians will be...

December 17, 2020 110 Christmas is just around the corner. For the first time in approximately two-thousand and twenty years, people are being strongly encouraged by government officials not to travel over the holidays to spend time with loved ones. In the past, things were much different. For example, way back at the very first Christmas, Joseph and Mary were actually ORDERED by government officials to travel to Bethlehem during the Christmas holiday. (Well, the reason for their travel wasn’...

Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Eric Monson, observer coach/trainer assigned to 1st Battalion, 383rd Regiment, conducts a demonstration at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on Aug. 21, 2020, of the new Army Individual Weapons Qualification standards that will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020. The Army has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases even as it ramps training back up. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Anthony L. Taylor) 2. COVID-19 Hits the US COVID-19 would halt PT tests, turn recruiting efforts virtu...

Advertisement In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum signed Dec. 11, 2020, the Space Force added guidance to its uniform policy addressing the wear instructions for the newly-released USSF distinguished lapel insignia for the interim service dress uniform along with several other updates.  According to the memo, “the USSF distinguished lapel insignia will be worn centered below the lapel notch on the widest portion of the service dress coat lapel,” and will be worn on both lapels. “These S...

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — To ensure members of the base community are staying resilient during the holidays and beyond, Hill’s community action team has developed an Integrated Resilience Channel. The IRC, found at www.hill.af.mil/integrated-resilience, delivers education and information through various formats, such as videos and virtual live sessions. “This past year we have faced many adversities, both as individuals and as a community,” said Col. Jenise Carroll, 75th Air Bas...

20 U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, paid a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2020, for the first time since assuming command in June. Reed gained insight on the base’s priorities, mission capabilities, and plans for future innovation during his time visiting Spangdahlem. “It’s impossible to visit Spangdahlem and not be overwhelmed with the tremendous sense of pride Saber Nation has in their mission,” said Reed. “Chief Kwi...

I-WEPTAC tackles the challenges facing agile combat support by leveraging the expertise and experience of Airmen from around the world. The MAWG chairs will round out their teams with approximately 100 Airmen in the weeks ahead. “I-WEPTAC is on and we’re looking for innovative ideas from those of you out there in our installation and mission support arena,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox, commander of AFIMSC. “I know there are good ideas out there. Join the team and bring them to us. Help u...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — On a tiny speck of a frozen runway on the north bank of the Yukon River, nearly a hundred miles northwest of Fairbanks, Christmas was delivered in a most unusual way. An Alaska National Guard helicopter descended through a rotor-whipped cloud of snow in Stevens Village, a tiny community of about 30 people. Townspeople rushed to the airstrip on their snowmobiles after seeing the helicopter land and then watched as Guardsmen wearing flight helmets unloaded boxes contai...

Advertisement WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Current and former service members, members of Congress, Vietnam veterans and Air Force senior leaders gathered in the Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol in Washington July 8 for a Congressional Commemoration to honor those who served during the Vietnam War. The ceremony was part of the 50th Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program, which is a multiyear campaign to thank and honor the veterans of the Vietnam War for their sacrifice and service and to pay ...

The five men and two women were among the 414 recruits who completed seven and a half weeks of training. Assigned to the 320th Training Squadron, their training began Oct. 20. The new Space Professionals are: Amy Biggers, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Giahna Brown, Woodbridge, Virginia; Delvano Brown, Gaithersburg, Maryland; Benjamin Nevoraski, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Shane Brown, Elijah Engelby, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Nathan Ramage, Falcon, Colorado. Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M...