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Multi-capable Airmen sustain strategic deterrence during Mobility Guardian
May 21, 2021 — After 28 years, Airmen once again flew tankers out of Oscoda; moreover, they sustained the strategic deterrence mission by providing on-site support services during Exercise Mobility Guardian, May 15-27, 2021. ... MORE

DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance
May 18, 2021 — The DAF guidance memorandum, DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework Program, provides necessary clarification and expands the Department’s use of telework and remote work based on current lessons learned, pending a comprehensive review of the Department of the Air Force telework program... MORE

Air Force readies for return to enhanced CHES collaboration
May 15, 2021 — As Microsoft Commercial Virtual Remote Teams phases out on June 15, a cross-functional team of Air Force communication and acquisition experts are working diligently to welcome the workforce back to the enterprise Office 365 platform, primed to offer more robust features than ever before... MORE

FY21 voluntary force management programs conclude May 27
May 13, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force will conclude fiscal year 2021 voluntary officer and enlisted force management programs May 27... MORE

DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances
May 13, 2021 — Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible talent management options... MORE

437th AW welcomes new commander
May 12, 2021 — The 437th Airlift Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Robert Lankford, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 12... MORE

Air Force provides C2 advisors to operational-level commanders
May 10, 2021 — With global competition heating up, the need to maximize the agility of U.S. Air Force operational command and control has never been more pressing. Fortunately, the USAF’s Operational Command Training Program is a foundational piece of its current C2 training architecture... MORE

graphic: emblem of Operational Command Training Program

Bill Murray flies with 315th AW for RiverDogs opener
May 6, 2021 — Actor Bill Murray joined 315th Airlift Wing Reservists and helped kick off the Charleston RiverDogs 2021 season opening home game with a C-17 flyover May 4, 2021, at 7:25 p.m. over Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

315th Airlift Wing to kick off RiverDogs season opener with flyover
May 4, 2021 — 315th Airlift Wing Reservists flying a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III will help the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team kick off their 2021 season opening home game with a C-17 flyover this evening at about 7:30 p.m. over Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park... MORE

Global mobilization before procrastination.
April 29, 2021 — Covid-19 has completely changed the world as we know it, but that doesn’t mean readiness and global mobility at comes to a standstill at Joint Base Charleston, the mission must go on. Captain Tony Urbino, a pilot and aircraft commander from the 15th Airlift Squadron, describes the importance of full spectrum readiness and upholding standards. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 437th Airlift Squadron, pose in front of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 27, 2021.