Defense Department Launches Retirement System Comparison Calculator

The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) comparison calculator Tuesday, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory

Defenders gain new leadership

Col. William Rock, 307th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 307th Security Forces Squadron guidon to Capt. Joel Brown during an assumption of command ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 4, 2017. Brown is assuming command of the 307th SFS and brings additional experience to the

343rd Bomb Squadron Change of Command

Airmen of the 343rd Bomb Squadron stand with their new commander, Lt. Col. John P. Booker in front of the commander’s B-52 Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 3, 2017. The bomb squadron is the only Air Force Reserve that is nuclear certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt.

Maise Takes Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Maise, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, looks on during the ceremony in which he took command of the unit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., June 3, 2017. Maise originally enlisted in the Air Force in 1995 and earned his commission in 2001. He served on

AF civilian hiring resumes after hiring freeze lifted

The Air Force Personnel Center is partnering with customers with the goal of resuming normal “first-in, first-out” operations since the government-wide hiring freeze ended in early April 2017.

Reserve leaders testify before House

Senior leaders from the military reserve components testified before the House Appropriations Sub-Committee for Defense on readiness and the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget request May 24.

Miller takes command at Tenth Air Force

Maj. Gen. Ronald B. “Bruce” Miller took command of 10th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Richard W. Scobee during a change of command ceremony May 17 at the Naval Operational Support Center Drill Hall here. Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command,

Air Force Reserve recruiting military training instructors

Beneath the shadows of deep blue campaign hats, military training instructors march flights of Airmen down the Lackland bomb run during each basic military training graduation. It is the culmination of weeks spent transforming civilians into warriors.

Don’t suffer alone – mental health disorders have effective treatments

Mental health disorders are relatively common within civilian and military communities, but with early treatment, most mental health disorders can be effectively treated, and patients can return to mental wellness.

307th Bomb Wing Wins Power and Vigilance Trophy