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March 13, 2018
Service Secretaries: People Are Most Important Part of DOD’s Success

Speaking at a forum in Washington March 12 on issues surrounding the president’s fiscal year 2019 defense budget request, the three service secretaries agreed that the Defense Department’s most crucial need is continued investment in people.
March 13, 2018
Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements

The Joint Staff recently approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief.
March 12, 2018
New scam targets DTS users

A new phishing scheme attempts to lure DTS users into providing sensitive personal information.
March 9, 2018
445th Airmen support Yellow Ribbon event

In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, or YRRP, for National Guard and Reserve members. The program is designed to assist Guard and Reserve members with transitioning between their military and civilian roles. Reservists and Guardsman
March 9, 2018
30-day notification for Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) applications

REMINDER – 30 days remain until all Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) applications are due to ARPC (Monday, April 9, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. MT). Applicants, raters, additional raters, superintendents, and command chiefs should ensure all applications are complete and fully coordinated in
March 7, 2018
445 AW Airmen participate in self-aid and buddy care training

Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing participated in self-aid and buddy care training during the February 11, 2018 unit training assembly.
March 6, 2018
Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1

Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1, 2018, to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.
March 6, 2018
Mass enlistment sets bar high for future Airmen

Recruiters from the 445th Airlift Wing held a mass enlistment ceremony Feb. 24, 2018, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
March 5, 2018
9/11 prompts former Marine to serve in AMDS

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 Jason Thomas dropped his daughter off at his mother’s home in Hempstead, New York. The former Marine infantry sergeant was adjusting to civilian life after eight years in the Marine Corps when he heard the devastating news of an attack on the World Trade Center.
March 2, 2018
445 AW March Spotlight Performer

Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Veness, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing March Spotlight Performer.