Keeping our military safe on social media

Social media. It incorporates several platforms that allow military members to stay in touch with friends and loved ones around the world, however, sometimes what is shared comes with a hefty price tag; loss of operational security.As seen in recent events, these platforms can also be an instrument

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VCSAF: Military readiness unsustainable under sequestration

Leaders from all branches of the armed forces testified on the readiness of each service during hearings of both the House and Senate Armed Forces Committees March 25 and 26.The vice chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps shared concerns about America's military readiness to meet

Risk management tips help keep motorcyclists safe

While the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign focuses on risk management during the warmer months, another safety concern occurs much sooner with the onset of nice weather.With the days getting longer and spring closer, motorcyclists are encouraged to use risk management before getting their bikes

DoD Warns Troops, Families to be Cyber Crime Smart

Defense Department employees and their families should be vigilant when guarding personal and work information from expanding cyber-criminal activity, and to know how to recognize scammer tactics, according to DoD's chief information officer.Terry A. Halvorsen issued a DoD-wide memorandum March 18

Digital footprint requires attention

Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and professional

Sequestration threatens America's airpower advantage

Air Force senior leaders testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Airland March 19, and said with the return of sequestration-level funding, America's airpower advantage is increasingly at risk."We are the greatest Air Force in the world and remain so," said Dr. William

Keep headlights on when operating windshield wipers due to weather

The Ohio Revised Code, Section 4513.03 reads, in part: Every vehicle, other than a motorized bicycle, operated upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lights and illuminating devices during all of the following times:(1) The time from sunset to sunrise;(2) At any other time

2015 Guard & Reserve Factsheets now available

The 2015 Guard & Reserve Factsheets are now available online. The comprehensive guide to the Reserve Component contains the following information:·How to contact total Force Service Center·Virtual Personnel Center Dashboard·MyPers applications and services·Reserve Force Development·Officer

AF leaders: End sequestration or lose tomorrow's fight

The devastating effects of continued sequestration-level funding were the topic of discussion during a House Armed Services Committee hearing with the senior leaders of all military branches March 17."I believe sequestration is going to place American lives at greater risk both at home and abroad,"