Hangars frame 445 AW C-17s

Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Afghanistan

"At President Obama's direction, and with my strong support, the Department of Defense will move ahead with additional contingency planning to ensure adequate plans are in place to accomplish an orderly withdrawal by the end of the year should the United States not keep any troops in Afghanistan

Hagel Outlines Budget Reducing Troop Strength, Force Structure

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has proposed cuts in military spending that include further reductions in troop strength and force structure in every military service in the coming year as part of an effort to prioritize U.S. strategic interests in the face of reduced resources after more than a

DOD takes holistic view of slowing military compensation growth

The Defense Department can no longer put off slowing the growth of military personnel costs, and the fiscal year 2015 budget request DOD is recommending to the president begins that process, defense leaders said here Feb. 24.Saying they are ready to take on the hard task of curbing growth in

DOD anti-tobacco video contest now open for public voting

The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting online for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy until March 14. Five finalists have been selected for public voting, including two Air Force entrants. The contest videos capture the theme

CSAF: Taking care of Airmen, future roadmap key to AF success

Getting top performing Airmen promoted sooner, changing the EPR system, streamlining the enlisted and officer professional education programs and developing a roadmap for the Air Force for the next three decades were some of the topics discussed by the Air Force's top officer during the 30th annual

AF announces change to reduction in force board schedule

Air Force leaders announced a change Feb. 20 to the officer reduction in force board, or RIF, originally scheduled to convene June 16 at the Air Force Personnel Center. Air Force officials are adjusting the timing of the board until later in calendar year 2014 due to legal limitations governing RIF

C-17 in-flight refueling

CMSAF: 'Don't ever apologize for living our Air Force Core Values'

The Air Force's top enlisted leader released his February edition of Roll Call Feb. 18, detailing the importance of holding high standards and fighting off complacency.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody discusses the importance of core values, saying integrity first, service before

Winter weather driving tips to keep you safe

The winter weather season is still upon us. If this season's weather system stays on its present track, this year's winter will be the worst in 20 years. Measurable snowfall is normally not seen before Christmas. This season, the month of December set a snowfall record. Cincinnati received its first