WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2021: DEAMS, the Air Force Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, manages the control, execution, and reporting of the Air Force General Fund and the USTRANSCOM Working Capital Fund supporting 17,000 users across 170 installations at all Air Force MAJCOMs, U.S. Space Force, and Unified Commands where the Air Force is the executive agent. DEAMS also support  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Nearly 600 Air Force Materiel Command Civilian Airmen were selected for Academic Year 2022 Civilian Developmental Education opportunities, filling 45% of the total Air Force program allocations for the academic year. "The competition for these positions is intense, and we are excited to see so many of our talented civilians selected for development this   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2021: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the command as it leads the Air Force in ensuring all Airmen, uniform and non-uniform, have the right environment, resources and support they need to thrive and succeed. "We are committed to enabling all of our Airm  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2021: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the command as it leads the Air Force in ensuring all Airmen, uniform and non-uniform, have the right environment, resources and support they need to thrive and succeed. "We are committed to enabling all of our Air  more

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2021: By Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle As the sole aerospace medicine technician on a three-person medical team deployed to Manda Bay-Camp Simba, Kenya, Staff Sgt. Colleen Mitchell found herself trying to unwind off-duty one Sunday by watching television at the Morale, Welfare, and Readiness center at 5 a.m. In any other setting, pajamas and guilty-pleasure entertainment could   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2021: By Greg Chadwick Air Force Materiel Command Health & Wellness Team In everyday life, there are a variety of challenges we may face - something as simple as running out of coffee in the morning or having an argument with kids before school can start a day off in the wrong direction. Most days, we can navigate through the stress of day-to-day experiences, but some  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2021: By Greg Chadwick Air Force Materiel Command Health & Wellness Team In everyday life, there are a variety of challenges we may face - something as simple as running out of coffee in the morning or having an argument with kids before school can start a day off in the wrong direction. Most days, we can navigate through the stress of day-to-day experienc  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: All active-duty Airmen and Guardians will need to be fully vaccinated no later than Nov. 2. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall directed the COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines in a Sept. 3 memorandum. The Air Force's plan requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption or religious accommoda  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021: By Samantha Childers Emergency Management Specialist The third week's topic for National Preparedness Month is "low-cost, no-cost preparedness." Having a strict budget should not stop your family from being as prepared as possible for any emergency. There are many low-cost, and even no-cost, actions you can take to maintain a safe environment during disasters or other   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021: By Dr. Tom Tirey Violence Prevention Integrator Why does leadership have such great influence on Airmen resilience? It's because leaders, through their actions, create and support an organization's culture. An organization's culture can be seen as the "accepted values, principles and practices that an organization uses to solve problems and that the organization consid  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021: By Col. Charles Barkhurst 88th Air Base Wing Every organization requires good leadership to thrive and be successful. Many military members express their reasons for joining the military as a way to serve their country. But how many people really mean that? One of our teammates shared this outstanding quote from Bishop Dale Bronner that I feel sums it up: "  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021: By Kimberly Gaither, Public speaking is one of the hardest tasks for many people but there's a secret helper at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that offers guidance and support in overcoming this sometimes intimidating obstacle in Professional development. Toastmasters is often a name people only associate with public speaking, but according to Keith Allen, distinguishe  more