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Nov. 2, 2023
Ribbon cutting for world-class laboratory at AFRL resides in NM

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 17, 2023, at Kirtland Air Force Base, to mark the opening of the new Semiconductor Laser Indoor Propagation Range, or SLIPR. This 17,158-square-foot addition consists of a 3,500-square-foot high bay propagation lab.
Nov. 2, 2023
DLA, Space Force leaders discuss strategic partnership in first meeting

Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency, its Nuclear and Space Enterprise Support Office and the Space Force discussed how they can work together to help the new service grow its approach to logistics during their first meeting Oct. 24 at DLA’s headquarters.
Oct. 31, 2023
Summary of new DOD civilian retiree ID guidelines

Policy Change: Department of Defense Retired Civilians in possession of a Department of Defense Civilian Retiree ID Card
Oct. 31, 2023
Space Systems Command SZIX welcomes Lt. Col. Sawyer

Col. Joseph Roth, Innovation and Prototyping Acquisition Delta director and Space Systems Command, Detachment one commander, speaks during the Prototype Ground Development and Sustainment Branch change of leadership ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 30, 2023. During the ceremony, Maj.
Oct. 26, 2023
Kirtland Senior Leader Mentorship

Members of Team Kirtland participate in a senior enlisted mentorship at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 24, 2023. Airmen 1st Class Bre Asia Lofton from the 377th Medical Group discussed her future with senior enlisted mentors. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Tallon Bratton)
Oct. 25, 2023
Task Qualification Training prepares Ground Transportation Airmen for deployment

The 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation Section at Kirtland Air Force Base is undergoing its annual Task Qualification Training, which is necessary to maintain its wartime preparedness.
Oct. 25, 2023
Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast

Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast,
Oct. 25, 2023
Air Force to update ground support equipment

The U.S. Air Force is in the process of modernizing the ground support equipment used to service, maintain and load aircraft between flights.The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Support Equipment and Vehicles Division is leading efforts to develop and field two new bomb loaders and a
Oct. 24, 2023
DOD Leaders: Redefining Cybersecurity a Priority for All

ARLINGTON, Va. – Cybersecurity is experiencing a dramatic transformation. What was once primarily the domain of IT specialists has evolved into a collective responsibility for all defense personnel. Each member now plays a crucial role in fortifying the digital realm against looming threats.“We have
Oct. 24, 2023
AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit

More than 60 senior leaders from across the U.S. Air Force converged on Barksdale AFB to attend AFGSC’s 2023 Air Reserve Component Summit on Aug. 29. The purpose of the event was to reaffirm the continuing relationship that AFGSC has with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command.

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