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  • AF Portal goes mobile, gets face-lift

    Expected to launch by the end of 2013, the Global Combat Support System-Air Force, or GCSS-AF, is rolling out a revamped portal, which simplifies navigation, improves performance on low bandwidth connections and works from mobile devices. "The old system had become cluttered, difficult to navigate

  • CMSAF launches worldwide 'CHIEFchat', answers questions from the force

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody shared his perspective on the past, present and future of the Air Force with Airmen, Air Force civilians and their families Nov. 12, during a worldwide CHIEFchat session at the headquarters of the Defense Media Activity here.Reduction in force and

  • Civilian employees, marijuana use after Colorado's Amendment 64

    Drive down almost any major street in Colorado Springs and you are sure to see the big green cross marking yet another medical marijuana dispensary. It is expected that come January, recreational-use marijuana shops will be added to the mix. Service members should already be well aware that the Air

  • Commissaries to start scanning IDs

    Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its efforts to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards as the first part of an agencywide rollout to

  • 'Hero 2 Hired' mobile job store to return to Peterson AFB

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs' "Hero 2 Hired" Mobile Job Store is scheduled from 10 a.m. -  4 p.m. Nov. 12-13 to be at the Peterson Base Exchange parking lot.The H2H Mobile Job Store made its first appearance at Peterson AFB assisting more than 50 military job

  • 'Pumpkin Patrol' ensures safety for treaters

    It's that time of year again where ghosts and goblins float amidst super heroes, pop stars, princesses and clowns dressed in enormous clown shoes. Hordes of children, filled with excitement of the ultimate haul-the full-size candy bar, will be packing the streets of residential areas far and wide.

  • Leaders advise against merging Guard, Reserve

    Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little value and cause numerous adverse impacts - detracting from the broader goal of improving the Air Force

  • Violators of PII will have AFNET accounts locked

    Individuals who inappropriately store and transmit Personally Identifiable Information over the Air Force Network will now have their accounts locked in response to the violation. "We are taking several steps to improve notification and reporting of PII incidents," said General William L. Shelton,

  • Schriever reminds commuters of 'Snow Call' procedures

    With winter weather looming, Schriever personnel need to know how to receive information about road conditions and base closures or delays. The following is a reminder of the Snow Call process and procedures: Snow Call procedures There are a variety of ways to find out current road conditions or

  • November promotions for 310th Space Wing members announced

    Members of the 310th Space Wing were recently promoted in the month of November. In rank category, they are:AirmanDavid Gaylord, 380th Space Control SquadronStaff SergeantPatrick Adams, Jr., 9th Space Operations SquadronTechnical SergeantTaylor Steckman, 379th Space Range SquadronRichard Stegenga,