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From left: Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness; Lisa W. Hershman, the Defense Department's chief management officer, and Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, conduct a news briefing at the Pentagon, May 26. Photos by Marvin Lynchard

DOD officials unveil COVID-related personnel, move guidance

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper issued the order in early March, and in April, he extended the ban through June 30.

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Vehicle experts weigh in

Vehicle experts weigh in

With COVID-19 restrictions relaxing and base customer service areas able to accommodate more personnel, many community members voiced questions regarding vehicle shipping, registrations, inspections and sales.

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May 18 9:37 a.m.: Damage and larceny of government property on Vogelweh Main Base. 11:29 a.m.: Damage to government property on Vogelweh Family Housing 7:09 p.m.: Major traffic collision on A6, direction east, near Sinsheim 9:00 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Olsbruecken May 19 2:38 p.m.: Major traffic collision […]

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Williams, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisor flight chief, left, and Capt. Daniel McKeown, 435th CRSS assistant director of operations, conduct a virtual meeting from Ramstein Air Base with Bulgarian air force personnel assigned to the force protection team at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, May 19. In preparation for the arrival of the Bulgarian air force’s F-16 fleet, the Bulgarian force protection team at Graf Ignatievo Air Base wanted to find ways to utilize their manning that maximizes security for their base and allocates time for essential training. The air advisors provided potential courses of action, enabling the team to achieve their goals while sustaining the new assets when they arrive.

Strengthening force protection: 435 CRSS air advisors provide Bulgarian air force way forward

The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisors conducted a virtual meeting with Bulgarian air force personnel from Graf Ignatievo Air Base to discuss force protection capabilities, May 19.

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The mandatory wear-date for certain OCP and 2PFDU items was pushed to Sept. 1.

Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for 2PFDU, OCP items

In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1.

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In these file photos from 2020, civilian workers keep the garrison running before and during the Coronavirus crisis. USAG Rheinland-Pfalz civilians will have new opportunities for growth under the garrison's new local people strategy, including education with potential college credit.

Garrison “people strategy” focuses on Army’s number one priority

Bolstering civilian capabilities and developing high-caliber employees are two of the many facets of a new strategy at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz that keeps Army people as the number one priority.

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Sexual extortion, often called “sextortion,” continues to pose a significant threat to netizens and cyber surfers everywhere — even in the military. Special agents with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are combatting sextortion through community outreach and education. The office also actively investigates such threats against the Air Force and its people.

Sextortion: “It’s a trap!”

Sexual extortion often called “sextortion,” poses a significant threat to cyber surfers everywhere — even in the military.

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As part of the coordinated Allied response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has participated in weekly coordination calls since mid-March.

Coronavirus response: NATO continues close consultation with Allies, EU

NATO has been consulting closely with Allies and partners from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of these efforts, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has participated in weekly coordination calls since mid-March, led by US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun.

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May 11 Nothing significant to report May 12 8:52 a.m.: Larceny of private property in Bruchmühlbach-Miesau 9:40 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Waldfischbach-Burgalben May 13 Nothing significant to report May 14: 8:30 a.m.: Unlawful entry and damage to government property in Vogelweh housing area May 15 7:53 p.m.: Assault in […]

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Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks with retired Gen. Lori Robinson, former commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, May 11, during the Air Force Women’s Virtual Fly-In hosted on the Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Facebook page. The Facebook Live event was an opportunity to unite aviatrices to enable learning, coaching, mentorship and connectedness.Courtesy screenshot

Forging future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — Columbus Air Force Base hosted the first-ever Air Force Virtual Women’s Fly-In during a Facebook Live event, May 11.

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