March 13, 2020 DoD Directs Stop Movement in response to COVID-19 The Department of Defense issued a stop movement of all personnel to, from or through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated Level 3 COVID-19 locations effective March 13 and for the next 60 days. Following Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s announcement of new travel restrictions,
Feb. 8, 2013 DOD Disability Award nominees sought The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2013 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.The award honors individual civilian employees and military members with disabilities who supported the DOD mission, overseas
Jan. 5, 2009 DOD expands eligibility for GWOT Expeditionary Medal Department of Defense officials recently expanded the areas of eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The approved additions are two countries - Morocco and Burkina Faso - and Operation Nomad Shadow, with an initial AOE of Turkey and Northern Iraq. In March 2003, President
Jan. 16, 2024 DOD expands pilot program to renew USID cards online As part of an expansion of a Defense Department pilot program that kicked off in February 2023, most Uniformed Services Identification, or USID, card holders can now renew their cards online and receive them in the mail.
June 14, 2011 DOD libraries launch summer reading program Defense Department libraries have launched a summer reading program in the hopes of inspiring children and adults to read throughout the summer.Visitors to libraries on 270 military installations around the world are invited to join "A Midsummer Knight's Read," an activity-packed reading program
Dec. 20, 2019 DOD opens Space Force: AF Academy supt says cadets will continue to contribute to space mission, research Cadets will make big contributions to the new U.S. Space Force.
Dec. 6, 2013 DOD orders disability board results review Some Airmen who met a medical or physical disability evaluation board between Sept. 11, 2001 and April 30, 2012 prior to separating from the Air Force may be eligible for re-evaluation, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.When defense officials learned that between 2001 and 2012, some
Feb. 16, 2011 DoD program offers leadership development opportunities The Department of Defense seeks active-duty officers to participate in the 2012 Executive Leadership Development Program beginning in September.This DoD program is designed for officers who have demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to public service, integrity and who have an interest in
March 12, 2010 DOD Resumes Military Career Spouse Program The Department of Defense announced today the resumption of the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account - MyCAA - program. Beginning March 13 at 12 p.m. EST, the 136,583 military spouses who are currently enrolled in the program will once again be able to receive tuition assistance."We made a
Feb. 17, 2012 DOD seeks leadership program candidates Department of Defense officials are seeking active duty Air Force majors and major-selects to apply for the academic year 2012-2013 Executive Leadership Development Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Although civilians are also eligible for the program, the call for nominations