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Finding the missing is the nation's 'ironclad commitment,' Austin says
September 23, 2024
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Learn more about the AFJROTC SkillBridge Program
July 30, 2024
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Veterans have options to upgrade discharge characterization
June 5, 2024
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Around the Air Force: SECAF Flight Test, Rapid Autonomous Aircraft, JROTC Instructor Expansion
May 17, 2024
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall experiences autonomous flight in the front seat of the VISTA aircraft, researchers create and deploy small unmanned aerial systems in just a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and currently serving Guard and Reserve Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force Junior ROTC expands opportunity to actively serving Guard and Reserve members
April 30, 2024
Air Force Junior ROTC cadets along with JROTC cadets from the other services now have a new Career Technical Education pathway at high schools across the nation and many countries and U.S. territories around the world, effective Sept. 1, 2021.  (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

Military OneSource provides options to military spouses, family entrepreneurs
April 25, 2024
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Air Force Junior ROTC expands opportunity to actively serving Guard and Reserve members
April 17, 2024
Drill-status Air National Guard members are now eligible to apply as Air Force Junior ROTC instructors.

Military well prepared for civilian transition, official says
October 19, 2023
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Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023
A man sits at a small table and signs a document. Behind him are a U.S. flag and dozens of people dressed in both military uniforms and civilian clothing.

Operation Resiliency aims to counter veteran suicides
December 15, 2022
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Commissaries offer veterans benefits year-round
November 10, 2022
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Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022
Group of people in cycling kit stand together for a photo in front of two jets

Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022
Cyclists work on a bicycle on the side of the road

Review Appeal Review Board gives vets another chance to upgrade discharge characterization
May 31, 2022
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Digital memorial pays tribute to service members who died
January 18, 2022
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Bob Dole, GOP senator, presidential nominee and decorated WWII veteran, dies at 98
December 6, 2021
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DOD, VA work hand in hand for better outcomes for veterans, officials tell Senate
November 4, 2021
Veterans stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony

VA partners with Cybercrime Support Network to teach veterans how to fight cybercrime
October 7, 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network to protect veterans who are disproportionately targeted for identity theft and other online scams.

Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
December 5, 2019
The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Veterans and primary family caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC. Primary family caregivers must have an eligibility letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Community Care.

Veterans Day ceremony honors the price of freedom
November 11, 2019
Members of the Douglas MacArthur High School Army Junior ROTC present the colors at the start of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11.