WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program * The Department of the Air Force released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, on Feb. 26. The revision incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. The updated instruction aligns with DoDI 1327.06,   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hanscom AFB small business panel connects acquisition leaders with industry * The Hanscom Air Force Base Small Business Office hosted a panel discussion to connect base senior acquisition and contracting leaders with industry professionals March 9. The panel featured leaders from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center includin  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * K-9 Connection: Exploring the bond with a Military Working Dog * At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the 341st Training Squadron trains and supports Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and their handlers. These dogs are used in patrols, drug and explosive detection, and specialized mission functions for the Department of War and other government agencies. The squadron conducts op  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser and Deputy Commander Chadwick Steipp: * * * Commentary: Acquiring the Warrior Ethos * Acquirers are warriors. They think, plan, and act on Department of War equities every single day. United States ships, aircraft, and vehicles, from the Liberty ships of World War II, to the F-117s of Desert Storm, to the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (  more