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Oct. 20, 2022
DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Oct. 11, 2022
A legacy of service

While many federal employees strive for the 20-to-40-year retirement pin, there are those who live a life of service.On Sept. 30, in the Chief Master Sgt. Peter A. Morris auditorium, the 557th Weather Wing said goodbye to a titan of service in the weather community - Paul A. Zamiska.Al, as he
Aug. 22, 2022
Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines

The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.
July 29, 2022
ROKAF Weather Wing visits 557th WW

The commander of the Republic of Korea Air Force Weather Wing visited the 557th Weather Wing on May 25, 2022.The ROKAF and USAF weather wings traditionally hold a collaboration meeting with the two wing commanders every two years in order to enhance Alliance effectiveness and partnership.The purpose
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 19, 2022
Air – Sea METOC convergence

Air Force and Navy Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) leaders from around the world recently converged on Offutt AFB for a series of meetings to chart a course forward on cooperation. Commanders and senior enlisted leaders representing three Navy METOC centers, two AF operations groups and six
May 26, 2022
Weather wing welcomes new commander

Members of the 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony May 24, 2022, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
May 26, 2022
1st Weather Group holds change of command

Members of the 1st Weather Group held a change of command ceremony May 20, 2022, in the 557th Weather Wing auditorium at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
May 19, 2022
93 AGOW activates first-ever Combat Weather Group in DoD history

The 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) activated the 5th Combat Weather Group (CWG) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. This is the first Combat Weather group to ever be established in the DoD.
March 8, 2022
Tinker Weather Flight uses deployment gear, skills to cover scheduled maintenance

The 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight put their deployable weather equipment and skills to the test during a scheduled system outage. The flight installed a tactical meteorological observation system, allowing them to monitor conditions at Tinker Air Force Base while the base’s

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