• Emergency paid leave funds available to Hill civilian employees

    Federal employees may be eligible to receive up to 600 hours, or 15 weeks of emergency paid leave for reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualifying period runs now through Sept. 30, 2021.Paid leave is made available through the American Rescue Plan, which Congress passed into law in

  • 75th ABW Airmen come together for readiness exercise

    Airmen in the 75th Air Base Wing came together last week to participate in a military readiness exercise. James Hagemier, 75th ABW Inspector General chief of inspections, said Airmen focused on mission essential tasks and the ability to survive and operate in wartime environment.

  • 'End of watch:' Defenders, family pay final respects to MWD Cvoky

    Retired military working dog Cvoky (See-vokee) was honored earlier this month during an end of watch ceremony in front of family members and fellow Defenders from the 75th Security Forces Squadron here. The 116-pound Belgian Malinois had been suffering from lymphoma cancer over the past few months

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day Act - Federal Holiday

    This afternoon, the president signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. As the 19th falls on a Saturday, most federal employees will observe the holiday tomorrow, June 18.