NATO announces that five of its AWACS aircraft will patrol off the East Coast of the United States, marking the first time NATO forces have deployed to the U.S. for a real contingency operation.
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.