This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
Story Roundup
Pentagon casualties, metric improvement, and Fat Leonard’s least dignified phase.
Situation Report
Free military brief. No CAC required.
Join thousands of troops, veterans, and defense insiders who read Duffel Blog before breakfast.
“A must-read for national security nerds.”
—The Daily Beast
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Inside the paid Sunday Reader. The full edition is included with Supporter; free readers may receive a preview.
This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
Story Roundup
Situation Report
RANDOLPH AFB, TX - The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) announced Friday the fielding of a Computer Based Training (CBT) module to reduce the time spent on CBTs.
“This is the Air Force’s attempt to reduce the time spent on mandatory CBTs,” said LtCol Michael Lee, AFPC Coordinator for Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21). “There are multiple and redundant CBTs airman must accomplish each year along with many more that must be completed the last week prior to deployment.”
“This CBT alone will save the Air Force an estimated $1.3 billion and countless man hours,” Lee said. “With the drawdown of forces and tightening of budgets, this innovative idea could possibly save the Air Force. We believe this will collectively save 4500 years of airmen’s time.”
AFSO21 is an AF program intended to make operations leaner and more efficient while still improving quality.
A field desk of military mischief and useful bad ideas
One quick step
Click the confirmation link in the email from Duffel Blog to finish joining the free brief. Not there yet? Check spam and promotions.
Back to reading →Your signup is complete when you click the confirmation link.
Whenever you’re ready
Outgoing Company Commander: 'I hate you all'
Oct 5, 2022 · 3 min
Captain charged with manslaughter after leaving Lieutenant unattended in parked car
Oct 5, 2022 · 3 min
Sergeant major says no one is leaving Afghanistan until all the brass is picked up
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min
Absolute psycho brought everything on the packing list
May 28, 2021 · 2 min
What To Do Next
Add more for free shipping.
✓ You qualify for free shipping!