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The key spouse program is rebranding to

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become the Commander's key support

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program . The update expands

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opportunities for airmen , guardians ,

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federal employees and family members to

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contribute to units . Anyone who is

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interested regardless of marital status

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can hold roles . As long as volunteer

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duties don't conflict with primary

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responsibilities . The program also

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incorporates new readiness resource and

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connectedness objectives designed to

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help commanders meet the needs of the

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modern family . Gina Alvin , spouse of

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the Air Force chief of staff says the

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goal is to create a culture where

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support programs are ready to surge

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when needed and knowing resources that

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are available makes navigating

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challenging times easier for the entire

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community . Guardians in basic training

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were the first to get the new Space

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Force physical training uniform . A

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service specific outfit designed with

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guardians in mind . The new PT uniform

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features performance enhancements such

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as breathable moisture , wicking shorts

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and soft , quick drying material . It's

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available in both men's and women's

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sizes for a better fit . Chief master

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sergeant of the Space force , John be

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Avanna says the uniform is a symbol of

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the guardian's spirit and strength

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connecting them to each other and their

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service NASA is accepting applications

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for the next class of astronauts . As

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the agency expands its reach to conduct

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scientific investigations in lunar

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orbit and on the surface of the moon ,

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candidates are selected from a diverse

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pool of applicants with a wide variety

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of backgrounds including doctors ,

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physicists and engineers . Only a few

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are chosen for the intensive astronaut

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candidate training program . If

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selected astronaut candidates will

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spend approximately two years training

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on basic skills from space walking and

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robotics to leadership and teamwork .

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Once training is complete , they will

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join the active astronaut corps and

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become eligible for space flight

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assignments . That's your look around

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the Air Force . I'm Technical Sergeant

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Britt Crowley .