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August 4, 2021

A new law in Connecticut will make it easier for military spouses to have their out-of-state professional licenses transferred to Connecticut, AP reported. “What we want to do is make sure that Connecticut is always really attractive to either stay here or come here,” said Bob Ross, executive director of the state’s Office of Military Affairs and president of ADC….

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters in San Antonio, Texas are being transformed into the “Office of the Future,” or O2F. Remodelers are turning hundreds of cubicles into open seating, café-style spaces and collaborative work areas, according to a DOD story. “O2F is born out of innovation and lessons learned throughout the pandemic,” AFIMSC Vice Commander Col. Kevin Mantovani said. “We’re combining the good that comes from teleworking with the good that comes from collaborating in person to build O2F.”

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August 4, 2021

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