The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger (AFIM) and Friends and Family Instant Messenger (FFIM) services on the Air Force Portal by Dec. 31. An established Department of Defense (DoD) instant messaging capability is the Defense Connect Online (DCO) chat function called "Jabber" as an acceptable replacement for AFIM and FFIM, including use in deployed locations. Information on how to access and use Jabber is located on the AF Portal. Chat tools on social media sites like Facebook are also available to Airmen on military networks as well as family and friends at home. Deployed Airmen at larger Air Force installations are also able to use the DOD's Morale Net.
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