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AFRC launches Digital Age Resiliency tool on AF Connect
June 2, 2021 — Reserve Citizen Airmen are now able to access Developing Resilient Leader, or DRL, content on demand on any device from one easy-to-access location on the Air Force Connect app. ... MORE

Airman’s Foundational Competencies: An Air Force Initiative
June 2, 2021 — In this episode of The Air Force Starts Here podcast, we explore the Airman’s Foundational Competencies. The Air Force has identified 24 Airman’s foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic competency-based approach to develop the force. ... MORE

Graphic of Air Force Starts Here podcast.

BAMC honors Asian American, Pacific Islanders
June 2, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center designated May 27, 2021, to observe the culture and accomplishments of Asian American and Pacific Islander service members. This year’s theme was “Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service” and highlighted the advancement of Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders within our military and civilian ranks... MORE

Asian American and Pacific Islander Observance in the medical mall, May 27, 2021.

DLIELC supports upcoming Puerto Rico Project Language
June 2, 2021 — In 1975, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center began providing English-language training and cultural immersion to U.S. Army trainees who were permanent residents or U.S. citizens from English-as-a-second language communities... MORE

Air Force ROTC cadet takes aim during a field exercise in Puerto Rico.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research welcomes new sergeant major
June 1, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research ay Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston welcomed a new Senior Enlisted Leader during a change of responsibility ceremony May 25 as Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Francis relinquished responsibility of the unit to Sgt. Maj. Larry D. White II... MORE

Photo of exchange of unit colors during a change of responsibility ceremony.

Top AETC mentors offer advice on growing from good to great
May 30, 2021 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, along with other senior enlisted leaders, spoke to more than 700 virtual attendees during AETC’s Good to Great through Personal Perspectives, a Panel of Mentors event May 25... MORE

A graphic that has photos of the four senior enlisted leaders with the words "from good to great through personal perspectives: a panel of mentors"

4th ESC supports community vaccination centers
May 30, 2021 — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command has deployed more than 20 teams throughout the nation in support of federal vaccination efforts. ... MORE

VA national cemeteries plan mass flag placements, virtual Memorial Day events
May 30, 2021 — Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will allow mass flag placements across the United States to commemorate Memorial Day... MORE

Eligible for TRICARE For Life? What This Means for Your Family’s Coverage
May 29, 2021 — Will you be turning age 65 this year? You’re on your way to an important milestone in your life. You’re also a step closer to becoming eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, or TFL... MORE

19th Air Force commander visits Alamo Wing
May 29, 2021 — The leadership of the 19th Air Force -- Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers -- visited the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 733rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 21... MORE

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 19th AF command chief master sergeant, talk with Col. James C. “JC” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, in the cockpit of a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 21, 2021. Wills and Rogers toured the 433rd Airlift Wing and discussed the pilot training transformation initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

AFIMSC releases diversity survey results
May 29, 2021 — Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center leaders recently released results of the AFIMSC section of the Air Force Materiel Command Diversity and Inclusion Survey conducted late last year... MORE

graphic: The Air Force Materiel Command has released the results of its initial command-wide diversity and inclusion (D&I) survey, identifying areas of focus and improvement for initiatives across the command.

340th FTG IT team earns 'On the Spot Award' recognition
May 29, 2021 — The "On the Spot Award" is presented to highlight exceptional performance... MORE

DOD budget request boosts research, nuclear modernization, includes 2.7% pay raise
May 28, 2021 — The fiscal year 2022 Defense Department budget request includes the largest-ever research, development, test and evaluation request — $112 billion, which is a 5.1% increase over fiscal 2021... MORE

A helicopter flies while a crew member inside the helicopter prepares an emergency re-supply drop.

USAISR Burn Center nurse named among top 20 nurses in Texas
May 28, 2021 — Retired Lt. Col. Maria L. Serio-Melvin, a retired Army nurse and current U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research civilian at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been named as one of the top 20 nurses in the state of Texas by two major professional nursing organizations... MORE

Longtime BAMC volunteer leaves legacy for others to follow
May 28, 2021 — A longtime volunteer is hanging up her burgundy vest after more than 36 years of service at Brooke Army Medical Center. ... MORE

Joy Moore, volunteer, sorts books in the Patient Library at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Calling inspires lasting legacy of service in Air Force for chaplain at 149th Fighter Wing
May 27, 2021 — "Sometimes, when you volunteer, it's not about the pay; it's about what drives you from the soul." That statement pretty much sums up retired U.S. Air Force chaplain Col. Paula Payne's life mantra. Yes, she is retired. No, she is not done serving her country. Payne's life of service began in 1981 at St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, where she was working as a secondary and adult education teacher... MORE

Woman in military uniform behind podium.

Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown
May 27, 2021 — Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10... MORE

Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

Army South hosts U.S. Army-Peruvian Army Staff Talks
May 27, 2021 — During the Sixth Annual U.S.-Peruvian Army Staff Talks held virtually May 20, the U.S. Army and the Army of Peru strengthened the relationship between the two nations by agreeing to future military-to-military training opportunities. ... MORE

Two men, one U.S. Army, one Peruvian army, sitting at a table talking.

BAMC military health experts encourage COVID-19 vaccines for teens
May 27, 2021 — With the recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15, Air Force Col. Heather Yun, Brooke Army Medical Center’s Deputy Commander of Medical Services, is now encouraging other parents to consider the vaccine for their adolescents as well... MORE

960th CW hosts Mental Health and Resiliency Fair at JBSA
May 26, 2021 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing kicked off National Mental Health Awareness Month by inviting service members, civilians and their families to its inaugural Mental Health and Resiliency Fair at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 1 with more than 800 attendees both in-person and virtually... MORE

Maj. Joya Gamara, 854th Combat Operations Squadron chief of combat plans division, speaks with Christina Avalos, 960th Cyberspace Wing psychological health volunteer, and Christyn Mundy, 960th CW psychological health intern, during the Mental Health and Resiliency Fair, May 1, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)