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Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

12th Flying Training Wing NCO recognized by local chamber
June 22, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022, at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon.

AFRS commander announces criteria for cup challenge
June 22, 2022 — During the final stretch of a fiscal year quest to meet Air Force Recruiting Service’s goal and Air Force manpower requirements, the service’s senior recruiter outlined a novel competition among his unit's recruiters and their squadrons... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Neff, enlisted standards non-commissioned officer in AFRS’s Operations Division displays the prototype of a “puzzle coin” he is designing for the 2022 Commander’s Cup Challenge, June 17, 2022.

Resolute Sentinel 22: Sharing knowledge, building partnerships
June 22, 2022 — U.S. military medics arrived in San Salvador, El Salvador June 5, 2022, to integrate with the El Salvadoran military and medical staff at Hospital Militar Central for Operation Resolute Sentinel 22. Resolute Sentinel 22 provides joint training and improved readiness for U.S. civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities in El Salvador... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 22, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

Navy Medicine Training Support Center officer receives Navy Comptroller Award
June 22, 2022 — When Navy Lt. Amanda Rose recently onboarded with the Navy Medicine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the center was not aware they were receiving one of the rising comptroller stars in the Navy... MORE

Airmen, Guardians can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device with myLearning username and password
June 22, 2022 — As of June 23, Total Force Airmen and Guardians will have the capability to learn anywhere, anytime, and on any device, with the help of a myLearning username and password... MORE

149th Fighter Wing Airmen take part in combatives training
June 21, 2022 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are receiving instruction in a combative course designed to teach service members basic self-defense skills... MORE

Space Force announces interservice opportunities
June 21, 2022 — The Space Force is accepting applications for the fiscal 2023 Interservice Transfer Program, which allows qualified individuals from other uniformed services to apply for transfer to active duty in the Space Force... MORE

Continuous glucose monitors now available as a TRICARE pharmacy benefit
June 21, 2022 — If you use a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs... MORE

TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of continuous glucose monitors

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
June 21, 2022 — Lt. Col. Michelle E. Martinez assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South during a ceremony June 17 at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

BAMC Medical Mall hosts blood drive June 23
June 21, 2022 — The Armed Services Blood Program is in need of all blood types. A blood drive will be held at the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 23... MORE

The Armed Services Blood Program is in need of all blood types. A Blood Drive will be held in the Medical Mall on June 23 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SAUSHEC graduation ceremony honors accomplishments of 232 residents, fellows
June 21, 2022 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held a graduation ceremony June 10 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. The ceremony honored 232 residents and fellows from about 60 physician and allied health specialty programs... MORE

DOD, Army make improvements to PCS process
June 21, 2022 — Summer is here and it’s a busy time for U.S. Army personnel and families as they move to their next assignment. Despite overall health improvements in the U.S. regarding COVID-19, the pandemic still proves problematic in other parts of the world and continues to affect the shipping industry... MORE

Army offers $35K for 45-day quick ship, $10K for 2-year enlistment option
June 21, 2022 — For the first time the Army is offering a “quick ship” bonus of $35,000 in all career fields for new recruits... MORE

woman in uniforms smiling wearing parachute rigging equipment.

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomes new deputy commander
June 21, 2022 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomed Brig. Gen. (Select) Melissa Stone June 14, 2022. Stone replaces Brig. Gen. Bradley Pyburn as the Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander, responsible for the operations of more than 44,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. (Select) Melissa Stone enters a room with a person in uniform standing by her.

Settlement of Estate
June 21, 2022 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Master Sgt. John M. Gries, assigned to the 149th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away June 14, 2022. ... MORE

PaYS announces changes to name and program
June 17, 2022 — The Partnership for Youth Success is changing its name and some of its operations. This is a culmination of the 3-year transition period that began when PaYS moved to the Training and Doctrine command in 2019 which found the organization under new management with a growing number of partner organizations... MORE

Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve remembered on the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army
June 16, 2022 — June 14, 2022, marked 247 years that the U.S. Army has defended the nation. Throughout the service, commands and units are recognizing this prestigious birthday with numerous events. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence marked the day by recognizing the late Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve at a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Army EFMP reforms to improve transparency, trust for Army families
June 16, 2022 — Army life has many rewards, but navigating the unique demands that accompany it can sometimes be challenging. Frequent moves, family separations, school changes and work-life balance are part of every Army Family’s life. For the roughly 9 percent of active-duty Soldiers who have family members with special needs — these demands can be uniquely challenging... MORE