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Navigating the storm: Servicemembers get equipped with stress management techniques
December 11, 2023 — Recognizing the crucial need for effective stress management, EVENPULSE, a company specializing in stress reduction techniques, visited service members assigned to the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success
December 8, 2023 — Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2... MORE

Artificial Intelligence at the Reagan National Defense Forum

U.S. Army releases ‘America’s Army: 2023 Year in Review’ website
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. Army has released our "America’s Army: 2023 Year in Review" website. This site features the major newsmakers from the year and the compelling moments captured by Army photographers in our Year in Photos gallery... MORE

Army working to identify possible ROTC service time miscalculation
December 8, 2023 — The Army is reviewing the records of all officers who were commissioned through the active duty option of the Green to Gold Program for possible time-in-service miscalculations... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Crew 13 with the Doolittle Raid
December 8, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Black and white photo of Doolittle Raiders

Around the Air Force: T-7A Red Hawks start testing, diversity and inclusion conference, hypersonic weapons familiarization
December 8, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, DAF focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command crews learn about hypersonic weapons... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the Department of the Air Force focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command come together to learn about hypersonic weapons. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann)

Five things to consider when choosing a TRICARE health plan
December 8, 2023 — It’s important to understand your TRICARE health plan options so you can choose the right coverage for your family. Here are some things to consider when you research your options... MORE

PHOTO OF GMCM JESSICA HARRISON POSING WITH TWO SONS

Army South hosts TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference
December 8, 2023 — Planners from across the region concluded the TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Dec. 5-7... MORE

Transition Assistance job fair coming Dec. 14
December 7, 2023 — The Joint Transition Readiness Center hosts their annual Transition Assistance Program mega job and resources fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2023, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Transition Readiness Center at 3931 Okubo Barracks, building 3639. ... MORE

TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 12: review your coverage for 2024
December 7, 2023 — Have you reviewed your TRICARE coverage for 2024? Now is the time, because TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 12. Open season may be your only chance to enroll in TRICARE coverage or change your health plan for 2024... MORE

A soldier, his wife, and his two children pose for a family photo

Senate confirms Rear Adm. Darin Via as next Navy Surgeon General
December 7, 2023 — Rear Adm. Darin Via received U.S. Senate confirmation to become the Navy's 40th Surgeon General. ... MORE

From left to right, Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, Chief of the Navy Dental Corps, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), Rear Adm. Darin Via, Navy Surgeon General, Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, Deputy Surgeon General, Deputy Chief of BUMED, and Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, Director of the Navy Nurse Corps poses for a photo after a group promotion ceremony at BUMED headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, on December 6, 2023.

Brafford, a native of Lebanon, Missouri; Via, a native of Sullivan, Illinois; Freedman, a native of Philadelphia; and Hawkins a native of Liverpool, New York, received U.S. Senate confirmation in their respective ranks and roles on December 5, 2023.

Tornado aftermath: Repairing the damage
December 7, 2023 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Group followed up on more than 25 weather-related reports of storm damage after a tornado at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 26, 2023... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors increase interoperability during Cyber Coalition 2023
December 7, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) served as the Air component command and U.S. representative for NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1... MORE

Capt. Ryan Baity, (left) 33d Cyberspace Operations Squadron exercise lead, discusses cyber defense with 1st Lt. Tricia Dang, 834th COS mission element lead and Justin Connelley, 834th COS host analyst, during Cyber Coalition 2023, Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Nov. 30, 2023.

Department of the Air Force releases 23S9, 24S8 Space Force promotion cycle statistics
December 7, 2023 — Space Force officials have selected 14 senior master sergeants and 30 master sergeants for promotion in the 23S9 and 24S8 promotion cycles, respectively... MORE

Windows open for DAF Sports wrestling, golf
December 7, 2023 — Application windows are now open for Department of the Air Force golf and wrestling athletes and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. ... MORE

close up of golf ball sitting on the edge of a hole with golfer in the background

COMMENTARY: Chanukah – A message of hope
December 6, 2023 — Chanukah, the eight-day Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, begins this year on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, and concludes on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at sunset... MORE

433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron welcomes new commander
December 6, 2023 — The 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron welcomed a new commander, Lt. Col. Angella Mudd, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 2... MORE

Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Angella Mudd during an assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 2, 2023.

344th Training Squadron unveils social media room to enhance recruiting strategies
December 6, 2023 — The Air Force Recruiting School assigned to the 344th Training Squadron recently celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new social media room... MORE

JBSA members come together to share, learn at community Shabbat
December 6, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio chaplains held a community Shabbat dinner at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center Dec. 1, 2023, one of many special Shabbats held across San Antonio, all of which were open to anyone who wanted to attend, regardless of their religious beliefs... MORE

People putting food on their plates in a line.

Celebrate safely this holiday season: Drink responsibly
December 5, 2023 — Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol can have real life consequences, particularly during the holidays when there are more drivers on the road, many of them heading to or from celebrations... MORE