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New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers easier option for emergency care

A new 988 telephone number became operational July 16, designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3100501/new-

12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon conducts basic surface attack simulation

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, flew a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon July 6 to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3101453/12th

San Antonio Market celebrates first anniversary as a unified healthcare system

The San Antonio Market will celebrate its one-year anniversary as a unified military healthcare system this week. San Antonio’s military treatment facilities officially united as a market with the Defense Health Agency during a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center on July 16, 2021. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3095063/san-

149th Fighter Wing pilots undergo water survival training

Pilots from the 149th Fighter Wing went through water survival training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 16. The F-16 pilots do this training every 36 months to remain confident in their abilities and their gear. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3098439/149t

Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders

The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted nine local civic leaders into the honorary commanders’ program during a ceremony in San Antonio July 9. The ceremony consisted of the honorary commanders’ receiving an Air Force commander’s insignia pin and assuming honorary command by accepting the 433rd AW guidon. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3091361/alam

JBSA-Randolph hosts Air Force Wounded Warrior Program C.A.R.E. event

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program held a C.A.R.E. event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 11-15. “C.A.R.E” represents four AFW2 support programs: Caregiver Support, Adaptive Sports and Ambassador Workshop, Recovering Airman Mentorship Program, Resiliency Programming and Empowerment in Transition. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3091752/jbsa

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio hosts frocking ceremony

Several Sailors were “frocked” to petty officer first class in a ceremony at the Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on June 27. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3097982/navy

Undergraduate Combat Systems Officers: 479th FTG graduates 3,000 CSO

Members of the 479th Flying Training Group graduated their 3,000th combat systems officer on June 17, 2022, at the National Naval Aviation Museum Naval Air Station-Pensacola, Florida. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3094357/unde

AAFES leverages authentication capabilities to streamline online access to DOD MWR libraries

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation, or MWR, libraries make it easier for service members and their families to access online library services and resources. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3098216/aafe

Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list

The Air Force just added seven maintenance-related skills, each with four or six-year contracts, to the fiscal 2022 Initial Enlistment Bonus program on July 11, 2022. Bonuses will be offered through Sept. 30, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3091356/air-

Trespassing at Combat Arms Firing Complex is illegal, dangerous

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Combat Arms Firing Complex at 900 Patrol Road, building 950, just off Medina Base Road, is classified as a “non-contained” range, or impact range. Entrance downrange of the range complex is unauthorized and trespassing is illegal, as well as dangerous, due to gunfire. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2031440/tres

AFIMSC chaplain shares his ‘True North’ calling

Finding your True North – your authentic self, your purpose, your beliefs – can be a struggle for many today. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3095928/afim

Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference?

Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather? http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3076650/ask-

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U.S. Army North commanding general visits Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Gaedecke, Headquarters Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) vice commander, greets U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Evans Jr., U.S. Army North commanding general, upon his arrival to Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 4.

Aug. 8, 2022 - U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Evans Jr., U.S. Army North commanding general, and his staff visited with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Gaedecke, Headquarters Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) vice commander, for a...

Defense secretary launches new round of discussions with hemispheric partners

Secretary of Defense Lloyd. J. Austin III addresses the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brasilia, Brazil, July 26, 2022. The conference is the Western Hemisphere's premiere defense forum for strategic-level engagement among defense and security officials in the Americas.

Aug. 8, 2022 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke recently at the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas about how integrated deterrence applies to the Western Hemisphere, placing an emphasis on working seamlessly with...

Teens volunteer at BAMC for Summer Youth Program

Several Brooke Army Medical Center Summer Youth Program volunteers pose for a photo after an awards ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas July 29, 2022. A group of 37 teens between the ages of 14-18 took part of their summer vacation to participate, logging a combined 2,992 hours to work in clinics and sections throughout the organization.

Aug. 4, 2022 - Brooke Army Medical Center partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the BAMC Summer Youth Program, which began June 13 and concluded with a ceremony of appreciation July 29...

350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activates Wavelength Digital Service at JBSA-Lackland

On July 19, 2022 the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group, the Research and Engineering component of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, activated Wavelength, formally known as Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Aug. 4, 2022 - On July 19, the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group, the Research and Engineering component of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, activated Wavelength, formally known as Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland...

Colombian Special Operations leaders visit 558th Flying Training Squadron

Colombian air force Brig. Gen. Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez (right), Joint Special Operations Command deputy commander, conducts an exercise on a Vigilant Spirit simulator during a visit to the 558th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 27, 2022. The Vigilant Spirit simulator is designed to be immersive and realistic for remotely piloted aircraft operators.

Aug. 4, 2022 - Colombian air force Special Operations Forces leaders visited with the 558th Flying Training Squadron June 27 to better understand the training and capabilities of U.S. Air Force remotely piloted aircraft...

Medical Education and Training Campus welcomes new commandant

Dr. Barclay Butler, Assistant Director for Support, Defense Health Agency, congratulates Air Force Col. David Walmsley after he became the sixth Commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus during a low-key Change of Commandant ceremony held July 21.

Aug. 4, 2022 - During a low-key ceremony held July 21 at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Air Force Col. David Walmsley became the sixth METC commandant after relieving Navy Capt. Thomas...

Department of the Air Force launches Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors

Aug. 4, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force launched the Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program at seven installations Aug. 1, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic...

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