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Forging Resilience: Unveiling the shared skill sets of Air Force Special Warfare Airmen and Boy Scouts
September 28, 2023 — In a world of rapidly evolving technology and military advancement, foundational skill sets often get eclipsed. However, for one Air Force special reconnaissance Airman who recently graduated from the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron, his roots in the Boy Scouts serve as a cornerstone for his military career... MORE

Two Tactical Air Control Party students assist a few Boy Scouts in weight bearing sit-up exercises with a large log.

More than 200 students graduate during IAAFA's second 2023 cycle
September 28, 2023 — More than 200 international military students from 12 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force filled an auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a ceremony to mark the end of their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Smoke alarms: A key part of any home fire escape plan
September 28, 2023 — When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly... MORE

Air Force Postgraduate Dental School residency seeks patients
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal disease, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, or gum recession, you may qualify for treatment... MORE

Army veteran, Gold Star Mother shares her son’s story to honor his memory
September 26, 2023 — “I still hear his voice each day, and I dread the day that I forget what that voice sounds like,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candy Martin as her voice shook speaking to a crowd of U.S. Army South Soldiers at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre on Sept. 21, 2023... MORE

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force
September 26, 2023 — Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21. If confirmed, Dalton would be the 28th official to hold the position... MORE

Army leaders stress transformation as service adjusts to evolving battlefield
September 26, 2023 — To keep pace with a changing battlefield, Army leaders said the service must continually adapt while maintaining a robust exercise schedule and adjusting to a challenging recruiting landscape... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George

TRICARE dental program your ally in fight against oral cancer
September 26, 2023 — According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread. ... MORE

Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff
September 26, 2023 — Mere hours after being confirmed by a vote in the U.S. Senate, Gen. Randy George was sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army from more than 3,000 miles away from The Pentagon, by Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth... MORE

Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer
September 26, 2023 — Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, which adds that all women are at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer... MORE

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, observed to draw attention to the disease that more than 19,710 women will receive a new diagnosis of this year, and that will claim the life of over 13,000 women in 2023.

Developmental Special Experiences Spotlight: MIT AI accelerator, M&FRC, and President’s Management Council opportunities available
September 26, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

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340th FTG, 559th FTS team finish first in AF Marathon 3-person relay
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Marathon usually draws in more than 8,000 competitors every year and this year, three runners from the 340th Flying Training Group, 39th Flying Training Squadron, and 559th Flying Training Squadron decided to compete in the 3-person relay on Sept. 16, 2023... MORE

DAF childcare fees amended following DOD policy change
September 25, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. ... MORE

A staff member from the Child Development Center reads a book to children at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 2, 2023. The RAFA CDC provides quality child development and services to children and families from all four branches of the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

Around the Air Force: Leaders talk global security challenges
September 25, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine with TRICARE
September 25, 2023 — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost... MORE

A U.S. Navy hospital corpsman draws a COVID-19 vaccine from a vial.

AFIMSC Mission Monday: Acquisition Law
September 25, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Jay Porier an acquisition fraud senior attorney in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Legal Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.He assists... MORE

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SECAF authorizes Space Force Good Conduct Medal
September 25, 2023 — U.S. Space Force Guardians are now eligible to receive the Space Force Good Conduct Medal (SFGCM) if eligibility criteria are met, effective immediately... MORE

BMT Modernization: Optimizing for great power competition
September 25, 2023 — Over the past year, the 37th Training Wing leadership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been implementing progressive changes aimed at developing Airmen and Guardians by combining education with realistic, scenario-based training. This enables trainees to gain experience in a practice environment and to build the foundation for follow-on training... MORE

Senate confirms three defense leaders
September 25, 2023 — The Senate voted Sept. 21 to confirm Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Randy A. George as Army chief of staff and Gen. Eric M. Smith as Marine Corps commandant... MORE

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Army North tackles the future of homeland defense
September 25, 2023 — “Homeland defense is our number one priority.” Artificial Intelligence, high-altitude balloons used for surveillance, and even social media applications like TikTok are examples of the emerging uses of technology that can disrupt this priority for the Army and Department of Defense... MORE