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Leaders detail future of National Guard
January 25, 2023 — The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said... MORE

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Soldier Referral Program offers promotion incentives for Soldiers
January 24, 2023 — The U.S. Army is offering promotion incentives to Soldiers who refer individuals to their local recruiting station. The Soldier Referral Program encourages all Soldiers to support recruiting and gives them an opportunity to share their stories and decision to serve with their community. ... MORE

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Windows open for DAF Sports triathlon, men’s soccer athletes
January 24, 2023 — Application windows are now open for Department of the Air Force triathletes and men’s soccer players. To apply, visit www.dafsports.com... MORE

AFMS recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Week
January 23, 2023 — This week, Jan. 23-27, is designated by the Air Force as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, a week to honor the history and recognize the men and women who comprise the BSC and all that they bring to the fight... MORE

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Deployed pen pal inspires future Army leader
January 23, 2023 — Receiving a letter from a pen pal as a child can build a memory that lasts a lifetime. For U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Katie Glover, an assistant professor for military science at North Carolina State Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, her pen pal was the start of her love for the U.S. Army... MORE

Official portrait of Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr., the Commanding General of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), headquartered at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Mission Monday: Military Working Dog Management System
January 23, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Robert Marure is the Military Working Dog Management System contracting officer representative at the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Royal Saudi Air Force officers receive electronic warfare training certificates
January 20, 2023 — Thirteen Royal Saudi Air Force officers received certificates from the Georgia Institute of Technology for completing Basic and Introductory Electronic Warfare training Jan. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Soldiers instruct JROTC cadets how to ‘Stop The Bleed”
January 20, 2023 — As part of the Joint Base San Antonio Adopt-A-School program, Soldiers from the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston visited Veterans Memorial High School Jan. 12 to teach the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Patriot Battalion students (cadets) techniques on how to “Stop the Bleed.”... MORE

Beware of fake social media accounts
January 20, 2023 — As Air Force Reserve Command’s social media manager, Senior Airman Erica Webster is constantly on the lookout for bogus accounts claiming affiliation with AFRC. Unfortunately, she usually doesn’t have to look too hard to find a fake page or two... MORE

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2023 Innovation Industry Days open for registration
January 20, 2023 — Registration is now open for the 2023 Innovation Industry Days in San Antonio... MORE

Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter
January 20, 2023 — Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts... MORE

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Afghanistan CCATT mission a ‘not-so-routine’ operation
January 19, 2023 — Aug. 26, 2021, was a terrible day of bloodshed and destruction near Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, when a suicide bomber killed an estimated 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members. That same day, shortly after the bombing, U.S. Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Dominick Vitale, Brooke Army Medical Center critical care/trauma surgeon, and the remaining members of the Critical Care Air Transport Team, or CCATT, were on the first aircraft to land and evacuate the severely injured to Ramstein Air Base, Germany... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Dominick Vitale

502nd Security Forces Group is hiring
January 19, 2023 — The 502nd Security Forces Group is looking to hire civilian law enforcement personnel at all Joint Base San Antonio installations. There are multiple positions available and numerous benefits that come with the job... MORE

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JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
January 19, 2023 — 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

The never-ending quest for motorcycle safety
January 19, 2023 — Motorcycle mishaps are a big safety concern for the Department of the Air Force, with the service averaging nearly 12 incidents per year over the past 10 years. Most motorcycle mishaps are preventable, and individuals can take steps to minimize the potential for injury and possibly even death while on the road... MORE

IAAFA students take part in Operation Jaguar
January 18, 2023 — Students from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took part in Operation Jaguar at JBSA-Camp Bullis Nov. 28-29, 2022... MORE

Register now for 2023 virtual Learning Professionals' Consortium
January 18, 2023 — Registration is now open for the 2023 virtual Learning Professionals' Consortium, scheduled for Mar. 22-23, 2023... MORE

AFCEC commander visits 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing leadership
January 18, 2023 — Kunsan Air Base hosted Brig. Gen. William H. Kale, III, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Jan. 17, 2023... MORE

Army set to expand use of new digital HR and talent-management system
January 17, 2023 — The U.S. Army announced that the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army – the Army’s top human-resources modernization effort – is now available for Soldiers from all three components (active-duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard) as of Jan. 17, 2023. IPPS-A capabilities will enhance financial stability and readiness for Soldiers and their families and will offer meaningful improvements over the previously used legacy HR systems... MORE

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National Defense Center for Energy and Environment announces 2023 technology projects
January 17, 2023 — The National Defense Center for Energy and Environment, or NDCEE, announced eight technology projects selected to receive funding for demonstration and validation beginning in 2023... MORE