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Get the facts about mental health and security clearances
October 4, 2024 — Seeking mental health support does not pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance and can help you resolve underlying mental health issues that could negatively affect you, your family or your career... MORE

An airman holds up a handmade blue sign reading "Be kind to your mind" with a "#mentalhealthawareness" hashtag.

Navy Medicine celebrates five-year combat-ready milestones
October 3, 2024 — Since the dawn of our nation, the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, or BUMED, has been responsible for the care and operational readiness of our warfighters. This has been the focal point that has guided us for more than 249 years. As the Navy Medicine Enterprise continues to navigate toward its 2027 North Star to modernize its culture, organization, and platforms, October marks several significant anniversaries of historic shifts in its operational mission... MORE

A photo collage highlights Navy Medicine readiness and training commands and expeditionary medical systems to celebrate several significant anniversaries of historic shifts during the month of October in U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s operational mission.

Third annual Navy Medicine campaign order released to enhance naval force readiness
October 3, 2024 — The Navy Surgeon General released the third annual Navy Medicine campaign order in support of a 5-year plan to achieve the 2027 North Star end state, which is to deliver agile, scalable, trained, and certified medical units to provide enduring support to the fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and joint forces in high-end competition, crisis, and combat, on Oct. 1... MORE

A graphic created to promote awareness of Navy Medicine’s Fiscal Year 2025 Campaign Order, which continues to prepare and posture Navy Medicine for sustained health service support in high intensity combat operations in a future peer warfighting scenario.

Defense Attaché group visits Sixteenth Air Force, prepares for integrated deterrence
October 3, 2024 — The security of our nation and the protection of our partners and allies relies on strengthening deterrence, a cornerstone of the National Defense Strategy. Twenty-nine defense attachés with the Defense Attaché Orientation Program, representing 21 various countries, convened at Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2024, to discuss integrated deterrence and understanding cyber capabilities for future coordination... MORE

Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen
October 3, 2024 — One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother, Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion – one that they’ve been able to pursue here at the 737th Training Group... MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

New SF course delivers sharp, innovative Defenders to enterprise
October 3, 2024 — The revamped Air Force Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course is set to deliver sharper, innovative weapons and tactics instructors to the enterprise. ... MORE

Side view of instructor while students look on.

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates meeting goal with bell-ringing ceremony
October 3, 2024 — The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony... MORE

DOD launches Defense Security Cooperation Service to further bolster U.S. advantage through partnerships
October 3, 2024 — The United States' network of military partnerships around the globe is key to maintaining its advantage over strategic competitors, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

A woman in civilian attire greets a service member in uniform.

National Night Out, SA Neighbors Together celebrated at JBSA
October 2, 2024 — National Night Out and San Antonio Neighbors Together are annual community-building campaigns that promote positive partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve... MORE

188th Medical Battalion goes through morning PT at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
October 2, 2024 — Soldiers with Company A, 188th Medical Battalion recently underwent morning physical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Sept. 10, 2024. ... MORE

Soldiers with A Co., 188th Medical Battalion exercise during morning physical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston

AFIMSC Team Tuesday: Child and Youth Programs Compliance and Certification Team
October 1, 2024 — In this edition of Team Tuesday, get to know the Child and Youth Programs Compliance and Certification Team based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. MORE

Framing the future of homeland defense: Multi-Domain Resiliency Zones
October 1, 2024 — Rapidly emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and directed energy are creating new capabilities and unprecedented performance on the battlefield, affecting the speed and character of conflict. These technological advancements embolden adversaries to challenge the current world order, placing the American homeland at risk. The Army must be prepared to leverage these technologies and defend against novel capabilities in the homeland as well as in forward theater... MORE

Exploring the DOD Pathways Program: A gateway to federal careers
October 1, 2024 — For many people, starting a career with the federal government can seem daunting. However, since 2012, the Defense Department has made the process easier for prospective individuals through its Pathways Program... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recruiters achieve top honors
October 1, 2024 — Two hard-charging Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio Sailors earned the prestigious titles of Senior Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024... MORE

Pena and Garcia were selected as NTAG San Antonio’s Senior and Junior Sailors of the Quarter.

Army North concludes military wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests
October 1, 2024 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center and in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, concluded its wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests... MORE

Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus confirmed as NGB Chief
October 1, 2024 — The Senate Tuesday confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau. Nordhaus, who will also be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be promoted to four-star general and serve as the top officer in the nation’s oldest military force. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Space) testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services at a confirmation hearing for his appointment as chief of the National Guard Bureau at the Hart Senate Office Building, District of Columbia, Sep. 12, 2024.

340th Flying Training Group debuts its Power BI dashboard during fall commanders’ summit
October 1, 2024 — Commanders and senior staff members from the 340th Flying Training Group’s seven geographically separated units gathered in Fredericksburg, Texas, from Sept. 16-20, 2024, for the fall commanders’ summit... MORE

340th FTG hosts fall 2024 commanders' summit

AFIMSC declares FOC for HQ A-Staff transition
October 1, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's reorganization into an Air Force Forces staff structure, commonly referred to as an A-Staff, reached full operational capability on Oct. 1... MORE

Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department is launching a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.  ... MORE

A woman reads a book to a group of children.

DOD enhances Middle East defense posture
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict... MORE

Four military jets are at various positions on a desert runway.