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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary receives $10,000 check for winning display
July 19, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary recently received a $10,000 check from a cereal company for an innovative product display, beating out all 179 continental U.S. commissaries. The donation will go to the 502nd Force Support Squadron for JBSA child and youth programs... MORE

Does TRICARE For Life work with other insurance? Here’s what you should know
July 19, 2024 — Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. But if you also have other health insurance, you may have to submit a claim in order to receive reimbursement under TRICARE... MORE

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Around the Air Force: Mission over function mindset, electric cargo plane test flight, international exercises
July 19, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight between two Air Force bases, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises led by Germany and Australia. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

NATO nations face challenges to defend alliance
July 18, 2024 — The NATO alliance is in the midst of a major change in focus and readiness, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the supreme allied commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command said on July 18... MORE

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Allvin calls for ‘Collective Agility’ in response to evolving strategic environment
July 18, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the importance of “Collective Agility” during a keynote address on the air and space defense industry at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference in London on July 18... MORE

AFIMSC to showcase installation tech, tools at AirVenture Oshkosh
July 18, 2024 — Teams from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will demonstrate their cutting-edge technology along with that of the other five Air Force Materiel Command centers July 22-28 at the world’s largest fly-in airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... MORE

U.S. goal in Middle East Is easing tensions, finding diplomatic solutions
July 18, 2024 — The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on July 16... MORE

Take care to barbecue, grill safely this summer
July 17, 2024 — Barbecuing ranks as one of America’s favorite ways to entertain families and friends and people fire up the barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National Fire Protection Association... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Barbecue/grilling safety

U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity welcomes new commander
July 17, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, hosted a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 12 to recognize the outgoing commander of the U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity, Col. Anthony K. Whitfield, and welcome the new ommander, Col. Michelle Lewis... MORE

Immersive program arms DOD, builds acquisition professionals' innovation skills
July 17, 2024 — The Department of Defense is looking for the next cohort of acquisition professionals seeking to expand their careers with the tools and insights needed to harness commercial technology innovation. ... MORE

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USAISR’s Valdes bounces back from injury to earn Expert Field Medical Badge
July 16, 2024 — Just four months after sustaining head injuries in a car accident that had threatened to sideline him, Sgt. Andy Valdes of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houstob accomplished his goal of earning the prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge in May... MORE

DAF GeoBase Program arms commanders for Great Power Competition
July 16, 2024 — A team of Air Force Civil Engineer Center geospatial experts are using emergent technologies to push geospatial services to new heights and give commanders a powerful tool for today’s Great Power Competition... MORE

AFCEC GIO and the 787th CES analyze imagery.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research welcomes new commander
July 16, 2024 — In a time-honored Army ritual, Col. (Dr.) J. Brian Lanier relinquished command of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to Col. (Dr.) Elisa D. O'Hern during a change of command ceremony July 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Col. Peter Lee takes command of 12th Flying Training Wing
July 16, 2024 — Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022... MORE

Pentagon condemns political violence, details National Guard aid to convention
July 15, 2024 — There is no place in America for the type of violence demonstrated in Pennsylvania over the weekend in which a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on July 15... MORE

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Settlement of Estate
July 15, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Airman Robert Bowers, assigned to the 737th Training Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on July 9, 2024... MORE

433rd Contingency Response Flight kickstarts, transforms, closes CLOR 2024
July 15, 2024 — A team from the 433rd Contingency Response Flight from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland kickstarted the Contingency Location Operations Rehearsal, or CLOR 24, at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan, on June 24. Reserve Citizen Airmen played a critical role in leading CLOR 24, working with the host of the event, Air Combat Command Agile Battle Lab, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia... MORE

Staff Sgt. Virgil Salidavar, left, 433rd Contingency Response Flight specialist, Senior Airman Isaac Williams, center, 72nd Healthcare Operations Squadron technician, and the CR team implemented a casualty evacuation procedure during battle drills at the Contingency Location Operations Rehearsal (CLOR 24) at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan June 27, 2024.

'Stronger Together' remains lodestar for NATO, JCS chairman says
July 15, 2024 — The relationships and collaboration between NATO allies and partners continue to be the alliance's greatest asset, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

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59th Medical Wing, partners research featured in prestigious medical publication
July 12, 2024 — A significant research study, made possible through a Defense Health Agency Restoral program grant in collaboration with the 59th Medical Wing, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on June 13, 2024... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
July 12, 2024 — 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