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Operation Hooah gives military children deployment experience
June 13, 2024 — Children from across Joint Base San Antonio got a taste of what their military parents experience when they deploy during Operation Hooah June 12, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

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Airman Leadership School Distance Learning 2.0 launches
June 13, 2024 — Air University’s Airman Leadership School Distance Learning 2.0 is officially launching on June 17, 2024, as part of the Global College of Professional Military Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing commander takes farewell tour
June 12, 2024 — Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, completed his final military Unit Training Assembly drill weekend for the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 1 and 2. He is set to formally retire from the United States Air Force on July 4, 2024. For his farewell, he wanted to visit the groups, squadrons, flights, and look his Airmen in the eye, shake their hands, express his gratitude, and say goodbye in person. ... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with members from the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons during a tour to varying 433rd AW units to say farewell on his final Unit Training Assembly drill weekend here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 7, 2024.

410th Contracting Support Brigade holds change of command
June 12, 2024 — In one of the military’s finest traditions, Soldiers, leaders, Families and friends of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade, welcomed back an exceptional leader and bid farewell to another during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 11... MORE

Understand how TRICARE covers infertility diagnosis, treatment
June 12, 2024 — Do you think you or your partner may be dealing with infertility? Learn about how TRICARE covers certain diagnosis and treatment options... MORE

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Navy transfers maxillofacial technician course to METC
June 11, 2024 — A new course has been added to the catalog of courses taught at the Medical Education and Training Campus, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Navy Transfers Maxillofacial Tech Course to METC

Preventive Medicine Technician graduates support military partners
June 11, 2024 — Three recent Navy graduates of the Medical Education and Training Campus Preventive Medicine Technician course acted as role players in the Entomology block of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Principles of Military Preventive Medicine Course May 10... MORE

DOD will offer reimbursements for breast milk shipping expenses Under New Policy 
June 11, 2024 — The Defense Department has issued a new policy to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves... MORE

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Army expands military spouse licensing, fellowship programs
June 11, 2024 — The Army recently expanded the reimbursement policy and fellowship program for military spouses to promote career continuity, financial stability, professional fulfillment, talent retention and support overall military readiness... MORE

Juneteenth: An American celebration of freedom
June 11, 2024 — President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, declaring, “all persons held as slaves” within rebellious states “are, and henceforth shall be free.” However, it took 2 1/2 years for the word to reach Texas, the last bastion of Confederate power. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas when more than 250,000 enslaved people were finally free... MORE

Air Force selects 6,914 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 13
June 11, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 6,914 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 35,328 eligible for a selection rate of 19.57 percent in the 24E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Fitness tips from active duty Miss America
June 11, 2024 — Some days 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh wears her Air Force uniform, and other days she dons sash and crown as Miss America 2024. One day, Marsh will reach for combat boots, and the next she’ll grab heels, but, most often, Marsh laces up a pair of well-worn sneakers... MORE

Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT
June 10, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force chief information officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory are accelerating initiatives to provide the Air Force and Space Force with the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI... MORE

As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, with adequate safeguards in place. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

19th Air Force command chief retires after 30-year career
June 10, 2024 — Families, friends, and coworkers said farewell and good luck to Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 7, 2024... MORE

MICC welcomes new commander
June 10, 2024 — More than 400 in-person and virtual guests attended the Mission and Installation Contracting Command change of command ceremony on June 7 in front of the historic Long Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Shots fired: BAMC combat medic reacts on instincts
June 7, 2024 — After work on Feb. 19, U.S. Army Spc. Anne Koller heard voices and went outside of her house to see what was going on. Next, to her surprise, she heard gunfire and saw her neighbor trying to make it back to his home saying he’d been shot... MORE

DAF leaning forward with PFAS clean-up plan
June 7, 2024 — Armed with data from nearly 10 years of investigation and response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, releases at its installations, the Department of the Air Force is rolling new regulatory standards into its ongoing plan to address PFAS risks... MORE

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AFCLC’s course for Ready Airman Training updated – same value, half the time
June 7, 2024 — To streamline cultural competence education for the Total Force at an accelerated rate, the Air Force Culture and Language Center modified its Developing Cultural Competence course from a projected completion time of 2.5 hours to 60 minutes while maintaining the course’s academic integrity... MORE

Developing Cultural Competence Course now shortened to 60 minutes.

Senior leader visit highlights security cooperation, diversity of DLIELC
June 7, 2024 — Graduation marks a significant milestone. It represents the beginning of a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, and continued education. For Defense Language Institute English Language Center graduates, it signifies partnerships rooted in trust and collaboration... MORE

English Language Program Working Group site visit

Hicks: Every qualified American is welcome at recruiting stations
June 7, 2024 — Taking care of its people is a top priority of DOD and that includes ensuring all service members have the tools and resources they and their families need to thrive, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE