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How contracting schoolhouse saved $1.6 million in annual training costs
June 27, 2022 — For the first time in 31 years, enlisted contracting personnel, or Mission-Focused Business Leaders, no longer need to complete additional, repeat training to become certified on the job... MORE

187th Medical Battalion commanders repeat history
June 27, 2022 — History is said to repeat itself and for Lt. Cols. Dennison Segui and Sean Riley it did just that. As the 187th Medical Battalion held a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater June 21, saying farewell to Segui and welcoming Riley, this wasn’t the first occurrence for the pair where a command was passed from one to the other... MORE

Operation Junior Expedition Team gives kids chance to learn, relate to military experience
June 27, 2022 — The Operation Junior Expeditionary Team event June 17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provided children the opportunity to see a mock deployment and gives them an idea of what their parent experiences when they report for duty away from home, as well as the process when they return... MORE

Civilian Pilot Training Program offered pilot training to previously excluded groups
June 27, 2022 — President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law June 27, 1939. Preceding the law was the Civilian Pilot Training Program, or CPTP, which aimed to train 20,000 civilian pilots a year for military service and meant individuals previously excluded from pilot training could learn to fly through educational institutions. Suddenly, African Americans and women could pilot planes... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence welcomes new commander
June 24, 2022 — In front of more than 450 guests, including dozens of general officers and community leaders, Maj. Gen. Mike Talley assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence from Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster during a ceremony June 23, 2022, at the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Army eases tattoo restrictions with new policy
June 23, 2022 — To help compete for top talent, the Army has updated its regulations for tattoos, cutting processing times for new recruits who have the body art... MORE

Akeroyd Blood Donor Center in urgent need of blood donors
June 23, 2022 — There is a critical shortage of blood products right now and the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center needs donors immediately... MORE

Doctors recommend sunscreen for all skin complexions
June 23, 2022 — Individuals with darker skin complexions, or skin of color, are sometimes less likely to use sunscreens and protect themselves from excessive sunlight, dermatologists say. But the dangers of too much sunlight – from sunspots to skin cancer – are real risks for everyone regardless of skin complexion, doctors say... MORE

Consider nominating exceptional students to the White Rope Program
June 23, 2022 — Instructors with exceptional students should consider nominating them for the White Rope program, a chapel-based opportunity that strengthens leadership and sharpens professionalism. ... MORE

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing NCO recognized by local chamber
June 22, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022, at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. ... MORE

AFRS commander announces criteria for cup challenge
June 22, 2022 — During the final stretch of a fiscal year quest to meet Air Force Recruiting Service’s goal and Air Force manpower requirements, the service’s senior recruiter outlined a novel competition among his unit's recruiters and their squadrons... MORE

Resolute Sentinel 22: Sharing knowledge, building partnerships
June 22, 2022 — U.S. military medics arrived in San Salvador, El Salvador June 5, 2022, to integrate with the El Salvadoran military and medical staff at Hospital Militar Central for Operation Resolute Sentinel 22. Resolute Sentinel 22 provides joint training and improved readiness for U.S. civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities in El Salvador... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 22, 2022 — 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

Navy Medicine Training Support Center officer receives Navy Comptroller Award
June 22, 2022 — When Navy Lt. Amanda Rose recently onboarded with the Navy Medicine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the center was not aware they were receiving one of the rising comptroller stars in the Navy... MORE

Airmen, Guardians can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device with myLearning username and password
June 22, 2022 — As of June 23, Total Force Airmen and Guardians will have the capability to learn anywhere, anytime, and on any device, with the help of a myLearning username and password... MORE

149th Fighter Wing Airmen take part in combatives training
June 21, 2022 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are receiving instruction in a combative course designed to teach service members basic self-defense skills... MORE

Space Force announces interservice opportunities
June 21, 2022 — The Space Force is accepting applications for the fiscal 2023 Interservice Transfer Program, which allows qualified individuals from other uniformed services to apply for transfer to active duty in the Space Force... MORE

Continuous glucose monitors now available as a TRICARE pharmacy benefit
June 21, 2022 — If you use a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
June 21, 2022 — Lt. Col. Michelle E. Martinez assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South during a ceremony June 17 at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE