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President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force
September 26, 2023 — Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21. If confirmed, Dalton would be the 28th official to hold the position... MORE

Army leaders stress transformation as service adjusts to evolving battlefield
September 26, 2023 — To keep pace with a changing battlefield, Army leaders said the service must continually adapt while maintaining a robust exercise schedule and adjusting to a challenging recruiting landscape... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George

TRICARE dental program your ally in fight against oral cancer
September 26, 2023 — According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread. ... MORE

Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff
September 26, 2023 — Mere hours after being confirmed by a vote in the U.S. Senate, Gen. Randy George was sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army from more than 3,000 miles away from The Pentagon, by Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth... MORE

Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer
September 26, 2023 — Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, which adds that all women are at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer... MORE

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, observed to draw attention to the disease that more than 19,710 women will receive a new diagnosis of this year, and that will claim the life of over 13,000 women in 2023.

Developmental Special Experiences Spotlight: MIT AI accelerator, M&FRC, and President’s Management Council opportunities available
September 26, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

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340th FTG, 559th FTS team finish first in AF Marathon 3-person relay
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Marathon usually draws in more than 8,000 competitors every year and this year, three runners from the 340th Flying Training Group, 39th Flying Training Squadron, and 559th Flying Training Squadron decided to compete in the 3-person relay on Sept. 16, 2023... MORE

DAF childcare fees amended following DOD policy change
September 25, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. ... MORE

A staff member from the Child Development Center reads a book to children at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 2, 2023. The RAFA CDC provides quality child development and services to children and families from all four branches of the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

Around the Air Force: Leaders talk global security challenges
September 25, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine with TRICARE
September 25, 2023 — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost... MORE

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AFIMSC Mission Monday: Acquisition Law
September 25, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Jay Porier an acquisition fraud senior attorney in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Legal Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.He assists... MORE

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PRESS RELEASE: Service member found dead on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 25, 2023 — A service member was found dead on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 25. The service member’s name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. The incident is under investigation. ... MORE

SECAF authorizes Space Force Good Conduct Medal
September 25, 2023 — U.S. Space Force Guardians are now eligible to receive the Space Force Good Conduct Medal (SFGCM) if eligibility criteria are met, effective immediately... MORE

BMT Modernization: Optimizing for great power competition
September 25, 2023 — Over the past year, the 37th Training Wing leadership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been implementing progressive changes aimed at developing Airmen and Guardians by combining education with realistic, scenario-based training. This enables trainees to gain experience in a practice environment and to build the foundation for follow-on training... MORE

Senate confirms three defense leaders
September 25, 2023 — The Senate voted Sept. 21 to confirm Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Randy A. George as Army chief of staff and Gen. Eric M. Smith as Marine Corps commandant... MORE

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Army North tackles the future of homeland defense
September 25, 2023 — “Homeland defense is our number one priority.” Artificial Intelligence, high-altitude balloons used for surveillance, and even social media applications like TikTok are examples of the emerging uses of technology that can disrupt this priority for the Army and Department of Defense... MORE

Ask Away, JBSA!
September 22, 2023 — ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. September's edition talks about construction projects around JBSA... MORE

PHOTOS | U.S. Army North holds horse dedication ceremony
September 21, 2023 — U.S. Army North hosted a dedication ceremony to welcome two new horses to the Caisson Platoon at the Fort Sam Houston Section Sables in San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 19, 2023. The new horses, Bloch and McCall, are named after World War II Medal of Honor recipients Col. Orville Bloch and Master Sgt. Thomas McCall... MORE

CHPS Weight Management Challenge: Choose what you lose
September 21, 2023 — During the months of September and October, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging participants to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity... MORE

Vietnam War veterans honor fellow fallen Soldiers
September 21, 2023 — The USO San Antonio Warrior and Family Support Center hosted the Charlie Company Remembrance Ceremony and reunion at the Freedom Park Amphitheater on Sept. 15... MORE