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Space Force leader highlights service achievements, future
December 18, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna highlighted the accomplishments of Guardians during his keynote address at the Space Force Association's inaugural Spacepower Conference on Dec. 13... MORE

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Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command promoted to Rear Admiral
December 18, 2023 — U.S. Navy Capt. Walter D. Brafford was promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) by Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, U.S. Navy deputy surgeon general and deputy chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery during a promotion ceremony held at BUMED headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, on Dec. 6... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 14, 2023) – Rear Adm. Walter D. Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC) and 40th Chief of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. NMFSC develops and delivers integrated education and training that produces medical experts to project Medical Power in support of Naval Superiority.

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen share cyber expertise with 130 middle-school students
December 18, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force members imparted cyber insight and experiences to more than 130 eighth-grade students during an airmen-led panel discussion at Zachery Magnet Middle School on Dec. 13. ... MORE

Captain Hansen talks to the students about her cyber background.

Mission Monday: Security Forces Training
December 18, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Lt. Col. Chris Jackson, chief of the Air Force Security Forces Training Division at the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

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Q&A: How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?
December 15, 2023 — Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? You may have questions about the different parts of Medicare and how they interact with TRICARE For Life... MORE

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Graduates receive wings at Inter-American Air Forces Academy ceremony
December 15, 2023 — Approximately 200 students from 11 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force are the latest members to earn their wings, a highly-coveted honor symbolizing graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Congress passes fiscal 2024 defense spending bill, pay raise for service members
December 15, 2023 — Congress passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to be signed by the president and authorizes a pay raise for both service members and civilian defense employees... MORE

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DOD releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 15, 2023 — Basic allowance for housing rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2024.  ... MORE

Whatever you're doing, stay safe during the holidays
December 15, 2023 — Whether you're on the road, decorating at home, starting up the fireplace or cooking a holiday meal, it's important to stay safe during the holiday season, according to the National Safety Council... MORE

Scholarships for Military Children applications available for 2024-2025 academic year
December 15, 2023 — Applications have now opened for Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program for academic year 2024-2025... MORE

Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program

NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 69th year
December 15, 2023 — Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa... MORE

DOD addresses recruiting shortfall challenges
December 14, 2023 — Shortfalls in some of the military services' recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 demonstrate the challenges that lie ahead for the all-volunteer force, the Defense Department's acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness said... MORE

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Navy Medicine campaign plan supports expeditionary medicine, prepares for future fight
December 14, 2023 — The U.S. Navy Surgeon General has released Navy Medicine's first-ever campaign plan. ... MORE

AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship
December 14, 2023 — AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5... MORE

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5. Fellowships are open to all ranks of the Air and Space Forces, Reserve, Guard and government civilians. (Courtesy graphic)

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Mobile Technical Training
December 14, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

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Settlement of Estate
December 14, 2023 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Pfc. Nathan Trahan, assigned to the 232nd Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. ... MORE

USAF Band of the West, Kris Allen perform free Holiday in Blue concert
December 14, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West performed its free annual “Holiday in Blue” concert on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023, at the Majestic Theatre in downtown San Antonio, with special guest Kris Allen, winner of the eighth season of American Idol... MORE

JBSA continues Fiesta tradition, announces new 2024 Military Ambassadors
December 13, 2023 — The Military Ambassadors have been around for decades, playing a distinctive community outreach roll as the military’s front-line ambassadors during Fiesta in San Antonio... MORE

World War II veteran visits Band of the West
December 13, 2023 — Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bob Lewis and Denise Haley, one of Lewis’s former students, visited the Band of the West “Holiday in Blue” concert rehearsal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023... MORE

JBSA Explosive Ordnance Disposal holds inaugural Joint Field Training Exercise
December 13, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio’s 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron and 433rd CES held the inaugural 2023 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Texas Regional Field Training Exercise late last month at JBSA-Camp Bullis with members from Dyess Air Force Base’s 7th CES and Barksdale Air Force Base’s 2nd CES... MORE