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59th Medical Wing: Air Force's premier medical wing welcomes new commander
September 12, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony in which Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Harrell took command of the 59th Medical Wing. The outgoing commander is Brig. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder... MORE

Transforming lives, one eye at a time: Local medical personnel take part in ophthalmology mission, Panamax Alpha 2023
September 11, 2023 — In July 2023, a team of 32 members from the Air Force, Army, and Navy embarked on an Ophthalmology Medical Readiness Training Exercise, or MEDRETE, to Regional Hospital Dr. Luis "Chicho" Fabrega in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama... MORE

Two Ophthalmologists and a medical technician stand around a patient who received cataract surgery at Regional Hospital Dr. Luis "Chicho" Fabrega in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, July 17, 2023.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
September 11, 2023 — To commemorate the 22-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road. Members of the community came together to honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives during the tragic event that happened in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. ... MORE

Nominations open for DOD Excellence in Practice Awards
September 11, 2023 — Recognize the individuals who made an outstanding difference in your travel program this year by nominating them for a Department of Defense Excellence in Practice Award. These awards recognize top performers in DOD travel for the value and services they provided to their travel program in Fiscal Year 2023 (accomplishments performed beginning Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023)... MORE

U.S. Space Force starts uniform wear testing at eight military installations across the world, including JBSA-Lackland
September 11, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force has begun its service dress prototype wear testing, which will continue for three months as Guardians evaluate and provide feedback on the durability, functionality and comfort of the new uniform design. The wear tests signify the final stage of uniform development prior to production and force-wide distribution... MORE

Climbing to commemorate, 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen honor 9/11 first responders
September 11, 2023 — Ahead of the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron honored the memory of first responders killed in the attacks by participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb outside the Pfingston Reception Center Sept. 10... MORE

Members of the 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron climb the stairs outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023 as part of an annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Mission Monday: Police Services & Investigations
September 11, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Matthew Kline, an action officer in the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Law and Order Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary: DOD forever resilient after 9/11
September 11, 2023 — More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said Sept. 8... MORE

Dozens of small, curved structures rise from the ground in front of a large building.

Army Reserve veterinarians augment Operation Walking Shield 2023
September 8, 2023 — Approximately 20 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7350th Veterinary Detachment, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the 7360th Veterinary Detachment, Montgomery, Alabama, performed an array of medical operations and procedures for local pets and ranch animals during Innovative Readiness Training-Operation Walking Shield 2023, Aug. 6-19, 2023... MORE

‘We Care’ messages show support throughout JBSA community
September 8, 2023 — Signs proclaiming “We Care” greeted motorists as they entered the gates of Joint Base San Antonio installations the morning of Sept. 8... MORE

Air Force Services Center Reserve officer joins UTSA basketball as coach
September 8, 2023 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center teammate is going to be sitting courtside this season for the University of Texas at San Antonio men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. ... MORE

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Insider Threat Awareness Month: Be aware, be alert, be vigilant
September 8, 2023 — Each year, during the month of September all government agencies, teams and departments observe National Insider Threat Awareness Month, or NITAM. The goal of this observance is for employees to be alert to the warning signs and report strange behavior that may indicate potential harm to them, others or their organization... MORE

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U.S. Space Force announces new mission statement
September 8, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force announced a new mission statement designed to better reflect the vital functions guardians perform in their service to the United States... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Cooperation across DOD, private sector critical amid emerging cyber threats
September 8, 2023 — Maintaining a robust defense against emerging cyberthreats requires collaboration and cooperation throughout the Defense Department and across industry partners, a top Pentagon information security executive said Sept. 7... MORE

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Mental Health is Health: Resources are available
September 7, 2023 — Being healthy is more than just being physically healthy. It includes mental and emotional well-being as well. Mental health challenges can affect anyone at any age and stage of life... MORE

Gamers needed to help build Air Force strategy
September 7, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is contracting with MITRE to test Airmen and Guardian decision making in a contested environment through video gaming. Registration opened Sept. 6 for military members to participate in eSports tournament GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack at locations in Sumter, South Carolina; McLean, Virginia; and San Antonio... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention
September 7, 2023 — The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, holds a sign reading, “You Matter” for Airmen entering the installation Sept. 9, 2022 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Retired Military Town Hall informs retired community, families
September 6, 2023 — A Retired Military Town Hall was held Aug. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center. Topics included what services are available to the retired community and their families from JBSA installations, as well as healthcare updates from Brooke Army Medical Center and the Department of Veteran Affairs... MORE

TRICARE tips to protect teeth in a dental emergency
September 6, 2023 — Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency dental care. You’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental services regardless of your pay grade or location. But there are still steps you may need to take to ensure your teeth and gums stay protected in an emergency... MORE

433rd Medical Group Airmen reflect on lessons learned at Patriot Medic 23
September 6, 2023 — Seventy Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland spent 19 days undergoing rigorous and realistic training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin as part of Patriot Medic 23... MORE

Master Sgt. Julie Fuleky, a medical technician assigned to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and Capt. Ranieka Lee, a clinical nurse also assigned to the 433MDG, provide care for a patient during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2023.