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METC Pharmacy Training Lab named in honor of late program director
December 13, 2023 — The Pharmacy Technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) officially named its outpatient pharmacy training laboratory as the Catoe Lab during a ceremony Dec. 8, in honor of Air Force Col. John Catoe, METC’s second pharmacy program director, who unexpectedly passed away last year... MORE

LMR contract mod delivers reliability, security to sister service
December 13, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is extending secure, reliable communications to U.S. Army in Europe leaders and first responders... MORE

Soldier talks into a radio in a wooded area on JB-MDL.

Fighting the flu during the holiday season
December 12, 2023 — Look out, Joint Base San Antonio … cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually. Symptoms typically present 1-4 days after infection and usually last about a week. ... MORE

OPSEC and the holiday season
December 12, 2023 — Although January is National OPSEC Awareness Month, it is imperative to understand the importance of practicing OPSEC all year. Every day is an opportunity for Airmen to refresh their understanding of what OPSEC is and how it plays a role in their day-to-day lives and the execution of their wartime mission... MORE

Every day is an opportunity for Airmen to refresh their understanding of what OPSEC is and how it plays a role in their day-to-day lives and the execution of their wartime mission.

PRESS RELEASE: Deceased JBSA-Fort Sam Houston service member identified
December 12, 2023 — U.S. Army Pvt. Nathan Trahan, a combat medic trainee with the 232nd Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, was found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 4. Trahan, 18 years old and from Murrieta, California, was found unresponsive in his barracks room. ... MORE

Sleep hygiene: Aim high, sleep deep
December 12, 2023 — There are many facets to optimizing human performance, and Second Air Force is tackling how well Airmen sleep. Sleep issues are highly prevalent among active-duty service members and the numbered air force, responsible for training 93% of the Air Force, recognizes their responsibility to prevent sleep concerns from forming early in an Airman’s career... MORE

A digital infographic describes tips for successful sleep at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 30, 2023.

Make sure only rain goes down the storm drain
December 12, 2023 — Allowing harmful contamination to enter Joint Base San Antonio’s storm drainage system can affect your enjoyment of creeks and waterways flowing through our installations. By increasing awareness of what enters the storm drain system, it’s possible to actively protect Texas creeks and waterways from manmade pollutants... MORE

US, Allies highlight Russian-state cyber actor “Star Blizzard” spear-phishing campaigns
December 11, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, alongside interagency and foreign partners, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory highlighting advanced spear-phishing campaigns from Russia-based malicious cyber actors... MORE

An illustration accompanying a joint Cybersecurity Advisory

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
December 11, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force... MORE

Nations meet to address space security
December 11, 2023 — The Department of Defense participated in a meeting of the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board in Berlin to discuss opportunities to further advance operational cooperation and information sharing for the space domain... MORE

Chiefs discuss military recruiting challenges at committee hearing
December 11, 2023 — The military's recruiting chiefs said they are making progress in meeting goals even in the face of one of the toughest recruiting landscapes in recent years... MORE

A group of young people stand a group and listen to two people in uniform.

JBSA lists revised holiday gate hours
December 11, 2023 — Security Forces have released revised entry control point holiday hours at Joint Base San Antonio locations for Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
December 11, 2023 — 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

Navigating the storm: Servicemembers get equipped with stress management techniques
December 11, 2023 — Recognizing the crucial need for effective stress management, EVENPULSE, a company specializing in stress reduction techniques, visited service members assigned to the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success
December 8, 2023 — Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2... MORE

Artificial Intelligence at the Reagan National Defense Forum

U.S. Army releases ‘America’s Army: 2023 Year in Review’ website
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. Army has released our "America’s Army: 2023 Year in Review" website. This site features the major newsmakers from the year and the compelling moments captured by Army photographers in our Year in Photos gallery... MORE

Army working to identify possible ROTC service time miscalculation
December 8, 2023 — The Army is reviewing the records of all officers who were commissioned through the active duty option of the Green to Gold Program for possible time-in-service miscalculations... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Crew 13 with the Doolittle Raid
December 8, 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

Black and white photo of Doolittle Raiders

Five things to consider when choosing a TRICARE health plan
December 8, 2023 — It’s important to understand your TRICARE health plan options so you can choose the right coverage for your family. Here are some things to consider when you research your options... MORE

PHOTO OF GMCM JESSICA HARRISON POSING WITH TWO SONS

Army South hosts TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference
December 8, 2023 — Planners from across the region concluded the TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Dec. 5-7... MORE