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Empowering service members: advancing mental health access, targeted care
November 14, 2023 — Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner... MORE

Graphic demonstrating the process of Mental Health care and additional resources through targeted care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Cease the grease: Never pour oils, greases down the drain
November 14, 2023 — When you finish cooking bacon or sauteing vegetables, it is easy to dump the excess oil and grease down the drain without a second thought. However, oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain... MORE

Hand holding a pan over a sink while faucet is running water over it.

Soldiers bridge the communications gap at Southern Vanguard 24
November 13, 2023 — In support of the Army’s priority of engineering support to readiness, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command developed the radio interoperability capability – universal, or RIC-U, voice bridge. The RIC-U allows direct communications between U.S. Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System and partner nations’ ground tactical radios. ... MORE

Austin affirms 'ironclad' U.S. commitment to deterrence on Korean Peninsula
November 13, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea. ... MORE

DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers
November 13, 2023 — An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers... MORE

ARSOUTH Soldier and Drill Sergeant reunited at Southern Vanguard 24
November 13, 2023 — Soldiers that graduate from Army basic combat training typically don’t want to see their drill sergeants after going through a rigorous 10-week training, but that wasn’t the case for Spc. Joshua Taeckens, who bumped into his old drill sergeant Sgt. 1st Class Ronnie Lewellen in the middle of the Amazonia River in Brazil... MORE

Celebrate America’s Military 2023: Chamber hosts Annual Women in the Military Panel
November 13, 2023 — In support of Celebrate America’s Military 2023, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women in the Military Breakfast at The Skyline on Nov. 7... MORE

Developing the next generation of Air Force Special Warfare cadet programs
November 13, 2023 — Air Force Special Warfare continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers, Tactical Air Control Party Officers, and Combat Rescue Officers... MORE

FSS leaders meet to tackle force support challenges
November 9, 2023 — Close to 260 force support squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders attended the 2023 Force Support Squadron Leadership Conference Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center. The event focused on evaluating the internal functions of force support squadrons from a corporate perspective... MORE

Defense official said U.S. won't hesitate to defend its troops in Middle East
November 9, 2023 — Over the last three weeks, Iran-backed militia groups have attacked U.S. bases and facilities in Iraq and Syria 41 times. The U.S. has defended itself against those attacks and will continue to do so, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said. ... MORE

Against the darkness of night, flames emanating from a gun's barrel illuminate smoke and the deck of a naval ship.

Around the Air Force: Allvin Takes Command, Missile Warning Mission, EVTOL Testing Begins
November 9, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force assumes missile warning mission responsibility from U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for capability testing. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. David W. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force assumes responsibility of the missile warning mission in the Indo-Pacific from the U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for capability testing. (Hosted by Staff. Sgt. Jazmin Granger)

Learn About TRICARE Open Season During Nov. 16 Facebook Event
November 9, 2023 — Do you need help understanding your health plan options during the TRICARE Open Season? Join us for a TRICARE Facebook Live event on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time... MORE

Alamo Wing senior leaders, civic leaders serve up thanks
November 8, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and Honorary Commanders celebrate the ninth year of serving Reserve Citizen Airmen traditional Thanksgiving meals during the “Giving Thanks - Serving Airmen Thanksgiving Lunch” event at the Live Oak Dining Facility Nov. 4... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and Honorary Commanders served traditional Thanksgiving meals to military service members during the “Feed the Airmen Luncheon” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Aviation History: First Lt. Thomas Selfridge died during aerial mishap in Wright Military Flyer, but there's more to his legacy
November 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 multi-capability, its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

First Lt. Thomas Selfridge was recognized for his humanitarian work in the wake of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. He was stationed at the Presidio of Monterrey, currently an Air Education and Training Command language training location. (Courtesy photo)

Hicks calls on civilian, military leaders to preserve success of all-volunteer force
November 8, 2023 — Maintaining healthy civil-military relations and taking care of service members is critical to maintaining the success of the Defense Department's all-volunteer force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

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Army hopes bonuses will boost recruiting force
November 7, 2023 — The Army wants to add 800 new students over the next two months to its Army Recruiting and Retention College at Fort Knox, Kentucky, a service leader said Nov. 2... MORE

Know your 2024 TRICARE health plan costs
November 7, 2023 — With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments... MORE

Southern Vanguard 24 officially begins
November 7, 2023 — Standing under the beaming Brazilian sun, Soldiers assigned Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) stood at close interval in formation as Brazilian Army Gen. Luciano Ghuilherme, the Military Command Northern commander, officially declared the start of Southern Vanguard 24, the morning of Nov. 6, 2023... MORE

341st Cyberspace Operations Squadron partners with 363rd ISRW for Cyber Valhalla exercise
November 7, 2023 — Cyber Valhalla is an entirely unclassified cyber training event built and maintained by Vikings (341st Cyberspace Operations Squadron), for Vikings, to test their might against the tricks and traps that the fictional “Erusian adversary” brings to bear, while working with and learning from each other across work roles and organizations. ... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force hosts Information Warfare WEPTAC
November 7, 2023 — The Sixteenth Air Force Weapons and Tactics Branch hosted the fourth annual Information Warfare Weapons and Tactics Conference at Sixteenth Air Force headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 23-27... MORE

Information Warfare Weapons and Tactics Conference participants pose for a photo at 16th Air Force headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 23-27, 2023.