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Women’s Initiative Team unveils maternity parking across JBSA
June 5, 2023 — Designated maternity parking throughout Joint Base San Antonio will improve the quality of life for pregnant service members, civilians, and spouses by shortening the walking distance to the Exchange... MORE

New commander takes reins at Air Force Recruiting Service
June 5, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein took command of Air Force Recruiting Service June 2, 2023, in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph with Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, serving as the presiding officer, at Hangar 5... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, speaks after taking command of AFRS during a change of command ceremony

Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program
June 5, 2023 — The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 93rd Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., rests on the edge of the cockpit during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023, to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

Around the Air Force: Brown Nominated for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Recruiting Medals/Promotions, Cadets Research Robotics
June 2, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, POTUS nominates CSAF as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new recruiting incentives and cadets at the USAFA are studying how people interact with robots... MORE

n this week’s look around the Air Force, President Biden nominates General CQ Brown, Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new incentives for recruiting, and cadets at the Air Force Academy are studying how people interact with robots. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio commemorates Battle of Midway
June 2, 2023 — Military and support personal assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio gathered to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Midway at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 1... MORE

59th MDW: Mental health impacts readiness
June 1, 2023 — Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being can affect many aspects of our health. Taking a holistic approach allows us to achieve wellness in all facets of life... MORE

CENTAM Guardian phase two taking place in Dominican Republic
June 1, 2023 — Phase two of U.S. Army South-led CENTAM Guardian 2023 (CG23) commenced with an opening ceremony May 22 at the Ministry of Defense with more than 390 military and USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance from the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic participating in the exercise... MORE

TriService Nursing Research Program cultivates medical innovative solution through evidence-based practice, research
June 1, 2023 — The TriService Nursing Research Program is the country’s first and only Department of Defense program that supports and funds armed forces nurses to conduct operationally relevant military nursing research and EBP that improves the quality of care provided to service members. The TSNRP held its annual Research and Evidence-Based Dissemination Course April 4-6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

The TriService Nursing Research Program's annual Dissemination Course was held on April 4-6th, 2023, San Antonio, Texas. A room full of people sit while U.S. Army Executive Director Col. Young Yauger, PhD, CRNA, presents a power point slide to the attendees.

All-volunteer force proves successful for U.S. military
June 1, 2023 — The January 1973 decision to fill the U.S. military's ranks exclusively with volunteers rather than with draftees has been proven sound, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said... MORE

Three uniformed service members stand near one another. In the background are a U.S. flag and a helicopter.

AETC launches new DAF Learning Services website
June 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph announced the launch of the brand-new DAF Learning Services website May 31. The new website, part of the overall effort to incorporate digital age technology across the command, was designed with all Airmen and Guardians in mind and features a simplified navigation process to ensure they can quickly find what they are looking for. ... MORE

Rated Preparatory Program offers Airmen interested in becoming a rated officer an opportunity to fly
May 31, 2023 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until June 16, 2023, to apply for the Fall 2023 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, scheduled for Sept. 10-15, 2022, and Sept. 17-22, 2022, in Columbus, Indiana... MORE

'Be Ready' for severe weather season
May 31, 2023 — Although some natural disasters can strike at any time, people in many areas need to be particularly aware of severe weather season which brings an increased risk of tornadoes, wildfires, thunderstorms with heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds... MORE

Graphic of Be Ready website and application

Naval Medical Forces Support Command welcomes new commander
May 31, 2023 — Navy Capt. Walter D. Brafford relieved Rear Adm. Cynthia A. Kuehner as commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, in a ceremony at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on May 25, 2023... MORE

CAPT Walter D. Brafford (2nd from right), incoming commander, salutes during the National Anthem with Rear Adm. Cynthia A. Kuehner (2nd from left), Rear Adm. Anne Swap (left) and Army Lt. Gen. John P. Evans Jr.

CYBER HYGIENE | Rules for removable media, mobile devices
May 31, 2023 — Removable media include flash media, such as thumb drives, memory sticks, and flash drives; external hard drives; optical discs (such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays); and music players (such as iPods)... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Removable Media and Mobile Devices

Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
May 31, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 4,998 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing annual tactical exercise enhances cyber defense operations, engages mission partners worldwide
May 30, 2023 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing conducted its fourth annual tactical level exercise, "Savage Cerberus 23," comprised of four defensive cyberspace operations weapon systems and the 88th Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team from March 27- April 7, 2023, at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology at Port San Antonio... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing NCO elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience
May 30, 2023 — Ever wonder what it is like to be a military ambassador for the city of San Antonio? Well, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Vicente Velazquez, 688th Cyberspace Wing A2/3 Branch Chief, System Operations Support, has the inside scoop. ... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wingman elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience

502nd Civil Engineering Squadron Structures shop wins 1st Quarter Team Award
May 30, 2023 — The 502d Civil Engineer Squadron Structures Shop at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston won the 1st Quarter Team Award by reducing the number of non-mission capable dorm rooms by 72 percent, eliminating the need to relocate students training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

TRICARE preventive health benefits women should know
May 30, 2023 — It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs to you if you use a TRICARE network provider. But if you’re age 65 or older and you have TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare’s rules for getting preventive care... MORE

A military health specilist checks the heartbeat of a servicemember

AFIMSC disaster response team deploys to help recover Guam after Typhoon Mawar
May 30, 2023 — In the wake of Category 4 Typhoon Mawar, a small team of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center disaster recovery experts departed for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 26 to assist with storm damage recovery at the vital Pacific installation... MORE

Man putting backpack and sleeping bag in vehicle