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Biden nominates 'top-notch strategist' as next Joint Chiefs Chairman
May 30, 2023 — President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

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Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1
May 26, 2023 — The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Eglin Air Force Base personnel after a breakfast-with-Airmen meeting during a visit to Eglin AFB, Fla., May 23, 2023. The Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1, 2023 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

BAMC Virtual Medical Center awarded for groundbreaking technologies
May 26, 2023 — The Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center will be recognized for four groundbreaking programs at the 2023 FORUM Information Technology Innovation Awards June 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: March to the beat of a different summer
May 26, 2023 — As we approach Memorial Day, many of you are looking forward to family vacations, four federal holidays, and water sports and recreation over the next few months... MORE

Technical school students get unique look into career broadening opportunities
May 26, 2023 — More than 100 technical training students and guests filled the auditorium at the 344th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 9 for a presentation on career opportunities for Airmen in the materiel management career field. Airmen heard career field managers discuss a variety of jobs in their specialty across the Air Force and helped them learn about future potential opportunities. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Marvin Hawkins, 437th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, motions as he speaks to a technical training student at the 344th Training Squadron at JBSA-Lackland, May 9, 2023. Approximately 100 Airmen attended the briefing as career field managers discussed a variety of jobs in their specialty across the Air Force and helped them learn about future potential opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Commentary: It's okay to reach out for help
May 25, 2023 — I wasn’t always depressed. My life was great. I spent quality time with my family, traveling together, and hiking was our favorite thing to do. I had a strong bond with my coworkers and really enjoyed attending flight events on top of the squadron functions. I was even promoted to staff sergeant that year... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia Alonzo, 49th Security Forces Squadron supply and logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, shows both sides of depression at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 18, 2023. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of hurting themselves, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255) or 988. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

Army North, FEMA, others train for unprecedented hurricane season
May 25, 2023 — While hurricane seasons are unpredictable, U.S. Army North trains to maintain its proficiency and readiness to support our civilian federal agencies and Americans for the upcoming hurricane season. More than 150 military and civilian partners joined U.S. Army North -- in person and virtually -- for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Army Medical Center of Excellence ROC Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Air Force leaders send safety and health message
May 25, 2023 — The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign begins on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. Historically, this period presents the greatest risk of mishaps and injuries to our Airmen and Guardians. This year we want to emphasize everyone use sound decision making and personal risk management during all your summer activities... MORE

Back on track: DOD fellowship guides military spouse's workforce return
May 25, 2023 — For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends. ... MORE

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Under the Wings JROTC cadet mentorship program launches
May 24, 2023 — The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development formally launched a new mentorship program May 15 that will link Airmen, Guardians, Guardsmen, and Reservists with Air Force/Space Force Junior ROTC cadets in high schools at their units across the nation and some places abroad... MORE

Air Force selects 4,998 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31
May 24, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 4,998 Air Force 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

BAMC receives award for environmental sustainability efforts
May 23, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2023 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award for going above and beyond to protect the environment. The Partner for Change award recognizes superior performance in environmental sustainability, covering a range of different sustainability programs and activities. Winners also have made substantive progress on mercury elimination... MORE

One Airman's Air Force story on new “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
May 23, 2023 — Reflections on one Airman's decision to join the military and then stay for more than two decades is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released May 22, 2023. ... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
May 23, 2023 — The recent rains brought some relief which allows JBSA to slightly relax the water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2. As of May 23, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Civilians, service members recognized for excellence in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy
May 23, 2023 — The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support during an award ceremony at the Pentagon. Staff Sgt. Erika Feliciano from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was one of the recipients of the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional SAPR VA of the Year Award... MORE

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Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted the 2023 Air Force Global Housing Symposium for military housing managers, unaccompanied housing managers and resident advocates in San Antonio May 15-18. More than 250 Department of the Air Force housing professionals met to learn, network and hone skills to support Airmen, Guardians and their families’ housing needs... MORE

2023 Air Force Civil Engineer Center Housing Symposium

Air Education and Training Command personnel, aircraft to be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
May 22, 2023 — The aircraft and personnel of Air Education and Training Command will be among the featured attractions at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 24-30... MORE

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JBSA honors fallen military law enforcement officers at close of National Police Week
May 22, 2023 — The Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted the National Police Week closing ceremony May 19. This ceremony was a memorial tribute honoring fallen military law enforcement officers and concluded the National Police Week celebration for the Joint Base San Antonio military community. ... MORE

Air Force set to release 30-episode Artisan Air series
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Services Center is set to release the first five episodes of its highly anticipated Artisan Air series Memorial Day weekend. The new series showcases the creativity and depth of talent in the Air Force and Space Force... MORE

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902nd Civil Engineer Squadron wins 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Award
May 22, 2023 — The Department of Defense announced the recipients of the 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards for outstanding accomplishments of its fire departments, fire officers, and firefighters May 22. The 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio won for Fire Prevention Program of the Year. DOD F&ES Working Group representatives from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency selected nine winners from a total of 41 nominations... MORE

DOD Announces Winners of the 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards