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AETC’s Squadron Leadership Course earns Air University catalog recognition, issues digital badges for attendees
May 22, 2023 — The five-day course provides newly selected command teams, which include commanders, senior enlisted leaders and spouses with the tools and resources for a successful command tour. This course is focused on empowering command teams to enhance leadership skills, develop multi-capable Airmen, foster resource management, cultivate unit improvement, promote/safeguard unit morale, encourage physical well-being and increase quality of life for Airmen and their families... MORE

Group photo of newly assigned command team and spouse standing outside of the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

960th Cyberspace Wing holds change of command
May 22, 2023 — During the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony, Col. Silas V. Darden assumed command of the wing from Col. Richard A. Erredge, outgoing 960th CW commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 7, 2023... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Air Base Honor Guard present the colors for the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on May 7, 2023. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System
May 19, 2023 — The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend... MORE

Air Force transporters deliver agility, lethality
May 19, 2023 — In recognition of National Defense Transportation Day on May 19, here’s a look at what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s logistics pros bring to the fight. Dominant logistic capabilities that traverse the air and ground are key to the agility and lethality of a superior force. That’s what the transportation teams at the AFIMSC bring to bear by manning, training and equipping transportation personnel across the Air Force... MORE

Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line
May 19, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, an Army-led international exercise in Europe, and new supervisors have an additional resource to ready themselves for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

JBSA-Randolph teenager returns for Youth of the Year
May 18, 2023 — Jasony Johnson, daughter of U.S. Army Maj. Nakisha Johnson and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Johnson, returned as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Youth of the Year nominee at Austin, Texas, this past March. At first glance, this 16-year-old teenager appears like most teenagers. However, it’s her professionalism that sets her apart from the rest... MORE

Jasony Johnson, daughter of U.S. Army Maj. Nakisha Johnson and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Johnson, shares her story, Apr. 11, 2023, about returning as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Youth of the Year nominee at Austin, Texas, in March.

Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support
May 18, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program... MORE

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

PHOTOS | Army South trains at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 18, 2023 — U.S. Army South Soldiers conducted a variety of training during a staff exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 9-11... MORE

PHOTOS | Army South represents at inaugural XFL championship
May 18, 2023 — U.S. Army South was well represented May 13 as San Antonio was the host of the inaugural XFL championship game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio... MORE

Army South represents at XFL championship

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
May 18, 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

JBSA-Lackland street renamed to honor Air Force nurse
May 17, 2023 — A street at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was renamed May 5, 2023, to honor U.S. Air Force Capt. Mary Klinker, a flight nurse who died while serving in Vietnam... MORE

A street on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was renamed to Klinker Street on May 5, 2023, during a street renaming ceremony, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

U.S. Army North wraps up annual homeland defense Vibrant Response exercise
May 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, oversaw approximately 2,500 military and civilian personnel assigned to numerous military organizations across the country during its annual disaster response training exercise, Vibrant Response, which took place April 24 through May 12, 2023... MORE

Vibrant Response reaches new heights with emergency deployment readiness exercises

US, Colombian armies strengthen partnership during training rotation
May 17, 2023 — The United States and Colombian armies are continually looking for ways to further strengthen the already rich partnership they share. The latest example of this comes as an infantry company from the Colombian Army was embedded with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, alongside U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, during a recent Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana... MORE

Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Rotation 23-07

Getting a new prescription? Check TRICARE Formulary Search Tool
May 17, 2023 — You’re at a medical appointment and you’re getting a new prescription. Before your provider sends an electronic prescription or gives you a paper prescription, it may be helpful for you and your provider to look up the drug with the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool... MORE

WEAR program enables Airmen and Guardians’ permissive TDY status to aid recruiting efforts
May 17, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians looking to help inspire, engage and recruit the future force by participating first-hand in events that enhance the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting mission are encouraged to look into the We Are All Recruiters, or WEAR, program... MORE

Air and Space Force logos on blue and white background

CMSAF challenges Airmen to ‘make a difference’
May 16, 2023 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass took the opportunity to address Sheppard’s unique audience – Airmen in training. She urged them to stay focused and maintain their readiness, and reiterated the need for continued investment in training and technology... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass holds an all-call to speak with permanent party members May 8, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Bass visited Team Sheppard taking the opportunity to experience the mission and vision of Sheppard AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie McKee)

USAREC commander pledges to aid recruiters in mission
May 16, 2023 — Army Recruiting Command is taking measures to upgrade quality of life for its recruiters and training for its leaders, as part of the service’s overall efforts to revamp its recruiting practices through a challenging recruiting landscape... MORE

Austin: Service to Nation is highest calling
May 16, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed the importance of service to community and country during his commencement speech at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina... MORE

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III claps his hands and smiles during a speech.

News Release: AETC commander relieves Nineteenth AF commander at JBSA-Randolph
May 15, 2023 — The Air Education and Training Command Commander, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, relieved the Nineteenth Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart, from command on May 9 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, related to alleged misconduct which is currently under investigation... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Department of Veteran Affairs provides a guide to better cyber hygiene
May 15, 2023 — Using cybersecurity best practices helps with account maintenance and security. By developing a security strategy that’s personal to you, you can take precautions to help keep your sensitive data organized and protected from theft... MORE