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How COVID-19 Public Health Emergency’s end affects TRICARE
May 15, 2023 — The Public Health Emergency, or PHE, for COVID-19 expired May 11. You might be wondering what this means about the state of COVID-19 or if there are changes to your TRICARE coverage... MORE

Key things to know about your TRICARE Primary Care Manager
May 15, 2023 — If you’re a new or longtime TRICARE Prime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager, or PCM. Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care. Learn about the role your PCM will play in your health care and your options for choosing or changing your PCM... MORE

A military doctor checks a patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.

Digital badge program aims to help develop, manage learning credentials
May 15, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command’s Learning Professionals & Force Development Credentials Division is currently working an ongoing effort to allow senior career field leaders to better develop and manage talent and support those transitioning out of the service... MORE

Defenders memorialized during police week, DAF expands Security Forces training
May 15, 2023 — The names of three Department of the Air Force defenders were among the 556 fallen officers read aloud during the 35th Annual Candlelight vigil May 13 as part of the many events that take place across the country during National Police Week, May 14-19... MORE

AETC spouses drive course recognition, digital badging efforts
May 15, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command leadership spouses’ efforts resulted in the AETC Squadron Leadership Course inclusion in the 2023 Air University catalog and the awarding of digital badges for course completion... MORE

Three ladies stand in front of the Air Education And Training Command for a group photo.

70th Flying Training Squadron holds change of command
May 15, 2023 — Lt. Col. James Morgan assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Amy Lewis on May 5, 2023, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Col. Charles Sallee, 340th Flying Training Group deputy commander, officiated the change of command ceremony. The 70th FTS falls under the 340th FTG for administrative control and the 306th Flying Training Group for operational control... MORE

Morgan assumes command of 70th Flying Training Squadron

96th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 15, 2023 — Lt. Col. Christine van Weezendonk assumed command of the 96th Flying Training Squadron from Col. James Browning at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 5 during a ceremony officiated by Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander... MORE

Van Weezendonk assumes command of 96th Flying Training Squadron

Mission Monday: Expeditionary and Readiness Training
May 15, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet David Clifford, lead analyst for expeditionary and readiness training in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Expeditionary Support and Training Division... MORE

Photo of David Clifford with AFIMSC shield

Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health
May 15, 2023 — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness... MORE

Airman holds up sign that reads, be kind to your mind.

JBSA 248th Army Ball takes place June 15
May 11, 2023 — The 248th Army Ball takes place from 5-11 p.m. June 15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center HemisFair Ballroom, located at 900 E. Market St. in downtown San Antonio... MORE

DAF develops reasonable, religious accommodation requests appeals portal
May 11, 2023 — To streamline the accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing Beast Day right around the corner
May 11, 2023 — Beast Day is right around the corner! It's time for another Beast Day ... a day for us to take a moment and focus on team building, recharging, relaxation, building internal relationships ... AND HAVING FUN! This year, it takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen inspire future cyberwarriors during computer-build event
May 11, 2023 — Twenty cyber Airmen, from the Sixteenth Air Force and subordinate units, joined local tech partners to help nearly 100 students build their own computers April 29, 2023, in the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology ‘Build Your Future’ event at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, 690th Cyberspace Control Squadron Future Operations non-commissioned officer in charge, helps Paulino Galvan from Edgewood High School, attach outer cover during the ‘Build Your Future’ event, April 29, 2023, at Tech Port Arena, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen used their military and personal computer expertise to assist students, grades 8-12, build liquid cooled computers valued more than $2,000. The students were allowed to take them home after completion.

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 15-19
May 11, 2023 — National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. A variety of events are planned throughout Joint Base San Antonio May 15-19 and are open to anyone with base access... MORE

Innovation critical to success as DOD faces competition with China
May 11, 2023 — The Department of Defense's propensity to innovate will be vital to deterring future conflict and maintaining the U.S. military's strategic edge going forward, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said May 9... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts honorary commander tour
May 10, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, hosted an honorary commander’s tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 5, 2023. Commanders from throughout the 502nd ABW and their respective honorary commanders visited several locations throughout the installation to increase awareness of the wing’s mission... MORE

Military health leaders honor best in military medicine, medical education
May 10, 2023 — Military health leaders celebrated the top faculty members of the year during the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium annual awards dinner May 6 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Force Services Center announces summer camps, activities for kids
May 10, 2023 — We’ll be saying hello to summer before we know it with kids saying goodbye to teachers, textbooks and school campuses. For months now, the Air Force Services Center team has been planning and programming a wide variety of activities to keep military kids excited, engaged and entertained during the summer months... MORE

Air Force Services Child and Youth Programs is offering a variety of summer youth camps in 2019, to include Air Force Space Camp. (U.S. Air Force/file photo)

Fort Hood officially renamed Fort Cavazos
May 9, 2023 — After nearly a year of preparation, Fort Hood was officially redesignated to Fort Cavazos on May 9 in a ceremony at III Armored Corps Headquarters, in compliance with the 2021 legislation that required the removal or modification of any Department of Defense assets commemorating the Confederate States of America or anyone who voluntarily served under the Confederacy... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade hosts 2023 Army Medicine Experience
May 9, 2023 — Col. Katrina Walters, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade commander, recently hosted the Army Medicine Experience at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 9. The tour showcased all aspects of Army Healthcare to cultivate key stakeholders and community partner relationships... MORE