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DOD rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate
January 12, 2023 — In a Jan. 10 memo, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III rescinded the Aug. 24, 2021 memorandum mandating that members of the Armed Forces under DOD authority be vaccinated against COVID-19, and the memorandum of Nov. 30, 2021, pertaining to the vaccination of National Guard and Reserve personnel. ... MORE

Future Soldier Preparatory Course to expand based on initial success
January 11, 2023 — Based on the initial success of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course pilot at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the Army will expand the course in January 2023 to help increase the quality of individuals entering basic training and provide additional opportunities to serve in our all-volunteer force... MORE

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Civilian Development nomination window now open
January 11, 2023 — The Air Force Personnel Center is now accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development programs... MORE

Latest DSE listing adds options for Airmen and Guardians to gain or enhance competencies
January 11, 2023 — Capital “A” Airmen and Guardians looking to gain or enhance competencies have new options to consider after Air Education and Training Command’s Force Development Experiences and Validation branch announced the newest additions to the Developmental Special Experiences listings... MORE

DAF standardizes civilian employees’ electronic display names
January 11, 2023 — This shift will align the department with sister services and other government organizations, while also focusing on employees’ unique expertise rather than their pay plan... MORE

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City bond project improves access to JBSA for community members
January 11, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio officials and representatives from the City of San Antonio, the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District and the Alamo Area Council of Governments gathered at the Winans Road gate at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10 to celebrate the completion of the City of San Antonio Fiscal Year 2017-2022 Bond Program Winans Road Project... MORE

Air Force Fellows bring home 18th Win in National ACAAI Competition
January 11, 2023 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium’s Allergy and Immunology fellowship program won this year’s Allergy/Immunology Fellows in Training Bowl held by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 2022... MORE

Capt. (Dr.) Robert Brooks, left, and Maj. (Dr.) Kent Miller, right, allergy and immunology fellows, pose for a photo with their 2022 Fellows in Training Bowl trophy in Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 2022.

AFIMSC’s new LEAD program delivers leadership growth, organizational understanding
January 11, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s new Leadership Empowerment and Development, or LEAD, program is off and running with the graduation of the inaugural class early next year. ... MORE

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Swim routine turns into lifesaving mission for DLIELC student
January 11, 2023 — Korean student, Lieutenant Ha, who recently graduated from the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, tested his skills during an everyday workout routine at the Skylark Aquatic Center in December... MORE

BAMC officially reopens pediatric critical care unit
January 10, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 5 to officially reopen its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit... MORE

Hollywood produces another star; award-winning Navy recruiter brings talent to Texas
January 10, 2023 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Chemar Jordan, a recruiter for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is a multi-award-winning recruiter who continues to excel at his job of strengthening the United States Navy by adding quality people who will serve and protect the United States... MORE

959th Medical Group Airmen at BAMC receive distinguished awards
January 10, 2023 — The New Year’s revelry may be over; however, with a host of local and national awards, the 959th Medical Group still has cause to celebrate... MORE

Learn what’s new in TRICARE Pharmacy Program at January webinar
January 10, 2023 — What do recent changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program mean for you and your family? Do you need to take any action? Learn more during a webinar, “What’s New in the TRICARE Pharmacy Program,” on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. Sign up now to attend... MORE

DOD aims to shield warfighters from novel biological agents
January 10, 2023 — The Department of Defense is modernizing its approach for developing medical countermeasures to protect warfighters from novel biological agents... MORE

Soldiers wear gas masks as they squat on the ground in a thick haze.

MEDCoE commanding general swears in recruits at San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game
January 9, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, had the honor of tossing the coin at the start of the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game at the Alamodome Jan. 7. Talley also administered the oath of enlistment to 15 U.S. Army recruits as they begin their Army journey before attending Basic Combat Training... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program
January 9, 2023 — Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022... MORE

Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023 — Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Program policy in January, with assessments to begin in April 2023... MORE

Settlement of estate
January 9, 2023 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Maj. Bernard Huhane, assigned to the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away Dec. 24, 2022... MORE

Enhanced Geothermal Systems pilot may provide infinite energy source for JBSA
January 9, 2023 — Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, are promising technologies which, by tapping into heat stranded in rocks below the Earth’s surface, may enable reliable electric power production across the nation. Overall, EGS technologies are in the early demonstration project phase, but that may change once they are tested through a new Department of Defense pilot program for which Joint Base San Antonio and Mountain Home Air Force Base have been selected... MORE

Mentoring – A service to our country
January 9, 2023 — As the new year starts, many people make resolutions to improve their lives, whether it’s by going to the gym, stopping smoking, or just using the stairs instead of the elevator. This year, try getting involved with your community by mentoring. Mentoring benefits both the giver and receiver with the exchange of knowledge, perspective and accomplishment... MORE