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Joint Base San Antonio, Navy recognize volunteers
April 21, 2023 — Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, Commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command, or NMFSC, provided congratulatory remarks prior to the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony held at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston April 19, 2023... MORE

230419-N-CU830-0062 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, Commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command, delivers congratulatory remarks at the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on April 19, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Randy Mitchell)

AFSFC Information Fusion Cell enhances installation security
April 21, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center Information Fusion Cell has incorporated a new tool to further protect installation resources and personnel. The Defense Department’s current emphasis on installation security led AFSFC, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, to implement the Air Force-wide gathering and reporting of attempted unauthorized breaches by foreign nationals at all installations... MORE

Security Forces installation gate entry control

Defense Logistics Agency: Learning to prevent, deter fraud
April 21, 2023 — An effective fraud awareness program and training are key. Memorandums, leadership training, organization-wide emails, and formal training programs are highly effective methods for preventing fraud. All levels of the organization should participate in efforts to mitigate the likelihood of fraud... MORE

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San Antonio Market aims to improve access to healthcare with new initiatives
April 20, 2023 — From pharmacy lockers to a new mobile app, the San Antonio Market has launched several initiatives in recent months aimed at helping beneficiaries navigate their military medical care... MORE

Learn the role of nutrition, physical activity in America’s war on obesity
April 20, 2023 — The year 2023 is bringing many changes to body composition standards across the services. New policies will go into effect for the Marines, Air Force, and Army, as part of continuing efforts to increase military readiness. ... MORE

Kendall explains why success in space requires ‘transformational change’
April 20, 2023 — Emphasizing that space capabilities are “important to our strategy of integrated deterrence” and the reason U.S. Space Force must drive “transformational” change, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offered a blunt assessment April 19 of the challenges today in space but also optimism that the United States would maintain its dominance in that domain. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers his keynote speech during the Space Foundation's Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 19, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Holocaust survivor shares her story of courage, resilience
April 20, 2023 — A 100-year-old Holocaust survivor and military nurse shared her story during a Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance at Brooke Army Medical Center, April 17, 2023... MORE

DOD working to better understand, resolve anomalous phenomena
April 20, 2023 — A Department of Defense team is leading an effort to better characterize, understand and attribute unidentified anomalous phenomena, with priority given to sightings in or near areas of national security importance or reported by military personnel... MORE

Ask Away, JBSA connects you with the command team
April 20, 2023 — JBSA is a Beast and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the resources we have for our service members and families. Do you have a question you think only the boss can answer?... MORE

DOD official discusses steps to deter, defeat missile threats
April 19, 2023 — A Defense Department leader detailed missile threats from adversaries and addressed DOD countermeasure to those threats during congressional testimony April 18... MORE

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Conference of American Armies partner nation members visit Army South
April 19, 2023 — Information technology experts from partner nation members of the Conference of American Armies visited the U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 20-24, 2023... MORE

Conference of American Armies Partner Nation Members Visit Army South Headquarters

EDITORIAL | Eating strategies support ready, resilient Airmen and Guardians
April 19, 2023 — Whether a new Airman or Guardian, or further along in your career, it’s important to have a strategy for eating healthy and staying ready and resilient. ... MORE

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Air Force Cyber Direct Commissioning Program enhancement helps to onboard future cyber cfficers
April 19, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce... MORE

The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce. Leveraging this authority allows the Air Force to fulfill critical technical skills desired by various missions throughout the service. This program reduces the training cycle for officers and accelerates the onboarding process to meet urgent and future mission needs.

Airmen and Guardians invited to DAF Learning Services quarterly 'Water Cooler' Apr. 26
April 19, 2023 — Open to all Airmen and Guardians, the next Department of the Air Force Learning Services "Water Cooler" event is scheduled for April 26 beginning at 2:30 p.m. central time... MORE

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Air Force Reserve Command celebrates diamond anniversary
April 19, 2023 — For 75 years, Reserve Citizen Airmen have answered the nation’s call with a record of combat-proven readiness while also transforming for the future. In celebration of this milestone, Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, hosted the Reserve’s 75th birthday celebration with a cake-cutting ceremony and dedication of a new Profiles in Leadership display at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, April 14... MORE

picture of Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. John Healy, left, Senior Airman Shamadre Chambliss, the youngest airman present, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sgt. Tim White, command chief of Air Force Reserve Command, posing after cutting the cake

Air Force Security Forces Center Information Fusion Cell enhances installation security
April 19, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center Information Fusion Cell has incorporated a new tool to further protect installation resources and personnel. The Defense Department’s current emphasis on installation security led AFSFC, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, to implement the Air Force-wide gathering and reporting of attempted unauthorized breaches by foreign nationals at all installations... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Protecting, informing Airmen, families about threats in today's digital and information environment
April 19, 2023 — The principles of Digital Force Protection are designed to protect and inform Airmen and their families about the threats encountered in today's digital and information environment. Protection against these threats is practiced through several techniques which include critical analysis and social media hygiene. ... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Open House takes place April 22
April 19, 2023 — Join the fun April 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Open House... MORE

Near-death experience gives military chaplain new lease on life
April 18, 2023 — He had lost his family, his home and nearly his job, but it took a near-death experience for Lt. Col. Bret Gilmore to finally quit drinking and regain his life. The Army chaplain said it was a close call that he can't afford to repeat... MORE

New policy restricting PCS shipment, storage of some lithium batteries takes effect May 15
April 18, 2023 — With peak summer permanent change of station season just around the corner, there are a few things military members and families should consider when preparing for their upcoming moves. One hot item this year is lithium batteries... MORE

Lithium battery labels demonstrate the potential hazards the batteries present. Although the Defense Personal Property Management Office recognizes this new policy on the shipment of lithium batteries may cause an inconvenience to Soldiers and Families, DPPMO is committed to abiding by local and international laws regarding the movement of hazardous cargo. Customers are encouraged to talk to their local transportation offices on this matter and communicate with their moving companies regarding their upcoming PCS moves. (Courtesy graphic)