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Ceremony signals leadership change for BAMC
June 22, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony June 21 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another. On the field in front of the Garden entrance to the hospital, Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen relinquished command of BAMC to Army Col. Mark Stackle. Army Brig. Gen. E. Darrin Cox, Medical Readiness Command, West commanding general, was the presiding officer for the ceremony... MORE

Air University emphasizes standards in memo to commanders
June 21, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Air University commander and president, set her expectations of standards for personnel attending AU courses in a memorandum to Air Force commanders, June 1, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform the push up portion of the physical fitness test, Dec. 1, 2016, at the Risner Fitness Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Proper physical fitness is an integral part of the fit-to-fight mentality as well as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Protecting children online: a military family guide to safe online gaming
June 21, 2023 — Today’s digital age has brought increasing concerns about children’s safety in the virtual world, particularly for military families who frequently relocate and find that their children often maintain friendships online. Unfortunately, internet predators have found ways to exploit children in online gaming communities. With a vast number of underage users, topping over 100 million active users in some gaming communities, it is critical for parents to remain vigilant and proactively protect their children. ... MORE

OSI encourages all parents to review ways to help monitor their children's activity online.

O’Donnell takes command of the Air Force Personnel Center
June 21, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Troy Dunn relinquished command of the Air Force Personnel Center to Brig. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 20... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O’Donnell, right, receives the Air Force Personnel Center’s flag from Lt. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, during the AFPC change of command ceremony June 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Prior to taking command of AFPC, O’Donnell served as the Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs.

How Government Travel Charge Card cardholders can reduce travel card delinquencies
June 21, 2023 — This article provides instructions for Government Travel Charge Card, or GTCC, cardholders in reducing travel card payment delinquencies... MORE

Travel Card Delinquencies and APC, Supervisor, and Cardholder Actions

PRESS RELEASE: Ceremonial cannon fire scheduled for Wednesday, June 21
June 20, 2023 — Residents in and around Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston may hear loud booms between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023... MORE

New Adjunct Faculty Course synchronizes human performance into Special Warfare training
June 20, 2023 — On June 7, 2023, the Special Warfare Training Wing conducted the first-ever Human Performance Adjunct Faculty Course... MORE

'Part of the Team': MRDC, USAISR help train medical students in unique way
June 20, 2023 — "I guess you could say I took the scenic route," says Martin, who graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word – located just a few miles from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston – with a doctorate of osteopathy degree in May... MORE

Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference?
June 20, 2023 — Heat-related illnesses refer to a spectrum of conditions that worsen as the body loses its ability to compensate for the increased core temperature due to environmental heat or metabolic heat. There are warning signs to be aware of and measures to take to prevent the progression of heat-related illnesses... MORE

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine inspires Airmen with healthy dinner, cooking demo
June 20, 2023 — In an event aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, more than 450 Security Forces technical training students had the opportunity to break bread with renowned celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, and his team, here, June 14 and 15... MORE

Chef Robert Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

DOD committed to ethical use of artificial intelligence
June 20, 2023 — A top Pentagon technology official underscored the U.S. commitment to leading the international conversation surrounding artificial intelligence during a panel discussion in Washington... MORE

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CYBER HYGIENE | Information security helps protect from cybersecurity threats
June 16, 2023 — This article focuses on the different designation for unclassified and classified information... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Removable Media and Mobile Devices

TRICARE tips to protect yourself from ticks
June 16, 2023 — Is your family planning to spend more time outdoors this summer? As the weather gets warmer, keep ticks in mind. Since ticks are more active as temperatures rise, the chances of finding a tick on you, your family members, or pets increase in the summer months... MORE

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Army publishes new tape test policy
June 16, 2023 — The Army has published a new tape test policy based on findings and recommendations from its recent Comprehensive Body Composition Study... MORE

352nd Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition: Day One

AFIMSC announces 2023 Innovation Rodeo finalists
June 16, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists June 15 for the 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo... MORE

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists graphic

AFIMSC takes three AFMC continuous improvement, innovation awards
June 16, 2023 — Primary subordinate units from the Air Installation and Mission Support Center won three categories at the 2023 Air Force Materiel Command Continuous Improvement (CPI) and Innovation Awards last month. The awards for 15 individual and team categories recognize significant contributions to 2022 AFMC process improvement and innovation. ... MORE

AFIMSC PSUs garner AFMC continuous improvement and innovation awards.

Around the Air Force: Space Force base preferences, legacy aviation bonus, malicious email
June 16, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake e-mail is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus
June 16, 2023 — Since the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, the Air Force has lost four Airmen to an old nemesis: vehicle mishaps. Two Airmen died in car accidents, while another perished in a motorcycle crash. The fourth succumbed to injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle mishap. None of the Airmen were assigned to Air Education and Training Command... MORE

Vehicle mishaps and fatalities historically top the list of preventable mishaps during the summer season.

CYBER HYGIENE | CID Lookout: Unsolicited smartwatches received by mail
June 15, 2023 — Service members across the military have reported receiving smartwatches unsolicited in the mail. These smartwatches, when used, have auto-connected to Wi-Fi and began connecting to cell phones unprompted, gaining access to a myriad of user data... MORE

Get heard: Take the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey today
June 15, 2023 — The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, administered annually by the Office of Personnel Management, serves as a vital tool for assessing the organizational climate within federal agencies... MORE