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CYBER HYGIENE | Defense Finance and Accounting Service warns payroll customers to protect themselves online
June 8, 2023 — With millions of military, retired military and federal civilian employee customers, it’s not unusual that Defense Finance and Accounting Service hears about attempts to lure individuals into revealing their personal information, including their myPay login credentials... MORE

Newly pinned Air Force major accepts his duty with nose bop, paw salute
June 8, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new four-legged staff member to the rank of Air Force major during a ceremony held June 6. Maj. McAfee, a golden retriever, joins Army Maj. Budd, a Labrador retriever who was commissioned in 2022, as one of BAMC’s two facility dogs... MORE

Settlement of Estate
June 8, 2023 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexsandro Satey, assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away April 24, 2023. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio welcomes 307th Bombardment Group Association reunion
June 7, 2023 — The 307th Bombardment Group Association held its annual reunion at the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

What’s the buzz? Bug Week is coming June 10-17
June 7, 2023 — Buzz. Buzz. Swwwwaaaaaarm. SPLAT! These familiar sounds are a reminder that summer — and even more bugs — will arrive soon. To educate and inform the military community about illnesses transmitted by bugs and how to prevent bug bites at home or while deployed, the Military Health System is holding Bug Week, June 10-17. The week will also demonstrate the good things bugs can do for us... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve unveils new logo
June 7, 2023 — Born from the Medical Reserve Corps, the United States Army Reserve continues to grow into a force that covers 20 time zones and has over 190,000 Soldiers in its formation. During 115 years of service, one part of the Army Reserve has been around for over 100 of those years — the symbology... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force welcomes new commander
June 7, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 5, 2023. Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and welcomed Quinn as the newest leader within AETC. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, renders his first salute to the unit formation during the 19th AF assumption of command ceremony

AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF
June 7, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels... MORE

AFSFC develops Kennel Health Assessment Tool to provide data on DAF kennels across the enterprise.

Next generation of leaders key to solving security challenges, Pentagon official says
June 7, 2023 — There is no shortage of pressing challenges on the horizon and preparing the next generation of leaders is key to ensuring a "safer, more equitable and peace-oriented future," said Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl... MORE

A man in suit is seated behind a microphone.

DOD must be employer of choice to meet manpower goals, officials say
June 7, 2023 — To meet its recruitment and retention goals, the Defense Department must make volunteering in the military attractive, especially in this era of low unemployment, DOD officials said. ... MORE

Two women in military uniform stand before each other with their right hands raised. A man in uniform stands in the background holding the American flag.

Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies
June 6, 2023 — There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies... MORE

Q&A: Does TRICARE cover care when traveling overseas?
June 6, 2023 — While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conducts test of veterinary anesthesia apparatus on military working dogs
June 6, 2023 — The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conduced a test of a veterinary anesthesia apparatus for the U.S. Army Material Development Agency on April 19, 2023. The test was conducted at the Holland Military Working Dog Hospital located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

MTEAC conducts test of veterinary anesthesia apparatus on military working dogs

ARPC offers services through Reserve Retirement Counseling Cell
June 6, 2023 — The Air Reserve Personnel Center Reserve Retirement Counseling Cell began initial operating capability June 1, 2023. The RRCC is a resource for Reserve Airmen to help answer individual member questions about military retirement, such as estimated retirement pay, Reduced Retirement Pay Age, the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan, and other retirement related issues. ... MORE

Navy Medicine at D-Day: Stories of valor and sacrifice
June 6, 2023 — From D-Day of June 6, 1944, to the end of the battle on August 30, 1944, Navy Medicine played an unsung but vital role in what Gen. Dwight Eisenhower termed the “Great Crusade.”... MORE

Navy medical personnel help evacuate wounded soldiers at Normandy, June 1944.

Are you a grill master or Fire Marshall Bill?
June 6, 2023 — With so many near-misses, you would think I would just hang up my apron and spatula for good. But there is something about grilling that keeps drawing me back. Maybe it’s the savory smoke, the sound of the sizzle, or the warmth from the grill that proves so appealing. If you are a BBQ enthusiast like me, then you know exactly what I’m talking about... MORE

The summer season means more outdoor activities and also a potential spike in mishaps.

Weather prime factor in D-Day and even more important in warfare today
June 6, 2023 — The D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. Few people realize that weather was the deciding factor in the timing of the momentous landings... MORE

The D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. Few people realize that weather was the deciding factor in the timing of the momentous landings. The Sixteenth Air Force’s (16 AF) 557th Weather Wing (WW) played an active role in Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, decision on the evening of 4 June to postpone the largest amphibious operation in human history for 24 hours. The 557 WW, then known as the Army Air Forces Weather Wing, part of a British-American Meteorological team, issued a forecast on 4 June that called for unfavorable conditions for landings on 5 June with marginal conditions for 6 June. After much discussion, the SACEUR made the fortuitous decision to move the landings to 6 June. Today, as the United States, it allies, and the West face new threats in Europe and the Pacific, 16 AF (AFCYBER), the USAF’s Information Warfare (IW) Numbered Air Force leads the on-going fight in the Competition Continuum. Just as it was nearly eight decades ago, weather is still a prime factor in IW.

On D-Day Anniversary, Austin, Milley call on all to defend democracy
June 6, 2023 — The men who stormed Normandy 79 years ago saved democracy "and it is all of our duty to defend with undimmed vigor the principles for which the Allies fought," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said June 6... MORE

A group of World War II veterans and others, some seated, others standing, salute and pay respects during a ceremony.

CYBER HYGIENE | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency sends alert about phishing attempt
June 5, 2023 — The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has been made aware of a sophisticated malicious phishing email circulating that references the collection of an “SF-86_F” or an SF-86. ... MORE

Defenders recognized for helping rescue woman attacked by yellow jackets
June 5, 2023 — Four Security Forces members were recognized at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently for helping rescue a woman swarmed by yellow jackets near JBSA-Chapman Training Annex in May. First responders credit the Airmen for saving the woman’s life... MORE

37th Training Wing leadership publicly recognize Security Forces Instructors who help rescue woman being attached by yellow jackets.