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323rd Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
February 8, 2023 — More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18-19, 2023... MORE

New DHA director: 17-year-old's passion for medicine leads to her Army calling
February 8, 2023 — “I always wanted to be a physician, since I was five,” said Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland, who recently became the director of the Defense Health Agency in Virginia. She previously served as deputy surgeon general of the United States Army. “I was very much about becoming a doctor.”... MORE

Army South commanding general meets with Paraguayan Army commander to strengthen ties
February 7, 2023 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, U.S. Army South commanding general, met with the commander of the Paraguayan Army, Gen. Ej Cesar Augusto Moreno Landaira (left), in Asunción, Paraguay Feb. 3 to strengthen relationships. ... MORE

Want to avoid getting sick? Here are some tips to boost your immunity
February 7, 2023 — In the same way that wearing personal protective equipment like gloves, goggles, and masks can minimize your exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses, personal protective nutrition and lifestyle practices can do the same to boost your immunity... MORE

From the battlefield to the football field: Air Force surgeon’s skills knows no bounds
February 7, 2023 — On Jan. 2, when many football fans were watching the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, an Air Force surgeon, was on call at UC Health’s University of Cincinnati Medical Center not knowing what she was about to face... MORE

59th MDW Top Eye: Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim
February 7, 2023 — Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, was nominated to be the first Top Eye of October 2022 at the Ophthalmology clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2022. The Ophthalmology clinic started having Airman's Time on the first Friday of every month where they recognize one outstanding individual nominated as the Top Eye... MORE

Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, measures eye pressure of a patient at the Ophthalmology Clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Jan. 19, 2023. The 59th SGC tests and treats to prevent vision loss, promote a better quality of life and support a worldwide qualified force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

Find your TRICARE costs With Compare Cost Tool
February 7, 2023 — With the TRICARE Compare Cost Tool, you can look up costs for covered services, enrollment and more. You can also see how your plan’s costs compare to other plans... MORE

Second Air Force moves technical training into the 21st century
February 7, 2023 — The Second Air Force is moving toward a sixth-generation learning environment across its five technical training wings... MORE

Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise Feb. 8
February 7, 2023 — As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the second scheduled price increase Feb. 8. ... MORE

IPPS-A launches Army-wide: BAMC military HR personnel here to help Soldiers
February 6, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center and Troop Command military human resources personnel have been working for more than a year to ensure a smooth transition to the new Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, which launched Jan. 17... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination
February 6, 2023 — The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website... MORE

A proud parent records his daughter meeting her first general officer, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, during a recruitment event at Talladega Superspeedway, Ala., April 24, 2022. The general visited the NASCAR race where he performed a swearing-in ceremony for 14 future Airmen. Air Force Recruiting Service launched an expanded, redesigned version of airforce.com, Feb. 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

AFIMSC expanding readiness with regional training sites
February 6, 2023 — Fully equipped, multi-functional training sites will soon be within easy traveling distance of most civil engineering, force support and security forces units, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center... MORE

149th Fighter Wing ‘Spouse Lift’ gives families a view inside wing’s mission
February 3, 2023 — Families of 149th Fighter Wing members were given the opportunity of taking a ride on a KC-135 Stratotanker to watch F-16 fighter jets get refueled in mid-air in San Antonio Jan. 28... MORE

Army South helps with planning TRADEWINDS23 exercise
February 3, 2023 — Planners from U.S. Army South Mobility, 167th Theater Sustainment Command, and U.S. Northern Command met with Guyanese port operations personnel Feb. 3 to discuss inbound and outbound operations at the seaport of debarkation to ensure rapid movement of logistics during the upcoming TRADEWINDS23 exercise to take place in the summer of 2023... MORE

U.S. Army North conducts change of responsibility, welcomes new senior enlisted leader
February 3, 2023 — U.S. Army North conducted a change of responsibility ceremony as Command Sgt. Maj. Phil K. Barretto relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah E. Gan at the Fort Sam Houston Theater Feb. 1, 2023... MORE

Military panel discusses Military Health System with civilian healthcare executives in San Antonio
February 3, 2023 — Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was part of a panel that spoke before the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives during the Healthcare Landscape Conference held Jan. 27. This year’s theme was “Strategic Imperatives for the Future of Healthcare Delivery.”... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts Navy Human Research Protection Program
February 3, 2023 — Department of Defense-related research typically requires additional compliance activities, documentation, and subject protections. To provide additional oversight of human-based research, members of the Department of the Navy Human Research Protection Program conducted a site visit at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 24-26... MORE

Keeping JBSA safe with good preventative maintenance and services
February 2, 2023 — Few organizations require as many safety precautions as the government and military. The sheer size of the Joint Base San Antonio footprint makes the maintenance of the various buildings both a daunting and vital task. One of the most important tasks that the 502nd Civil Engineer Group is tasked with is keeping the fire suppression systems up and running as part of their efforts to maintain JBSA’s infrastructure... MORE

560th Flying Training Squadron hosts ‘Pilot For a Day’
February 2, 2023 — With contagious enthusiasm, Michael "Mikey" Deigh was a "pilot for a day." The 560th Flying Training Squadron’s “Pilot for a Day” supports children with lifelong disabilities and serious illnesses, providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot... MORE

JBSA operations, services resume normal operations for all services Feb. 2
February 1, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio operations and services will resume normal operations for all services Feb. 2, 2023. JBSA leadership will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates, as necessary. While most area roads will be safe, certain areas may still see hazardous conditions, in particular areas north of Loop 1604, including JBSA-Camp Bullis... MORE