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OPSEC history: from ancient origins to modern challenges
January 5, 2023 — The OPSEC program is designed to deny adversaries the ability to collect, analyze and exploit critical information... MORE

OPSEC Awareness Month; from ancient origins to modern challenges

Nineteenth Air Force CRAFTs more resilient aircrew with human performance specialists’ support
January 5, 2023 — As part of the effort to build a better warfighter, flying training wings across Air Education and Training Command have implemented functional fitness curriculum within their pilot training pipeline... MORE

DOD releases memo expanding Military Parental Leave Program 
January 5, 2023 — The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy.  ... MORE

Army Medical Logistics Command focuses on medical readiness of National Guard, Army Reserve units
January 5, 2023 — Army Medical Logistics Command leaders are tackling the challenge of standardizing the processes and technology Army units, including the National Guard and Army Reserve, use to order medical equipment and supplies... MORE

Attendees listen as subject-matter experts present courses of action to the council of colonels during a workshop on Medical Logistics in Campaigning and its impact on the National Guard and Reserve at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 1. MEDLOG in Campaigning is an effort aimed at streamlining medical materiel ordering and medical device maintenance while posturing the Army to be ready to transition quickly from peacetime at home station to an active operational environment.

59th Medical Wing: Our team, our fight against the flu
January 5, 2023 — The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic, along with 43 medical volunteers, came together during the 59th Medical Wing’s annual flu campaign in the atrium of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from October to November 2022. Their teamwork resulted in more than 93% of the wing being vaccinated. ... MORE

The importance of the annual flu campaign is to support the mission, reduce the overall impact of contagious respiratory illnesses and protect patients from preventable diseases allowing a ready and fit force.

AETC completes inaugural Force Development Environment Assessment focused on the year 2030
January 4, 2023 — The goal of the Force Development Environment Assessment is to provide senior leaders with decision-quality information about aspects of the most probable factors impacting the future of force development to help accelerate the change needed to produce combat-credible Warfighters through education and training that is mission-focused, competency-based, and Airmen-centric... MORE

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Stay warm, but put a freeze on winter fires
January 4, 2023 — Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. As you stay cozy and warm this winter, be fire smart, as heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months... MORE

Resolve to quit tobacco with TRICARE’s help
January 4, 2023 — Is quitting tobacco your New Year’s resolution? TRICARE and YouCanQuit2 have resources to help you start — and finish — your journey to be tobacco-free... MORE

A Day in Dad’s Life: Gold Star family member spends day with MWD trainers
January 3, 2023 — A Gold Star Family Member spent the day with military working dog trainers here at the 341st Training Squadron Dec. 21, 2022. After losing his father at 7 years old, it was always his dream to experience the work his father did to serve the nation... MORE

More Inclusive research key to understanding prevalence of dementia
January 3, 2023 — Rather than being considered a specific disease, the National Institute on Aging defines dementia as a general term for a range of neurological conditions that affect the brain and get worse over time. It includes losing the ability to remember, think, and reason to levels that affect your everyday life and activities... MORE

Why less sunlight in the wintertime can put you at risk of depression
December 30, 2022 — Military officials are acutely aware of the risks of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, which is the medical term for a seasonally triggered change in behavior that can affect anyone but especially at higher latitudes where the days are shortest... MORE

Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards
December 30, 2022 — Effective Jan. 1, 2023, advanced academic degrees will be visible to promotion central selection boards considering major and lieutenant colonel ranks. The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole-person concept considerations... MORE

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AFIMSC installation support directorate visits 15th Wing, 647th ABG
December 30, 2022 — Sam Grable, from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center installation support directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and his team visited the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Dec. 16, 2022... MORE

Members assigned to the 15th Maintenance Group and 154th Maintenance Group speak to Sam Grable, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center installation support directorate, and his team at Hangar 15 during a base visit on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 16, 2022. Grable is responsible for enterprise-wide installation and mission support capabilities for 77 installations, ensuring transparent and standardized intermediate-level oversight, policy, and guidance for installation engineering, protection services, and operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Retired Coast Guardsman earns civilian honors at NAMRU San Antonio
December 29, 2022 — Alfredo Gonzalez, a financial management analyst assigned to the Resource Management and Acquisitions Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, was recognized by Capt. Gerald DeLong,... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 8, 2022) – Alfredo Gonzalez, of El Paso, Texas, a financial management analyst, assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was recognized by Commanding Officer Capt. Gerald DeLong as the Fiscal Year 2022 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Half Year (Second Half) during an All Hands meeting held at the Military and Family Readiness Center. Gonzalez, a retired U.S. Coast Guardsman and graduate of Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, N.J., has served as a Navy civilian for five years. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Center in Silver Spring, Md. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DOD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio microbiologist earns Civilian of the Year honors
December 29, 2022 — Dr. Yoon Hwang, a research microbiologist assigned to the Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, was recognized Dec. 14 as the Fiscal Year 2022 “Science Staff” Civilian of the Year by Capt. Gerald DeLong, NAMRU-SA commanding officer, during Mission Impossible held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory... MORE

JBSA-Randolph dog handlers continue the mission
December 29, 2022 — Military Working Dogs have served alongside service members in combat in every major conflict since the American Revolution. Today, they’re trained to perform a wide range of highly specialized tasks such as sniffing out bombs and drugs, tracking and close protection work... MORE

502nd Civil Engineer Squadron hosts safety fair
December 29, 2022 — Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a safety fair at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 15, 2022... MORE

More than 300 Airmen graduate Basic Military Training
December 28, 2022 — More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 15, 2022... MORE

Know these TRICARE basics to make the most of your plan
December 28, 2022 — Familiarizing yourself with your health plan is key to making the most of your benefits. Here are some TRICARE basics to be familiar with... MORE

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ARPC announces Reserve lieutenant colonel promotions and major continuation
December 28, 2022 — Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards Dec. 28. The boards selected more than 800 Citizen Airmen for promotion... MORE