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Air Force Services Center helps make AF Fisher Houses homes away from home
December 28, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Fisher House Program serves as a beacon of hope and provides comforts of a home during difficult times. ... MORE

Settlement of estate
December 28, 2022 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Staff Sgt. Keeshond White, assigned to the 341st Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away Dec.15, 2022... MORE

President signs National Defense Authorization Act into law
December 23, 2022 — President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department. ... MORE

A soldier observes other service members operating military equipment.

Pre-enlistment course helps turn recruits into Soldiers
December 23, 2022 — Amid one of the most challenging recruiting environments since the all-volunteer force’s establishment in 1973, the National Guard has taken a modern approach to engaging prospective service members... MORE

Changes to TRICARE are expected in 2024
December 23, 2022 — A new TRICARE contract that facilitates beneficiary health care in the civilian sector, known as T-5, is expected to start in 2024. The changes will improve the delivery, quality, and cost of health care services for service members, retirees, and their families... MORE

More than 150 U.S., partner nations students graduate during IAAFA training cycle
December 22, 2022 — More than 150 international military students from 12 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the end of their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 7... MORE

Maj. Gen. Julian Cheater, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, speaks at Academy’s graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 7, 2022. Cheater was guest speaker for the event, in which more than 150 international military students and U.S. Air Force students graduated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

O-negative blood donors needed urgently
December 22, 2022 — The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has an urgent need for O-negative blood donors... MORE

Theater Medical Command experiment focuses on large-scale combat operations, future operating environment
December 22, 2022 — The Medical Capability Integration Directorate, or MED CDID, hosted its culminating limited objective experiment for calendar year 2022: the Theater Medical Command Experiment, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 5-9, 2022... MORE

Army North hosts homeland defense tabletop exercise, senior leader seminar
December 22, 2022 — U.S. Army North hosted senior leaders and planners from across the Army and sister services for a homeland defense tabletop exercise and senior leader seminar at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 13-15, 2022... MORE

US Army North hosts homeland defense tabletop exercise, senior leader seminar

AFIMSC closes out productive 2022, sets sights on 2023
December 22, 2022 — Adaptability, agility and a fierce focus on strategic goals helped the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center boost lethality and readiness for the Department of the Air Force while taking care of Airmen, Guardians and families around the world in 2022... MORE

Shield of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Innovation Industry Days event to educate small businesses, academia
December 21, 2022 — Small businesses, academics and government officials involved in emerging technologies will gather Jan. 24-26, 2023, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, for Innovation Industry Days, a networking and educational event sponsored by AFWERX and the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center, or AFIMSC... MORE

AFWERX and the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center will host Innovation Industry Days 2023, a networking and educational event in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 24-26, 2023. Attendees from industry, academia and government will have the opportunity to discuss technologies and Department of the Air Force problem areas during the three-day event, which is open to the public. (Courtesy graphic)

Four changes coming to TRICARE Pharmacy Program in 2023
December 21, 2022 — As the new year approaches, make sure you’re aware of changes to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program that may affect you. While these changes offer several enhancements, some of the changes may require action on your part. This will ensure you have access to the prescription drugs you and your family members need... MORE

U.S. Space Force debuts immersive new redesign of recruiting website
December 21, 2022 — The U.S. Space Force has launched an expanded interactive redesign of its recruiting website as the newest military branch marks its third anniversary. The purpose of the redesigned site is to make the capabilities of the Space Force tangible and visible to the public... MORE

DOD shows progress in supporting service members, families
December 21, 2022 — The Department of Defense and military services are making progress in one of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's priorities — taking care of service members and their families... MORE

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First sergeants complete immersion at Air Force Basic Military Training
December 20, 2022 — Four first sergeants assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing completed an immersion tour of Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 6-8. The objective of the immersion was to gain a better understanding of what Reserve Citizen Airmen entering service encounter and how those experiences impact their ability to complete the mission. ... MORE

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Exchange shoppers can donate to Army, Air Force relief funds this holiday season
December 20, 2022 — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can support the military community by donating to Army Emergency Relief, or AER, or the Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, this holiday season... MORE

Military Training Leaders shape the future of the force
December 20, 2022 — Military Training Leaders are responsible for shaping Airmen and Guardians into professional, capable leaders during their time in technical training. The special duty position has always been multifaceted, but the role of a MTLs in the past focused on administrative and disciplinarian tasks. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kadarryl Small, 336th Training Squadron military training leader, inspects Airmen in training during open ranks at Keesler Air Force Base on Nov. 28, 2022.

Straw assumes command of 5th Flying Training Squadron
December 20, 2022 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Marcus Hutson relinquished command of the 5th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Anthony Straw on Dec. 8, 2022, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma... MORE

DOD office moving ahead in mission to identify 'anomalous phenomena'
December 20, 2022 — The Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office was set up to document "unidentified anomalous phenomena" that might pose a threat to national security and the operations of both the military and other federal agencies. ... MORE

NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 67th year
December 20, 2022 — Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa. ... MORE