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Squadron unveils one-stop website for enlisted promotion study materials
March 28, 2023 — For many years, Airmen have had to search multiple websites and resources to find the necessary material for their enlisted promotion studies. This could be anything from learning what they need to study or finding audio files to help them prepare for the tests. However, all of this is now a thing of the past thanks to the Studies and Analysis Squadron at Air Education and Training Command... MORE

Studies and Analysis Squadron at Air Education and Training Command

960th Cyberspace Wing Gladiators take to offsite immersion day
March 28, 2023 — Airmen and family members from 960th Cyberspace Wing, 960th Cyber Operations Group, 960th Operations Support Flight and 50th Network Warfare Squadron spent an afternoon at the Vogel Resiliency Center’s Resiliency Kitchen at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 21, 2023, as part of an offsite immersion day. ... MORE

SMSgt Gregory Brown and Allison Brown cook several ingredients to prepare a Mediterranean stir fry dish. (Courtesy photo)

502nd ABW rededicates Pershing Chinese Camp historical location
March 27, 2023 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Cultural Resources Office rededicated the historical site of Pershing's Chinese camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 25, 2023... MORE

male servicemember uncovering historical marker

AAFES rewards military kids for academic excellence with 'You Made the Grade' program
March 27, 2023 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is continuing its tradition of rewarding academic excellence through the You Made the Grade program, honoring the resiliency of military kids worldwide... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Rewards Military Kids for Academic Excellence with You Made the Grade Program

San Antonio Market changes masking guidelines
March 27, 2023 — Based on the current COVID-19 Community Level rate and the Community Transmission rate, the San Antonio Market is changing its masking guidelines. As of March 27, universal mask wear will no longer be required in areas where patients may be encountered... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio unveils new command logo
March 27, 2023 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio has published its newest command logo... MORE

Official Command Seal of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio

AFSFC begins DAF-wide periodic confinement assessments
March 24, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently began its first full year of established, Level I confinement facility assessments, solidifying a plan to ensure health, safety and security standards across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

two people inspecting a confinement cell in Guam

PHOTOS | JBSA-Lackland tech school students get hands-on with Huey, Pave Hawk
March 24, 2023 — The Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk and Air Force UH-1N Huey helicopters from the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, were on a routine flight March 21 and stopped at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, giving technical training school students a hands-on opportunity to be introduced to the aircraft that they are currently learning how to maintain... MORE

Generals discuss hemispheric challenges, solutions
March 24, 2023 — The two combatant commanders of the Western Hemisphere discussed threats posed by Russia and China during testimony on national and regional security at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill March 23... MORE

A soldier looks out from the back of a helicopter.

Navy Medicine Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium focuses on expeditionary future
March 24, 2023 — Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Force Master Chief Michael Roberts, director of Navy Medicine’s Hospital Corps, hosted the Navy Medicine Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, March 14-16... MORE

Force Master Chief Michael Roberts, director of the Hospital Corps, speaks during the 2023 Navy Medicine Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium in San Antonio, Texas March 14, 2023. Representatives from 78 Navy Medicine commands gathered for a 3-day event to discuss Navy Medicine’s transition to expeditionary medicine.

JBSA leaders inform during Community Connection events
March 24, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders came together March 21 and 22 for two Community Connection events to inform and field questions from those who work, live and train at the joint base... MORE

DOD increases efforts to bring small businesses into defense industrial base 
March 24, 2023 — Over the past eight years, the Defense Department has met its small business prime contracting goals, but more can be done, the director of the DOD's Office of Small Business Programs said... MORE

A five-sided building sits amidst green space, parking lots and highways.

Military psychologist talks facts, prevention of substance, alcohol misuse among service members
March 23, 2023 — National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is an annual week-long observance established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. This year’s observance will be held March 20–26 and provides an opportunity to reflect upon substance use issues in the Army community... MORE

Before seeing the dentist, learn what TRICARE Dental Program covers
March 23, 2023 — Whether you’re seeing the dentist for a routine checkup or getting emergency dental care, the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, covers a wide variety of dental services. It’s important to know which services TDP covers before your next dental visit... MORE

A dentist probes a woman's teeth with dental tools

Air Force Recruiting Service honors Blue Suit winners
March 23, 2023 — Air Force Recruiting Service honored this year’s top recruiters during their annual Operation Blue Suit Arrival Ceremony March 21, an event complete with a saber team and the Air Force’s own Band of the West performing. The ceremony was a chance to celebrate their outstanding achievements and publicly thank them for their contribution to the Air Force recruiting. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service’s 18 best recruiters representing the Total Force recruiting mission pose for a group photo March 21, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting
March 23, 2023 — The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on military recruiting challenges in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians
March 23, 2023 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized changes are effective April 1... MORE

Headquarters Air Force official visits Alamo Wing
March 23, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Max Stitzer, mobilization assistant to Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff, toured the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 4-5. Stitzer's visit took place over several days, during which Stitzer toured various units and squadrons to learn about their work and meet with leadership... MORE

Master Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, 433rd Maintenance Group aircraft structural maintenance, speaks to Brig. Gen. Max Stitzer, mobilization assistant to Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff, about the capabilities of the computer numerical control machine during Stitzer's visit to the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 5, 2023.

DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families... MORE

IAAFA leaders attend Paraguayan Air Force centennial celebration
March 23, 2023 — Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders joined Paraguay’s top military officials to commemorate the Paraguayan Air Force’s Centennial Anniversary Feb. 21-24... MORE

Mario Abdo Benitez, President of Paraguay, pins Col. José Jiménez, Jr., Commandant of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, with the Medal of Honor for the Centennial Commemoration of the Paraguayan Air Force in Asunción, Paraguay, Feb. 22, 2023. Benitez greeted senior members of visiting delegations and pinned each of them with the medal of honor to commemorate the anniversary. (Courtesy Photo)