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The Army’s longest, currently serving 56M reflects on nearly 30 years of service ahead of retirement
January 14, 2025 — Being the longest, currently serving, active duty enlisted member of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is an achievement to be proud of, but for Command Sgt. Maj. Deitra Alam, it is only one of many accomplishments during a nearly 30-year career... MORE

Women’s Equality Day 2023: HHBN, ARSOUTH All-Female Command Team Speaks on Inclusion and Equity

Strengthening Ties: Brazilian Army leaders return for second environmental exchange with USAEC
January 14, 2025 — In a dynamic exchange of environmental expertise, the U.S. Army Environmental Command team of Col. Vance Brunner and Command Sgt. Maj. Francisco Cardenas hosted representatives from the Brazilian Army Department of Real Estate and the Environment during the week of Oct. 28, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050
January 14, 2025 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis starting Jan. 15
January 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Jan. 15-17, as weather conditions allow... MORE

CMSAF: Combat Ready
January 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi details the importance of training and maintaining a combat ready posture within the Air Force. With the threats the force is faced with today and in the future, he suggests that a holistic approach to building 21st century warfighters puts the force in a position to be lethal while minimizing unnecessary risks to Airmen... MORE

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin policy and standards update (VIDEO)
January 13, 2025 — An update on Air Force policy and standards from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Allvin... MORE

Mission Monday: Utilities Privatization Program
January 13, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Michael Springer, program manager for the Utilities Privatization Program at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with AFCEC shield and Michael Springer's bio photo

U.S. Army South partner nation liaison officer builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation
January 13, 2025 — Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s partner nation liaison officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the U.S., focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. ... MORE

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South

HHBN, U.S. Army South welcomes new leadership in change of responsibility ceremony
January 13, 2025 — Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on Jan. 10 at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, marking the transition of senior enlisted leadership within the battalion... MORE

USAISR clinical pharmacist appointed to prestigious International Burn Injury Committee
January 13, 2025 — The International Society of Burn Injuries recently announced that it has appointed Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, a clinical pharmacist with the Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to serve as a member of its Research Committee... MORE

USAISR’s Pruskowski Appointed to Prestigious International Burn Injury Committee

PHOTO: JBSA-Lackland renovates kennels for Military Working Dogs
January 13, 2025 — Military Working Dog handler Amie Krickhahn and Military Working Dog Jenny, 341st Training Squadron, pose in front of renovated kennels featuring newly installed weather coverings on Jan. 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 13, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary outlines plan tied to strategic competition with China
January 13, 2025 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the U.S. strategic competition with China... MORE

A woman is standing indoors at a podium delivering remarks into a microphone. The U.S. Capitol building is outside in the background behind her.

BAMC welcomes first baby of 2025
January 10, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center rang in the New Year by welcoming the hospital’s first baby of 2025. The 8-pound, 4-ounce, 21-inch-long baby girl was born at 4:55 a.m. on Jan. 1... MORE

USAISR director named American Burn Association president
January 10, 2025 — The American Burn Association recently announced that Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, has been named President-elect of the ABA for the 2026-2027 term, making him the 19th USAISR teammate to hold this prestigious position... MORE

USAISR’s Cancio Named American Burn Association President

U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model
January 10, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation flight training program in Arizona and the Brunner Aerospace flight training program in Texas to test a new Initial Pilot Training (IPT) model... MORE

Olympic athlete graduates Basic Military Training
January 10, 2025 — Three-time Olympic athlete, Anita Alvarez, graduated Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Jan. 9... MORE

Airman Anita Alvarez poses for a photo with her 2024 Paris Olympics silver medal

Looking for a ‘Fresh Look’ for your federal resume?
January 10, 2025 — If you’re ready to take your federal career to the next level, there’s an upcoming event that can point you in the right direction. The 3rd Annual Fresh Look Federal Resume Event is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797... MORE

3rd Annual Fresh Look Federal Resume Event

Around the Air Force: Installation re-optimization plan, new prescription refill system, updated waiver policies
January 10, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to the challenges of Great Power Competition, the Defense Health Agency is upgrading military pharmacies to a new prescription refill system, and the Department of the Air Force expands medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Department of Defense assisting in combating So-Cal wildfires
January 10, 2025 — The Defense Department announced it will work to provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to California as Los Angeles County continues to be ravaged by a series of out-of-control wildfires... MORE

A military airplane is flying over a lush field will white fire suppressant discharging from the back.