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Military Working Dogs: JBSA’s four-legged defenders
September 16, 2021 — Members and canines from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog section train daily together to practice operations such as drug and explosive detection, aggressor apprehension, specialized missions, and daily base patrols... MORE

TRICARE families can register for Sept. 23 Autism Care Demonstration Webinar
September 16, 2021 — Are you new to the Autism Care Demonstration, or ACD? Do you have questions about some of the new changes to the ACD? For existing and new families to the ACD, TRICARE will host a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. ET Sept. 23... MORE

Independent entity to oversee sexual assault cases in the Army
September 16, 2021 — To better protect Soldiers from sexual harassment and assault, the Army will establish an office designed to make decisions to take action on such crimes, the service’s top civilian leader said Sept. 7... MORE

MICC leader inducted into Order of St. Maurice
September 15, 2021 — The commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command is the latest inductee of the Order of St. Maurice following a ceremony Sept. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Relationships, connections, support critical to preventing suicide
September 15, 2021 — Challenges created by the pandemic have left many feeling stressed and isolated. During times like these, relationships and interpersonal connections to family and friends are vital to a person’s wellbeing... MORE

JBSA commander issues mandatory COVID-19 vaccine order
September 15, 2021 — All active duty Air Force personnel currently assigned to Joint Base San Antonio must receive their initial COVID-19 vaccine dose by Sept. 28, per an order signed Sept. 14 by 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA Commander Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller... MORE

MEDCoE hosts hospitalization summit
September 15, 2021 — More than 200 virtual and nearly 50 in-person attendees participated in a hospitalization summit hosted by the Army Capability Manager-Army Health System, or ACM-AHS, at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, Sept. 8-10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

AETC training technician wins 2021 SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award
September 15, 2021 — An Air Education and Training Command training technician, who is also a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, won the 2021 Society of American Indian Government Employees, or SAIGE, Military Meritorious Service Award... MORE

433rd Medical Group commander retires after 30 years of service
September 15, 2021 — Col. Michael C. Brice addressed Reserve Citizen Airmen at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center for the last time as 433rd Medical Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sept. 12, 2021... MORE

After the ventilator, COVID-19 survivor advocates for vaccine
September 15, 2021 — A nearly fatal bout with COVID-19 drove the Harris family to do something they had been on the fence about before. They got the vaccine. With a wife and three sons, Tim Harris was not willing to take another gamble with his life... MORE

Commentary: On resilience through the storm
September 15, 2021 — Thoughts on how adversity and leaning on others can make us more resilient... MORE

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries
September 15, 2021 — The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines. The guidelines are displayed in an easy-to-read format with space for the patient to record their screening information details... MORE

MICC members dominate contracting excellence awards
September 14, 2021 — Three members nominated by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command won their award categories as part of the fiscal 2020 Army Contracting Command Annual Awards for Excellence in Contracting... MORE

Army Wellness Center provides resources for Army Combat Fitness Test preparation
September 14, 2021 — A new pilot program through the Army Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is helping servicemembers preparing to take the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Performance and Readiness Exercise Program, or PREP, provides instruction and training to Soldiers on the six exercises and skills they will need to pass... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review
September 13, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated this year
September 13, 2021 — The Air Force has directed that all Reserve Citizen Airmen in part-time statuses be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 2, 2021, and all Reservists on active duty or in Active Guard and Reserve status must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 2, 2021... MORE

Army tests new EFMP system, targets assignment process for select families
September 13, 2021 — The Army is currently piloting a new Exceptional Family Member Program online enrollment process to improve the assignment research and selection process for EFMP participants, G-9 officials said Sept. 9... MORE

MEDCoE’s Army Trauma Training Detachment marks 20 years
September 13, 2021 — The Army Trauma Training Detachment has two main missions: teaching the Army Trauma Training Course, which is geared toward pre-deployment readiness for surgical teams, and fostering a military-civilian partnership by working as medical providers at Ryder Trauma Center Jackson Memorial. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service NCOs reach new heights in leadership serving key positions in Air Force Sergeants Association
September 13, 2021 — Two new members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Board of Directors are Air Force recruiters... MORE

AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC
September 13, 2021 — The deadline to submit ideas to help shape the future of combat support is soon approaching. Submissions for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference are due Sept. 15... MORE