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U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visit 149th Fighter Wing
July 28, 2022 — Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visit the 149th Fighter Wing to see what being a Gunfighter is all about at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 26... MORE

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visit the 149th Fighter Wing to see what being a Gunfighter is all about at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 26.

Defense secretary emphasizes common values, beliefs with hemispheric partners
July 28, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations, as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil July 26... MORE

A group of soldiers boards a military aircraft.

Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS Genesis
July 28, 2022 — Annual hearing readiness appointments can now be scheduled online via the MHS Genesis Patient Portal... MORE

Appointments are scheduled via the Consult Appointment Management Office line at 210-916-9900 or online via the MHS Genesis Patient Portal Walk-in hours for active duty in training status only are from 6:15-7:15 a.m. weekdays.

Army to switch all active duty Soldiers to semimonthly pay Oct. 1
July 27, 2022 — In an effort to prepare Soldiers to move to its new Integrated Pay and Personnel System–Army, the U.S. Army is mandating all Soldiers on long-term active duty orders be paid on a semimonthly schedule starting Oct 1. The vast majority of the Army’s Soldiers on active duty orders of more than 30 days, either in the active or reserve components, get paid semimonthly on the 1st and 15th of each month... MORE

Master Sgt. Eva Miranda Bernard, U.S. Army Financial Management Command senior financial management systems instructor, checks her leave and earnings statement on myPay at the Maj. Gen. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis July 21, 2022. In an effort to prepare Soldiers to move to its new Integrated Pay and Personnel System – Army, the U.S. Army is mandating all Soldiers on long-term active duty orders be paid on a semimonthly schedule, starting Oct 1, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

AFIMSC announces 2022 Innovation Rodeo finalists
July 27, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced its finalists for the 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo July 26... MORE

2022 AFIMSC innovation rodeo finalists graphic

AFN Now app to bring video, streaming services to troops
July 27, 2022 — A request made for years by service members and commanders is finally happening — American Forces Network is launching an app that will offer video-on-demand and livestreaming services... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing members collaborate with Colombian Special Air Commands delegation
July 27, 2022 — A delegation of Colombian Special Air Commands leaders visited the Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex for an immersion into the various Air Force Special Warfare pipelines July 25, 2022... MORE

A delegation of Colombian Special Air Commands leaders observe Special Warfare Training Wing trainees conduct water confidence training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July. 25, 2022. The delegation visited the Special Warfare Training Wing for an immersion into the various Air Force Special Warfare career fields and pipelines.

Air Force Security Forces Center welcomes new commander
July 26, 2022 — Col. Phillip Born took charge of the Air Force Security Forces Center today during an assumption of command ceremony July 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Army South hosts partner nation army leaders during CAA specialized conference
July 26, 2022 — U.S. Army South hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference on Interoperability and Strategic Planning at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston last week which included participants representing 16 armies across North and South America... MORE

BAMC Soldier selected to attend Interservice Physician Assistant Program
July 26, 2022 — A Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier was selected to attend the competitive Interservice Physician Assistant Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

BAMC Soldier slotted to attend Interservice Physician Assistant Program

5 Health Care Checkups for Your Child Before School Starts
July 26, 2022 — Summer isn’t quite over yet, but it’s almost back-to-school season. For parents, this means that it’s time to make a list of all the things your child needs for the new school year. As you begin to shop for new notebooks, pencils, binders, and clothes, don’t forget your child’s school-related health checklist. Now is the time to schedule appointments and beat the rush, as health care providers are usually busy just before the school year begins. TRICARE provides several clinical preventive services for children... MORE

AETC starts mapping path to 2030 force development capability
July 26, 2022 — With an eye towards winning the future fight against adversaries such as China and Russia, Air Education and Training Command officials hosted a workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 19-21 designed to give a diverse set of Airmen a chance to share their perspective of how Airmen and Guardians will learn in 2030... MORE

SOUTHCOM Commander: 'This Is Our Neighborhood'
July 25, 2022 — Americans often get wrapped up in East-West concerns, but U.S. Southern Command "is our neighborhood," said Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander, U.S. Southern Command — at the Aspen Security Forum held in Aspen, Colorado July 19-22... MORE

Explore the growth mindset on latest 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
July 25, 2022 — A deep dive into the growth mindset and how Air Education and Training Command is using it to help develop the Airmen we need for tomorrow’s high-end fight is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast released July 20, 2022... MORE

NORTHCOM Commander: We need better domain awareness
July 25, 2022 — The U.S. Northern Command is responsible for protecting the U.S. homeland. Domain awareness is a major part of defense, and it's in President Biden's 2023 budget request currently before Congress... MORE

Tickets for JBSA Air Force Ball 2022 on sale
July 25, 2022 — The San Antonio Air Force community celebrates the 75th birthday of the Air Force and the Air Force Ball on Sept. 17 is the single annual event that invites the greater Military City USA community to celebrate the birth of the Air Force and toast San Antonio as the "Gateway to the Air Force."... MORE

GearFit shortens feedback loop
July 25, 2022 — A new application called GearFit is giving Airmen a direct line to share feedback on the fitment and utility of the gear they wear to perform their missions. Members can input their comments on body armor, harnesses, helmets and more, and they are instantly shared with the development teams responsible for designing and acquiring that gear... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea aligns with Republic of Korea for arrival policy
July 25, 2022 — In order to align with Republic of Korea entry requirement changes, U.S. Forces Korea has implemented changes for SOFA-affiliated arrivals beginning July 25... MORE

Keep sun safety in mind to prevent skin cancer
July 25, 2022 — Whether you spend time outdoors hiking, swimming or just relaxing in the backyard, limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays must be a priority.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3... MORE

The first Information Warfare Numbered Air Force welcomes new commander
July 25, 2022 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), welcomed U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, while bidding farewell to its first commander, Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 21... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, passes the guidon to the new commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 21, 2022