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Passenger Travel Office encourages patience, offers tips during travel surge
July 5, 2022 — For those currently traveling or about to travel due to a Permanent Change of Station or Temporary Duty assignment, unexpected surges in travel, changes in airline schedules, airline cancellations, and staffing shortages are challenges currently being faced within the travel industry. Due to these challenges, military travel management companies, or TMCs, are being impacted daily, with an increased demand for assistance. ... MORE

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University ROTC cadets visit 149th Fighter Wing
July 5, 2022 — Air Force ROTC cadets from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University visited the 149th Fighter Wing June 10 to get a first-hand look and what an operational fighter wing looks like behind the scenes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

149th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts innovative readiness training
July 5, 2022 — Members of the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently built two houses June 27-30 during an innovative readiness training exercise at Tahlequah in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma... MORE

149th Fighter Wing conducts readiness exercise
July 5, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing Gunfighters held an active shooter training exercise June 30 and afterward posed scenario-based questions to various members of the wing... MORE

New to TRICARE? Handbook helps people learn their health plan options
July 5, 2022 — If you’re curious about your TRICARE health plan options, the TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook can help. Whether you’re on active duty, separating from service, retiring, or a family member, this all-in-one handbook provides an overview of your stateside health care options. It also describes your pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options... MORE

TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook

Military members preparing to leave service invited to career summit
June 30, 2022 — Military members preparing to transition from military service to civilian life have an opportunity August 3-4 to boost their post-service careers by attending the Hiring Our Heroes JBSA Career Summit... MORE

This Fourth of July, be cautious around fireworks
June 30, 2022 — Fireworks are nothing less than recreational explosive devices. As such, they represent a potentially hazardous exposure to anyone in proximity and should be treated with the utmost caution at all times... MORE

Patriot Honor Guard provides info for proper flag care, maintenance
June 30, 2022 — Officials from the Patriot Honor Guard at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, offer tips on how to properly display, care for, and dispose of at-home American flags... MORE

Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
June 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24... MORE

MEDCoE hosts Minnesota educators during recruitment visit
June 30, 2022 — More than 35 Minnesota educators were hosted by Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, as part of a larger tour to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, led by the Minneapolis U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion June 29... MORE

Air Force Spark Tank unleashes AETC's capacity to innovate
June 29, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command has begun accepting innovative submissions that can significantly impact Air Force missions within the next six to 24 months from uniformed and civilian Airmen for the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, now through Aug. 17... MORE

Graphic announcing AETC's Spark Tank submission for 2023

Biden announces changes in U.S. force posture in Europe
June 29, 2022 — President Joe Biden announced moves that will enlarge the U.S. troop presence in Europe and strengthen the NATO alliance. Biden made the announcement at the beginning of the NATO summit in Madrid June 29... MORE

Make sure your child takes right TRICARE plan to college
June 29, 2022 — For many parents, summer is a time of preparation, as they help their children get ready to move away to college. For your child, it might be their first time away from home. Will they have health care if they get sick or injured? Fortunately, your child’s TRICARE coverage will stay with them in college if enrolled full-time and meeting eligibility requirements... MORE

Army offers opportunities to quality applicants without high school diploma or GED
June 29, 2022 — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command is offering limited eligibility for applicants who do not have a GED or high school diploma to enlist in the Regular Army... MORE

group of soldiers marching across a field

AFIMSC contracts for first of four new child development centers this year
June 29, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its mission to strengthen Department of the Air Force families by delivering right-sized and quality childcare infrastructure. AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in collaboration with the Air Force Services Center, successfully led the award of a $27 million project recently to construct a new child development center at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The efforts include construction of new centers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland in Texas, as well as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio... MORE

Artists rendering of the Sheppard AFB CDC

Protecting your hearing, vision a personal readiness mission
June 28, 2022 — Hearing and vision are important to everyone, including active duty service members. They must be alert at all times to their surroundings and potential dangers... MORE

99th, 559th Flying Training Squadrons host San Antonio ACE Academy
June 28, 2022 — High School and middle schoolers attending the San Antonio ACE Academy visited the 99th and 559th Flying Training Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 14, where they got an in-depth look at what it takes to become an Air Force pilot... MORE

Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference?
June 28, 2022 — Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?... MORE

Air Force selects future aircrew helmet
June 28, 2022 — The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews... MORE

Photo: LIFT Airborne Technologies next-generation helmet.

ARNORTH to conduct 50-round cannon salute July 4
June 28, 2022 — U.S. Army North Soldiers will fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston starting at noon July 4. The 50 rounds fired are a salute to each of the 50 states... MORE