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Sexual assaults will no longer be prosecuted by commanders
July 6, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III accepted all of the recommendations of an independent review commission that proposed an array of changes in how the Department of Defense and the services that fall under it will handle sexual assaults... MORE

SECAF shares Independence Day message
July 4, 2021 — Secretary of the Air Force gives Independence Day message... MORE

MICC responsive to urgent Army Futures Command contract needs
July 2, 2021 — Army Futures Command officials in Austin, Texas, reached out to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office June 7 with the urgent need for the software requirement after exhausting other procurement vehicles and outreach for recommendations... MORE

Stay safe this 4th of July
July 2, 2021 — Celebrating our nation on the 4th of July should never end in tragedy. Sadly, the holiday can become deadly when alcohol and fireworks are thrown in the mix... MORE

Planes on tarmac with fireworks in the background - Fireworks Safety Tips

MEDCoE hosts first educator tour since COVID-19 pandemic
July 2, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, recently opened its doors for recruiting tours for the first time in over a year. Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, public tours of the Army’s proponent for medical training and education had been suspended since March 2021... MORE

Photo of Col. Larry Lindsay, Senior Service Lead and Branch Chief, Interservice Physician Assistant Program, providing a program overview

Electromagnetic defense, 5G partners share progress, explore AI
July 2, 2021 — Participants in the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense collaborative met virtually June 24 to share progress being made across the group’s four working groups toward building resilience, at Joint Base San Antonio and in surrounding communities, against an electromagnetic pulse... MORE

ARNORTH completes 5G CoLT training: expanding communication capabilities beyond imagination
July 2, 2021 — What was once science fiction, is slowly becoming reality as the Department of Defense pushes the boundaries to create smart bases across America that accelerates operational capabilities for the warfighter by providing fast and secure communication... MORE

hese 5G CoLTs are part a three-year experiment, which are in line with the Army’s modernization efforts, that provide Soldiers with equipment and data systems while simultaneously testing, upgrading and, fielding multi-domain technologies.

Tough Conversations: Dealing with the effects of PTSD
July 1, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider hosted their “Tough Conversation” forum on the topic of PTSD June 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month... MORE

Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider listen as a participant shares their experiences dealing with PTSD.

U.S. Army North HHBN conducts change of responsibility
July 1, 2021 — The U.S. Army North Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion held a change of responsibility ceremony at the main post theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 29, 2021... MORE

Summer plans? Have fun, stay safe with tips from TRICARE
July 1, 2021 — Are you vaccinated and excited for summer sun, fun and travel? You aren’t alone. While you get back out there to enjoy all the joys of summer, TRICARE encourages you to do your part to prevent health emergencies... MORE

App aims to match Reserve, Guard talent with DOD needs
July 1, 2021 — An app powered by artificial intelligence will be developed to identify talent in the Guard and reserve forces that could be used around the Department of Defense... MORE

Two people look at wall-mounted computer screens.

Air Force Medical Service celebrates 72nd birthday July 1
July 1, 2021 — The Air Force Medical Service celebrates its 72nd birthday on July 1 thanks in part to the “Hawley Board” and the “Hoover Commission,” the earliest joint panels that advocated for greater centralization within the Military Health System while also providing venues for ideas in favor of a separate medical service... MORE

Image of three generals posing for a photo.

Air Force 'What a Wonderful World' photo contest launches
July 1, 2021 — Photographers of all ages and experiences, get your cameras ready as the annual Air Force Photo Contest launched July 1. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1-31, is “What a Wonderful World.”... MORE

Air Force Photo Contest set to launch July 1

Vogel Resiliency Center holds monthly virtual healthy cooking events, food distribution
June 30, 2021 — The Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts monthly virtual cooking events as a follow-up to their monthly Military Family Food Distributions... MORE

Delivering readiness: The evolution of TRICARE
June 30, 2021 — Ever wonder about the people behind the curtain at TRICARE? Maybe you imagine policy gurus or bureaucrats with little connection to military service. If so, you may be surprised to learn that’s not true... MORE

Air Force instructors highlight force generator career fields in Instagram takeovers
June 30, 2021 — Force generators across Air Education and Training Command began taking over the AETC Instagram account early this year to showcase what they do in their day-to-day developmental special duty assignments to transform the way Airmen learn and inspire the future force... MORE

Living with PTSD: Family Style
June 30, 2021 — Many people have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and associate it with a tragic car wreck, military combat or sexual assault. Although those events can cause PTSD, there are hundreds... MORE

Master Sgt. (ret) Jonathan Session stands with his wife, Shevina Session. Jonathan, an Air Force Wounded Warrior Ambassador, witnessed many tragic moments throughout his military career and was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2018. Learning, coping and living with PTSD is hard on the person diagnosed and their family, but with the right resources and tools, conversations and understanding it can still be an amazing life. Remember to reach out when help is needed, to take a step back and never forget that you are loved and cherished. (Courtesy Photo)

First Soldiers, Sailors, Marines selected for transfer to the Space Force
June 30, 2021 — The Space Force, working with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, have selected 50 active-duty volunteers from those services to transfer into the Space Force beginning July 2021. This initial group of Soldiers, Sailors and Marines will test out the integration efforts established by the services to pave the way for a larger group of volunteers transferring in fiscal year 2022... MORE

Three IMCOM Soldiers named Team USA coaches for Summer Olympics
June 29, 2021 — Staff Sgt. Spencer Mango, Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Bowsher, and Sgt. Terrence Jennings, all Soldier-coaches with the World Class Athlete Program, have been named as Team USA coaches for the Summer Olympic Games... MORE

Photo during World Class Athlete Program.

'Fort Sam’s Own' 323rd Army Band to perform patriotic concert at The Alamo
June 29, 2021 — The "Fort Sam’s Own" 323rd Army Band, alongside the 313th Army Band, will perform in concert at The Alamo July 2 at 11 a.m... MORE

The 323d Army Band poses for a group photo at the Alamo.