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Rising Star: Bryanna Lawrence’s inspirational ascent in civil engineering
December 17, 2024 — Bryanna Lawrence is blazing trails as the youngest supervisor at the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron. Recently recognized among the Civil Engineers '30 Under 30', her achievements reflect a commitment to innovation, leadership, and hard work. ... MORE

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Dr. Stephen E. 'Wilbur' Wright: Honoring 47-year legacy of service, strategy
December 17, 2024 — Dr. Stephen E. “Wilbur” Wright will retire on Dec. 17, 2024, closing a 47-year chapter that includes a 30-year active-duty career and a significant role as a civilian strategist, professor, and mentor. His legacy is embedded in strategy, education, and operational excellence within the Air Education and Training Command, profoundly influencing countless Airmen. ... MORE

Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories ahead of 2025
December 16, 2024 — If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio recognizes Civilians of the Year
December 16, 2024 — To ring in the holiday season, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio held an All Hands and Holiday Social at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 13, 2024) – Burrell Parmer (center), of Monroe, La., the command public affairs officer assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was recognized by Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel, Nurse Corps, and Command Senior Enlisted Leader Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Brown, as the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Year during an All Hands/Holiday Social held at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Additionally, Parmer received FY 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Half Year honors. Parmer, a retired U.S. Marine and commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828, has served as a Navy civilian for three years. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense (DoD) and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Kendall County leaders to discuss military readiness, conservation
December 16, 2024 — Officials from the Hill Country Alliance, along with Kendall County engineers, project managers, and local leaders, met on Dec. 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis to discuss the installation’s training mission, current challenges, and mutual concerns regarding military readiness and natural resources conservation... MORE

Mission Monday: Financial operations policy & procedures manager
December 16, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Staff Sgt. Pamela Martinez, financial operations policy and procedures manager in the Financial Management Directorate at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters... MORE

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Mental health in the holiday season
December 16, 2024 — “A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” — Garrison Keillor. Keillor’s sentiment is shared by many who view the holidays as stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the season. ... MORE

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433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders team up to 'Feed The Troops'
December 16, 2024 — Senior leaders and honorary commanders from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up to spread some cheer by serving holiday-style meals to Airmen at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Dec. 7. The “Feed the Troops” event has been an Alamo Wing tradition for more than 10 years... MORE

From left, Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV 433rd Airlift Wing commander, Honorary Commander Evelyn Carvajal, Director of Human Resources, Family Service Association, Honorary Commander Dave Bonney First Command financial advisor, and Honorary Commander Tommy Calvert, Precinct 4 commissioner, pose for a photo during the 433rd Airlift Wing’s “Feed the Troops” event at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 7, 2024.

433rd Operations Group welcomes new commander
December 16, 2024 — Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Operations Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Bob Hope Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7. Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and presented the 433rd OG guidon to Patrick... MORE

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick, 433rd Operations Group commander, during the 433rd OG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 7, 2024.

Joint Staff addresses drones over New Jersey military installations
December 16, 2024 — A spokesperson from the Joint Staff acknowledged that there had been sightings of drones over two military installations in New Jersey, but said such sightings are typical... MORE

A large sign, with stone columns on each side, reads "Welcome to Picatinny Arsenal."

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new regional security manager
December 13, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager on Nov. 18... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024 . (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Air Force Recruiting Service commanders join ROTC cadets in historic 'Ruck Across the Brazos'
December 13, 2024 — The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos” on Nov. 29... MORE

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Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancer Beddown, New AETC Centers, and Pet Relocation Reimbursement
December 13, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily beddown at Grand Forks Air Force Base, newly established AETC centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, and additional reimbursements are authorized for pet transportation... MORE

DOD releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 13, 2024 — The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. While average BAH rates increased, different rental markets experienced different market trends, and the 2025 BAH rates reflect those geographic market condition differences... MORE

Why I Serve: Miss America
December 13, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, explains why she joined the Air Force and why she stays. Although her dreams of becoming an astronaut have changed, she continues to serve because of the people and sense of community the Air Force offers... MORE

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Army updates policies for voluntary education programs
December 12, 2024 — The Army announced policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs that will include an increase in tuition assistance for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard soldiers. ... MORE

From concept to command: Celebrating 5 years of the U.S. Space Force
December 11, 2024 — In the intervening years since its creation, the USSF has built a space-focused cadre, pulling together ideas and expertise from sister services and promoting the transfer of enlisted and officers experienced in space operations, cyber, intelligence, acquisition and engineering... MORE

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USAF Honor Guard positions among Development Special Experiences available now
December 11, 2024 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

DHA Research & Engineering visits NAMRU San Antonio
December 11, 2024 — Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency, joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute on Dec. 10 to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the importance of building relationships in reference to funding of core capabilities and fiscal responsibilities... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Dec. 10, 2024) - Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency (DHA), joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the importance of building relationships in reference to funding of core capabilities and fiscal responsibilities. NAMRU San Antonio's mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

187th Medical Battalion spreads holiday cheer at Briscoe Elementary
December 11, 2024 — Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston donated holiday presents to students... MORE