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Air Force Reserve increases officer, enlisted bonus program for FY25
October 10, 2024 — In an effort to boost both recruiting and retention, the Air Force Reserve has increased its Officer and Enlisted Incentive Bonus Program for fiscal year 2025... MORE

902nd Civil Engineer Squadron presents Fire Prevention Week at Randolph Elementary School
October 10, 2024 — Members of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron met with students during a Fire Prevention Week event at Randolph Elementary School on Oct. 9, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

JBSA hosts Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair
October 10, 2024 — The Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, held on Sept. 21, 2024, provided a network of support for military families with exceptional-needs dependents, bringing together more than 70 community and military partners to share information and resources with JBSA community members... MORE

Miss America gets bit by military working dog
October 9, 2024 — Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, donned the famous bite sleeve on Oct. 8 at the 37th Training Wing to experience first-hand what it takes to train the elite K-9 teams that play a vital role in national security... MORE

Lt. Marsh working with military working dogs

JBSA now accepting applications for 2025 Air and Space Force military ambassadors
October 9, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two outstanding Airmen and two exceptional Guardians, both male and female, to serve as 2025 military ambassadors... MORE

When hurricanes strike, uniformed services respond
October 9, 2024 — Hurricane response is an all-hands-on-deck effort with the Defense Department and uniformed services providing protection for the homeland with forecasting and monitoring and then with potential recovery efforts... MORE

A person looks out of a helicopter at flooding.

Changemakers ... in the culture of caring
October 9, 2024 — The 59th Medical Wing's "Changemakers" series features members who are impacting our organization in a positive way. ... MORE

Medical Wing senior-noncommissioned officer poses for a photo at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

While engaged in Helene relief efforts, DOD prepares for Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024 — In North Carolina, one of the areas hardest hit, the National Guard has more than 3,300 active duty and National Guard troops on duty under the leadership of a dual-status commander. More than 1,500 of those are active duty soldiers now helping with emergency roof clearance, rotary wing search and rescue and the delivery of food, water and other needed resources to residents, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh during a briefing Oct. 8. ... MORE

U.S. Army North begins support efforts for Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and in preparation for the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton in the state of Florida, U.S. Army North has mobilized active duty Title 10 troops and equipment to be prepared to assist with hurricane response and recovery efforts... MORE

FEMA, USNORTHCOM, U.S. Northern Command, Milton, hurricane

Introducing the Air Force Accessions Center: A new era of recruiting and accessions
October 9, 2024 — Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total Force Airmen and Guardians needed to compete, deter, and win in today’s global landscape... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: JBSA Fire and Emergency Services urges residents to check their smoke alarms
October 8, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”... MORE

Learn how referrals, specialty care will work as new TRICARE contracts start in 2025
October 8, 2024 — Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1... MORE

Uniformed service member smiles with his wife and toddler as they pose for a selfie.

More than 600 Airmen graduate Basic Military Training Oct. 2-3
October 8, 2024 — More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 614-627 received their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group’s Coin and Retreat Ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2024... MORE

DAF window opens for cross country coaches, runners
October 8, 2024 — The application window opened Oct. 1 for Department of the Air Force cross country coaches to participate in the upcoming Armed Forces championship... MORE

The application window opened Oct. 1 for Department of the Air Force cross country coaches to participate in the upcoming Armed Forces championship.

Certain forms to be removed from Defense Travel System
October 8, 2024 — Beginning Nov. 4, 2024, users will no longer be able to print certain government forms from within the Defense Travel System, or DTS... MORE

Austin marks anniversary of Hamas attacks, reaffirms DOD's commitment to Israel's defense
October 8, 2024 — One year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attack, the Defense Department remains committed to helping Israel defend itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

A man in business attire sits at a table displaying U.S. and Israeli flags.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of early detection and support
October 7, 2024 — October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected... MORE

October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected.

U.S. Army North mobilizes support efforts to North Carolina
October 7, 2024 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and in support of North Carolina and the North Carolina National Guard, U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) has mobilized active duty Title 10 troops to assist with Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts... MORE

DoD troops assist FEMA in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts

BAMC holds special promotion ceremony for three four-legged service members
October 7, 2024 — With a nose bop and paw salute, Brooke Army Medical Center promoted three of its five facility dogs during a special ceremony held on Oct. 3 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Growing cyber threats prompt Philippine Army’s visit to Sixteenth Air Force
October 7, 2024 — Col. Edward Rivera, 616th Operations Center director of operations, welcomed Philippine Army Col. Windell Rebong, Command and Control Communications and Cyber Systems, deputy assistant chief, and five associates to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on July 18, for a subject-matter-expert exchange amid rising cyberattacks... MORE

616th Operation Center leadership exchanges patches with Philippine Army leadership in a conference room.