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410th Contracting Support Brigade enhances readiness with validation exercise
February 18, 2025 — Soldiers, Airmen and civilians with the 410th Contracting Support Brigade, 502d Contracting Squadron, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron and 773rd ESS conducted a joint validation exercise Feb. 10-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to assess and refine their ability to provide contracting support for military operations... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Bulthuis, second from left, commander of the 410th CSB, asks questions and gives feedback during mock briefings at a joint validation exercise (VALEX) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025. Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians with the 410th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), 502nd Contracting Squadron, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) and 773rd ESS conducted a VALEX to assess and refine their ability to provide contracting support for military operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Clinical Pastoral Education program helps Army chaplains focus on the needs of people they care for
February 18, 2025 — A program that helps Army chaplains become more in tune with the people they care for is in full swing at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Military spouses exempted from return-to-work mandate
February 18, 2025 — The Office of Personnel Management released a memorandum that explains how federal civilian employees who are also military spouses are exempt from the return-to-work mandate... MORE

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New app helps expedite communication with BMT trainees
February 14, 2025 — The 37th Training Wing is collaborating with a new platform to provide information to families of trainees faster than ever – all with just a few clicks... MORE

An Airman writes a letter on a piece of paper

DOD prepares invitation to bring back troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
February 14, 2025 — The Defense Department plans to invite service members who were involuntarily separated from service for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine back into uniform at the same rank they held when they separated... MORE

Hegseth tells NATO hard power provides deterrence, defense
February 14, 2025 — Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers on Feb. 13, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe. And that "doing more" means spending more money, contributing more guns, missiles, troops and hardware, and taking more leadership responsibility. ... MORE

Admiral Holsey visits illegal aliens holding operations center at Guantanamo Bay
February 14, 2025 — U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Operation Southern Guard at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 5, to assess ongoing illegal alien holding operations... MORE

433rd Medical Group hosts visit from Air Force Medical Command IMA
February 14, 2025 — Brig. Gen. Kristin A. Hillery, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Medical Command, visited the 433rd Medical Group on Jan. 11, meeting with unit members and recognizing their achievements... MORE

Brig. Gen. Kristin A. Hillery, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Medical Command, exchanges a salute with Senior Airman Carlos Verdin, a 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron health service management representative, during her visit to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 11, 2025.

Alamo Wing hosts latest stop in the 'Drive To 55' campaign
February 13, 2025 — The C-5 community is in the midst of a comprehensive campaign to address one of its most significant challenges: aircraft availability. Key stakeholders gathered at the 433rd Airlift Wing on Jan. 14-15 to discuss the state of the campaign and next steps... MORE

Evelyn Ryberg, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center C-5 product support manager, answers questions from C-5 community stakeholders as part of a “Drive to 55” campaign event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 14, 2025.

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan earns Arthur S. Flemming Award for contributions to dental research
February 13, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his leadership in military dental research and innovation. His work enhances operational readiness and advances oral health care for service members... MORE

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to dental research and innovation.

Air Force Reserve senior enlisted advisor visits Alamo Wing 'Port Dawgs'
February 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force Reserve Command, toured the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 1, 2025... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force Reserve Command, observes as aerial port Airmen conduct chemical warfare training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 1, 2025.

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance milestone builds DAF weapons proficiency
February 13, 2025 — The Air Force Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career field achieved a significant milestone Feb. 4 with the graduation of the first CATM instructor course. The course builds on combat arms training at every installation by having a more robust training cadre to ultimately enhance Airman and Guardian weapons proficiency across the Department of the Air Force. ... MORE

Alvardo leans into M18 weapon looking through scope

Applications open for MICC job shadowing and mentoring programs
February 13, 2025 — The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command is accepting applications for the command job shadowing and mentoring programs. The programs are open and available to all MICC members, civilian and military, who wish to increase their professional skills and knowledge... MORE

International military students explore American history, culture in San Antonio, Austin
February 13, 2025 — On Feb. 4, international military students from the Sergeants Major Academy Class 75, along with their families, embarked on a three-day visit to San Antonio and Austin as part of the Field Studies Program. The program is an essential component of the Sergeants Major Academy’s curriculum for international students... MORE

IMS Explore American History and Culture in Texas

Junior NCOs trusted, empowered professionals
February 12, 2025 — From their very first day as noncommissioned officers, junior NCOs are reminded of their responsibility to the Air Force and to the Airmen they will now lead... MORE

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Cain (center), 12th Flying Training Wing, stands with honorees at an induction ceremony for noncommissioned officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 31, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Reaves)

BAMC quarterly awards ceremony honors special achievement
February 12, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a special Quarterly Awards ceremony Jan. 30 to honor the achievements of military and civilian employees, which included a special recognition for one employee... MORE

Heritage lays foundation for Air Force Basic Military Training
February 12, 2025 — During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force Basic Military Training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allan Zajac, training NCOIC for the 323rd Training Squadron, facilitates guided discussion about Airmindedness to basic military trainees during Zero Week, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

AETC, AFMC teams pioneer new flying risk app
February 12, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command is deploying a new ground-breaking web-based system to retool how aircrew members assess risk prior to every flight, while providing a clearer picture of risk for flying unit commanders... MORE

AETC and AFMC teamed up to develop a new flying risk app. By August, the app was ready for beta testing with 19th Air Force's Detachment 24 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and on Sep. 16, the 560th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph fully transitioned all its daily flying operations to the electronic Operational Risk Management (eORM) application. By Dec. 16, eORM expanded to encompass all T-38C operations across AETC and had begun to include limited T-6 operations. T-6A operations continue to expand, and on Feb. 5, the remaining T-1 operations at Vance AFB, Okla., and Columbus AFB, Miss., were incorporated as well.

Defense secretary renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, honoring WWII Soldier
February 12, 2025 — The new name honors Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, who served during World War II with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps... MORE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum at a desk aboard an aircraft.

NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers receive recognition within Navy Medical Research and Development
February 12, 2025 — Three Soldiers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio have been recognized for their outstanding support and leadership throughout Navy Medical Research and Development during 2024... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers received Quarterly, Yearly Recognition within NMR&D