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Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus confirmed as NGB Chief
October 1, 2024 — The Senate Tuesday confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau. Nordhaus, who will also be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be promoted to four-star general and serve as the top officer in the nation’s oldest military force. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Space) testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services at a confirmation hearing for his appointment as chief of the National Guard Bureau at the Hart Senate Office Building, District of Columbia, Sep. 12, 2024.

340th Flying Training Group debuts its Power BI dashboard during fall commanders’ summit
October 1, 2024 — Commanders and senior staff members from the 340th Flying Training Group’s seven geographically separated units gathered in Fredericksburg, Texas, from Sept. 16-20, 2024, for the fall commanders’ summit... MORE

340th FTG hosts fall 2024 commanders' summit

AFIMSC declares FOC for HQ A-Staff transition
October 1, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's reorganization into an Air Force Forces staff structure, commonly referred to as an A-Staff, reached full operational capability on Oct. 1... MORE

Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department is launching a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.  ... MORE

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DOD enhances Middle East defense posture
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict... MORE

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Firefighters sharpen their skills at JBSA
September 30, 2024 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department went through vehicle extraction training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 24, 2024... MORE

502nd Force Support Squadron supports JBSA through care
September 30, 2024 — By providing effective and reliable childcare, 502nd Force Support Squadron Child and Youth program assistants support the Joint Base San Antonio community and enable service members to focus on the missions at hand... MORE

Lessons from the Berlin Airlift, 75 Years Later
September 30, 2024 — On Sept. 30, 1949, U. S. Air Forces in Europe made its final flight to support the Berlin Airlift. Seen through a contemporary lens 75 years later, that mission laid the groundwork for all airlift-driven humanitarian missions to come – and left behind a legacy all Airmen still strive to emulate... MORE

Air Force gears up for first ATF training events at CSTR sites
September 30, 2024 — The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November. The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites’ ability to host combat support training, said Col. Ross Dotzlaf, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Readiness Integration chief. ... MORE

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MEDCoE hosts Vietnam Dustoff Association annual reunion
September 27, 2024 — During their annual reunion, the Vietnam Dustoff Association had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 25, 2024. The members saw firsthand how medicine and training have changed since performing their mission of medical evacuation in Vietnam by touring the Combat Paramedic and the Critical Care Flight Paramedic programs... MORE

JBSA-Lackland explosive ordnance disposal team takes part in Air Force EOD competition
September 27, 2024 — Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, this annual explosive ordnance disposal team competition fosters innovation, enhances readiness, and cultivates leadership within the EOD career field... MORE

Finding the right TRICARE Dental Program dentist after moving
September 27, 2024 — Relocating can be an exciting, but stressful, time. Worrying about your family’s dental needs shouldn’t be part of that stress. Here’s a guide to help you find a dentist and understand the advantages of choosing a network provider with the TRICARE Dental Program... MORE

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Winner crowned in 11-installation SHEF culinary battle
September 27, 2024 — Airmen from 11 Food 2.0 installations went head-to-head in the Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff culinary battle on Sept. 17 at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America. The SHEF competition, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center and its industry partner Aramark, is the marquee event of a year-long quarterly competition to give culinary Airmen the chance to display their cooking skills and creativity... MORE

Group of four with winning Airman holding a medal and chef knife while her executive chef holds a SHEF emblazed cutting board

Air Task Force up and running at JBSA
September 27, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force officially activated the 13th Air Task Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph via an assumption of command ceremony held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, on Sept. 23, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Koscheski, deputy commander of Air Combat Command, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony

Army leaders seek to improve Soldiers’ quality of life through enhanced privatized housing oversight
September 26, 2024 — Army senior leaders and family housing providers recently discussed the ongoing construction and renovation efforts for military housing during the Army Privatized Housing Council meeting in Arlington, Virginia... MORE

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

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JBSA Security Forces Airmen train on active shooter drills
September 26, 2024 — Members of the 343rd Training Squadron took part in the Basic Defender Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on Aug. 20, 2024. The 343rd TRS provides the initial training for all Air Force security forces airmen. ... MORE

Make sure only rain goes down the storm drain
September 26, 2024 — Activities that allows contaminates to enter Joint Base San Antonio’s storm drainage system can affect your enjoyment of creeks and waterways flowing through our installations. By increasing awareness of what enters the storm drain system, we actively protect our creeks and waterways from manmade pollutants... MORE

USAF Warrant Officer Training School opens doors at Maxwell Air Force Base
September 26, 2024 — Nine months after the U.S. Air Force announced the decision to reintegrate warrant officers into the force, the Warrant Officer Training School officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 25, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph Sheffield, Commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Commander and President of Air University, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Roesler, Warrant Officer Training School commandant, cut the ceremonial ribbon at the WOTS ribbon cutting ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Sept. 25, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darius Hutton)

U.S. Air Force members participate in survival, evasion, resistance, and escape selection
September 25, 2024 — U.S. Air Force members participated in the survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) selection process in the Mega MURPH Challenge at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 10, 2024... MORE