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San Antonio native earns Blue Jacket of the Year honors at NMRTC San Diego
December 6, 2024 — Seaman Christelle V. Abrego, a logistics specialist from San Antonio, Texas, and graduate of Madison High School, has achieved a milestone, earning the Blue Jacket of the Year award for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego. This recognition, awarded annually to the most exceptional junior enlisted Sailor, highlights Abrego’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to her duties. ... MORE

Logistics Specialist Seaman (LSSN) Christelle V. Abrego, a San Antonio, Texas, native and graduate of Madison High School, receives a certificate of recognition from the Naval Medical Forces Pacific’s Command Master Chief Jerry Cantorna for capturing the Blue Jacket of the Year award for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego, Nov. 7, 2024. Currently serving with NMFP’s Unit Deployment Cell (UDC), Abrego plays a pivotal role as an operations action officer and primary medical supply purchaser for the NMFP region. (Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)

Around the Air Force: Remote Start System, Engine Cover Prototype, and Fuel Efficiency Technology
December 6, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, a new remote start system for the KC-46A Pegasus, new B-52 engine covers prevent icing and damage in extreme cold, and a program to reduce drag on aircraft increases aerodynamic efficiency and flexibility while reducing fuel costs... MORE

Secretary of Defense signs new strategy for countering effects of unmanned systems
December 6, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a new classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, commonly known as drones... MORE

A soldier aims a device into the air. On the device's side is written "Dronebuster."

‘Best of the Best’ in AETC Safety for 2024 announced
December 6, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command announced the winners of the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 Safety Awards. On behalf of Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, deputy commander of AETC, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, the AETC Safety Directorate released the list of the “best of the best” safety teams and professionals for the past year. Several Joint Base San Antonio agencies and individuals were amongst the winners... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, won the 2024 AETC Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, Category 1. They were one of 20 annual safety award recipients in First Command and one of 18 that will go on to compete at the Air Force-level competition.

Air Force works to keep nuclear triad mission ready during recapitalization
December 6, 2024 — The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms. ... MORE

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U.S. Air Force Band of the West puts on Holiday in Blue performances Dec. 17 & 18
December 6, 2024 — This holiday season, get ready to be thrilled by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, featuring the legendary Canadian Brass, as they put on their annual Holiday in Blue performances Dec. 17 and 18... MORE

U.S. Air Force Band of the West Holiday in Blue Performances

From concept to command: Celebrating five years of the U.S. Space Force
December 6, 2024 — The sixth branch of the U.S Armed Forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, when President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020... MORE

Photo of Space Base Delta 1 headquarters building at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps officer serves with distinction at MEDCoE
December 5, 2024 — Lt. Col. Nathan Smith, a Family Medicine Specialist with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence quarterly awards ceremony on Dec. 3, 2024. Smith has served with MEDCoE for 2 1/2 years, participating in the U.S. Army Medical Department Exchange Program... MORE

Prescribed burns scheduled at JBSA-Camp Bullis starting Dec. 9
December 5, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 9-17 as weather conditions allow... MORE

Two MEDCoE NCOs inducted into the SMA Van Autreve Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
December 5, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently welcomed two new members into the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club... MORE

Two NCOs inducted into the SMA Van Autreve Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

Sixteenth Air Force continues Poland Cyber Command partnership with first-ever malware attack exercise
December 5, 2024 — Poland Cyber Command and Sixteenth Air Force reinforced their commitment to defeating malicious cyber actors in the information environment during a recent Poland Cyber Command delegation visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from Oct. 29 -31... MORE

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TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 10: Your last chance to update health coverage for 2025
December 5, 2024 — Time is running out to review and update your TRICARE health plan for 2025. TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking your last day to enroll in a new plan or make changes to your health coverage... MORE

Image of person holding cellphone and looking at calendar app. Text reads "TRICARE Open Season 2024: Open Season Ends Soon! Nov. 11 - Dec. 10"

Air Force prepares Airmen for Great Power Competition
December 5, 2024 — In a recent discussion with the I/ITSEC Show Daily, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, outlined how the Department of the Air Force has enhanced mission-focused training at all levels while introducing other key initiatives to produce highly capable Airmen efficiently, leveraging data and technology to optimize training and development... MORE

Lt. Gen. Robinson speaks into microphone

Air Force physician committed to pilot advocacy
December 4, 2024 — According to the Military Health System, approximately 60-70% of military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek mental health services, despite the benefits the care could provide. U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman is working relentlessly to change that. Specifically, he is researching the barriers keeping aviation personnel from seeking mental health care. ... MORE

AF physician committed to pilot advocacy

419th CSB innovates field ordering officer program to support XVIII Airborne Corps
December 4, 2024 — The 419th Contracting Support Brigade, a subordinate unit of the Mission Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, has launched a groundbreaking Field Ordering Officer program... MORE

AFICC-hosted summit preps acquisition pros for GPC operations
December 4, 2024 — More than 300 contracting professionals gathered in San Antonio Nov. 12-14 for the 2024 Worldwide Operational Acquisition Training Summit to collaborate about how to better execute installation and mission support programs for Air Force Great Power Competition operations... MORE

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Reminder: TRICARE regions are changing Jan. 1, 2025
December 4, 2024 — There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region will move to the West Region. There are also some ZIP codes in four of these states that will be exceptions to the region changes... MORE

Map highlighting Wisconsin, Missouri, Arkansas, and Indiana. A small portion of Indiana is highlighted in blue (West Region); small portions of Wisconsin, Missouri, and Arkansas are highlighted in green (staying in the East Region).

Air Force Civil Engineer Center awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases
December 4, 2024 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently finished awarding leases that will bring 5G service to 84 Air and Space Force installations by 2028, helping the workforce, Airmen, Guardians and their families stay connected through secure and reliable networks... MORE

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PRESS RELEASE: JBSA opens its doors for the third consecutive Rock N' Roll Marathon
December 4, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is excited to announce that, for the third consecutive year, it will open its gates to welcome the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Dec. 8, 2024, from 7 to 11 a.m... MORE

Department of Defense authorizes additional 7 days to CONUS temporary lodging expense
December 3, 2024 — As of Nov. 27, 2024, the number of days that a service member may receive Temporary Lodging Expense, or TLE, has increased from 14 days to 21 days when moving to a permanent duty station within the continental United States, or CONUS... MORE

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