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Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
May 24, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Total Force training prepares Airmen, Soldiers for contingency ops
May 24, 2024 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing worked with U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 personnel to conduct a joint cargo upload training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 20. The training opportunity was designed for Task Force 51, a deployable command post that provides mission command options for routine and contingency operations in the U.S. Northern Command area of responsibility, to validate load plans and certify their ability to move assets on a C-5M Super Galaxy... MORE

SSgt. Jennifer Oveson, a 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a vehicle from U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 on to a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy as part of joint cargo upload training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas May 20, 2024.

Around the Air Force: PCS allowances, Air Task Forces, all-volunteer force
May 24, 2024 — In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the AFFORGEN model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improving recruitment and talent management... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides Airmen and Guardians better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the Air Force Force Generation model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improving recruitment and talent management.

DOD: Battlespace awareness is a top priority
May 24, 2024 — The Defense Department's top information systems officer emphasized the importance of protecting the joint force by being vigilant within DOD's cyber battlespace... MORE

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Settlement of Estate
May 23, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. Justin Hosford, assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on May 20, 2024... MORE

Settlement of Estate
May 23, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Nicholi Thomas, assigned to the 959th Surgical Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away on May 17, 2024... MORE

BAMC team wins Best Squad, Best Leader, Best Soldier at MRC, W competition
May 23, 2024 — Medical Readiness Command, West held its Best Leader, Best Squad competition May 13-17. This year, MRC, W teamed up with the Medical Center of Excellence to hold the first consolidated competition where the competitors could also earn their Expert Field Medical Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge... MORE

MRC, W Best Leader/Best Squad Awards Ceremony

Air Force begins pilot program for breakfast at select AF Inns
May 23, 2024 — The Air Force has begun the pilot phase of its Smart Start Breakfast Program at seven Air Force Inn locations, including Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

97th Air Mobility Wing leaders join Air Force BMT graduation
May 23, 2024 — More than 40 leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew down south to tour portions of the enlisted Air Force’s initial training facilities and participate in a Basic Military Training graduation at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from May 14-16, 2024. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, salutes graduating Airmen, while Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th AMW command chief, stands at attention, during the Basic Military Training graduation pass in review at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 16, 2024. Marshall served as the reviewing official for the graduation parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed)

JCS chairman discusses challenge posed by Russia, Great Power Competition
May 23, 2024 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed threats emanating from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and why alliances matter in an era of Great Power competition... MORE

Two men in military uniform walk down a hall. Other service members walk behind them.

Mental Health Is Health: How to get mental health care with TRICARE
May 22, 2024 — Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness... MORE

Uniformed service member smiles and holds clipboard in front of door that says "Mental Health."

AFIMSC officer supports global interrogation training exercise
May 22, 2024 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Airman recently participated in a detention and interrogation exercise for 10 days at Drawsko Combat Training Center, Poland, to support a special training opportunity with allied countries... MORE

Series of virtual DOD career events seeks to connect military spouses to employment
May 22, 2024 — The Defense Department is holding a series of free virtual events through the end of May aimed at helping military spouses find jobs, seeking to chip away at a roughly 21% unemployment rate for active-duty spouses... MORE

A picture of a woman smiling is superimposed with wording that reads “Even More in ‘24 ... May means more for you, military spouses.”

New bike … now what?
May 21, 2024 — Are you a seasoned rider with a new motorcycle? The Air Force Safety Center shares a few shared tips and tricks to remember as you put miles on your new ride... MORE

Do you have a new motorcycle? With new technology, varying controls and techniques, it is necessary to assess risk. Check your safety! (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Lauren Douglas)

City of San Antonio, JBSA collaborate to help service members, spouses
May 21, 2024 — The City of San Antonio, known as “Military City USA,” in conjunction with San Antonio Ready to Work, Workforce Solutions Alamo and Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing, entered into a unique agreement May 20 to strengthen workforce development initiatives for military-connected residents of Bexar County, and their spouses, as they transition away from military service to the civilian world... MORE

ARNORTH DCG retires after 36 years of service
May 21, 2024 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Bonner, Army North deputy commanding general, retired at a ceremony at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 17, 2024.after 36 years of service to the Army. ... MORE

MG James Bonner, Army North DCG, retires from Army after 36 years of service

Army North command team hosts All Hands session
May 21, 2024 — The All Hands session, held May 13, allows senior leaders of the command to address and update Army North personnel and present awards to deserving team members... MORE

Stepping up with lives on the line, Airmen help after crash
May 21, 2024 — The evening commute turned from calm to crisis for several 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen on their way home from a day of work at Joint Base San-Antonio-Lackland on May 9, 2024. They provided first aid to two people involved in a rollover crash just outside one of the installation gates... MORE

A civilian driver crashed and flipped a vehicle through the fence near the commercial vehicle gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 9, 2024.

Air Force selects 5,500 in 24E7 master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 23
May 20, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Army service pays off for new Soldiers
May 20, 2024 — A recent high school graduate may ask, “If I enlist in the Army, what’s in it for me?” The answers are wide-ranging yet simple: you get good pay and benefits, professional advanced training, the chance to travel, and the opportunity to build strength and character and be part of something greater than you might have thought possible... MORE