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New leadership assumes command of Gateway Wing
May 31, 2024 — Col. Willie Cooper III assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Lauren Courchaine May 30, during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Col. Willie Cooper III assumes command of the 37th Training Wing from Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, 2nd Air Force commander, May 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Cooper was the former 375th Mission Support Group commander at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and succeeded Col. Lauren Courchaine who will transition to a new role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)

Farewell Reflections: An exit interview with Col. Lauren Courchaine
May 31, 2024 — As Col. Lauren Courchaine bids farewell to her role within the 37th Training Wing, it’s a moment for reflection and celebration. She envisioned a dynamic and resilient organization that fostered a culture of inclusiveness and respect; was innovative and committed to professional development; and was high performing in every aspect of the mission. The commander shares her insights, experiences, and wisdom, as she prepares to take on her next role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. ... MORE

Col. Lauren Courchaine, 37thTraining Wing commander, salutes the flag during the April 3, 2024, Airman’s Coin & Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. More than 500 Airmen graduated from Basic Military Training where Courchaine served as the Commander of Airmen for the retreat ceremony. Courchaine is changing command May 30 and will move into her new role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory T. Walker)

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
May 30, 2024 — The Air Force selected 1,366 active duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, NC and MSC)... MORE

Settlement of Estate
May 30, 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 30, 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

Army launches new training program for talent acquisition technicians
May 29, 2024 — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course... MORE

Senate confirms Melissa Dalton as next Under Secretary of the Air Force
May 29, 2024 — The United States Senate confirmed Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force May 23, clearing the way for her to become the Department’s second highest-ranking civilian leader... MORE

Recent graduate? Learn how TRICARE covers young adults
May 29, 2024 — Did your child recently graduate high school or college? Congratulations! While you help them get ready for their next steps, here's some information about how their health coverage options may change... MORE

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U.S., Central American military leaders reaffirm their commitment to regional security, partnership
May 29, 2024 — U.S. and Central American military leaders gathered in El Salvador, May 21, to reaffirm their shared commitment to regional security and to renew partner-nation engagement and training opportunities for the upcoming years. The multinational forum, hosted by U.S. Army South, served as the 19th edition of the U.S.-El Salvador army-to-army staff talks and the fifth Central American Working Group, which was designed to enhance interoperability amongst American, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran armies... MORE

Q&A: Moving and your TRICARE coverage
May 29, 2024 — As summer approaches and permanent change of station season kicks into high gear, you may be preparing to move to a new duty location. Amid all the packing and planning, it’s important to make sure your TRICARE coverage is ready to move with you. ... MORE

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DOD approves reimbursement for transportation or shipment of breast milk during PCS
May 28, 2024 — Service members who are breastfeeding their child up to 12 months old during a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be reimbursed up to $1,000 for commercial shipping, excess baggage fees, and dry ice or regular ice... MORE

Capt. Ebony Godfrey, 20th Air Force nuclear command, control and communication operations chief, assembles a breast pump in the 20th Air Force headquarters lactation room, Sept. 3, 2020, at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Lactation rooms at bases across the Air Force provide a private and comfortable environment for nursing mothers to express breastmilk, which promotes health for both the mother and baby. Enabling mothers to fulfill their motherhood responsibilities at work benefits mission readiness, both in the short and long term. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Ieva Bytautaite)

Air Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list, updates to reenlistment policy
May 28, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Oct. 1... MORE

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions
May 24, 2024 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a full-time capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024... MORE

BAMC Decon team trains for potential disasters
May 24, 2024 — Four local hospital patient decontamination teams comprised of six individuals, competed for the title of "Decon Rodeo Champion." In addition to the team from Brooke Army Medical Center, teams from Baptist Healthcare System, South Texas Veteran's Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy VAMC, and University Health also participated in the competition... MORE

Department of the Navy takes aim at online abuse
May 24, 2024 — The Department of the Navy recently released a new training module to educate Sailors and Marines on technology-facilitated harassment, accelerating the implementation of a key recommendation from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force hosts senior leadership summit, focuses on leading through change
May 24, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force hosted the 2024 Senior Leader Summit from April 30 to May 1, with change on the horizon and a theme to see it through: Connected, Resilient, Empowered. ... MORE

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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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