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Unlock your health with TRICARE tips for managing your DEERS record
August 14, 2024 — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information... MORE

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Commentary: Enjoying the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Trails and Tales
August 14, 2024 — If you ever find yourself on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, look around and take in what you see. There may be more than meets the eye... MORE

Targeted care for mental health issues rolling out across Department of Defense
August 14, 2024 — Targeted care offers the right mental health resources for each individual as it begins rolling out across the Department of Defense... MORE

Graphic demonstrating the process of Mental Health care and additional resources through targeted care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

AFIMSC leads DAF-wide transition to VoIP technology
August 14, 2024 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-led initiative to replace outdated telephone switches across the Department of the Air Force is on pace to finish installation of 75 new systems by mid-2025... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Operation Support Squadron (OSS), Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) conducts a maintenance check on a Ceilometer site at Spangdahlem, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023. 52 OSS RAWS Airmen play a vital role in keeping important airfield control and information systems up and running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

187th Medical Battalion gives back to community with back-to-school supply drive
August 14, 2024 — Soldiers and civilians of the 187th Medical Battalion reaffirmed their commitment to Briscoe Elementary School by signing their Adopt-A-School charter before handing out school supplies to students and their families on Aug. 9... MORE

Exercise PANAMAX 2024 Begins: US Army South hosts 11 nations for major multinational exercise
August 13, 2024 — PANAMAX 2024 is officially underway. The U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, multinational, biennial command post exercise aimed at reinforcing and enhancing the long-term security of the Panama Canal and the Western Hemisphere takes place from Aug. 5-14 at various locations across the United States... MORE

Exercise PANAMAX 2024 begins, US Army South hosts 11 nations at Fort Sam Houston for major multinational exercise

Unlock your health with TRICARE tips for managing your DEERS record
August 13, 2024 — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information... MORE

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center establishes emergency response task force to support bases
August 13, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Task Force Agile Mission Support team is gearing up to provide enhanced emergency response resources to Air and Space Force installations affected by natural disasters and other events... MORE

AFIMSC establishes emergency response task force to support bases

4th Air Force command chief checks in with 433rd Airlift Wing
August 13, 2024 — The 4th Air Force command chief visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from Aug. 3-4, meeting with leaders and Airmen from across the Alamo Wing... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Travon Dennis (left), 4th Air Force command chief, sits in the left seat of a C-5M Super Galaxy simulator during a tour of the 733rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 3, 2024.

DOD announces launch of online housing feedback system
August 13, 2024 — The Department of Defense announced the launch of the DOD Housing Feedback System on Aug. 12, an initiative designed to enhance transparency and accountability in DOD privatized military housing... MORE

A change in Department of Defense policy went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, allowing Veterans who meet certain qualifications and their caregivers increased benefits on base. (Courtesy graphic)

Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees
August 13, 2024 — We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. ... MORE

DOD needs solutions for the proliferation of autonomous vehicles, defense official says
August 13, 2024 — While there hasn't been a direct assault on a U.S. military base yet, autonomous systems remain a threat and something the Defense Department is seeking solutions for... MORE

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Defense secretary orders additional naval assets to Middle East amid rising tensions
August 13, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions... MORE

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NREIP Interns conclude research at NAMRU San Antonio
August 12, 2024 — Five student interns enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program presented their research to mentors, scientists and staff assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Willis Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 8... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Aug. 8, 2024) – Five student interns enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) presented their research to mentors, scientists and staff assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at Willis Hall. Cecilia Shuler, Saeha Lee, Meili Jensen, Matthew Byrne, Victoria Capobianco took part in the 10-week program which places college and university students in Department of Navy laboratories where they take part in real Naval research during the summer. NREIP places college and university students in the Department of the Navy laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer. NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense (DoD) and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Phantom Fellowship Call For Applicants
August 12, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (DAF-MIT AIA) are seeking high-performing Airmen/Guardians for the Phantom Fellowship. ... MORE

“If the nation calls ... are you ready now?” 433rd Airlift Wing commander emphasizes readiness at assumption of command
August 12, 2024 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing during an assumption of command ceremony on Aug. 4... MORE

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, addresses an audience of 433rd AW Citizen Airmen and community members at the 433rd AW assumption of command ceremony after receiving the guidon from Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, 4th Air Force commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 4, 2024.

DLIELC celebrates 70 years of global security cooperation and partnerships 
August 12, 2024 — A welcoming overcast and breezy morning set the stage as 637th Training Group (Defense Language Institute English Language Center) staff and service members gathered for the organization’s 70th Anniversary celebration on July 31. ... MORE

Members of the 637th Training Group and the 37th Training Wing form a “70” in celebration of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center’s 70th Anniversary, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 31, 2024. DLIELC helps build security cooperation capability through English language training and cultural immersion to U.S. and international military and civilians.

Practice weapons boost readiness for Air Force basic trainees
August 12, 2024 — Airmen and Guardian trainees are once again carrying practice weapons as part of the training regimen at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training... MORE

U.S. Air Force trainees stand in formation holding practice weapons.

DOD integrates its industrial base with allies, partners
August 12, 2024 — The strength of the Defense Department and international security lies with defense industrial base cooperation with allies, partners, industry and academia, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady said. ... MORE

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DOD mission a natural fit for impactful technology professionals, officials say
August 8, 2024 — The Defense Department's critical mission and focus on the warfighter continues to serve as a key draw for technology professionals, a senior Pentagon official said Aug. 7... MORE

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