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DOD conducts first dual-patient ECMO C-17 transport
February 8, 2024 — The Department of Defense’s only Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation team traveled to El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 23, 2023, to support a civilian patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ECMO team, located at Brooke Army Medical Center possesses the capability for global transports of all service members. Additionally, the team may also transport civilian patients through the Secretarial Designee program or with the Secretary of the Air Force’s approval. Once approval is granted, the medics use any means necessary to quickly reach the patient... MORE

Medics from the 59th Medical Wing’s and Brooke Army Medical Center's Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams care for one of two patients from the University Medical Center of El Paso, Texas in a C-17 Globemaster III on the way to BAMC, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 24, 2023. This is the first air transport of dual-patients on ECMO simultaneously in the Department of Defense’s history. (Courtesy photo by the medical team)

Air Force retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls
February 8, 2024 — The Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty, or VRRAD, program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors... MORE

SeaWorld instructors, 341st Training Squadron collaborate for cross-training experience
February 7, 2024 — In a collaborative initiative, SeaWorld instructors recently visited the 341st Training Squadron to gain insight into how military working dog trainers apply positive reinforcement training to their four-legged students... MORE

Dog Handlers assigned to the 341st Training Squadron and SeaWorld instructors participate in a cross-training collaboration on Jan. 11 and Jan. 19, 2024.

AFIMSC fast tracks range initiative to boost ATF readiness
February 7, 2024 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center initiative to develop a network of training ranges is aimed at boosting the readiness of combat support and combat service support Airmen... MORE

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Mission Monday: SF mobility equipment
February 6, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Joseph Shaeffer, Mobility Equipment Branch chief with the Air Force Security Forces Center... MORE

MICC commanding general pins on second star
February 6, 2024 — Family, friends and colleagues, past and present, gathered at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 2 to honor the promotion of the commanding general of U.S. Army Mission and Installation Management Command, Douglas S. Lowrey, from the rank of brigadier general to major general... MORE

AMSUS recognizes two local ‘rising stars’ from Defense Health Network Central
February 6, 2024 — Four health care professionals from Defense Health Network Central will be recognized for their extensive contributions to military health care during the Annual Meeting of AMSUS, The Society of Federal Health Professionals, on Feb. 12, 2024. Two are from Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

AMSUS recognizes four ‘rising stars’ from Defense Health Network Central

Operation AGILE Medic: Joint Forces Collaborate in Full-Spectrum Medical Readiness Exercise
February 6, 2024 — In December 2023, military forces conducted Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. More than 100 medical professionals collaborated to enhance full-spectrum medical readiness. The exercise addressed communication and training gaps, incorporating stress-inducing scenarios and a phased training approach... MORE

Operation AGILE Medic, a week-long exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, was a Tri-Service medical training exercise that immersed military medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and further to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa.

Learn about TRICARE Pharmacy Network changes for specialty drugs
February 6, 2024 — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is improving how we manage specialty drugs. Starting March 1, Accredo will provide specialty drugs and enhanced clinical services if you fill TRICARE-defined specialty prescriptions with TRICARE Home Delivery. Accredo will also stay in the TRICARE network as an in-network retail pharmacy. ... MORE

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Window opens for DAF Sports bowling
February 6, 2024 — Application windows are now open for Department of the Air Force bowlers and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. The application window opened Feb. 1 and closes March 1 for coaches and March 15 for bowlers. ... MORE

The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph April 6-7
February 2, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow will take place April 6-7 with this year’s theme of "Service in Action." This free event will showcase the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. each day. The aerial acts begin at 11 a.m. on both days... MORE

Army provides financial resources to Soldiers
February 2, 2024 — Training and guidance on financial concerns is delivered worldwide in the Army through the Financial Readiness Program, which is designed to educate Soldiers and their families in support of mission readiness... MORE

Political season DOs and DON'Ts for DOD employees
February 2, 2024 — As the presidential race heats up, active duty service members and federal employees are reminded that they have specific guidelines to follow during the political season... MORE

Headed to the doctor? Bring proof of your TRICARE coverage
February 2, 2024 — Are you preparing for a trip to the doctor’s office or the pharmacy? If so, make sure you have proof of your TRICARE coverage... MORE

The 6th FSS identification card office was named the highest performing Department of the Air Force team for the 2023 fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster)

CMSO and AETC will host 2024 Modeling and Simulation Summit
February 2, 2024 — The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling & Simulation Summit will take place in San Antonio, Texas, on May 7-9, 2024... MORE

Around the Air Force: Recruiter Health Care, Better EOD Robots, Ejection Seat Testing
February 2, 2024 — This week's look around the Air Force highlights an effort to provide better healthcare solutions for recruiters in remote locations, an upgrade to explosive ordnance disposal robots, and testing of a new ejection seat configuration for the new T-7A trainer aircraft... MORE

This week's look around the Air Force highlights an effort to provide better healthcare solutions for recruiters in remote locations, an upgrade to explosive ordnance disposal robots, and testing of a new ejection seat configuration for the new T-7A trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

Pilot training innovation: First successful remote simulator training
February 1, 2024 — The first successful remote simulator instruction in Air Force pilot training connected 2nd Lt. Wesley Mills, a 47th Student Squadron student pilot at Laughlin Air Force Base with Robert Wayne, 12th Training Squadron simulator instructor, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Jan. 22, 2024. ... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center now open
February 1, 2024 — This year, the only tax assistance center available will be at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military taxpayers and family members. These services will focus on assisting active duty taxpayers and their families. Limited services will be available for military retirees. ... MORE

U.S. can respond decisively to cyber threat posed by China
February 1, 2024 — The cyber challenge posed by China is unlike any challenge ever faced by the U.S. and its allies, the commander of U. S. Cyber Command said.  ... MORE

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Maxwell Air Force Base welcomes first active duty flying training unit since 1945
February 1, 2024 — The 908th Airlift Wing has an active-duty associate mission partner at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama for the first time. Detachment 3 of the 58th Operations Group had an official activation ceremony on Jan. 31, 2024. Det. 3, and the 58th OG both belong to the 58th Special Operations Wing, based at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 58th SOW’s parent organization is the 19th Air Force located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, which belongs to the Air Education and Training Command... MORE