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NCO: The Backbone of the U.S. Air Force
January 29, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, Command Chief of Air Education and Training Command highlights the need to accelerate force development to maintain our competitive advantage starting with our deliberate prioritization and investment in building our war-fighting noncommissioned officer corps... MORE

Installation resiliency Is high priority, defense officials say
January 29, 2024 — Infrastructure on many installations has climate, energy and resiliency issues that could impact the continuity of operations and quality of life for service members and their families if not addressed, a Department of Defense energy, installations and environment official said... MORE

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U.S. Army Medical Command welcomes 46th Army Surgeon General
January 26, 2024 — Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle relinquished his position as the U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command to Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre in a ceremony hosted by Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Jan. 25... MORE

U.S. Army Surgeon General Change of Command

U.S. Congressman recognizes Navy Chiefs for taking care of one of their own
January 26, 2024 — To publicly acknowledged the appreciation of several Sailors of the Chiefs Mess assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) presented Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition to five Sailors on Jan. 25 at the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
January 26, 2024 — The recent rains brought some relief which allows JBSA to slightly relax the water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2. As of Jan. 26, 2024, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Explore what TRICARE covers
January 26, 2024 — TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay healthy. Knowing what’s included in this coverage can help you make the most of your benefit and avoid unexpected costs... MORE

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854th Combat Operations Squadron welcomes new commander
January 26, 2024 — Col. Shaun Zabel assumed command of the 854th Combat Operations Squadron, 960th Cyberspace Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2024. ... MORE

Col. Shaun Zabel receives the unit guidon from Col. Richard Wallace upon assuming command of the 854th Combat Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex, Texas on Jan. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Alex Dieguez)

DOD Cyber Crime Center: Battle looming between AI and counter-AI
January 26, 2024 — The United States is well positioned to advance in the artificial intelligence space, the executive director of the DOD Cyber Crime Center said during the Google Defense Forum in Arlington, Virginia on Jan. 25... MORE

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Volunteers needed for Basura Bash annual Salado Creek Park cleanup Feb. 17
January 25, 2024 — Rain or shine, at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2024, we will once again meet up at Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to participate in the annual Basura Bash. The Basura Bash is a one-day all-volunteer-run event where people all around San Antonio participate in removing accumulated trash and debris from the San Antonio Watershed’s streams and tributaries. ... MORE

BUMED Force Master Chief visits Medical Education and Training Campus
January 25, 2024 — Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, director, Hospital Corps, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, joined by Master Chiefs Hospital Corpsman Hansen LaFoucade, deputy director, Hospital Corps, and Leslie Giuy, lead hospital corpsman planner, met with leadership and academic staff of the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Training and Education Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 24... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Jan. 24, 2024) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Amber Rimes, of Dubuque, Iowa, a dental laboratory instructor assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), gives a tour of facilities at the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Medical Training and Education Campus (METC) to Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, director, Hospital Corps, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). METC is a leader in military medical education with over 48 academic programs in various medical specialties. With 48 medical programs, and 16,500 graduates a year, METC is a state-of-the-art Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare education campus that trains enlisted medical personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NMFSC Public Affairs/Released)

Leadership San Antonio visits JBSA
January 25, 2024 — Nearly 30 members from Leadership San Antonio toured numerous areas around Joint Base San Antonio on Jan. 18. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing military service members and Leadership San Antonio representatives

Air Force Reserve Command IG completes final on-site visit to 340th FTG
January 25, 2024 — The Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General’s team completed its final on-site visit to the 340th Flying Training Group Jan. 16-19, 2024... MORE

340th FTG commander welcomes AFRC IG OSV team

Military Training Instructor excels in Joint Service drill sergeant exchange program
January 24, 2024 — In the dynamic realm of military training, Staff Sgt. Karina Flores, an Air Force Military Training Instructor, recently participated in a drill sergeant exchange program with the U.S. Army. Known for its extreme competitiveness, Flores competed against nominees from various branches, facing a rigorous board consisting of five chief master sergeants. This demanding evaluation process underlines the dedication and proficiency required to earn a spot in the exchange program... MORE

Expert offers tips on how to avoid scams, keep online data private
January 24, 2024 — Soldiers, veterans and their family members can keep their identities safe, minimize their online footprint and avoid scams by leveraging password complexity, using a password manager, separating work and personal accounts and enabling two-factor authentication... MORE

Army intelligence leader: ‘Cultural shift’ will help service become data centric
January 24, 2024 — To better acquire and access data on the battlefield, the Army has revamped how it integrates data across warfighting functions, an Army intelligence leader said... MORE

Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families
January 24, 2024 — To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation. To help fill this gap in support, leaders from the Air Force Recruiting Service, Defense Health Agency and TRICARE, the military’s health care program, met Jan. 11 to discuss the unique challenges military recruiters face in remote locations, particularly from a health care standpoint, and to brainstorm solutions... MORE

Astros Caravan makes stop at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
January 23, 2024 — The Astros Caravan made a stop at the USO San Antonio Warrior & Family Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 19 to meet and share camaraderie with a group of service members... MORE

Astros Caravan make stop at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Four reminders about getting care with TRICARE For Life
January 23, 2024 — Do you have TRICARE For Life? Knowing how Medicare coverage works can help you avoid unexpected costs. Learn about getting care with Medicare and TRICARE For Life... MORE

59th MDW: Office of the Chief Scientist, Science and Technology scores high with multiple presenters accepted at AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting
January 23, 2024 — The 59th Medical Wing, Office of the Chief Scientist, Science and Technology will have a strong showing at the 2024 Aerospace Medical Association Conference held in Chicago in May 2024... MORE

For service members, access to mental health care streamlined under Brandon Act
January 23, 2024 — The Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it... MORE

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