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Military Health System stabilization: Rebuilding health care access critical to patient's well-being
January 23, 2024 — The Defense Department is on a mission to get the right people into the right military hospital or clinic at the right time — both medical staff and patients. ... MORE

A uniformed service member adjusts vision testing equipment on another uniformed service member.

DOD awards more than $55 million for base energy efficiency projects
January 23, 2024 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the grants provide the Department of Defense with the opportunity to strengthen its energy resilience and operational capabilities while improving quality of life for the force... MORE

A line of solar panels reflect the sun on a partly cloudy day.

Navy updates pregnancy policy to help Sailors balance personal, professional goals
January 22, 2024 — The Navy updated its policy to better assign Sailors who become pregnant during sea duty to critical shore duty billets that align with their career path... MORE

AETC commander conducts ‘GO Inspire’ visit at high school alma mater
January 19, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, returned to his high school alma mater, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 16-17, 2024... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Maureen Robinson, stand alongside the leaders of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, members from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, AFROTC Det. 750, Air Force Recruiting Service, Civil Air Patrol, and Air Force Reserve Command, during a visit to George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16-17, 2024. Robinson’s visit was a part of GO Inspire, a Department of the Air Force recruiting program designed specifically for General Officers to seek out and conduct outreach engagements to engage youth and youth influencers from Underrepresented Groups to increase the diversity of Air and Space Force applicants.

BAMC Medical Readiness Battalion welcomes new commander
January 19, 2024 — Lt. Col. Marcos Martinez assumed command of Brooke Army Medical Center's Medical Readiness Battalion during a change of command ceremony at BAMC's Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 11. Lt. Col. Melissa Kodani relinquished command after leading the battalion for the past two years... MORE

Medical Readiness Battalion Change of Command

Around the Air Force: Civilian development, enlisted force exhibit, New Year’s jump
January 19, 2024 — This week’s Around the Air Force highlights civilian development opportunities, a new exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honoring the enlisted force and a bilateral paratrooper exercise in the Indo-Pacific region. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

This week’s Around the Air Force highlights civilian development opportunities, a new exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honoring the enlisted force and a bilateral paratrooper exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.

Thomas C. Clark H.S. JROTC students visit JBSA-Lackland
January 19, 2024 — Thomas C. Clark High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Jan. 12... MORE

Ms. Minnie Jones, 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs operations chief, center, briefs Thomas C. Clark High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students about the wing’s mission aboard a static C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Jan, 12, 2024 as part of their installation visit.

How TRICARE covers ambulance services
January 18, 2024 — In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations. ... MORE

Air Force emergency medical technician stands in front of the back of an ambulance

Space policy official details approach to maintaining U.S. edge
January 18, 2024 — The Defense Department is laser focused on deterring aggression through critical investments and sound decisions that will shape U.S. and allied space capabilities for years to come, the Pentagon's top space policy official said... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Aggressive, stray dogs bite two people at JBSA-Lackland
January 18, 2024 — JBSA officials are asking personnel to be on the lookout after stray dogs bit a civilian woman and JBSA firefighter on Jan. 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force: Integrating space into information warfare
January 18, 2024 — As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence. This integration unifies the Sixteenth Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow readiness... MORE

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Registration open for 2024 Learning Professionals’ Consortium
January 18, 2024 — The 2024 Learning Professionals’ Consortium is open for registration with the event takes place virtually March 13-14... MORE

LPC-24 Learning Professionals' Consortium Registration Now Open March 13-14, 2024 Empowering Minds: Engineering a Learning Evolution

DAF streamlines awards process
January 18, 2024 — myDecs Reimagined, a new application on the myFSS platform, will be a single-page experience and allows ad-hoc routing to any myFSS user. The new application also eliminates the need for multiple screens found in the previous version... MORE

AFIMSC supports Sentinel missile weapon system beddown
January 17, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is executing a multi-year design and construction program to provide beddown for the Department of the Air Force nuclear deterrence mission... MORE

Shown is an illustration of the LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force’s newest weapon system known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. The new designation, approved by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, modernizes the intercontinental ballistic missile leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
January 17, 2024 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

JBSA boosts resiliency through cooking
January 17, 2024 — Entering the new year, U.S. Army leaders pledged to renew their commitment to the financial well-being of Soldiers and their families through a variety of enhanced resources and educational programs. One of these involves quick and affordable meal preparation... MORE

COMMENTARY: Make a resolution to save a life this January by donating blood
January 17, 2024 — Instead of making New Year's resolutions we won’t stick to anyway, why don’t we resolve to help save a life by donating blood?... MORE

A graphic promoting January as National Blood Donor Month.

Armed Forces Sports releases 2024 calendar
January 17, 2024 — Armed Forces Sports begins the New Year with a new schedule of events and 2024 is packed with exciting competition around the globe. ... MORE

The 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from 29 October through 6 November. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold. Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered.

U.S. Army North hosts homeland defense conference, addresses current and future challenges
January 17, 2024 — Leaders from across the Department of Defense, federal agencies and research communities gathered for a homeland defense symposium hosted by U.S. Army North from Dec. 12-14, 2023, in San Antonio to discuss the future of defense operations in the continental U.S... MORE

Settlement of Estate
January 17, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Nevarez, assigned to the Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, who passed away Dec. 23, 2023. ... MORE