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Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Data wins battles
January 16, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

DOD releases first National Defense Industrial Strategy
January 16, 2024 — The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide Department of Defense actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem. ... MORE

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Mental Health Is Health: Depression and oral health
January 16, 2024 — Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health... MORE

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Inspector General initiates review of DOD procedures following Austin hospitalization
January 16, 2024 — The Defense Department's inspector general sent a memorandum on Jan. 10 announcing a review examining the roles, processes, procedures, responsibilities and actions related to the secretary of defense's recent hospitalization. The review will assess whether DOD's policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure timely, appropriate notifications and the effective transition of authorities as may be warranted due to the unavailability of senior leadership... MORE

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Space Force Basic Military Training launches new tradition
January 16, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has introduced a meaningful new tradition to its Basic Military Training graduation ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A newly graduated U.S. Space Force Guardian presents the U.S. Space Force Family lapel pin to a family member during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023. In a move that celebrates both the service members and their families, graduating Guardians will now present the Delta-shaped U.S. Space Force Family lapel pins to their loved ones during graduation week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Kate E. Anderson)

DOD expands pilot program to renew USID cards online
January 16, 2024 — As part of an expansion of a Defense Department pilot program that kicked off in February 2023, most Uniformed Services Identification, or USID, card holders can now renew their cards online and receive them in the mail... MORE

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During Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key
January 16, 2024 — During the first week of December 2023, the Air Force, Army and Marines collaborated in Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, providing medics with real-world experience in austere environments transporting patients and implementing hands-on MEDIC-X training... MORE

Airmen approach a UH-60 on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise immerses medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and onwards to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa. The hands-on experience ensures medics gain a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, the critical timing for patient preparation, and the intricacies of the entire process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting in effect for 16 January, 2024
January 15, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting procedures are in effect for Joint Base San Antonio tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Based on current forecasts, no planned reductions to services are anticipated at this time. All JBSA personnel are advised to take appropriate individual measures to prepare for cold weather and exercise risk management. Visit https://www.jbsa.mil for guidance on cold weather preparation. Work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require deviation from normal duty reporting procedures... MORE

WEATHER UPDATE: Message from 502 ABW and Installation Commander
January 14, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: The 502 ABW Command team, weather team, and civil engineers continue to monitor the incoming cold weather. We will quickly inform if there are any changes to services across JBSA via JBSA social media, our website (JBSA.mil), and the JBSA Connect App. However, at this time, and based on the forecast, I do not intend to direct any planned reductions in services across JBSA. Our civil engineer professionals have established ops centers and stand at the ready to respond if there are any facility issues resulting from low temperatures. I ask that all personnel who work, train, and live at JBSA take appropriate measures to prepare for the upcoming cold, and exercise sound risk management. Read https://www.jbsa.mil/.../special-weather-statement.../ for information on how to prepare for cold weather. Please work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require a change to your normal work routine. -Brig Gen Driggers... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Possible freeze conditions forecasted for next week

Navy completes work on naming commission recommendations
January 12, 2024 — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Department of the Navy completed the renaming of 33 ships, buildings, and streets ahead of the Department of Defense's 2024 deadline to rename all military property that honored the Confederacy. ... MORE

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 17, 2023) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announces that an academic building at the U.S. Naval Academy will be renamed “Carter Hall” for former President Jimmy Carter during a ceremony in Mahan Hall.

PHOTOS | Commander of U.S. European Command visits 16th Air Force
January 12, 2024 — U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, visited various Sixteenth Air Force units Jan. 8 that coordinate with USEUCOM to support U.S. military operations across Europe and engage with Allies and partners for a free and secure Europe... MORE

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New Force Development "Impact" newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 12, 2024 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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433rd Operations Group commander retires after 35 years of service
January 12, 2024 — Family, friends and Citizen Airmen gathered to celebrate the retirement of Col. James C. Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Jan. 6... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit decoration to Col. James C. Miller

Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian
January 12, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian, 37th Training Wing Command Chief

Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024 — This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates... MORE

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

AMEDD Museum at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to close for renovations until June 2025
January 11, 2024 — The United States Army Medical Department Museum, known as the AMEDD Museum, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, will be undergoing a major renovation starting on Jan. 19, 2024. This renovation will require the Museum to cease all public operations on that date and remain closed to the public until June 2025... MORE

United States Army Medical Department Museum, or AMEDD Museum

New Infusion Services Clinic opens at BAMC
January 11, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center officially opened its new Infusion Services Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 8... MORE

Avoid improper DTS payments by checking receipts
January 11, 2024 — Double-check that you've provided proper/valid receipts before submitting your travel voucher. A receipt is always required for lodging, regardless of the amount, and is required for all other individual expenses of $75 or more... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations releases priorities: America’s Warfighting Navy
January 11, 2024 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti released her priorities in a paper titled "America's Warfighting Navy" at the Surface Navy Association's National Symposium on Jan. 9... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti gives the keynote address at the Surface Navy Association's 36th Annual National Symposium at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington D.C., Jan. 9.

Hicks: U.S. aims to prevent conflict in space, other domains through deterrence
January 11, 2024 — The U.S. is committed to preventing conflict through deterrence by making clear to its competitors that the costs of aggression would far outweigh any conceivable benefits, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. ... MORE