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New year, new financial front: Army bolsters financial readiness for Soldiers and families
January 2, 2024 — The U.S. Army is reinforcing its commitment to the financial well-being of its Soldiers and their families through enhanced resources and educational programs... MORE

Army stands up Special Trial Counsel with independent authority for 13 UCMJ offenses
January 2, 2024 — The Congressionally mandated Office of Special Trial Counsel officially stood up on Dec. 28, 2023, with independent prosecution and referral authority for 13 UCMJ offenses known as “covered offenses.”... MORE

AFIMSC Strong Bonds program enhancements promote wellbeing of the force, families
January 2, 2024 — Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Chaplain Corps Division, enhances the quality of life for service members and their families... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jayson Waughtel, an aircraft structural maintenance specialist with the 126th Maintenance Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, and his family work on creating a family mission statement in Lake Geneva, Wis., Aug. 25, 2017. Fourteen Illinois Air National Guard families participated in a chaplain-led Strong Bonds weekend retreat to learn how to strengthen family relationships through the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)

Window opens for DAF Sports men’s soccer
January 2, 2024 — The application window is now open for Department of the Air Force men’s soccer players and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. ... MORE

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433rd Airlift Wing Attends Valero Alamo Bowl Luncheon
January 1, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Sean Harbin, a 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron logistics planner, reenlists at the Valero Alamo Bowl Luncheon in downtown San Antonio on Dec. 27, 2023... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sean Harbin, 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, swears in at a reenlistment ceremony at the Valero Alamo Bowl in Downtown San Antonio. The reenlistment is officiated by Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander.

Gen. Jim Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position
January 1, 2024 — Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff on Dec. 29, 2023, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C... MORE

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen CQ Brown, Jr. administers the Oath of Office to newly appointed Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec 29, 2023.

Ask Away, JBSA!
December 29, 2023 — ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. September's edition talks about construction projects around JBSA. This month's edition is "Unveiling the Untold Story of Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) at JBSA." It's a behind-the-scenes look at how your recreational dollars are shaping and elevating the JBSA community, funding upgrades, new experiences, and community-wide events for an enriched quality of life... MORE

Help prevent impaired driving this holiday; Let this year’s only toll be the one paid on the turnpike
December 29, 2023 — Impaired driving occurs at all times during the year; however, holiday periods mark peak times of significant occurrence. The results of an impaired driving accident can take a toll on those directly or indirectly involved... MORE

Sexual assault now tried outside military chain of command
December 28, 2023 — The decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel... MORE

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NMTSC Sailor wins behavioral health technician of the year
December 28, 2023 — Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Kidwell, a Behavioral Health Technician “C” school instructor assigned to the Navy Medicine Training Support Center, received the Navy Clinical Psychology Behavioral Health Technician of the Year award in Smith Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Dec. 18. ... MORE

231218-N-DQ752-1017 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FT. SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 18, 2023) Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, and Capt. Paul Allen, commander of Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), pose for a photo with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Richard Kidwell, an instructor assigned to NMTSC, after presenting him with the Behavioral Health Technician of the Year award at Smith Hall, Dec. 18. NMTSC is the Navy component command that provides administrative and operational control over Navy staff and students assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus and other medical programs in the San Antonio area. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)

AFSFC-hosted review board focuses on security forces procedures
December 27, 2023 — Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces' weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight.  ... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards... MORE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds foundation for future Air Force warfighters
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force’s Special Warfare Training Wing trainees currently use an outdoor Olympic-sized pool with a bubble on top. When complete, their new $60 million facility, encompassing more than 76,000 square feet, will consist of two enclosed, climate-controlled indoor swimming pools of varying depths geared to meet the training needs for the Air Force’s global combat operations. ... MORE

DAF looking for Airmen, Guardians for grueling Army Ranger School
December 26, 2023 — It’s been called “a laboratory of human endurance,” testing the physical, mental and spiritual grit of the officer and enlisted leaders who undertake it. It’s the Army Ranger School and the Department of the Air Force is looking for Airmen and Guardians who are ready for the challenge. ... MORE

A U.S. Army Small Unit Ranger Tactics instructor walks alongside students, May 31, 2023. While going through the RAC, students not only learned about tactics, but they also conducted physical training and ruck marches to prepare them for the requirements at Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

After tough Year, military recruiting is looking up
December 26, 2023 — It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but there's reason to be optimistic going into 2024, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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MICC sets dates for 2024 virtual industry outreach
December 22, 2023 — Small business representatives from across the socioeconomic spectrum can gain valuable insight on forecasted contract opportunities with the Army April 22-25, 2024, as part of a national virtual outreach effort... MORE

More than 2,800 MEDCoE trainee Soldiers take advantage of Holiday Block Leave
December 21, 2023 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence packed the San Antonio International Airport in the early morning of Dec. 21 as they checked baggage and passed through security checkpoints to catch their flights home for the holidays... MORE

Army announces MICC leader confirmation for second star
December 21, 2023 — Officials from the Army General Officer Management Office announced on Dec. 6 the selection of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command commanding general for promotion to the rank of major general... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center commissions two new facility dogs
December 21, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned two new facility dogs at a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium on Dec. 8... MORE

BAMC kicks off their dietary supplement safety campaign
December 21, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center launched its first Dietary Supplement Safety Campaign to inform healthcare providers, service members, patients, and visitors about safe dietary supplement use... MORE