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Air Force physician committed to pilot advocacy
December 4, 2024 — According to the Military Health System, approximately 60-70% of military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek mental health services, despite the benefits the care could provide. U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman is working relentlessly to change that. Specifically, he is researching the barriers keeping aviation personnel from seeking mental health care. ... MORE

AF physician committed to pilot advocacy

AFICC-hosted summit preps acquisition pros for GPC operations
December 4, 2024 — More than 300 contracting professionals gathered in San Antonio Nov. 12-14 for the 2024 Worldwide Operational Acquisition Training Summit to collaborate about how to better execute installation and mission support programs for Air Force Great Power Competition operations... MORE

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Air Force Civil Engineer Center awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases
December 4, 2024 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently finished awarding leases that will bring 5G service to 84 Air and Space Force installations by 2028, helping the workforce, Airmen, Guardians and their families stay connected through secure and reliable networks... MORE

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Fighting food insecurity with healthcare initiative
December 3, 2024 — Have you visited your primary care provider lately? If so, you may have noticed additional screening questions added to your check-in. This is the result of a 59th Medical Wing initiative to identify and address food insecurity in our patient population... MORE

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program provides comprehensive support for service members
December 2, 2024 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life. Through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiatives, the program offers resources such as adaptive sports, employment assistance, and resiliency workshops, serving as a vital lifeline for nearly 3,000 service members... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life.

I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF GPC needs
December 2, 2024 — Airmen presented innovative solutions for the Air Force’s most pressing Great Power Competition combat support needs during the second installment of the 2024 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conferences on Nov. 15 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. ... MORE

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Maj. Gen. Von Hoffman visits group commanders at the Alamo Wing
December 2, 2024 — Maj. Gen. C. McCauley von Hoffman, Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing on Nov. 19. ... MORE

Senior Airman Erica Ortiz, a 433rd Maintenance Group production controller, accepts a commander’s coin from Maj. Gen. C. McCauley von Hoffman, Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 19, 2024.

Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips for JBSA families
November 29, 2024 — The winter holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations, but they also increase fire risk. By following some simple safety tips, you can ensure a joyous and fire-free holiday season... MORE

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 for JBSA families
November 29, 2024 — Pre-K 4 SA is opening enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 on Dec. 1, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart early education for certain Joint Base San Antonio families... MORE

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From intel to craft: A master sergeant's distillery journey through U.S. Air Force SkillBridge Program
November 21, 2024 — After 21 years of dedicated service to his country, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder is hanging up his uniform to begin a dynamic role in the distilling industry. Elder’s journey reads like a recipe for reinvention. After years in the intelligence world, he’s now elbow-deep in the world of whiskey and beer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder, Special Warfare Training Wing readiness flight chief, poses for a photo at a distillery where he is performing his SkillBridge internship in San Antonio, Texas, May 10, 2024. The DOD SkillBridge Program allows separating service members to intern with approved industry partners for up to 180 days prior to their separation date as long as the obtain their chain of command approval. The program is designed to give service members valuable industry experience and help smooth the transition between military and civilian life. Elder used his SkillBridge benefit to explore career opportunities in the distilling and beverage industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

AFIMSC fields IROC readiness capability at five more bases
November 21, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is fielding the Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control platform at five more bases after three years of successful initial testing here... MORE

Lowell Usrey, Tyndall’s PMO Integration branch chief, simulates receiving gunshot notification from the Installation Resilience Operations Center prototype during a hands-on equipment demonstration at Tyndall, April 28, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarah McNair)

Combat Support Training Ranges sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events
November 21, 2024 — As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen... MORE

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 11th Air Task Force guards his team while they recover assets from a simulated downed helicopter at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 8, 2024. Airmen demonstrated their proficiency in using tactical movement and strategies to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

DLIELC attends AFA, underscoring strategic partnerships
November 21, 2024 — Despite early mornings and late evenings, the hustle-and-bustle of the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference sparked collaboration and meaningful conversation. The latest in defense and technology were key topics at this year’s conference organized by the Air and Space Forces Association... MORE

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I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF Great Power Competition needs
November 19, 2024 — Airmen presented innovative solutions for the Air Force’s most pressing Great Power Competition combat support needs during the second installment of the 2024 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conferences Nov. 15 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Settlement of Estate
November 19, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Staff Sgt. Wendy J. Valdez Mesa, assigned to the 93rd Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Nov. 7, 2024. ... MORE

Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander visits RAF Mildenhall
November 19, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, spoke to service members from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 14, 2024. RAF Mildenhall supported a base immersion where Miller met with Airmen and spoke to leaders... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, talks with service members at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 14, 2024. Miller attended meetings about RAF Mildenhall’s current infrastructure needs and requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nash Truitt)

AFIMSC Mission Monday: Personnel Programs Analyst
November 18, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Tameka Cunningham-Preyer, personnel programs analyst for the AFIMSC Directorate of Personnel and Manpower, or A1... MORE

Official photo of Tameka Cunningham-Preyer on the AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic template.

Air Force Services Center initiative boosts school liaison support at installations
November 15, 2024 — The Air Force Services Center recently launched an online platform to boost support for installation command teams, educators, community stakeholders and families... MORE

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Special Warfare Training Wing hosts cadets from 42 detachments for Air Force Special Warfare themed competition
November 14, 2024 — The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted 113 cadets from 42 detachments across the United States for an Air Force Special Warfare themed immersion and competition on Nov. 1-2, 2024. The Invitational gave an opportunity for AFROTC cadets to participate in AFSPECWAR-themed challenges and teambuilding events, designed to foster leadership, camaraderie and increase awareness of AFSPECWAR career fields... MORE

AFROTC cadets move a simulated patient into the bed of a truck

Skin cancer screenings available at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
November 13, 2024 — While everyone can get a skin cancer screening, but some people are at higher risk. Are you 25 years or older? Fit the below categories? Schedule a screening with our Dermatology team at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center - no referral required!... MORE