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Alcohol Awareness Month 5K: ADAPT raises awareness on alcohol misuse
April 29, 2024 — To acknowledge Alcohol Awareness Month, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program organized a 5K at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. More than 20 service members and their families participated in the race, which featured an interactive activity where they could wear drunk goggles and ride quadcycles simulating the effects of inebriation while driving to promote awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse... MORE

1st Lt. Zizi Zemeheret, 59th Medical Operations Squadron social work fellow, assists a participant in registering for an Alcohol Awareness Month 5K at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 27, 2024. The event, organized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, featured an interactive activity where they could wear drunk goggles and ride quadcycles simulating the effects of inebriation while driving to promote awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

59th Medical Wing DEIA Committee marks one-year milestone in inclusion efforts
March 15, 2024 — Amidst the changing tides of social consciousness and policy directives, Col. Aquilla Highsmith-Tyler stands at the forefront of the 59th Medical Wing’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee. With unwavering dedication, she leads a charge to transform the military landscape into one that values every individual's unique identity and experiences... MORE

The primary mission of DEIA is to enhance the readiness of the DoD workforce and ensure the nation’s security by leveraging the pillars of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and optimizing the diverse talent in support of the Joint Warfighter.

New AFSVC school liaison division aims to further improve support for dependent education
February 15, 2024 — The Air Force Services Center recently established a division and regional school liaisons to oversee processes and programs regarding Pre-K-12 education... MORE

AETC transforming data strategy and standards to enable digital age training, education and development
April 11, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials continue to refine an operational approach that links data standards and analytics within the command and aligns the data with Department of Defense systems to enable digital age training, education, and development to ultimately produce the most competitive Airmen possible... MORE

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DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families... MORE

Army upgrades Soldier tuition assistance portal
August 29, 2022 — An upgraded version of the ArmyIgnitED portal has gone online to provide Soldiers, education counselors, and academic institutions a smoother and more reliable experience for processing Army Tuition Assistance Requests... MORE

DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
August 15, 2022 — Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon. The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members... MORE

Make your way into summer reading at JBSA’s libraries
May 11, 2022 — The Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program can be an important part of keeping your child on track for learning during the summer months. At Joint Base San Antonio, all three installation libraries participate in the program, which begins registration May 16... MORE

Air University opens new Civilian Leadership Development School
March 9, 2022 — The Civilian Leadership Development School within the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development at Air University is accelerating the focus on civilian-centric professional education across the Air Force... MORE

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AETC publishes first competency-based civilian Learning Professionals career series education and training plan
February 15, 2022 — This effort leads the way for the Department of Air Force to establish the foundation for integrating competencies into an education and training plans in the future... MORE

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Enrollment opening soon for 'Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication'
February 11, 2022 — Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication, or CLTR202, is offered to enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in the Community College of the Air Force program. It fulfills three semester hours of Institutional (Resident) and/or Program Elective credit requirements of the CCAF Associate of Applied Science degree. Enrollment opens April 12-18, 2022... MORE

CLTR202, Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication, is offered to enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in the Community College of the Air Force program. It fulfills three semester hours of Institutional (Resident) and/or Program Elective credit requirements of the CCAF Associate of Applied Science degree.

Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change
January 10, 2022 — Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend, or DA, program that began in 2017... MORE

Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
September 8, 2021 — The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations... MORE

Ready to level up? Air Force offers civilians various academic programs to earn degree
February 11, 2021 — In addition to the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program, the Department of the Air Force offers three academic programs for Air Force and Space Force civilians to enhance their level of education. ... MORE

Total Force officer, enlisted and civilian personnel now have the ability to input their joint experiences within the MyVector platform, allowing members to, more effectively, report joint experiences when being selected for future development and assignments by commanders.

JBSA senior secures Valero Alamo Bowl scholarship
January 28, 2021 — When Bradley Ludington, a senior at Randolph High School, attended the Valero Alamo Bowl Dec. 29, 2020, it was not only to see a great football game, he was also there as one of the recipients of a Valero Alamo Bowl scholarship... MORE

Randolph High School senior Bradley Lundington, 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl scholarship recipient, poses for a photo while attending the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Dec. 29, 2020.

CCAF program helps Airmen further careers, education
December 9, 2020 — The Community College of the Air Force, or CCAF, is a federally-chartered academic institution serving approximately 270,000 active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve Component enlisted members of the U.S. Air and Space Forces... MORE

The Community College of the Air Force, or CCAF, is a federally-chartered academic institution serving approximately 270,000 active-duty, guard and reserve enlisted members of the Air Force and Space Force. It offers classes with 112 affiliated Air Force and Space Force schools and 300 Air Force education service offices and centers throughout the world, making CCAF the world’s largest community college system.

AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding
November 22, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for the fiscal year 2021, effective immediately... MORE

Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21
September 29, 2020 — Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1... MORE

Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.

Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program
July 29, 2020 — The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of CCAF... MORE

The Community College of the Air Force announced plans for a new degree program slated for launch in 2021. The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of CCAF. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Klynne Pearl Serrano)

How To: Home Schooling in the Time of Coronavirus
April 16, 2020 — The 37th Training Wing hosted Home School 101, a virtual event April 9 on Facebook Live to help families transition to non-traditional education methods and learn stress-management skills during mandated social distancing in response to COVID-19... MORE