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‘More than a uniform,’ C&T provides first Space Force physical training uniform
June 24, 2024 — New Space Force physical training gear is now available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores across the country to support nearly 1,000 Guardians... 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.

‘Piggybacking’ can open doors to security problems
October 17, 2023 — Holding a door open for the person behind you may seem like the polite thing to do, but it can lead to a serious security breach at the workplace. The Defense Department calls this practice piggybacking and defines it as an unauthorized person tagging along with an authorized person to enter a facility, restricted area, checkpoint or other controlled environment. ... MORE

An illustration that shows that holding the door open for people behind you when they don't have to scan a common access card can be dangerous.

New pilot allows online renewal of some IDs, civilian retiree IDs no longer issued
August 29, 2023 — Two changes to the issuing of Defense Department ID cards took effect in February... MORE

DLA Troop Support commander visits JBSA, Air Force customers
February 14, 2022 — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley visited Air Force customers and clothing and textiles vendors in San Antonio and Austin Feb. 3-4 to better understand challenges and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in the region... MORE

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander presides over BMT graduation
January 11, 2022 — In a ceremony steeped in military traditions and protocols, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas presided over the graduation of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardians Jan. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

a flight of Air Force trainees marches by a one-star general

Air Force nears 97% active duty vaccination rate
November 4, 2021 — Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine... MORE

USECAF Gina Ortiz Jones visits 433rd Medical Squadron

DLA Intelligence publishes new controlled unclassified information policy
February 24, 2021 — Say goodbye to For Official Use Only. A Defense Logistics Agency policy published Jan. 28 by DLA Intelligence provides new guidance on labeling unclassified information that’s sensitive but doesn’t require classification... MORE

An "FOUO" stamp sits on top of a blue ink pad next to the letters "CUI." Text also reads "Controlled Unclassified Information replaces "For Official Use Only" Designation

Rapid Deployment Team assists ARNORTH medical units supply needs
April 23, 2020 — Charlie Hughley is helping the RDT determine supply needs for ARNORTH medical units mobilizing to assist hard-hit communities. He’s expediting and tracking delivery for items like respirators, protective gowns and gloves for the 337th Theater Sustainment Command, as well as the 3rd, 4th and 13th Expeditionary Support Commands. ... MORE

DLA Distribution RDT member expedites customers’ COVID-19 requirements

Dislocation allowance now available before PCS moves
October 22, 2019 — Soldiers and their Families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving... MORE

Soldiers and their families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving.

Logistics and Materiel Management courses prepare IAAFA students
March 7, 2018 — At the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the International Logistics course teaches students how to get materiel while the Materiel Management course tells them what to do with it once they have it... MORE

The Materiel Management course taught at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas teaches students about warehouse design, how to build it and how to maintain it.

FEMA stands up support base at JBSA-Randolph
August 31, 2017 — An Incident Support Base led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up and began Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts at JBSA-Randolph Aug. 31. ... MORE