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DOD invests extra funding in commissary benefit to help reduce prices, strengthen economic security of military families
September 27, 2022 — Service members and their families will soon see a 3% to 5% decrease in pricing on most grocery items in their commissaries as part of a Department of Defense initiative to bolster the economic security and stability of the military community... MORE

Military customers worldwide will be able to evaluate their stores through the annual Commissary Customer Service Survey, or CCSS, starting Aug. 22.

Critical thinking in digital spaces – Social Media
September 20, 2022 — Individuals are spending an increased amount of time online these days. It is vital to exercise critical thinking in digital spaces to protect yourself and those you love. It is easy to use open source tools to aggregate data and build a profile on you... MORE

Over-the-shoulder view of a hacker gathering information from social media accounts.

Department of the Air Force counters insider threat risks
September 12, 2022 — Every September, all departments and federal agencies team up to raise awareness amongst the workforce to promote reporting of insider threat risks. The goal is to get employees to look out for and report risky behavior that could be indicative of potential harm to themselves, others or the organization. ... MORE

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians
July 21, 2022 — The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older... MORE

COVID-19 vaccination sign stands in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, Dec. 21, 2021. The sign reminds patients of areas to get their COVID-19 vaccine in the hospital.

Military hospital support to FEMA, DHHS begins in five states, Navajo Nation, expands elsewhere
January 21, 2022 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 220 military medical personnel have deployed or will deploy in 10 new teams to eight states and the Navajo Nation to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients... MORE

Military hospital support to FEMA and DHHS begins in five states, Navajo Nation, expands elsewhere

Defense Department extends deadline to request adoption reimbursement
December 14, 2021 — The Defense Department temporarily extended the deadline for adoption reimbursement requests in certain cases. This extension is in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

JBSA-Randolph hosts Law Enforcement & Security Info Fair Dec. 7-8
November 19, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center hosts a Law Enforcement & Security Info Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8 as part of an employment readiness initiative with Department of Defense law enforcement and security field positions and private sector positions... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center hosts a Law Enforcement & Security Info Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8

DOD, VA work hand in hand for better outcomes for veterans, officials tell Senate
November 4, 2021 — Strategic planning is the bedrock of the joint effort between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness told a Senate committee Nov. 3... MORE

Veterans stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony

DOD leaders address Bagram departure, noncombatant evacuation operation timing
September 30, 2021 — Following the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, some questioned the handover of Bagram Air Base. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said maintaining a presence there would not have helped the U.S. mission during the waning days of the 20-year war. ... MORE

Three men sit behind a long table. The wall behind them is covered by paintings and seals.

Texas military installations collaborate with TxDOT to strengthen economy, infrastructure
August 17, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio officials met with local city and state representatives at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aug. 16 to commemorate the passing of House Bill 3399... MORE

A man and woman shake hands after a press conference in San Antonio.

Website informs civilians about DOD opportunities
August 3, 2021 — Pentagon officials have created a website to emphasize the importance of civilians in the Defense Department's workforce. The site will also serve to educate people about civilian employment and help them explore where they might find their fit within the organization. ... MORE

Clinic doors open wide for those wanting COVID-19 vaccine
April 20, 2021 — As of April 19, just about any adult in DOD can get a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one. That includes military personnel, adult dependents, retirees and civilians... MORE

The 109th Airlift Wing began administering COVID-19 Vaccines on March 10, 2021. The vaccines will be available to New York Army and Air National Guard members.

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
April 5, 2021 — Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience... MORE

2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey

JBSA continues to develop, test electromagnetic defense, 5G technologies
March 24, 2021 — Currently, 5G communications are one of the most promising technologies being developed by tech industries, and through military test sites like the one at Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

San Antonio with 5G representation lines.

DOD announces new Acting Secretary of Defense, service secretaries
January 20, 2021 — At 12:01 p.m., Jan. 20, David L. Norquist assumed the duties of Acting Secretary of Defense... MORE

Program goes virtual to help women veterans tackle healthcare
November 19, 2020 — Making the leap from the military to civilian life is downright daunting for any active duty service member — and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added new challenges. But one program is surging forward in 2020 to tackle the issue for a particular group of veterans... MORE

A participant of the Women’s Health Transition Assistance Program, takes notes during a tour of the Women’s Center at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, Fla., July 31, 2018. The hospital visit was part of a pilot program series to display the range of women’s health and mental health care services available post-separation.

Defense against electromagnetic pulse priority for SA-EMD
October 1, 2020 — Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity, no cell service, and no chance of them returning for months. That is the potential nightmare of an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, whether naturally occurring or man-made... MORE

Michael Lovell, executive director of the Joint Base San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense Initiative and 5G program executive, speaks to attendees of the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense quarterly meeting held virtually Sept. 29, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Diversity, inclusion board seeks input from all DOD personnel
September 2, 2020 — The Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion will focus on actions to enhance diversity and inclusion and drive a cultural shift to create lasting change in the department... MORE

U.S. Air Force basic military graduation and coining ceremony is held Aug. 13, 2020, for the 320th Training Squadron at the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

ARNORTH task forces on COVID-19 front lines in San Antonio hospitals
August 28, 2020 — Service members from across the country belonging to U.S. Army North have converged on San Antonio as part of Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces activated to support hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

Operation Warp Speed on track for end-of-year vaccine delivery
August 18, 2020 — Operation Warp Speed is a public-private partnership with the goal of delivering 300 hundred million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year... MORE

Operation Warp Speed is a public-private partnership whose goal is to deliver 300 hundred million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.