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Accelerating hypersonics development
May 9, 2017 — On May 3, 2017, Air Force senior leaders met to consider options to accelerate hypersonics research and development to break even more speed barriers and ensure continued technological superiority. Hypersonics refers to flying at five times the speed of sound, also known as “Mach 5,” or higher... MORE

Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary
May 8, 2017 — Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017. ... MORE

Heather Wilson was confirmed as the new Secretary of the Air Force by the Senate May 8, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Focus on fall prevention can reduce serious injuries
May 8, 2017 — Air Force Occupational Safety will focus on the importance of life-saving fall prevention measures during Fall Prevention Focus, May 8 – 19, 2017, marking the fourth year the Air Force has partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health to draw attention to fall prevention... MORE

JBSA Libraries support servicemembers and their families
May 5, 2017 — The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to... MORE

The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to support servicemembers and their families, but due to decreased manning, JBSA library hours are being adjusted.

Department of Defense announces Invictus Games 2017 team members
May 5, 2017 — The Department of Defense announced the names of the 90 athletes who will compete on the United States' team at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 23-30. More than 550 wounded, ill and... MORE

Congratulations to the Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force Graduates
May 4, 2017 — JBSA-Lackland-Senior Airman Jasmine Abraham, Human Resource Management-Master Sgt. Jesse Adams, Criminal Justice-Staff Sgt. Michael Adams, Cybersecurity-Master Sgt. Justin Alexander, Education and... MORE

Congratulations to Joint Base San Antonio’s
Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force
and Distance Learning Graduates.

Total force development services now in a single-point center
May 3, 2017 — The Air Force has consolidated all total force development services and resources to a single-point center. All Airmen (active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian) will now be able to fully utilize all force development resources through the virtual force development center... MORE

Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit
May 2, 2017 — The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed... MORE

Two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers have recently changed. The definition of “joint matters” has expanded and the authorized length of a joint tour without waiver has shortened. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

AETC launches Strategic Management Annex, Strategic Planning Dashboard
May 1, 2017 — Air Education and Training Command officials are launching two tools May 1 for advancing the 2016 AETC Strategic Plan: the AETC Strategic Management Annex and the AETC Strategic Planning Dashboard.The... MORE

$36,000 in scholarships available to AF club members, families
April 28, 2017 — Applications for the 2017 Air Force Club Scholarship Program close May 12... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Hamrick, 17th Training Wing Vice Commander, and Toni Hansen, 17th Force Support Squadron Director, award Staff Sgt. Stephen Yelbert, , 17th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician and Non-Commissioned Officer in charge for reports and analysis, the Air Force 2016 Club Scholarship for 4,000 dollars at the Norma Brown Building on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2016. Yelbert received 2nd place in the scholarship competition throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson/Released)

San Antonio students choose STEM, guided by 24th Air Force mentors
April 27, 2017 — Beaming with pride, the Alamo Heights High School competitors posed on stage behind a prop check representing the $1000 scholarships they had all just won. Fresh from the CyberPatriot all-service... MORE

Five students from Alamo Heights Army JROTC pose on stage with their mentors as well as civic and cyber industry officials as they accept awarded scholarship money from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) during the Mayor’s Cyber Cup luncheon April 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. The cadets were one of the five Alamo Heights cyber teams that competed in the CyberPatriot Cyber Defense Competition, placing fourth overall in their division. Staff Sgt. William Jones (far left), 92nd Cyberspace Operations Center, led the team of Airmen that mentored the students. (Courtesy photo)

AF seeks 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award nominations
April 26, 2017 — Air Force officials are in search of nominees for the 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards. ... MORE

Notice to IR Airmen: 6-month wait on voluntary assignments enforced for CY17
April 26, 2017 — The six-month requirement for voluntary assignment requests in AFI 36-2115, Assignments within the Reserve Components, will be enforced and wing commander or equivalent waiver authority is suspended,... MORE

HQ RIO Notice to Individual Reserve Airmen

AF releases implementation plans for latest diversity, inclusion initiatives
April 25, 2017 — Headquarters Air Force released finalized implementation plans following the second notification to Airmen relaying new diversity and inclusion initiatives on April 9, 2017... MORE

Putting the patient at the center of Air Force Medicine
April 25, 2017 — The Air Force Medical Service is committed to incorporating patients’ needs, preferences and values into their care. This model emphasizes patient centeredness, and that starts with creating a culture... MORE

The Air Force Medical Service is creating a culture of patient centeredness, where the patient’s needs, wants and values drive their care. Here’s how patients at Air Force hospitals and clinics can be part of that process and get more from their care.

Register your child in Secure Messaging during Military Child Health Month
April 24, 2017 — Worrying about the health of your child can be a significant source of stress for working parents. One way parents can improve communication with their children’s medical team during Military Child... MORE

It’s getting hot out there, so check your work/rest cycle
April 24, 2017 — Email and pop-up messages that alert military members and civilian employees at Joint Base San Antonio about heat conditions could soon be appearing with regularity on their computers.The messages... MORE

Airman 1st Class David Flint, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, sets up the thermal environmental monitor at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 21, 2017. The monitor measures humidity, ambient temperature and radiant heat.

Airmen’s Week: Changing the Culture of Airmen - Part 4
April 24, 2017 — (This is the fourth in a four-part series highlighting the Airmen’s Week Program and the Military Training Instructors selected to be facilitators of a curriculum striving to inspire professionalism... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heather Mummery, 326th Training Squadron instructor, engages with Airmen during Airman’s Week activities Mar. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The concept of Airmen’s Week stemmed from Air Force officials establishing a curriculum focused on wingmanship, resiliency, leadership and followership, sexual assault prevention and response, the warrior ethos, and how Airmen can balance their personal and professional lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

San Antonio JROTC cadets induct general as honorary Silver Eagle
April 24, 2017 — In a ceremony attended by 500 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, was... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander Air Education and Training Command meets Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets April 19 at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas. Roberson was inducted as an honorary Silver Eagle, making him the fourth person to receive the honorary title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

MTI spouse earns AETC’s top award as family child care provider
April 21, 2017 — The spouse of a military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has achieved command-level recognition for being the best in her profession.Rebecca Seymour, who has been tending to the... MORE

The spouse of a military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has achieved command-level recognition for being the best in her profession. Rebecca Seymour, who has been tending to the needs of military children for more than a decade, is the 2016 Air Education and Training Command Family Child Care Provider of the Year.