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AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

Horsemanship class provides unique experience for exceptional families
July 18, 2023 — This summer, military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program at Joint Base San Antonio were offered the opportunity to attend horsemanship classes thanks to funding from the Air Force Personnel Center... MORE

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Department of the Air Force rolls out Climate Campaign Plan
July 11, 2023 — The Climate Campaign Plan is the implementation portion of the Climate Action Plan and breaks down the strategy through specific and measurable objectives and key results... MORE

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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Liberty Barracks cleared to reopen
June 15, 2023 — The Liberty Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is ready to reopen following extensive remediation after the discovery of legionella traces in the water system last year... MORE

DOD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care
February 16, 2023 — The Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care... MORE

'Five & Thrive' initiative builds resiliency in military families
December 12, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio Workforce & Transition Alliance announced the Five & Thrive initiative to help military families as they transition from duty station to duty station during their community partner meeting Dec. 6, 2022, in Live Oak, Texas... MORE

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TEDx event connects community at JBSA-Lackland
November 17, 2022 — Cultivating resiliency and making connections was the theme of TEDx at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 4. The event brought together approximately 150 people with a mission to provoke thoughtful conversations... MORE

Guest speaker addresses crowd at TEDx event held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4.

Online courses provide aid to those affected by suicide
September 22, 2022 — The Defense Department is now offering two online courses that provide support and guidance for those affected by suicide... MORE

AFCEC bolsters DAF energy assurance with merger
August 17, 2022 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently merged two energy organizations under one directorate, forming a single, cohesive team focused on achieving Department of the Air Force energy objectives. ... MORE

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AFIMSC chaplain shares his ‘True North’ calling
July 18, 2022 — Finding your True North – your authentic self, your purpose, your beliefs – can be a struggle for many today... MORE

FSS members showcase resiliency resources available to JBSA members, families
July 13, 2022 — Military life can sometimes be tough on service members, civilians, and their families, but a multitude of personnel at Joint Base San Antonio are ready and willing to help members navigate life while serving their country in the Alamo Region... MORE

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New publication guides nation toward EMP resilience
June 10, 2022 — In 2018, Joint Base San Antonio formed the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense collaborative, or SA-EMD, a quarterly public forum used to promote research and partnerships among Alamo Region civilian and military entities in preparation for the possibility of a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse, or EMP. During this summer’s SA-EMD meeting June 10, the collaborative's Domestic Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations work group released a guide to assist communities across the nation in preparing for this worst-case scenario... MORE

Employee Assistance Program supports civilians in need
May 23, 2022 — Nothing gives credence to the reliability and constancy of the support the Employee Assistance Program provides, like a person who has first-hand knowledge of the ease and workability of the resource... MORE

DAF recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility March 31
March 31, 2022 — President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in 2021, officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility as an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender nonconforming people... MORE

CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen
March 14, 2022 — The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living, education, spouse employment, child care and resiliency March 8... MORE

Edwin Oshiba, center, acting secretary of the Air Force for energy, installations, and environment, speaks during a panel discussion for the 2022 Association of Defense Communities National Summit in Arlington, Va., March 8, 2022. Oshiba spoke about the priorities and challenges for Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

CSAF spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative
December 17, 2021 — The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices... MORE

Sharene Brown, spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, announces the Five & Thrive initiative, Dec. 17, 2021. The new initiative focuses on the top five life challenges faced by military families. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Getting back to good: resiliency, grappling and dogs
December 9, 2021 — James Turner, a Military Working Dog Trainer for the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, credits the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his career training MWD, with helping him find a sense of purpose and happiness. It was not always a smooth journey... MORE

Memorial Log Carry honors Special Warfare Training Wing Airman
April 19, 2021 — The 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron organized a 2 1/2 mile memorial log carry for fallen Airman Lt. Col. William Schroeder, at the Special Warfare Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, April 8... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CHAPMAN TRAINING ANNEX, Texas—Chief Master Sgt. Todd M. Popovic, Special Warfare Training Wing, or SWTW, command chief, leads a formation in memorial pushups after a memorial log carry for fallen airman, Lt. Col. William Schroeder, at the SWTW located on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, or JBSA-CTA, Apr. 8, 2021.

Commentary: COVID-19 and avoiding burnout
April 15, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic may make you feel like you’re just waiting – life on hold – feeling frustrated that there’s no end in sight. Pandemic fatigue is a very real feeling of exhaustion as a result of COVID-19’s impact on our lives – from financial stress to loneliness, to the fears of getting sick. Continual exposure to this unrelenting stress can cause us to burn out... MORE

Exposure to continual emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress can cause burnout.

Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency
February 10, 2021 — Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November... MORE