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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

SEAC visits AFPC, notes team ‘making life better, not harder’
February 14, 2022 — SEAC Ramón Colón-López, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, returned to his Air Force roots with a recent visit to the Air Force’s Personnel Center at Joint Base San... MORE

AFIMSC releases updated strategic plan
January 25, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its updated strategic plan Jan. 25, identifying new goals and objectives for helping two services, nine major commands and 83 installations execute their missions and take care of Airmen, Guardians and families around the world... MORE

Army Public Health Center launches inaugural Health of the Army Family report
December 7, 2021 — From the beginning, military families have been a center of gravity for the heart of the military force. Their unwavering, steadfast and resolute presence has provided many with the emotional and psychological stability needed during trying times... 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

JBSA-Lackland Fisher House recovering from setbacks
May 5, 2021 — For 30 years, the Fisher House’s across the country has been a home away from home for military families whose service member is receiving care at a military treatment facility. Currently, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fisher House is recuperating after the double whammy of COVID-19 and February’s winter storms. ... MORE

New Quality of Life Task Force tackling six priorities to help Soldiers, families
July 23, 2020 — The Army’s new Quality of Life Task Force has reached full operational capability, the service announced July 21, as it continues to tackle six priorities to improve conditions for Soldiers and their families... MORE

Military OneSource, family and spouse programs still available
March 30, 2020 — Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life... MORE

Air Force Aid Society launches new enhancements to its mobile budget app
January 15, 2020 — The initial version of the AFAS Budget Builder App was launched in 2018 and was created primarily as a budgeting tool to help Airmen and their families improve how they save and budget their money each month... MORE

Key Spouse mentors build family support for leadership
June 10, 2019 — Key spouse mentors work to ensure military families exist in harmony during each assignment experience and are taken care of during times of hardship. The Key Spouse Program’s mission is to provide information and resources to military spouses as well as supporting families in successfully navigating through the military cycle... MORE

JBSA Family Advocacy Program keeps families safe
March 27, 2019 — The largest family advocacy program in the Air Force, which is located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, provides a steady hand when life’s plans go off the rails. The FAP is ready to assist families in several areas, which include maltreatment, emotional education, marriage counseling, building healthy relationships and new parent support... MORE

Ruck march spanning 11 days, 830 miles, honors fallen special tactics Airmen
February 22, 2019 — Twenty special tactics Airmen began an 11-day ruck march at 2 a.m. Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, and will be traveling 830 miles to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The Airmen are rucking to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, who was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 27, 2018, and 19 other special tactics Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. ... MORE

Citing health, safety concerns, Air Force leaders order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing
February 20, 2019 — Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1... MORE

Safety, security key to social media use for military members, civilians, families
August 22, 2018 — These days we can’t go a moment or move a step without immediate access to some form of social media, but that kind of access can also impact operational security... MORE

Trees to Troops delivers Christmas trees
December 8, 2017 — Many members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland community braved the rain and the cold element, waiting outside JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation Dec. 7, to receive a free tree from trees to Troops... MORE

Legal office hosts Retiree Appreciation Day
November 16, 2017 — The 502nd Installation Support Group Legal Office is scheduled to host Retiree Appreciation Day Dec. 4 at 1701 Kenly Avenue, building 2484, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m... MORE