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CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen
November 7, 2023 — The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security... MORE

Vogel Meditation Center teaches resilience through art, meditation, yoga
September 15, 2023 — When it comes to national security, the Department of Defense has three documents it depends on. One of those, the National Defense Strategy, contains four top-level priorities, including building a resilient Joint Force. To do that, resiliency teams are looking outside the box for innovative ways to create awareness and resilience among service members... MORE

Students sitting on the floor creating art.

JBSA readies families during National Emergency Preparedness Month
September 5, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are celebrating Emergency Preparedness Month with a Community Preparedness and Ready event 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 29, 2023, at the Military and Family Readiness Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, located at 3060 Stanley Road... MORE

Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience
July 31, 2023 — The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022... MORE

Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies
June 6, 2023 — There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies... MORE

Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health
May 15, 2023 — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness... MORE

Airman holds up sign that reads, be kind to your mind.

502nd ABW rededicates Pershing Chinese Camp historical location
March 27, 2023 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Cultural Resources Office rededicated the historical site of Pershing's Chinese camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 25, 2023... MORE

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Sixteenth Air Force headquarters welcomes new four-legged wingman
February 16, 2023 — Suicide, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder … these are all challenges that the workforce deals with daily and affects the Total Force. The Sixteenth Air Force knows the best way to accomplish the mission is to keep the backbone of the unit strong and support the team through resiliency efforts and training... MORE

Mr. William Apodaca, 16th Air Force chief of staff, pets Bindi on her visit to the command suite, Jan. 25. Bindi’s training allows her access to the 16th Air Force building where she goes room- to- room bringing stress relief, enjoyment, engagement, and dialogue to anyone who needs it.

Being resilient: Air University’s RTF promotes well-being for all service members
January 26, 2023 — As reported cases of suicide and mental health issues among service members increased, military leadership stepped in. In September 2022, Air Force leaders unveiled a new initiative encouraging support for service members and their families. The Spectrum of Resilience, found on the service’s Integrated Resilience website, provides supportive opportunities and resources across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

In September 2022, the Department of the Air Force unveiled the Spectrum of Resilience to provide a comprehensive listing of available support options for military members and their families. In 2018, Air University established the Resilience Research Task Force involving students from Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. The task force now includes students at Squadron Officer School, which offers it as an advanced research elective, and is sponsored by the office of Air Force Integrated Resilience.

'Connect To Care': Providing support to Airmen, Guardians, family members
December 16, 2022 — Connect to Care is a new approach to providing support for Airmen, Guardians, and their families in which all providers, regardless of area of responsibility, will personally guide each individual or group to the support services they need... MORE

. Airmen ran at the base fitness center to promote mental health and suicide awareness.

JBSA team takes time out to focus on suicide prevention awareness
October 3, 2022 — During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Joint Base San Antonio brought light to the subject by hosting numerous events to build awareness and emphasis the resources available to those in need... MORE

JBSA launches suicide prevention, awareness month campaign
September 6, 2022 — September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Joint Base San Antonio is preparing for a multitude of activities to help with bringing attention to this public health issue. Getting the message out encourages JBSA personnel "to seek help" and that "support is within reach" and always available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)... MORE

JBSA leaders encourage Tough Conversations to find solutions
August 26, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s commander and command chief picked up their monthly Tough Conversations open discussions about important topics, after a break due to the change of command. This session, held Aug. 16, focused on suicide prevention and awareness... MORE

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New EFMP liaison dedicated to Navy personnel in South Texas
May 16, 2022 — For military families with special needs, the Department of Defense Exceptional Family Member Program provides support and resources to help members and their families thrive in military life. At Joint Base San Antonio, EFMP programs are available to all branches of the military, but an additional bonus for Navy personnel in and around San Antonio is that they have their own case liaison for the program. ... MORE

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Word on the Street: Month of the Military Child
April 28, 2022 — The Month of the Military Child recognizes the children of military families for their resiliency, sacrifice, courage, and unconditional support of their parents who are serving in the U.S. and overseas. To celebrate, some of Joint Base San Antonio's children telling us what they like about being a military child. ... MORE

BAMC campaign aims to build back grit, resilience
March 7, 2022 — In a renewed effort to fortify a team of nearly 9,000 healthcare and support personnel, Brooke Army Medical Center has dedicated the month of March to “building back grit and resilience.”... MORE

MEDCoE appoints first STRIDE peer advocates
February 23, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, has implemented a new strategic program to help eradicate harmful behaviors that erode Army values within the organization and to further the Army’s people first initiative... MORE

Invisible Wounds Initiative helps build a supportive culture for Airmen, Guardians, and families through focused leadership
January 27, 2022 — The Command Team Campaign is a communications effort to increase knowledge and enable command teams to build connectedness, trust, and openness to tough conversations about cognitive, emotional, or behavioral conditions associated with trauma or adverse life events... MORE

An invisible wound is a cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition that can be associated with trauma or serious adverse life events.

Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month
October 1, 2021 — Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”... MORE

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness.

Commentary: On resilience through the storm
September 15, 2021 — Thoughts on how adversity and leaning on others can make us more resilient... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsmen Spc. Michael West, left, and Spc. Gage Stone, right, truck drivers with Alpha Company, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, give supplies to a resident of a neighborhood in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 7, 2021. Oklahoma National Guardsmen drove throughout neighborhoods to distribute supplies directly to Louisiana residents, allowing for essential aid to reach the local populace quickly. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alex Kaelke)