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DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums
August 31, 2026 — Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes...

Air Force selects 208 officers for promotion to colonel
July 27, 2026 — The Air Force selected 208 active duty officers for promotion to colonel during the recent M0626A & P0626B central selection boards (Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps, Biomedical Service Corps, Chaplain, and Judge Advocate General categories)...

Hegseth announces reforms to Chaplain Corps
March 26, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains wear on uniforms with their religious insignia...

AFIMSC task force helps bases recover from hurricanes Helene, Milton
October 31, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activated its newly established Task Force Agile Mission Support for the first time to help rapidly recover Air and Space Force installations affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton...

AFIMSC Strong Bonds program enhancements promote wellbeing of the force, families
January 2, 2024 — Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Chaplain Corps Division, enhances the quality of life for service members and their families...

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...

Chapel dog helps connect, comfort people
October 20, 2021 — Maverick possesses a charisma most people would be envious of, and it is easy to imagine him as the center of attention in most social situations. Maverick is a Siberian Husky who functions as the chapel dog for the 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps and is owned and handled by Tech. Sgt. Karen Pasay-an, the non-commissioned officer in charge of installation ministries at Joint Base San Antonio. ...

Chaplain soars in search-and-rescue exercise
May 6, 2021 — Spiritual and physical care achieved an exciting nexus April 21 as Chaplain (Capt.) David Massey of the 502nd Air Base Wing participated in Search-and-Rescue Exercise 2021, or SAREX 2021...

JBSA Religious Affairs Airmen to answer questions during live recruiting chat
January 18, 2021 — In an effort to ensure potential Air Force recruits have all the information they need to make decisions about their future military career, Air Force Recruiting Service offers live social media career chats each month when anyone can ask questions about a specific enlisted Air Force specialty. On Jan. 27, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Religious Affairs Airmen will be in the hot seat for questions regarding their careers...

Watch LIVE: AETC Airmen and Family Wellness Town Hall, Apr. 27, 5:30 pm CST
April 26, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command will host an Airmen and Family Wellness Town Hall live on the command's Facebook page Monday, Apr. 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. CST...

JBSA provides several donation options for flood victims
August 31, 2017 — Many people in the Joint Base San Antonio community want to do something to assist the flood victims in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Several options, more impactful and helpful, exists to donate to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, than food and clothing donations. ...

Chaplain internship: an important part of becoming a chaplain
July 19, 2017 — As part of the Chaplain Candidate Program, the internship portion is an opportunity for seminary and other professional religious school students to evaluate their compatibility and potential for commissioning as an Air Force Chaplain...