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A message to the Army community about civil unrest
June 3, 2020 — Dear Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and Soldiers for Life: Over the past week, the country has suffered an explosion of frustration over the racial divisions that still plague us as Americans. And because your Army is a reflection of American society, those divisions live in the Army as well... MORE

Take time to prepare so you can enjoy your summer plans
June 3, 2020 — Although the summer months are the most vulnerable time, severe weather can occur anytime, anywhere, and can produce hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, flooding, lightning or a combination of any or all of these... MORE

U.S. Army aims to hire 10,000 new Soldiers during three-day event
June 3, 2020 — The U.S. Army is kicking off its first nationwide virtual hiring campaign June 30 through July 2 with a goal of recruiting 10,000 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to “Join Us.” ... MORE

Graphic with information on Army National Hiring Days.
June 30 - July 2. 150 career fields. 10,000 positions. Join Us.

Long-distance support not new for 340th FTG personnel team
June 3, 2020 — As people around the world worked to adjust to the challenges of working from home, 340th Flying Training Group personnelists quickly adapted and then some, providing mission-critical support to the headquarters and squadrons at seven different installations, as well as modifying processes and implementing improvements to better serve their teammates... MORE

DOD chief housing officer issues memo to privatized housing tenants
June 3, 2020 — Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment W. Jordan Gillis issued a memo to tenants of housing privatized under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, providing an update on the status of the department's efforts to implement the MHPI Tenant Bill of Rights. ... MORE

Passport guidance set to curb delays, as military heads into peak PCS season
June 3, 2020 — Military families applying for official passports must submit their paperwork no earlier than 60 days, but no later than 45 days from their departure date, said a top travel official, as COVID-19 stop movements are lifted... MORE

As stop movements begin to lift, new policies are in place for military families applying for official passports to help with the peak moving season.

Commentary: Who Am I?
June 3, 2020 — Who am I? I am a Black man who happens to be the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. I am George Floyd…I am Philando Castile, I am Michael Brown, I am Alton Sterling, I am Tamir Rice... MORE

Joint Chiefs vision changes military education philosophy
June 2, 2020 — The Joint Chiefs of Staff have released their vision and guidance for officer professional military education, calling for a change in philosophy and tightly tying performance to assignments. ... MORE

METC celebrates 10 years training enlisted medical force
June 2, 2020 — When the Department of Defense’s 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission directed nearly all enlisted medical training be co-located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, it may have unknowingly changed the landscape of enlisted medical training for the foreseeable future... MORE

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 30, 2010, the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, celebrated its entry into initial operating capability, along with the distinctions of being the world's largest enlisted allied-health campus and largest consolidation of U.S. military training in Department of Defense history.

JTF-Bravo, Army South conduct large formation helicopter exercise in Honduras
June 2, 2020 — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo conducted a helicopter exercise May 28 out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The exercise involved participation from U.S. Army South’s 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment and the use of 10 U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo conducted a large formation helicopter exercise May 28 out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The exercise involved participation from the U.S. Army South’s 1-228 Aviation Regiment “Winged Warriors” and the use of 10 U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters.

'Home sweet home' leaves a sour taste for some quarantine-weary
June 2, 2020 — As physical distancing continues in efforts to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the old saying "there's no place like home" might be sounding bittersweet. Whether people live alone or with others, they may be experiencing fear, anxiety, and frustration over restricted movement... MORE

Army Col. Nathan Keller and his family have enjoyed group activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also schedule solo time.

Air Force Civil Engineer Center consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness
June 1, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is taking the Air Force’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program to new heights, preserving training areas to increase the lethality and readiness of air and space forces... MORE

BAMC adjusts entrance hours June 1
June 1, 2020 — As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased re-opening, effective June 1, adjustments are being made at entry locations and hours to best accommodate patients and their access to clinics... MORE

As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased re-opening, effective June 1, adjustments are being made at entry locations and hours to best accommodate patients and their access to clinics.

59th MDW begins phased reopening June 1
June 1, 2020 — With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1. ... MORE

With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1.

JBSA financial counselors offer tips to keep finances in order during COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — Keeping a careful eye on spending, not getting deeper into debt and being on the lookout for scams is the advice Joint Base San Antonio financial counselors are giving installation members who are trying to manage their finances during COVID-19... MORE

JBSA facilities among those collecting 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
May 31, 2020 — Two Joint Base San Antonio locations are among 15 Armed Services Blood Program centers looking to collect convalescent plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and may hold the treatment in their veins that could help others who are critically ill with the respiratory infection. ... MORE

Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity
May 30, 2020 — Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet... MORE

A display of fruits, vegetables, nuts and water, as shown at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10, 2020.

JBSA M&FRCs offer virtual financial services in midst of pandemic
May 29, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military and Family Readiness Centers are offering virtual financial classes on several topics, including budgeting, credit and debt management, savings and other areas of money management that are taught by a certified financial counselor... MORE

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are conducting virtual financial classes for installation members who have questions about or need help with their finances during these uncertain times.

149th SFS Gunfighters conduct weapons qualifications
May 29, 2020 — Gunfighters assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron conducted weapons qualifications training May 27 on a firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Chapman Training Annex... MORE

Staff Sgt. Natalie Avey, 149th Security Forces Squadron member, Air National Guard, waits for instruction during weapons qualification training at a firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Chapman Training Annex May 27. Members from the 149th SFS received pistol, shotgun and grenade training during the all-day event.

Virtual promotion ceremony celebrates achievements in one JBSA-Lackland cyber security division
May 29, 2020 — In the midst of advised social distancing, to minimize the spread of COVID-19, service members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland continued a time-honored tradition of holding a promotion ceremony. The catch? They did it virtually. Three enlisted Airmen were promoted April 30 in a televised ceremony that drew an audience of colleagues and family members from across the nation. ... MORE