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DAF processes religious accommodations requests
December 23, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force is processing a number of Religious Accommodation Requests for the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 10,000 requests from across the Total Force have been received, of which approximately 2,100 have been disapproved due to military readiness considerations. ... MORE

U.S. Space Force launches new public website
December 23, 2021 — The U.S. Space Force public website is going live as the newest service marks its second anniversary. SpaceForce.com will provide everything future Guardians need to know about careers such as space operations, cyber, intelligence, acquisitions and engineering... MORE

Tough Conversation: Suicide, mental health awareness
December 23, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine hosted their “Tough Conversation” forum Dec. 14, 2021, where they discussed suicide awareness and mental health issues with 12 JBSA-Randolph members... MORE

DOD personnel, families can renew passports online
December 22, 2021 — Active duty, Reserve and retired service members, and Defense Department civilians and contractors and their families will soon be able to renew their U.S. passports online, according to the State Department. ... MORE

Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates
December 22, 2021 — Due to a shortage of fabric used to manufacture service dress uniforms, Airmen and Guardians graduating from basic military training will temporarily be issued fewer uniform items... MORE

Bird's eye view of BMT graduation ceremony

Military & Family Readiness Center helps DOD members become U.S. citizens
December 22, 2021 — Spirits were high and relief was palpable as twelve participants earned their United States citizenship Dec. 15, 2021, through the naturalization program conducted by the U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services at the Military and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Military hospital support to FEMA begins in Indiana, Wisconsin, continues in five states
December 21, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 40 military medical personnel will deploy in two new teams – one 20-person team to Indiana, and one 20-person team to Wisconsin – to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients... MORE

Air Force Installation Contracting Center change agents win Air Force acquisition awards
December 21, 2021 — Five Air Force Installation Contracting Center change agents recently earned top honors in the 2021 Secretary of the Air Force Innovation in Air Force Contracting Awards recognition program, including... MORE

Soldiers depart for annual Holiday Block Leave on a busy Saturday
December 20, 2021 — The San Antonio International Airport was busier than normal as an estimated 1,200 Soldiers departed for their annual Holiday Block Leave, or HBL, Dec. 18... MORE

Wear Blue: run to remember, run with your heart
December 17, 2021 — That stretch of the course was lined with images of fallen American service members, followed by community supporters bearing American flags. Each tribute poster was personally requested by a runner or volunteer participating in the race... MORE

U.S., Brazilian Pathfinders cross paths again at Southern Vanguard 22
December 17, 2021 — As the sun set at the Agulhas Negras Military Academy in Resende, Brazil, Staff Sgt. Shayne Hayes readied his gear for another night in the elements. Hills, mountains, rivers and swamps surround him as he prepared for an early morning mock-raid of an urban town during Southern Vanguard 22, a combined air assault exercise with the U.S. and Brazilian armies... MORE

U.S. and Brazilian Pathfinders cross paths again at Southern Vanguard 22

NORAD satellites, fighter pilots help track Santa
December 17, 2021 — Every December, millions of families around the world track Santa's Yuletide journey through the North American Aerospace Defense Command's Santa Tracker. "NORAD Tracks Santa" is a holiday tradition that started from humble origins — and as a fluke — but has now grown into a massive volunteer operation... MORE

NORAD Tracks Santa at Buckley Air Force Base in 2018.

People First Task Force building more cohesive teams
December 17, 2021 — One year ago, the Army created the People First Task Force to help address harmful behaviors and build cohesion across the Army... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Julie A.M Guerra, deputy chief of staff, G-2, listens to junior enlisted Soldiers brief at the U.S. Army People First Task Force Solarium at West Point, NY, March 19, 2021. The Solarium was held to help junior service members to communicate with the Army’s senior leaders about finding solutions to important issues occurring in the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Rundell)

Exchange shoppers can support military relief when shopping
December 17, 2021 — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can support the military community by donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund and Army Emergency Relief this holiday season... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can support the military community by donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund and Army Emergency Relief this holiday season.

Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI
December 17, 2021 — Becoming a Military Training Instructor wasn’t high on Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa’s to-do list when he signed up for Developmental Special Duty... MORE

TSgt Figueroa at the MTI Monument at JBSA-Lackland

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)

Feedback Fridays
December 17, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

BAMC Fisher House matriarch retires after 29 years
December 16, 2021 — After 29 years, Brooke Army Medical Center’s Fisher House manager retired at the end of 2021. Inge Godfrey has spent nearly three decades as the matriarch of the four Fisher Houses on the BAMC campus, providing thousands of families a place to call home while their loved ones heal... MORE

BAMC Fisher House matriarch retiring after 29 years

New trailer at JBSA-Camp Bullis a morale booster for Vehicle Management Flight
December 16, 2021 — After several years of being housed in a trailer that was outdated and hard to maintain, the Vehicle Management Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis now has a new modern construction trailer with upgraded amenities, which will better fit the needs of the vehicle technicians who work on the installation... MORE

Don’t get burned by your Christmas tree
December 16, 2021 — The holidays are a time when families gather and celebrate traditions. For many, one of those traditions is the Christmas tree. While this is by far among the most popular, it can also be one of the deadliest... MORE

Christmas tree fires can ruin holiday celebrations