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Every BMT flight picture tells a story
December 16, 2021 — When it comes to memories of a military career, there is perhaps nothing as iconic as a Basic Military Training flight photo. The BMT Flight Photo website is rich with these photos – nearly 17,000 of them... MORE

Tracy English looks at slides in history collection

Working at remaining resilient during the holidays
December 15, 2021 — Holidays are a time for traveling and preparing to spend time with families. This can be an exciting time, especially since COVID-19 has been keeping families apart, but for some, this is can be a really hard time to cope with since many may not be surrounded by loved ones. ... MORE

There are many resources available for Airmen, Guardians, Veterans and their families to access if they are having a hard time coping. There are many books to read, applications to download and organizations to contact that are always available. They can also reach out to the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Wellness and Resiliency team located on the AFW2 website, www.woundedwarrior.af.mil.

WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles
December 15, 2021 — Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination... MORE

Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination. This change is an integral part of the overall talent management transformation effort to better align the enlisted promotion system with the Air Force’s foundational competencies and the new Airman Leadership Qualities, as well as provide an agile approach to measuring the diverse knowledge, skills, and experience of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Gender relations surveys now allow all troops to give input
December 15, 2021 — Every year, the Defense Department asks a good portion of its military members to take a survey regarding workplace and gender relations. The results give the DOD its official estimates on the prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the military. ... MORE

Men sitting in a row at a table use their mobile phones to take a survey.

Identical twins share similar journey to become Airmen
December 15, 2021 — Of the more than 26,600 regular Air Force enlistments in fiscal 2021, statistically speaking, two were extraordinary. Identical twin brothers were recruited by their brother and they attended Basic Military Training together at the same time, in the same unit with both excelling as individuals while on their journey to become Airmen... MORE

Then Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith (center), an enlisted accessions recruiter with the 313th Recruiting Squadron in New Hartford, New York, poses for a photograph with his identical twin brothers (Cameron and Calvin) and their parents, Dan Smith (left) and Andrea Pelascini, in Airman’s Arena at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 24, 2021.

JBSA lights up for the holidays
December 14, 2021 — Active duty members and their families, retirees and Department of Defense civilians got into the Christmas spirit with tree-lighting ceremonies and activities held at Joint Base San Antonio locations recently... MORE

149th Fighter Wing welcomes new Key Civic Leaders
December 14, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomed their newest honorary Gunfighters as Key Civic Leaders Dec. 12, 2021... MORE

San Antonio Market COVID-19 screening and testing site holiday hours
December 14, 2021 — The San Antonio Market has announced COVID-19 screening and testing site holiday hours... MORE

Defense Department extends deadline to request adoption reimbursement
December 14, 2021 — The Defense Department temporarily extended the deadline for adoption reimbursement requests in certain cases. This extension is in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

How TRICARE pharmacy network changes will affect TRICARE For Life
December 14, 2021 — Have you heard about the changes coming to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network starting Dec. 15? CVS Pharmacy is joining the network on that date. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you’re a TRICARE For Life beneficiary, you may be wondering how these changes affect the coverage of your current drugs. They don’t... MORE

AFIMSC announces 2022 I-WEPTAC topics, seeks working group volunteers
December 13, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has announced topics and chairs for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference... MORE

I-WEPTAC focuses on agile combat support core functions and addresses current and future challenges in the I&MS mission sets. The outputs will be actionable recommendations that ensure we continue to deliver agile I&MS capabilities in support of national defense and major command operational plans.

Sixteenth Air Force Chief looks to grow multi-capable warfighters
December 13, 2021 — Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Bruce, Jr., Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) command chief, visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, on Dec. 7, 2021, to tour base facilities and various agencies around the 319th Reconnaissance Wing and meet the Airmen and Guardians behind the uniform who keep the mission operating daily... MORE

Chief Bruce talks with Airmen from the 319th Medical Group.

DOD official outlines 2022 National Defense Strategy
December 13, 2021 — The Defense Department's new National Defense Strategy, due in early 2022, will be a plan to deal with an increasingly complicated security landscape, said Mara E. Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy... MORE

NAMRU-SA researchers working on portable sterilizer device for medical instruments
December 10, 2021 — Biomedical engineers from Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, are working on developing a portable device with the capability of sterilizing medical instruments on the battlefield or in austere environments which will help in the treatment and recovery of wounded warfighters... MORE

Feedback Fridays
December 10, 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

Getting back to good: resiliency, grappling and dogs
December 9, 2021 — James Turner, a Military Working Dog Trainer for the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, credits the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his career training MWD, with helping him find a sense of purpose and happiness. It was not always a smooth journey... MORE

Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’
December 9, 2021 — The San Antonio Market, to include Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and the outlying clinics, will transition to MHS GENESIS on Jan. 22, 2022... MORE

Act Now: TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 13
December 9, 2021 — Did you know TRICARE Open Season ends on Monday, Dec. 13? This is your last opportunity, if you so choose, to enroll in or change your health plan. Any changes you make to your coverage during open season will take effect Jan. 1, 2022... MORE

Admiral describes DOD's response to global threats, challenges
December 9, 2021 — Navy Adm. Christopher Grady emphasized the challenges facing the United States and its allies in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in consideration of his nomination to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Men wearing military uniforms hold a discussion.

MEDCoE hosts virtual medical career showcase for Texas high school students
December 9, 2021 — More than 200 High school students from more than 40 schools across Texas connected with the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, over Zoom for a virtual career showcase Dec. 6... MORE