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AFCEC strategy leverages Air Force buying power to support CE enterprise
July 15, 2021 — An Air Force Civil Engineer Center program to streamline contract acquisition is putting the federal government’s bulk buying power in the hands of civil engineers to keep their installations mission ready. ... MORE

Consumer Fraud Alert: Tips for avoiding VA home loan scams
July 15, 2021 — People with VA home loans have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or your home-loan servicer... MORE

Defense Department will provide options for 'Operation Allies Refuge'
July 15, 2021 — For 20 years in Afghanistan, Afghan nationals lent assistance to the military operations led by American service personnel. With operations in that country closing out by the end of August, the U.S. government has made plans to move those civilians and their families to other locations... MORE

A man stands behind a lectern. Behind him is a sign that reads "The Pentagon."

149th Fighter Wing civil engineers make flight line repairs
July 15, 2021 — Members of the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron were out at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 29 to repair sections of the flight line. These routine flight line repairs are done as preventative maintenance when cracks or faults appear as a way to reduce potential damage to aircraft. ... MORE

2nd Lt. Ryan McGoldrick, 149th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental manager

San Antonio Innovation Summit open for registration
July 15, 2021 — Registration is now open for the inaugural San Antonio Innovation Summit. With the theme of Accelerate Change, the summit takes place Aug. 3-4 at the Henry B. González Convention Center... MORE

Army South kicks-off main planning conference for Exercise Southern Vanguard 22
July 15, 2021 — Exercise Southern Vanguard 22 is an opportunity to increase collaboration, enhance interoperability, and assist in building the capacity of the Brazilian and U.S. armies... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
July 15, 2021 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck
July 14, 2021 — As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results... MORE

The Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force recently partnered with BeProductable, LLC to develop an innovation management platform that allows the Air Force to align the right people, processes and funding to drive innovation at scale.

18th Air Force command chief visits Alamo Wing
July 14, 2021 — As part of a multi-day tour of several Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland units, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 4th Air Force command chief, visited with 733rd Training Squadron leaders to discuss training challenges and strengths, see the virtual reality training equipment, cargo load trainer facility and the simulator July 8... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Morgan Grebens (middle-left), 37th Training Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley (middle-right), 18th Air Force command chief, listen while Master Sgt. Christopher Boots (left) and Master Sgt. Erik Dunning (right), both with Air Mobility Command, describe how instructors use the C-5M Super Galaxy simulator to train pilots during a tour of the 733rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 8, 2021. As part of a multi-day tour of several JBSA units, Bickley visited with 733rd TRS leaders to discuss training challenges and strengths, see the virtual reality training equipment, cargo load trainer facility and the simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristian Carter)

182nd Fighter Squadron instructors train F-16 pilots
July 14, 2021 — The 182nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, stands as one of the premier fighter training units in the nation. The job of its instructor pilots is to take inexperienced fighter pilots and teach them how to employ the F-16 to defend the country... MORE

A pilot inspects the front of a jet prior to a flight.

Army offers helpful PCS resources as COVID-19 creates household goods shipment delays
July 14, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has put strains on many aspects of normality around the world, and the large numbers of service members completing a permanent-change-of-station, or PCS, move this summer are seeing delays in household goods shipments due to private-sector shortages in labor, equipment and supplies... MORE

Photo of woman and child carrying boxes into a home.

New policy removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in Reserve component
July 13, 2021 — A new Army Directive removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in either the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. This will allow the Reserve component to benefit from the talents of these highly skilled Soldiers... MORE

Innovation working group strives to enhance METC training
July 13, 2021 — Experienced instructors, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, and degree pathway programs are some of the many features that give the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston an edge in producing highly trained military allied health professionals... MORE

433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new commander
July 13, 2021 — Col. Luis A. Berrios, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, was promoted to the rank of colonel shortly before he assumed command of the 433rd AMDS at a ceremony in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 10... MORE

Col. Michael C. Brice, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron guidon to newly promoted Col. Luis A. Berrios during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 10, 2021. A tradition in military heritage, passing the unit’s flag from one person to another signifies transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

ARNORTH celebrates 103rd Army Warrant Officer Corps Birthday
July 13, 2021 — U.S. Army North hosted the 103rd Warrant Officer birthday celebration at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. Since 1918, warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors and technical experts... MORE

Since July 9, 1918 warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts; their work is unmatched.

TRICARE and marriage: What to do when getting married
July 13, 2021 — It’s a big moment when you say “I do.” It’s also important for your family health coverage. Spouses of service members are eligible for TRICARE coverage. And getting married is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event, or QLE. So, what does this mean and what steps do you need to take?... MORE

3rd Audiovisual Squadron welcomes new leader
July 12, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Lee relinquished command of the 3rd Audiovisual Squadron to Maj. Karl Wiest during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 9... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Karl Wiest accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Hignite, Air Force Public Affairs Agency commander, during a change of command ceremony.

Department of the Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2021
July 12, 2021 — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021... MORE

Graphic of a silhouette of Airmen walking across flight line.

4th Air Force commander visits Alamo Wing
July 12, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 7. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss improvements to the C-5M Super Galaxy Formal Training Unit... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, fist bumps Airman 1st Class John Scheurer, a C-5M Super Galaxy Formal Training Unit student, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 7, 2021. Pennington toured the 733rd Training Squadron dorms for aircrew (pilot, loadmaster and flight engineer) students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

433rd Airlift Wing welcomes new command chief
July 12, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. Williams as the new 433rd AW command chief July 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, 433rd Airlift Wing Command Chief stands in front of the 433rd AW headquarters building on July 10, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Williams returned to the 433rd AW as she was previously assigned here as a functional administration manager in 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)