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Austin approves plan to transfer authority, retrograde should be done by end of August
July 6, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved a plan to transfer authority from Army Gen. Austin S. Miller to Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie as part of the drawdown process from Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said... MORE

AFSFC assessment tool improves health, readiness of military working dogs
July 6, 2021 — The upgrades are a result of Kennel Health Assessment 2.0, Air Force Security Forces Center’s web-based evaluation system that tracks and evaluates the condition of military working dog kennel facilities across the Air Force... MORE

Nelson, a military working dog at the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

When PTSD hits home: A caregiver’s perspective
July 6, 2021 — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, not only impacts the caregiver but the family as a whole... MORE

It was August of 2019 when Master Sgt. (ret) Davie Hobbs began experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The severity of his symptoms became evident one morning when he had a PTSD episode during a group staff meeting. Not knowing what the future would hold, it was at that very moment when Davie’s wife and Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) caregiver, Misti Hobbs, knew PTSD had hit home and initiated the beginning of a new journey.

The Things We Carry - Retired Master Sgt. Jan McWilliams
July 6, 2021 — This is a multi-platform campaign for resilience through a variety of video interviews telling personal stories from the Joint Base San Antonio community and highlighting key base resiliency services and helping agencies. Despite her traumatic experience with bombing, loss of extremities and suicidal ideations, Special Warfare Training Wing First Sergeant, retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams, shares her resiliency story... MORE

'Fort Sam’s Own' 323rd Army Band, 313th Army Band perform at Alamo
July 6, 2021 — During an Independence Day concert held at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio July 2, “Fort Sam’s Own” 323rd Army Band performed with the 313th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve band from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama... MORE

During an Independence Day concert held at The Alamo, July 2, 2021, “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band performed with the 313th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve band from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Army Bands promote the Army and our nation’s interest while enabling commanders to shape the environment and accomplish their mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany Huff).

Sexual assaults will no longer be prosecuted by commanders
July 6, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III accepted all of the recommendations of an independent review commission that proposed an array of changes in how the Department of Defense and the services that fall under it will handle sexual assaults... MORE

SECAF shares Independence Day message
July 4, 2021 — Secretary of the Air Force gives Independence Day message... MORE

MICC responsive to urgent Army Futures Command contract needs
July 2, 2021 — Army Futures Command officials in Austin, Texas, reached out to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office June 7 with the urgent need for the software requirement after exhausting other procurement vehicles and outreach for recommendations... MORE

Stay safe this 4th of July
July 2, 2021 — Celebrating our nation on the 4th of July should never end in tragedy. Sadly, the holiday can become deadly when alcohol and fireworks are thrown in the mix... MORE

Planes on tarmac with fireworks in the background - Fireworks Safety Tips

MEDCoE hosts first educator tour since COVID-19 pandemic
July 2, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, recently opened its doors for recruiting tours for the first time in over a year. Due to COVID-19 mitigation measures, public tours of the Army’s proponent for medical training and education had been suspended since March 2021... MORE

Photo of Col. Larry Lindsay, Senior Service Lead and Branch Chief, Interservice Physician Assistant Program, providing a program overview

Electromagnetic defense, 5G partners share progress, explore AI
July 2, 2021 — Participants in the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense collaborative met virtually June 24 to share progress being made across the group’s four working groups toward building resilience, at Joint Base San Antonio and in surrounding communities, against an electromagnetic pulse... MORE

ARNORTH completes 5G CoLT training: expanding communication capabilities beyond imagination
July 2, 2021 — What was once science fiction, is slowly becoming reality as the Department of Defense pushes the boundaries to create smart bases across America that accelerates operational capabilities for the warfighter by providing fast and secure communication... MORE

hese 5G CoLTs are part a three-year experiment, which are in line with the Army’s modernization efforts, that provide Soldiers with equipment and data systems while simultaneously testing, upgrading and, fielding multi-domain technologies.

Tough Conversations: Dealing with the effects of PTSD
July 1, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider hosted their “Tough Conversation” forum on the topic of PTSD June 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month... MORE

Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider listen as a participant shares their experiences dealing with PTSD.

U.S. Army North HHBN conducts change of responsibility
July 1, 2021 — The U.S. Army North Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion held a change of responsibility ceremony at the main post theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 29, 2021... MORE

Summer plans? Have fun, stay safe with tips from TRICARE
July 1, 2021 — Are you vaccinated and excited for summer sun, fun and travel? You aren’t alone. While you get back out there to enjoy all the joys of summer, TRICARE encourages you to do your part to prevent health emergencies... MORE

App aims to match Reserve, Guard talent with DOD needs
July 1, 2021 — An app powered by artificial intelligence will be developed to identify talent in the Guard and reserve forces that could be used around the Department of Defense... MORE

Two people look at wall-mounted computer screens.

Air Force Medical Service celebrates 72nd birthday July 1
July 1, 2021 — The Air Force Medical Service celebrates its 72nd birthday on July 1 thanks in part to the “Hawley Board” and the “Hoover Commission,” the earliest joint panels that advocated for greater centralization within the Military Health System while also providing venues for ideas in favor of a separate medical service... MORE

Image of three generals posing for a photo.

Air Force 'What a Wonderful World' photo contest launches
July 1, 2021 — Photographers of all ages and experiences, get your cameras ready as the annual Air Force Photo Contest launched July 1. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1-31, is “What a Wonderful World.”... MORE

Air Force Photo Contest set to launch July 1

Vogel Resiliency Center holds monthly virtual healthy cooking events, food distribution
June 30, 2021 — The Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts monthly virtual cooking events as a follow-up to their monthly Military Family Food Distributions... MORE

Delivering readiness: The evolution of TRICARE
June 30, 2021 — Ever wonder about the people behind the curtain at TRICARE? Maybe you imagine policy gurus or bureaucrats with little connection to military service. If so, you may be surprised to learn that’s not true... MORE