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Air Force instructors highlight force generator career fields in Instagram takeovers
June 30, 2021 — Force generators across Air Education and Training Command began taking over the AETC Instagram account early this year to showcase what they do in their day-to-day developmental special duty assignments to transform the way Airmen learn and inspire the future force... MORE

Living with PTSD: Family Style
June 30, 2021 — Many people have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and associate it with a tragic car wreck, military combat or sexual assault. Although those events can cause PTSD, there are hundreds... MORE

Master Sgt. (ret) Jonathan Session stands with his wife, Shevina Session. Jonathan, an Air Force Wounded Warrior Ambassador, witnessed many tragic moments throughout his military career and was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2018. Learning, coping and living with PTSD is hard on the person diagnosed and their family, but with the right resources and tools, conversations and understanding it can still be an amazing life. Remember to reach out when help is needed, to take a step back and never forget that you are loved and cherished. (Courtesy Photo)

First Soldiers, Sailors, Marines selected for transfer to the Space Force
June 30, 2021 — The Space Force, working with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, have selected 50 active-duty volunteers from those services to transfer into the Space Force beginning July 2021. This initial group of Soldiers, Sailors and Marines will test out the integration efforts established by the services to pave the way for a larger group of volunteers transferring in fiscal year 2022... MORE

Three IMCOM Soldiers named Team USA coaches for Summer Olympics
June 29, 2021 — Staff Sgt. Spencer Mango, Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Bowsher, and Sgt. Terrence Jennings, all Soldier-coaches with the World Class Athlete Program, have been named as Team USA coaches for the Summer Olympic Games... MORE

Photo during World Class Athlete Program.

'Fort Sam’s Own' 323rd Army Band to perform patriotic concert at The Alamo
June 29, 2021 — The "Fort Sam’s Own" 323rd Army Band, alongside the 313th Army Band, will perform in concert at The Alamo July 2 at 11 a.m... MORE

The 323d Army Band poses for a group photo at the Alamo.

PTSD: Seeking out mental health care is the first step to wellness
June 29, 2021 — Service members, family members and veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder may repeatedly re-experience their ordeal as nightmares, flashbacks or frightening thoughts, especially when exposed to events that remind them of their original trauma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... MORE

Image of an Airman with his hands crossed.

Air Force releases technical sergeant/21E6 promotion cycle statistics
June 29, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 9,422 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 34,973 eligible for a selection rate of 26.94% in the 21E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Blue graphic announcing 21E6 promotion release

ARNORTH deputy commanding general retires after 36 years of service
June 29, 2021 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser concluded his career June 11 after 36 years of service overseeing Army operations throughout the United States and overseas... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser concluded his career after 36 years of service overseeing Army operations throughout the United States and overseas.

New COVID-19 Delta Variant: What you need to know to stay safe
June 29, 2021 — A new and increasingly dangerous variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is rapidly sweeping across the globe. This new variant appears to spread faster, cause more severe disease and is more likely to result in hospitalization. Also, younger people appear to be more susceptible to the new strain, known as the Delta variant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... MORE

Female military member administering vaccine to patient.

59th MDW: Intra-ocular injections help prevent blindness
June 29, 2021 — The 59th Surgical Operations Squadron Retina Clinic at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performs intra-ocular procedures... MORE

Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure.

Air Force, Army build on joint contracting operations with JFCE 2021
June 29, 2021 — Army and Air Force contracting experts are strengthening joint operations by reviving joint exercises, beginning with the Joint Force Contracting Exercise 2021 that was held June 21-25 at numerous locations... MORE

Maj. Matthew Szarzynski watches Airmen and Soldiers

Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity tests Rapid Opioid Countermeasure System at JBSA-Camp Bullis
June 29, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity, or USAMTEAC, conducted a customer test for the Rapid Opioid Countermeasure System, or ROCS, auto-injector at the Deployable Medical System Equipment for Training site at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis June 23... MORE

MTIs highlighted in video series on force generators
June 29, 2021 — Three military training instructors from the 737th Training Group are featured in a series of videos highlighting the invaluable contributions of force generators. MTIs, along with military training leaders, instructor pilots, Squadron Officer School instructors, technical training instructors and recruiters, are all force generators – members in special duty assignments who help lay the foundation for tomorrow’s Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexandria Washington stands with her arms crossed while trainees are at their lockers in the background.

Air Force awards JBSA aquatics training facility contract
June 28, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center awarded a $66.6 million project June 25 to construct a mission-critical aquatics training facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of the Battlefield Airmen Training demands. ... MORE

artist's rendering of new $66.6 million aquatics training facility.

Army Day at the Alamo
June 28, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo.

U.S. Army Golden Knights make first ever jump into JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle
June 28, 2021 — As part of this year's Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Reception hosted by U.S. Army North, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights Demonstration Team, descends into the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 20. The Golden Knights were the first to ever jump into the Quadrangle... MORE

The Golden Knights were the first to ever jump into the Quadrangle.

Settlement of estate
June 28, 2021 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. James W. Jordan Jr., assigned to the Defense Health Agency, Air Force Element, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away May 5, 2021... MORE

Settlement of estate
June 28, 2021 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Tech. Sgt. Terry J. Laker, assigned to the 319th Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away May 23, 2021... MORE

Settlement of estate
June 28, 2021 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Tech. Sgt. Gabriel A. Martino, assigned to the 59th Medical Support Squadron, 59th Medical Group, 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away June 3, 2021. ... MORE

DOD wants partners to up their cybersecurity game
June 28, 2021 — The Department of Defense wants to help its partner contractors, large and small, become better at their own cybersecurity efforts, the deputy assistant of defense for cyber policy said... MORE

A young man dressed in a military uniform reaches into a cabinet with electrical equipment.