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Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts
November 13, 2021 — After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations... MORE

A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience
November 12, 2021 — Almost every evening over the last year, Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, a Military Training Instructor assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, would come home to share her experiences as an instructor with her husband, Devon. Her words undoubtedly had an impact on Devon because, in September, he began experiencing BMT first-hand... MORE

MTI hugs her husband after he graduates from BMT

‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries
November 12, 2021 — A live social media after show on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page focuses on the Air Force Recruiting Service's new docuseries about basic military training, "Basic."... MORE

Picture of computer screen with scene from Basic docuseries

433rd AW, 502nd ABW Airmen train to move cargo safely
November 11, 2021 — More than 40 Reserve Citizen Airmen from several units in the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 502nd Air Base Wing assembled to train on cargo airlift preparation and loading procedures at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 6 and 7... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing load a fuel delivery truck onto a C-5M Super Galaxy cargo aircraft during a total force training event Nov. 7, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The training involved several units within the 433rd AW and 502nd Air Base Wing to provide a greater variety of experiences and interaction than when the units train independently. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. John Shue)

BAMC offers COVID-19, flu vaccines at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site
November 11, 2021 — BAMC is offering the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site, located in the Training Support Center on main post-Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 4110, 2536 Garden Avenue... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brenda Collins (left), medical specialist from Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to a patient

BAMC receives national recognition for surgical quality
November 10, 2021 — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Brooke Army Medical Center for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care for three years running, ranking the hospital among the top 10 percent of participating hospitals for surgical care... MORE

Strategic Trauma Readiness Center of San Antonio

AFSFC initiatives modernize Total Force Defenders
November 10, 2021 — When it comes to equipping more than 38,000 security forces members across the Total Force, the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland seeks to give Defenders every advantage over their adversaries. The AFSFC Logistics Directorate is charged with making sure it happens... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases findings on interpersonal violence survey
November 10, 2021 — After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they experience any kind of interpersonal violence... MORE

SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians
November 10, 2021 — Effective Oct. 1, the Department of the Air Force implemented two significant changes to the execution of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program that impact Airmen and Guardians preparing for retirement or separation... MORE

Effective Oct. 1, the Department of the Air Force implemented two significant changes to the execution of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program that impact Airmen and Guardians preparing for retirement or separation.

USMC celebrates 246 years of service to the nation
November 9, 2021 — On Nov. 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. The Marine Corps’ annual tradition celebrates the establishment of the organization on Nov. 10, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress... MORE

Major Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Commanding General, cuts the cake during the Cake Cutting Ceremony for the 246th Marine Corps Birthday at the Clubs of Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on November 4, 2021.The Cake Cutting Ceremony is an annual tradition representing an annual renewal of each Marines commitment to the Corps, and The Corps’ commitment to passing on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next.

Alamo Wing senior leaders and honorary commanders, serve up Thanksgiving meal
November 9, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and honorary commanders served a Thanksgiving meal to military service members at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 6... MORE

Andrew Camplen, 433rd AW honorary commander, and Col. Nikhil Patel, 433rd Airlift Wing vice commander, serve food to an Air Force service member at the Live Oak Dining Facility Nov. 6, 2021, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The “Serve our Airmen” event allowed honorary commanders to connect with military service members to help foster community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

TEDx inaugural event at JBSA-Lackland spotlights collaboration
November 9, 2021 — An inaugural TEDx event here in October met the spirit of the gathering’s theme – Together Toward Tomorrow – and showcased collaboration at its best, according to Dr. Elizabeth Rich, Chief, Faculty Development Flight, 37th Training Support Squadron... MORE

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Montana, continues in three states
November 9, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one team of approximately 20 military medical personnel deployed to Montana to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in one city at one hospital... MORE

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – U.S. Army Capt. Alexis Acuna, a critical care nurse assigned to the 627th Hospital Center, provides care to a COVID positive patient during the COVID response operations at Kootenai Health regional medical center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 26, 2021. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the whole-of- government COVID response. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt)

Joint Base San Antonio honors veterans who continue to serve
November 9, 2021 — On Nov. 11, Veterans Day will be observed in ceremonies and events around the nation, including at Joint Base San Antonio. Veterans Day honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, and here at JBSA, many of those veterans continue to serve as civilian Department of Defense personnel. To commemorate this special day, several provided their thoughts on what Veterans Day means to them and how they continue to serve their country through their work... MORE

Review your TRICARE health plan costs for 2022
November 9, 2021 — The New Year is almost here. This means annual cost changes for most TRICARE health plans, starting Jan. 1, 2022. Cost changes reflect decisions made by Congress, cost-of-living adjustments, changes to the cost of health care services and drugs, and more... MORE

DOD, with help from partners, on cusp of cutting-edge innovations
November 9, 2021 — Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, bioengineering and other leap-ahead technologies were topics recently addressed by the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering... MORE

New support agreement improves EMS response times, capabilities at JBSA-Randolph
November 9, 2021 — A Blanket Intergovernmental Support Agreement between Joint Base San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments, and a resulting task order with the City of Schertz, Texas, is helping people at JBSA-Randolph get the medical care they need faster... MORE

People standing in front of aircraft and ambulances.

Army to extend temporary promotion policy for all NCO ranks
November 9, 2021 — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston announced the Army will expand its temporary promotion policy to all non-commissioned officer ranks, giving Soldiers more time to complete required training schools... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Alex Young pins staff sergeant rank on Joseph Nowak

DFAS launches new kind of myPay account for military gray-area retirees
November 9, 2021 — A new kind of myPay account is now available from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve “gray-area retirees” awaiting age 60 to receive retired pay... MORE

802nd FSS helps newest Space Force personnel receive CACs
November 9, 2021 — The 802nd Force Support Squadron is helping service members transition to the United States Space Force by issuing Space Force Common Access Cards at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

Airman Roxana Horjescu, 802nd Force Support Squadron customer support technician, left, hands a Space Force ID card to Lt. Col. Michael Graff