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Leaders planning for the Army of 2030
October 18, 2022 — As the Army comes out of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and refocuses on the pacing challenge of China and the acute threat posed by Russia, Army leaders are directing the most significant reorganization and technical innovation since the end of the Cold War — ensuring our adversaries cannot outrange or outpace us on traditional battlefields, or the new frontiers of space and cyberspace. The world is changing, and the Army is changing with it... MORE

Learning professionals gather, connect during symposium
October 18, 2022 — The Air Education and Training Command learning community gathered to connect and optimize learning ecosystem efforts, while showcasing the diversity of the group, during a learning symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 27-29, 2022... MORE

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Basic Military Training announces Thanksgiving Day plans
October 17, 2022 — Residents of San Antonio who have an immediate family member in Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland or have a current Department of Defense ID card (active or retired) will have the opportunity to share Thanksgiving Day with a trainee. Additionally, graduating Airmen that week will be afforded an additional “town pass” to celebrate with their friends and families... MORE

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Defending the Human Weapon System with off-duty risk management
October 17, 2022 — Ever have that feeling when the workday is almost over, and your mind drifts off to that recreational activity coming up? Learn to protect the Human Weapons System off-duty during this campaign focus through Nov. 27... MORE

Army secretary pledges transformative change, more quality of life upgrades
October 17, 2022 — To become the Army of 2030, the nation’s largest military branch will transform the way it fights by reorganizing its forces, investing in its people and bolstering its recruiting practices, the service’s top civilian leader said... MORE

BAMC offers flu vaccinations for TRICARE beneficiaries
October 17, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center is offering flu vaccinations to all TRICARE beneficiaries on the first floor of the Consolidated Tower, or COTO, near the emergency department entrance, starting Oct. 17 through Nov. 18... MORE

MICC procurement analyst earns Army secretary award
October 17, 2022 — Heather Scherer, the small business analyst for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, has earned the Secretary of the Army Award for Small Business Utilization for fiscal 2021... MORE

Heather Scherer earned the Secretary of the Army Award for Small Business Utilization for fiscal 2021 recognizing the exceptional achievements and outstanding support of the Army’s Small Business Program.

Basic Military Training digitizes curriculum
October 17, 2022 — The days of carrying around your black portfolio with bulky study materials are over. On Sept. 13, 2022, Basic Military Training completed the transition to a digital campus by issuing over 500 tablets to Airmen in their first week of training. ... MORE

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Base Cleanup Week essential to maintaining installation excellence
October 17, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s installation commander, and commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, has declared the week of Oct. 24-28, 2022, as Base Cleanup Week. This supports a culture of installation excellence... MORE

JBSA, AACOG recognized for vital partnerships
October 14, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments were recently recognized for their long-standing partnerships with two distinct honors... MORE

AFCLC culture courses required in new Air Force RAT program
October 14, 2022 — The Air Force Culture and Language Center’s Developing Cross-Cultural Competence course is now available to all Airmen as part of the new Ready Airman Training program that aligns to the Air Force Force Generation model... MORE

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AFIMSC executes record $8.8 billion in FY22
October 14, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out a challenging year in the last hours of FY22, executing more than $8.8 billion. It’s the most funding AFIMSC has obligated in a year since the center declared full operational capability six years ago this month... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out a challenging year in the last hours of FY22, executing more than $8.8 billion.

BAMC pediatric CCAT mission helps save critically ill child
October 14, 2022 — A team from Brooke Army Medical Center recently flew to Guam to transport a critically ill boy to Rady Children’s hospital in San Diego for treatment... MORE

Department of Defense action lowers prices on most commissary items
October 14, 2022 — The Department of Defense recently announced that it will fully fund the nearly 240 commissaires around the world operated by the Defense Commissary Agency, allowing savings to be passed on to commissary patrons... MORE

Military customers worldwide will be able to evaluate their stores through the annual Commissary Customer Service Survey, or CCSS, starting Aug. 22.

Joint Base San Antonio celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 14, 2022 — National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an opportunity to reaffirm the Department of Defense’s commitment to recruit, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities throughout our workforce... MORE

Military training leaders share experiences as Force Generators
October 14, 2022 — The buzz word going around Air Education and Training Command, “Force Generator,” is composed of various developmental special duty positions held by hand-picked, multi-capable Airmen. At the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, there are 48 military training leaders, whose mission is to mentor, train, and lead Airmen in technical training. MTLs are Force Generators who train approximately 30,000 Airmen in 49 different locations that fall under AETC... MORE

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IAAFA leaders visit Paraguay in strategic visit
October 14, 2022 — Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders met with Paraguayan Air Force officials in a strategic visit to Paraguay, Sept. 14-16. Col. José Jiménez, Jr., IAAFA commandant and Chief Master Sgt. Emilio Avila, IAAFA Senior Enlisted Leader, visited with Gen. Arturo Gonzalez Ocampo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, Col. Jorge Ramirez, commander of the Flying Training Group, and Brig. Gen. Roberto José Idoyaga Benitez, commander of the Aeronautical Training Command... MORE

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Navy Medicine Training Support Center holds change of command, retirement
October 13, 2022 — The Navy Medicine Training Support Center held a change of command and retirement ceremony for Capt. Ann “Annie” Case, former commanding officer of NMTSC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 23. Capt. Paul Allen took the helm from Case as NMTSC’s commanding officer... MORE

Settlement of Estate
October 13, 2022 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. Kelly Schuetz, assigned to the 35th Intelligence Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away Sept. 25, 2022. ... MORE

TRICARE Pharmacy Network changes may affect independent pharmacy customers
October 13, 2022 — Starting Oct. 24, about 15,000 independent pharmacies will no longer be in the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Even with the departure of these community pharmacies, the network will still offer access to more than 40,000 pharmacies... MORE