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Navy Surgeon General visits with NAMRU San Antonio during 2022 Military Health System Research Symposium
September 15, 2022 — Rear. Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham, Surgeon General of the Navy, visited with leadership and research scientists of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio during Poster Session I on day two of the 2022 Military Health System Research Symposium, or MHSRS, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, Sept. 13... MORE

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – (Sept. 13, 2022) – Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman David Snow, of Mountain Top, Pa., senior enlisted leader assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, speaks with the Surgeon General of the Navy, Rear. Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham during a poster session held on day two of the 2022 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. The 2022 MHSRS brings together military, government, academia, and industry experts for four days of critical conversations and intensive idea sharing. Presenters will share their latest research findings and challenges on topics including combat casualty care, military operational medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, medical simulation and information sciences, military infectious diseases, and the radiation health effects. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Center in Silver Spring, Md. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DOD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Nominee to lead Space Force testifies goals, priorities before Senate committee
September 15, 2022 — Adversaries are moving aggressively to dominate in space and put U.S. interests there at risk, the general nominated to lead the U.S. Space Force said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing... MORE

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E-3 Sentry AWACS takes flight over JBSA-Kelly Field Annex
September 14, 2022 — A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and its crew used Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex to fly to the Roar by the Shore air and space expo in South Padre Island, Texas... MORE

MEDCoE NCO competing for title of Army Drill Sergeant of the Year
September 14, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Patrick Vela from the Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is among drill sergeants from across the U.S. Army competing at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Sept. 11-15 for a chance to earn the title of Drill Sergeant of the Year... MORE

Medical Center of Excellence 2022 Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Patrick Vela is competing for the title of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year.

Q&A: What you need to know for federal benefits open season
September 14, 2022 — The Federal Benefits Open Season starts Nov. 14 and ends Dec. 12, 2022. This open season is for dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP... MORE

BAMC Behavioral Health professionals, resources are here to help
September 14, 2022 — Across the nation, suicide has been prevalent in the general population over the past decade, due to myriad events increasing the need for behavioral health (or mental health) services throughout the community and world. All across the military forces at Joint Base San Antonio, command teams and leaders are working hard to reduce the stigma of behavioral health and to normalize the ability for service members and families to take care of their behavioral health needs early on. ... MORE

Life as an instructor pilot chronicled on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
September 14, 2022 — Learn first-hand about life as an instructor pilot through the experiences of a 71st Flying Training Wing officer on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Sept. 13, 2022... MORE

EDITORIAL: With the anniversary of 9/11, the sense of purpose those horrible events brought dims
September 14, 2022 — As 9/11 approached, we found ourselves 21 years on from the horrific events of that day. The world has changed dramatically since, and much ink has been spent on histories, memorials and the aftermath of that day... MORE

Opportunities expand through Military Spouse Employment Partnership
September 14, 2022 — The Defense Department's Military Spouse Employment Partnership program expects to add more than 70 new companies to its roster during the upcoming "MSEP Engage" event next month. ... MORE

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Coast Guard recruits train at Defense Language Institute English Language Center
September 13, 2022 — U.S. Coast Guard recruits began instruction at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center as part of the Army's Echo Company at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 30... MORE

37th TRSS launches new Faculty Development course
September 13, 2022 — The 37th Training Support Squadron is launching a new Faculty Development course titled "Student-Centered Active Learning Experience" or SC-AL-E, Oct. 3... MORE

Student-Centered Active Learning Experience (SC-AL-E)

149th Fighter Wing helps celebrate Air Force 75th anniversary
September 13, 2022 — To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force, the 149th Fighter Wing invited civilian pilot James Bohanon to fly his P-51 Mustang in formation alongside the wing’s F-16s on Sept. 10, 2022 at Joint-Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

75th anniversary of the United States Air Force

Nineteenth Air Force commander visits 340th Flying Training Group
September 13, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, Nineteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, Nineteenth Air Force command chief master sergeant, visited the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 8, 2022... MORE

DOD prohibited substances: Marijuana, CBD and hemp
September 12, 2022 — The use of marijuana and marijuana-related substances is prohibited by all military service members (active duty, Reserve and Guard members) and Department of Defense civilian employees... MORE

U.S. Army South leads Central American Working Group in Honduras
September 12, 2022 — Representatives from U.S. Army South traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to lead a Central American Working Group, or CENTAM WG, meeting during a three-day event held from Sept. 7-9, 2022. The CENTAM WG includes armies from three Latin American nations: El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras... MORE

ARSOUTH leads CENTAM Working Group in Honduras

Modernization of armed forces a collaborative effort, official says
September 12, 2022 — The Defense Department, in collaboration with academia, industry, allies and partners, is developing cutting-edge technology to ensure the warfighter has the upper edge on the battlefield.  ... MORE

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Department of the Air Force counters insider threat risks
September 12, 2022 — Every September, all departments and federal agencies team up to raise awareness amongst the workforce to promote reporting of insider threat risks. The goal is to get employees to look out for and report risky behavior that could be indicative of potential harm to themselves, others or the organization. ... MORE

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command welcomes new commanding general
September 12, 2022 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command welcomed its newest commanding general as Gen. Gary Brito assumed command from Gen. Paul E. Funk II during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 8, 2022... MORE

JBSA Hosts AFPC Civilian Development Event; Own Your Future Campaign
September 12, 2022 — The Air Force Personnel Center will be hosting several roadshow events in September for all GS 1-15 members... MORE

JBSA hosts AFPC civilian GS employee roadshow events

James Honea takes helm as next Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
September 12, 2022 — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith passed the ceremonial cutlass to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea during a change of office and retirement ceremony Sept. 8... MORE