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433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earn promotions
September 12, 2022 — The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade in September... MORE

President remembers those lost on 9/11, says day changed America
September 12, 2022 — The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed America in fundamental and profound ways, President Joe Biden said, and in the days, months and years that followed the attack, "ordinary Americans responded in extraordinary and unexpected ways."... MORE

President Joe Biden speaks at a lectern surrounded by others with the Pentagon in the background.

Have TRICARE For Life Questions? Register for Sept. 29 Webinar
September 9, 2022 — Will you soon be eligible for Medicare and TRICARE coverage? If yes, be sure to join the TRICARE webinar, “How to Get Started With Medicare and TRICARE,” on Sept. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. Central Time... MORE

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Stay connected with Air Force Marathon app
September 9, 2022 — The Air Force Marathon app is another way race organizers are enhancing the experience for all participants, including runners, spectators and volunteers, with an informative and interactive way to take part in Air Force Marathon weekend, Sept. 15-17... MORE

PHOTOS: 149th Fighter Wing maintainers perform F-16 landing gear operations check
September 8, 2022 — Crew chiefs from the 149th Maintenance Group performed a landing gear swings operations check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 19, 2022... MORE

Crew chiefs from the 149th Maintenance Group perform a landing gear swings operations check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Blood drive scheduled to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September 8, 2022 — This month, you can support those with blood cancers by participating in a blood drive coordinated by the Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program... MORE

Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution
September 8, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Tomeka Parker, Equal Opportunity career field manager, discusses how the Advanced Mediation course helps fulfill the training requirement for enlisted personnel in the Equal Opportunity career field during the Advanced Mediation training class held in Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2022. The Department of the Air Force partnered with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a federal agency with a conflict management mission, to bring about this training. (Courtesy photo by Kimberly Mlinaz)

DLA Document Services preparing customers for NARA’s Dec. 31 deadline for digital records
September 8, 2022 — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services is making it easier for federal agencies that submit records to the National Archives and Records Administration to meet a new digital-format requirement by Dec. 31, when physical records will no longer be accepted... MORE

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DOD creates new infrastructure focused on mitigating harm to civilians
September 7, 2022 — Defense leaders have noted that the mitigation of civilian harm during armed conflict is a strategic and moral imperative. The Defense Department is putting that idea into action with the publication of Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan. ... MORE

PANAMAX provides opportunity to build coalition force efficiency
September 7, 2022 — Nations spanning across Latin America and the Caribbean sent members of their security forces to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to build and strengthen partnerships during a week-long training exercise in August... MORE

Split Training Option allows high school juniors to get a head start toward a career
September 7, 2022 — The Army Split Training Option allows 17-year-olds, with parental consent, to join the Army Reserve as a junior in high school. The junior attends weekend drills once a month and attends Basic Combat Training after completion of the school year... MORE

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AFIMSC Detachment 7 welcomes new commander
September 7, 2022 — Col. James Masoner took command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 1... MORE

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosts 2022 command reception
September 6, 2022 — Members of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio attended the 2022 Command Reception at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Betty Kelso Center Aug. 24... MORE

Air Force World Class Athletes have sights set on Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
September 6, 2022 — With the 2022 Winter Olympics in the rear view mirror, nine Airmen have their sights firmly set on the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics as the Department of the Air Force’s newest crop of World Class Athlete Program athletes... MORE

DOD takes proactive measures as sexual assault annual report numbers released
September 6, 2022 — The 2021 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military underscores the urgency of the Department of Defense's work to combat sexual assault and harassment, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a memo... MORE

JBSA launches suicide prevention, awareness month campaign
September 6, 2022 — September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Joint Base San Antonio is preparing for a multitude of activities to help with bringing attention to this public health issue. Getting the message out encourages JBSA personnel "to seek help" and that "support is within reach" and always available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)... MORE

Active Guard and Reserve program changes on the horizon
September 6, 2022 — In line with Lt. Gen. John Healy’s strategic priorities of “Ready Now!” and “Transforming for the Future,” Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1... MORE

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Why Air Force leaders planned a game day to build warfighters
September 6, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command’s Future Operations division has only been around since May 2022, but the team is already hyper-focused on one of the Air Force’s most widespread, upcoming changes, Agile Combat Employment, that will ensure the service is ready to fly, fight and win – airpower anywhere, anytime... MORE

On August 23, 2022, three HQ AETC-based teams gathered to play Kingfish ACE at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Using the ACE model, each team had to understand the relationships between task, threat, capabilities and timing in order to successfully plan for and deploy Multi-Capable Airmen

JBSA accepting 2023 Military Ambassador applications
September 6, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two Airmen and two Guardians, male and female, to represent the Air Force and Space Force to serve as military ambassadors at events throughout the community surrounding JBSA, with Fiesta being the highlight of the program... MORE

Docuseries highlights Air Force Basic Training experience
September 6, 2022 — Follow five Air Force trainees and hear their perspectives on their eight-week journey to becoming airmen in "Basic," an eight-part, rereleased docuseries shot in high-definition 4K resolution... MORE

A very large group of men and women in uniform march in formation.