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U.S., partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle
September 1, 2022 — International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022...

Olympian trades spikes for boots, enlists as an Army medic
September 1, 2022 — Noah Akwu had three lifetime dreams growing up in Nigeria. He wanted to run in the Olympics, to move to America and to serve in the military as a medic, just as his father and grandfather had...

JBSA hunting program changes platforms for deer permits
September 1, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio Hunting Program has moved. JBSA is no longer using iSportsman for program administration and permit sales...

37th TRW takes over aerospace physiology training program
September 1, 2022 — The 37th Training Wing took responsibility of the 344th Training Squadron Detachment 2 Aug. 25, 2022, after an official transfer authority from the 711th Human Performance Wing. Specifically, the 37th Training Group, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, will be executing the technical training mission...

U.S. honors service members involved in Afghan evacuation
September 1, 2022 — All units involved in the retrograde operation from Afghanistan will be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation or its equivalent, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder announced...

Deputy Defense Secretary: DOD must field capabilities faster
September 1, 2022 — In the face of the pacing challenge from China and threats from Russia, Iran, North Korea and extremist groups, DOD must transition from experimentation and prototyping to fielding capabilities much more quickly, the deputy defense secretary said...

Paraguayan general, former IAAFA graduate serves as example of Security Cooperation
September 1, 2022 — He first attended the Inter-American Air Forces Academy as a student in 1990, then returned here as a partner nation guest instructor in 2004. Fifteen years later, Gen. Arturo González Ocampo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, returned to IAAFA as a guest of honor for B-Cycle graduation ceremony and banquet Aug. 10, 2022. ...

MICC executive addresses San Antonio small business leaders
September 1, 2022 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command deputy to the commanding general addressed more than 150 area small business representatives at the 2022 San Antonio Business Opportunity Council Aug. 16 in San Antonio as part of the command’s continuing industry outreach efforts...

#Be There - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 1, 2022 — JKO offers JS-US006 Joint Staff Suicide Awareness and Prevention, a one-hour ATRRS DL points course to educate civilians and military personnel about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide so they can identify potential problems in themselves, their coworkers (whether civilian or military), and even family members. ...

METC medical lab technician instructor recognized for saving a life
September 1, 2022 — While Navy Lt. Brian Melin and his wife were in Las Vegas to attend their daughter’s volleyball tournament April 2, 2022, it was soon very obvious he was in the right place at the right time...

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team, known as the "Guardian Angels of the Road," recently participated in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bike ride in the world, the ride takes place across Iowa and is now in its' 49th year, and is quite an achievement for avid bike riders...

National Preparedness Month: ‘Protect your legacy’
September 1, 2022 — Each September, National Preparedness Month is observed to emphasize the importance of planning and preparing for emergencies that can impact our homes, families, and communities. It serves as a reminder to plan and prepare for emergencies that could impact our homes, workplace, schools and communities. Planning and preparation are essential in building resiliency and coincide with this year's theme, "A Lasting Legacy.”...

METC pharmacy tech students conduct first joint FTX
August 31, 2022 — In a first for the Medical Education and Training Campus’ Pharmacy Technician program, 31 Army, Air Force and Coast Guard students jointly conducted a three-day, field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis July 12-15...

METC instructor earns medical sonographer credential
August 31, 2022 — Challenging the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers credentialing exam after graduating from the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer training program is normally a straightforward process if one has met all the requirements. For some graduates of the program, however, it’s a bit more complicated...

METC instructor earns Master Instructor Badge
August 31, 2022 — Sgt. 1st Class Troy Mata, instructor and service lead for the Medical Education and Training Campus Army Dental Specialist Program, was presented with the Army Master Instructor Badge Aug. 10...

Army's Financial Readiness Program can help Soldiers fight inflation, manage finances
August 31, 2022 — With inflation affecting everything from gas prices to groceries to rent, some Soldiers and their families are finding it harder to get by on the budgets they’ve set and used before. Soldiers of all ranks can seek guidance, assistance, and advice through the Army’s Financial Readiness Program...

McConville: 'We can't do what we do as an Army without the National Guard'
August 31, 2022 — The Army is transforming, modernizing, boosting readiness, improving fitness across the force, and investing in potential recruits, the chief of staff of the Army said in wide-ranging remarks Aug. 27. But, first, Army Gen. James McConville heaped praise on a National Guard he said is essential to the Army, overseas and in the homeland...

Tactical Combat Casualty Care training improves survivability
August 31, 2022 — Tactical Combat Casualty Care, which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care, is now replacing Self-Aid Buddy Care techniques for providing basic care to wounded airmen before they get to a medical facility...

JBSA-Lackland Area Defense Counsel office closed Sept. 2-5
August 31, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Area Defense Counsel office will be closed Sept. 2-5 and resume normal operations at 8 a.m. Sept. 6. ...

Brazilian Army leadership lauds opportunity to train with U.S. Army at JRTC
August 30, 2022 — Prior to his soldiers arriving to the Joint Readiness Training Center, or JRTC, at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to take part in a bilateral training exercise, Gen. Estevam Cals Theophilo, commander, Brazilian Army Land Operations Command, emphasized the importance of his troops being ready for the next conflict...