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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

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

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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

Around the Air Force: Increasing officer diversity, Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy, energy resilience exercises
September 9, 2022 — In this week’s "Around The Air Force," new diversity and inclusion outreach plans are coming for officer recruiting efforts, allies and partners are creating a new Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy for enlisted members in the Indo-Pacific region, and the first regional energy resilience exercise takes place for the Department of the Air Force... MORE

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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