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MEDCoE commanding general supports 2022 DOD Warrior Games athletes
August 24, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, traveled to the Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 20-21 to show his support to the games and competitors... MORE

T-38 Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance program launches at JBSA-Randolph
August 24, 2022 — The T-38 Talon will undergo Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance, or TRIM, modification to perform localized depot-level maintenance to replace or repair key parts to keep these valuable training platforms mission ready. The TRIM modification will address aging airframe-related issues to preclude grounding of these aircraft prior to its eventual retirement. ... MORE

MEDCoE hosts Army Combat Fitness Test discussion panel
August 24, 2022 — Command Sgt. Maj. Clark Charpentier, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Command Sergeant Major, hosted a panel to discuss the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, in Blesse Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 11... MORE

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students visit MEDCoE
August 23, 2022 — Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from Davenport High School in San Antonio had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 4, 2022... MORE

NORAD deputy commander visits ARNORTH
August 23, 2022 — Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Alain Pelletier, deputy commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, toured U.S. Army North headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, during a visit Aug. 17, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army North strengthens roots at local college
August 23, 2022 — Through the bustling campus of students moving from classes and activities, stands a sturdy oak tree. Providing shade from the blistering Texas sun, this tree peeks into the past with its marked bark. St. Philip’s College dedicated the historical tree officially in tribute to the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley Sr. and his commitment to the San Antonio Community throughout his life. The ceremony invoked the spirit of the Burley family on their homestead, which is now an integral part of the college. ... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Evans, commanding general of U.S. Army North, speaks during St. Philip’s College Col. Burley Oak Tree Dedication Ceremony, held on the St. Philip’s College’s campus, August 18, 2022. The 100-plus-year-old oak tree is part of the Burley homestead of the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley, Sr., for many generations. The tree now resides on the college campus with a plaque to share with future generations the legacy of “The Colonel”. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany L. Huff)

Autonomous multi-functional airfield tractors idea wins 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
August 23, 2022 — An idea for autonomous airfield operations won the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo in San Antonio Aug. 19... MORE

New seals a ‘singular representation’ of Army, Air Guard
August 22, 2022 — Seals are the oldest form of heraldic insignia and have evolved over time to represent monarchies, families, and organizations. As a military design, seals represent the common identity of members of military organizations. As the nation’s oldest armed force, the National Guard, is no exception. In April 2022, the National Guard Bureau and the Army National Guard updated the appearance of their seals, and the Air National Guard established its first... MORE

BAMC Soldier Recovery Unit members make for unexpected friendly rivals
August 22, 2022 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit is more than where support for wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers receiving rehabilitative care takes place. In some rare instances, staff members find themselves in competition with a patient. On Aug. 11, two members of the organization entered Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Jimmy Brought Fitness Center in a peculiar trainer-training the competition predicament... MORE

Stewart takes command of Nineteenth Air Force, continuing focus of accelerating change
August 22, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart took command of the Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Craig Wills during a change of command ceremony at Hanger 41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug 19... MORE

U.S. Army civilian ordnance disposal experts safeguard nation from explosive threats
August 20, 2022 — U.S. Army civilian ordnance disposal experts take on unexploded ordnance in support of military operations and civil authorities. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives, or CBRNE, Analytical and Remediation Activity, also known as CARA, routinely has open job announcements for EOD technicians. The announcements can be found on USAJobs.gov by searching APG. Grades can vary between GS-11 to GS-13 depending on the individual’s experience and level of training... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
August 18, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

MEDCoE Soldiers participate in area back-to-school events
August 18, 2022 — As children returned to school after their summer break, Soldiers of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in events to welcome them back to class Aug. 15... MORE

DeCA asks 'How are we doing?'
August 18, 2022 — Military customers worldwide will have the opportunity to evaluate their stores through the annual Commissary Customer Service Survey, or CCSS, starting Aug. 22... MORE

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

How the new Special Warfare Branch at AFRS is making a difference
August 17, 2022 — One year into being, the Special Warfare Branch at Air Force Recruiting Service is yielding results by trying new approaches to win talent for an elite set of careers... MORE

Lt. Col. Joseph Lopez and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Dunham, two of seven members of AFRS’s Recruiting Operations Special Warfare branch pose for a photo outside AFRS’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 4, 2022.

Air Force 'Celebrating Traditions' with annual photo contest
August 17, 2022 — Photographers of all ages and experience, only two weeks remain to submit photos for this year's Department of the Air Force Photo Contest. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs through Aug. 31, is “Celebrating Traditions.”... MORE

2023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open
August 17, 2022 — The call for topics for the 2023 Learning Professionals’ Consortium has been released by Air Education and Training Command’s Learning Professionals Branch... MORE

Call for Topics Now Open - LPC-23 The Learning Professionals' Consortium 22-23 March 2023 Imagine - Create - Innovate

AFCEC bolsters DAF energy assurance with merger
August 17, 2022 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently merged two energy organizations under one directorate, forming a single, cohesive team focused on achieving Department of the Air Force energy objectives. ... MORE

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JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph pharmacies implement changes to improve service
August 17, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries... MORE

Lackland, Randolph Pharmacies change processes

Air Force selects 9,706 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 25
August 17, 2022 — A total of 9,706 senior airmen have been selected for promotion in staff sergeant in the 22E5 promotion cycle. The list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of Air Force Personnel Center public website, myPers and the Air Force Portal... MORE

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