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World War II pilot receives long-overdue medals, recognition
August 2, 2022 — Gerald “Gerry” Teldon was born in The Bronx, New York, and in 1944, he had hopes of becoming a pilot. Originally, it seemed that his dream of becoming a Naval Air Force pilot was not meant to be. He was turned down, twice. ... MORE

Civilian Health Promotion Services helps keep civilians in fighting shape
August 2, 2022 — The Civilian Health Promotion Services, or CHPS, program was established in the Air Force Materiel Command to keep its civilian Airmen as fit as their active duty counterparts. Its success has led to its recent expansion CONUS-wide... MORE

Army now offers 32 guaranteed duty locations of choice
August 2, 2022 — The. U.S. Army has added four duty stations in Virginia; two more in Texas, Maryland, and Georgia; as well as Fort Irwin, California; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Fort Rucker, Alabama; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to the growing list of guaranteed assignment locations applicants may select when using the Army’s duty station of choice enlistment incentive. This brings the total count to 32 locations... MORE

Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing
August 1, 2022 — Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Air Force Service Cryptologic Component Commander authority enables strategic competition
August 1, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, wears six symbolic hats; these “hats” represent actual authorities under his command and range from operating and defending the U.S. Air Force Internet to presenting personnel to U.S. Cyber Command in support of cyber missions. Of these authorities only one, the Service Cryptologic Component (SCC), makes him the U.S. Air Force lead for cryptologic activities... MORE

Taking the sting out of summer fun
August 1, 2022 — For many, a bee, hornet, or wasp sting is just unpleasant; but for others, it can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note more than 1,100 people were stung from 2000 to 2017; For about 62 people per year, it was fatal... MORE

For many a bee, hornet, or wasp sting is just unpleasant; but for others, it can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note more than 1,100 people were stung from 2000 to2017; For about 62 people per year, it was fatal.

Fort Sam Houston High School student ‘makes the grade’ for academic achievement
August 1, 2022 — The first time was the charm for 11th-grader Kamille Ouano, who won the third place prize of $500 in the Army & Air Force Exchange’s “You Made the Grade” sweepstakes her first time entering... MORE

AFIMSC chaplain proposes a virtual world that restores hope, healing
August 1, 2022 — Chaplain (Capt.) Portmann Werner, a member of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Chaplain Corps Division, is one of eight finalists for the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo... MORE

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12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 1, 2022 — In front of a packed audience on the South ramp flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passed the guidon to the new 12th Operations Group commander, Col. James Muniz. ... MORE

One of Joint Base San Antonio’s own selected to Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
July 29, 2022 — One of Joint Base San Antonio’s own, Tech Sgt. Alexander Messinger, used the word "disbelief" when he found out he was selected as one of this year’s Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year... MORE

Have TRICARE For Life costs questions?
July 28, 2022 — Are you curious about how Medicare and TRICARE For Life, or TFL, work together? Medicare pays first and TRICARE pays second, unless you have other health insurance, or OHI. Either way, it’s good to know what costs are involved when you have both Medicare and TRICARE... MORE

U.S. Army North, Philadelphia Fire Department partner with Task Force 46
July 28, 2022 — Task Force 46 and more than 600 personnel from its federal, state, local, private and academic partners collaborated to successfully complete the most recent Dense Urban Terrain, or DUT, exercise recently. Personnel from the U.S. Army North Civil Support Training Activity were among those participating in the exercise. ... MORE

Task Force 46 and more than 600 personnel from its federal, state, local, private and academic partners collaborated to successfully complete the most recent Dense Urban Terrain (DUT) exercise.

37th Training Group welcomes new commander
July 28, 2022 — Col. John Goodson III took the reins of the 37th Training Group from Col. Joyce Storm during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 22... MORE

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Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know
July 28, 2022 — The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe... MORE

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visit 149th Fighter Wing
July 28, 2022 — Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visit the 149th Fighter Wing to see what being a Gunfighter is all about at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 26... MORE

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visit the 149th Fighter Wing to see what being a Gunfighter is all about at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 26.

Defense secretary emphasizes common values, beliefs with hemispheric partners
July 28, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations, as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil July 26... MORE

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Army hearing readiness appointments available on MHS Genesis
July 28, 2022 — Annual hearing readiness appointments can now be scheduled online via the MHS Genesis Patient Portal... MORE

Appointments are scheduled via the Consult Appointment Management Office line at 210-916-9900 or online via the MHS Genesis Patient Portal Walk-in hours for active duty in training status only are from 6:15-7:15 a.m. weekdays.

Army to switch all active duty Soldiers to semimonthly pay Oct. 1
July 27, 2022 — In an effort to prepare Soldiers to move to its new Integrated Pay and Personnel System–Army, the U.S. Army is mandating all Soldiers on long-term active duty orders be paid on a semimonthly schedule starting Oct 1. The vast majority of the Army’s Soldiers on active duty orders of more than 30 days, either in the active or reserve components, get paid semimonthly on the 1st and 15th of each month... MORE

Master Sgt. Eva Miranda Bernard, U.S. Army Financial Management Command senior financial management systems instructor, checks her leave and earnings statement on myPay at the Maj. Gen. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis July 21, 2022. In an effort to prepare Soldiers to move to its new Integrated Pay and Personnel System – Army, the U.S. Army is mandating all Soldiers on long-term active duty orders be paid on a semimonthly schedule, starting Oct 1, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

AFIMSC announces 2022 Innovation Rodeo finalists
July 27, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced its finalists for the 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo July 26... MORE

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AFN Now app to bring video, streaming services to troops
July 27, 2022 — A request made for years by service members and commanders is finally happening — American Forces Network is launching an app that will offer video-on-demand and livestreaming services... MORE