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Special Warfare Training Wing members collaborate with Colombian Special Air Commands delegation
July 27, 2022 — A delegation of Colombian Special Air Commands leaders visited the Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex for an immersion into the various Air Force Special Warfare pipelines July 25, 2022... MORE

A delegation of Colombian Special Air Commands leaders observe Special Warfare Training Wing trainees conduct water confidence training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July. 25, 2022. The delegation visited the Special Warfare Training Wing for an immersion into the various Air Force Special Warfare career fields and pipelines.

Air Force Security Forces Center welcomes new commander
July 26, 2022 — Col. Phillip Born took charge of the Air Force Security Forces Center today during an assumption of command ceremony July 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Army South hosts partner nation army leaders during CAA specialized conference
July 26, 2022 — U.S. Army South hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference on Interoperability and Strategic Planning at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston last week which included participants representing 16 armies across North and South America... MORE

BAMC Soldier selected to attend Interservice Physician Assistant Program
July 26, 2022 — A Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier was selected to attend the competitive Interservice Physician Assistant Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

BAMC Soldier slotted to attend Interservice Physician Assistant Program

5 Health Care Checkups for Your Child Before School Starts
July 26, 2022 — Summer isn’t quite over yet, but it’s almost back-to-school season. For parents, this means that it’s time to make a list of all the things your child needs for the new school year. As you begin to shop for new notebooks, pencils, binders, and clothes, don’t forget your child’s school-related health checklist. Now is the time to schedule appointments and beat the rush, as health care providers are usually busy just before the school year begins. TRICARE provides several clinical preventive services for children... MORE

AETC starts mapping path to 2030 force development capability
July 26, 2022 — With an eye towards winning the future fight against adversaries such as China and Russia, Air Education and Training Command officials hosted a workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 19-21 designed to give a diverse set of Airmen a chance to share their perspective of how Airmen and Guardians will learn in 2030... MORE

SOUTHCOM Commander: 'This Is Our Neighborhood'
July 25, 2022 — Americans often get wrapped up in East-West concerns, but U.S. Southern Command "is our neighborhood," said Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander, U.S. Southern Command — at the Aspen Security Forum held in Aspen, Colorado July 19-22... MORE

Explore the growth mindset on latest 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
July 25, 2022 — A deep dive into the growth mindset and how Air Education and Training Command is using it to help develop the Airmen we need for tomorrow’s high-end fight is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast released July 20, 2022... MORE

NORTHCOM Commander: We need better domain awareness
July 25, 2022 — The U.S. Northern Command is responsible for protecting the U.S. homeland. Domain awareness is a major part of defense, and it's in President Biden's 2023 budget request currently before Congress... MORE

Tickets for JBSA Air Force Ball 2022 on sale
July 25, 2022 — The San Antonio Air Force community celebrates the 75th birthday of the Air Force and the Air Force Ball on Sept. 17 is the single annual event that invites the greater Military City USA community to celebrate the birth of the Air Force and toast San Antonio as the "Gateway to the Air Force."... MORE

GearFit shortens feedback loop
July 25, 2022 — A new application called GearFit is giving Airmen a direct line to share feedback on the fitment and utility of the gear they wear to perform their missions. Members can input their comments on body armor, harnesses, helmets and more, and they are instantly shared with the development teams responsible for designing and acquiring that gear... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea aligns with Republic of Korea for arrival policy
July 25, 2022 — In order to align with Republic of Korea entry requirement changes, U.S. Forces Korea has implemented changes for SOFA-affiliated arrivals beginning July 25... MORE

Keep sun safety in mind to prevent skin cancer
July 25, 2022 — Whether you spend time outdoors hiking, swimming or just relaxing in the backyard, limiting exposure to the sun’s harmful rays must be a priority.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 3... MORE

The first Information Warfare Numbered Air Force welcomes new commander
July 25, 2022 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), welcomed U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, while bidding farewell to its first commander, Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 21... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, passes the guidon to the new commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 21, 2022

HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrew visits 37th Training Group students
July 21, 2022 — An HH-60 Pave Hawk commanded by Maj. Howard Palmer, aircraft commander, flew in from the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, into a 344th Training Squadron landing zone after completing a flyover for the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 21... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon conducts basic surface attack simulation
July 21, 2022 — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, flew a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon July 6 to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Force Spark Tank unleashes AETC's capacity to innovate
July 21, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command has begun accepting innovative submissions that can significantly impact Air Force missions within the next six to 24 months from uniformed and civilian Airmen for the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, now through Aug. 17... MORE

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians
July 21, 2022 — The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older... MORE

COVID-19 vaccination sign stands in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, Dec. 21, 2021. The sign reminds patients of areas to get their COVID-19 vaccine in the hospital.

New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers easier option for emergency care
July 21, 2022 — A new 988 telephone number became operational July 16, designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline... MORE

Image of a hand holding a cell phone and the new 988 telephone number typed into the screen.

12th Flying Training Wing announces second quarter award winners
July 20, 2022 — The 12th Flying Training Wing recently announced its second quarter award winners... MORE