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This Fourth of July, be cautious around fireworks
June 30, 2022 — Fireworks are nothing less than recreational explosive devices. As such, they represent a potentially hazardous exposure to anyone in proximity and should be treated with the utmost caution at all times... MORE

Patriot Honor Guard provides info for proper flag care, maintenance
June 30, 2022 — Officials from the Patriot Honor Guard at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, offer tips on how to properly display, care for, and dispose of at-home American flags... MORE

Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
June 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24... MORE

MEDCoE hosts Minnesota educators during recruitment visit
June 30, 2022 — More than 35 Minnesota educators were hosted by Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, as part of a larger tour to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, led by the Minneapolis U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion June 29... MORE

Air Force Spark Tank unleashes AETC's capacity to innovate
June 29, 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

Graphic announcing AETC's Spark Tank submission for 2023

Biden announces changes in U.S. force posture in Europe
June 29, 2022 — President Joe Biden announced moves that will enlarge the U.S. troop presence in Europe and strengthen the NATO alliance. Biden made the announcement at the beginning of the NATO summit in Madrid June 29... MORE

Make sure your child takes right TRICARE plan to college
June 29, 2022 — For many parents, summer is a time of preparation, as they help their children get ready to move away to college. For your child, it might be their first time away from home. Will they have health care if they get sick or injured? Fortunately, your child’s TRICARE coverage will stay with them in college if enrolled full-time and meeting eligibility requirements... MORE

Army offers opportunities to quality applicants without high school diploma or GED
June 29, 2022 — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command is offering limited eligibility for applicants who do not have a GED or high school diploma to enlist in the Regular Army... MORE

group of soldiers marching across a field

AFIMSC contracts for first of four new child development centers this year
June 29, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its mission to strengthen Department of the Air Force families by delivering right-sized and quality childcare infrastructure. AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in collaboration with the Air Force Services Center, successfully led the award of a $27 million project recently to construct a new child development center at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The efforts include construction of new centers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland in Texas, as well as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio... MORE

Artists rendering of the Sheppard AFB CDC

Protecting your hearing, vision a personal readiness mission
June 28, 2022 — Hearing and vision are important to everyone, including active duty service members. They must be alert at all times to their surroundings and potential dangers... MORE

99th, 559th Flying Training Squadrons host San Antonio ACE Academy
June 28, 2022 — High School and middle schoolers attending the San Antonio ACE Academy visited the 99th and 559th Flying Training Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 14, where they got an in-depth look at what it takes to become an Air Force pilot... MORE

Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference?
June 28, 2022 — Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?... MORE

Air Force selects future aircrew helmet
June 28, 2022 — The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews... MORE

Photo: LIFT Airborne Technologies next-generation helmet.

ARNORTH to conduct 50-round cannon salute July 4
June 28, 2022 — U.S. Army North Soldiers will fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston starting at noon July 4. The 50 rounds fired are a salute to each of the 50 states... MORE

Fireworks: leave it to the experts
June 28, 2022 — Fireworks have been a tradition of America's Independence Day celebrations. But if you want to see fireworks, play it safe and go to a public show put on by experts. ... MORE

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
June 28, 2022 — Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the calendar year 2021 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s housing portfolio and tenant experience... MORE

AFIMSC consolidates enterprise chapel music licensing under one contract
June 28, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently awarded a contract to deliver a music and media copyright license to chaplain programs across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Minister Dennis Thompson leads the Gospel Choir in a song during the 50th Gospel Worship Service Anniversary inside Larcher Chapel at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 12, 2021. The service's theme was "Growing Stronger, Growing Deeper, Reaching Higher." (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

IAAFA hosts Jamaican Defence Force members at seminar at IAAFA
June 28, 2022 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy hosted members of the Jamaican Defence Force and 12th Air Force for a maintenance professional seminar May 31 to June 2... MORE

Jamaican Defence Force warrant officer signs a guestbook on top of a podium

433rd AW, 960th CW announce June enlisted promotions
June 28, 2022 — The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade... MORE

Army South Soldier earns Army Futures Command Soldier of the Year
June 27, 2022 — In the heat of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Spc. Sean Doyle, U.S. Army South geospatial engineer with the 512th Engineer Detachment, donned his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear at the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear lane during the Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition... MORE

Army South Soldier earns AFC Soldier of the Year