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DOD addresses supply chain resiliency with Lone Star State Industry
June 27, 2022 — Even before COVID-19, the Defense Department had identified supply chain vulnerabilities for things like microelectronics. But the pandemic also highlighted other critical shortages in the U.S., some of which affect national security. ... MORE

Sparks fly off of metalwork. A worker wears a protective hood.

U.S. Army South hosts 38th annual U.S., Brazil army-to-army staff talks
June 27, 2022 — U.S. Army South hosted army-to-army staff talks with Brazil at the Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from June 21-24, 2022. This weeklong series of events served to further strengthen professional partnerships and coordinate bilateral events for the upcoming years. ... MORE

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions
June 27, 2022 — The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is now available for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and will continue through July 15... MORE

DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders
June 27, 2022 — Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge... MORE

Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment
June 27, 2022 — The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to offload fuel from a C-130J Super Hercules July 21, 2021, at Tinian International Airport, Tinian, during Pacific Iron 2021. Pacific Iron 2021 is a Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into United States Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility in support of a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.

How contracting schoolhouse saved $1.6 million in annual training costs
June 27, 2022 — For the first time in 31 years, enlisted contracting personnel, or Mission-Focused Business Leaders, no longer need to complete additional, repeat training to become certified on the job... MORE

Three airmen from the Contracting Training Flight pose in a hallway

187th Medical Battalion commanders repeat history
June 27, 2022 — History is said to repeat itself and for Lt. Cols. Dennison Segui and Sean Riley it did just that. As the 187th Medical Battalion held a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater June 21, saying farewell to Segui and welcoming Riley, this wasn’t the first occurrence for the pair where a command was passed from one to the other... MORE

Operation Junior Expedition Team gives kids chance to learn, relate to military experience
June 27, 2022 — The Operation Junior Expeditionary Team event June 17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provided children the opportunity to see a mock deployment and gives them an idea of what their parent experiences when they report for duty away from home, as well as the process when they return... MORE

Civilian Pilot Training Program offered pilot training to previously excluded groups
June 27, 2022 — President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law June 27, 1939. Preceding the law was the Civilian Pilot Training Program, or CPTP, which aimed to train 20,000 civilian pilots a year for military service and meant individuals previously excluded from pilot training could learn to fly through educational institutions. Suddenly, African Americans and women could pilot planes... MORE

On June 27, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law.

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence welcomes new commander
June 24, 2022 — In front of more than 450 guests, including dozens of general officers and community leaders, Maj. Gen. Mike Talley assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence from Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster during a ceremony June 23, 2022, at the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mike Talley takes command of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence

Army eases tattoo restrictions with new policy
June 23, 2022 — To help compete for top talent, the Army has updated its regulations for tattoos, cutting processing times for new recruits who have the body art... MORE

A Soldier from 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division poses after executing physical readiness training on Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii, May 18, 2022.

Akeroyd Blood Donor Center in urgent need of blood donors
June 23, 2022 — There is a critical shortage of blood products right now and the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center needs donors immediately... MORE

Akeroyd Blood Donor Center (ABDC) is in urgent need of blood donors

Doctors recommend sunscreen for all skin complexions
June 23, 2022 — Individuals with darker skin complexions, or skin of color, are sometimes less likely to use sunscreens and protect themselves from excessive sunlight, dermatologists say. But the dangers of too much sunlight – from sunspots to skin cancer – are real risks for everyone regardless of skin complexion, doctors say... MORE

Consider nominating exceptional students to the White Rope Program
June 23, 2022 — Instructors with exceptional students should consider nominating them for the White Rope program, a chapel-based opportunity that strengthens leadership and sharpens professionalism. ... MORE

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

12th Flying Training Wing NCO recognized by local chamber
June 22, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022, at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Williana Lopez, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic senor operator course instructor, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee June 21, 2022 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon.

AFRS commander announces criteria for cup challenge
June 22, 2022 — During the final stretch of a fiscal year quest to meet Air Force Recruiting Service’s goal and Air Force manpower requirements, the service’s senior recruiter outlined a novel competition among his unit's recruiters and their squadrons... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Neff, enlisted standards non-commissioned officer in AFRS’s Operations Division displays the prototype of a “puzzle coin” he is designing for the 2022 Commander’s Cup Challenge, June 17, 2022.

Resolute Sentinel 22: Sharing knowledge, building partnerships
June 22, 2022 — U.S. military medics arrived in San Salvador, El Salvador June 5, 2022, to integrate with the El Salvadoran military and medical staff at Hospital Militar Central for Operation Resolute Sentinel 22. Resolute Sentinel 22 provides joint training and improved readiness for U.S. civil engineers, medical professionals and support personnel through humanitarian assistance activities in El Salvador... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 22, 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

Navy Medicine Training Support Center officer receives Navy Comptroller Award
June 22, 2022 — When Navy Lt. Amanda Rose recently onboarded with the Navy Medicine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the center was not aware they were receiving one of the rising comptroller stars in the Navy... MORE