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Nations undergo rigorous process to join NATO
June 6, 2022 — A key determining factor for potential NATO members is whether their admission will strengthen the alliance and further increase security and stability across Europe...

Collaboration key to developing 5G capabilities at JBSA experimentation site
June 6, 2022 — Two years ago this month, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering selected Joint Base San Antonio as one of several installations where experimentation and testing of fifth-generation, or 5G, communications technology would take place. In the time since, great advances have been made toward developing 5G augmented reality support for telemedicine and medical training, and in 5G cyber security, at America’s largest joint base...

Final day of 2022 Learning Professionals’ Consortium now open for registration
June 6, 2022 — The final day of the 2022 Learning Professionals’ Consortium, or LPC-22, is open for registration...

Writing competition increases value of MEDCoE Captains Career Course
June 3, 2022 — As part of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Medical Captains Career Course the MEDCoE Leader Development Branch, and Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate established an essay writing competition on Multi-Domain Operations related topics to increase awareness and understanding of this critical task of our joint and coalition warfighters. ...

Army offers $25K for 30-day quick ship
June 3, 2022 — For the first time ever and regardless of career field, the Army now offers all new recruits the opportunity to receive a “quick ship” bonus of $25,000...

Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ program
June 3, 2022 — The Air Force Medical Service is launching “Nutrition Kitchen,” a series of online nutritional cooking classes geared toward service members and their families...

Medical recruiting brings college influencers to San Antonio
June 2, 2022 — The 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion brought this year’s Annual Educators Tour to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 26 to experience the home of Army Medicine...

CSAF, CMSAF visits AFPC, talks about talent management
June 2, 2022 — Total Force Airmen and Guardians of the Air Force’s Personnel Center visited with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 20, 2022. ...

DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022
June 1, 2022 — Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at the inaugural FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena at Port San Antonio May 28-29...

Feeling burned out at work? Here are some tips to feel better
June 1, 2022 — Feelings of burnout are common – when work and other demands in your life get too intense, or if you don't get enough time to rest, you can start feeling physically, emotionally, or mentally exhausted...

Leader perspective: Service fills unknowns, inspires future success
June 1, 2022 — Just nine days after my 17th birthday, with a written endorsement from my mom, I joined the Army out of my hometown in Denver. Facing a lot of uncertainty and adversity while growing up in a single parent, low-income household, it was my experience in JROTC where I learned about military opportunities and skills that prepared me with many valuable life lessons...

U.S. Army South, Argentine army work to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
June 1, 2022 — Personnel from U.S. Army South coordinated a recent three-day exchange with the Argentine Army Cyber Defense Directorate to share how U.S. Army cyber defense plays a role in military operations and defense of the nation. ...

IPPS-A demonstrates accuracy in payment processing
June 1, 2022 — The Army’s new human resource system the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, or IPPS-A, is making military pay issues a remnant of the past for the Army National Guard...

TRICARE fact sheet helps people find the right dental plan
June 1, 2022 — Want to get the most out of your TRICARE dental coverage? Remember that dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are. So, it’s important to know the difference between plans. To learn what each dental plan offers and whether you qualify, you can start with the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet...

AFIMSC engineer leads young men on path to success
June 1, 2022 — John Piper is on a mission to give back to his community by positively shaping the lives of young men...

USAA employees tour 433rd Airlift Wing
May 31, 2022 — USAA employees visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 17. The USAA visit included a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and a virtual reality training demonstration...

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees...

Tips for talking to your kids about current events
May 31, 2022 — Military families have a unique connection to war, regardless of when or where it occurs. For military children – who know that their parents regularly train, prepare, and deploy for military missions as part of their job – current events can cause stress and anxiety. Streams of media images and reports about troubling news events can be outright scary. ...

Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update
May 31, 2022 — The Air Force recently published a memorandum outlining updates to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, which include mustache, sister service and joint unit patch wear guidance. The updates are effective immediately for Airmen...

Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory...