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Recruiting detachment hopes to expand Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Wing program to all Air Force flying units in 2023
December 13, 2022 — In the Air Force Recruiting Service's efforts to overcome current U.S. military recruiting challenges with a "whole of service" approach, Detachment 1’s rated diversity team has reached out to flying units to garner support in the recruiting mission... MORE

Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
December 13, 2022 — Military members are set to get an 11% increase in their monthly basic allowance for subsistence beginning Jan. 1, according to information published by the Defense Department... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer selected as 17th Sergeant Major of the Army
December 13, 2022 — Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville announced Dec. 12 that Command Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Weimer will serve as the 17th Sergeant Major of the Army. The announcement came during closing comments at the Army Profession Forum held in Alexandria, Virginia, Dec. 7-8, 2022... MORE

'Five & Thrive' initiative builds resiliency in military families
December 12, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio Workforce & Transition Alliance announced the Five & Thrive initiative to help military families as they transition from duty station to duty station during their community partner meeting Dec. 6, 2022, in Live Oak, Texas... MORE

IMCOM protection professionals gather for Deputy Director of Emergency Services Course
December 12, 2022 — The U.S. Army Installation Management Command’s Provost Marshal and Protection Directorate facilitated the first in-person course since 2019 with the Deputy Director of Emergency Services Course from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 at IMCOM headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

National Guard’s global reach, capabilities support National Defense Strategy
December 12, 2022 — What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau... MORE

DAF sports build more capable Airmen, Guardians
December 12, 2022 — The Air Force Services Center has opportunities for Airmen and Guardians who want to face the best athletic competition in the U.S. Armed Forces, make connections, build resiliency and serve as an... MORE

Mission Monday: Traffic management at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Installation Support Directorate
December 12, 2022 — It’s Mission Monday and Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Dorsett is the traffic management superintendent in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Installation Support Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Air Force offering hands-on experience to future researchers
December 12, 2022 — The Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications through Jan. 20, 2023, for a fully funded graduate student internship program... MORE

DAF reaches $3 billion cost savings across enterprise
December 12, 2022 — The Air Force operational acquisition community recently achieved a huge goal: saving the Department of the Air Force more than $3 billion. ... MORE

Changes to official, unofficial foreign visit request procedures coming Jan. 1
December 8, 2022 — In the effort to streamline all foreign visit requests across Joint Base San Antonio, starting Jan. 1, 2023, requestors will no longer be required to submit their foreign visitor requests through the Foreign Disclosure Office... MORE

BAMC posts holiday pharmacy hours
December 8, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center has released the holiday hours for all their pharmacy locations... MORE

DAF Civilian Development nomination call window opens Jan. 17
December 8, 2022 — The applicant window for the AY24 Department of the Air Force Civilian Developmental (CD) Nomination Call will open Jan. 17, 2023. Interested civilians should begin prepping their applications now. Once the application window opens, submit the application package through MyVECTOR no later than Feb. 17, 2023. ... MORE

U.S. military readiness goes beyond just China, Russia 
December 8, 2022 — The Defense Department is ready to meet threats beyond those posed by China and Russia, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness said... MORE

JBSA legal offices available to assist families with special education needs
December 7, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio legal offices are now ready to assist with special education law matters, ensuring military families, as well as retirees, understand their children’s right to a free and appropriate public education... MORE

METC instructor inducted into college's Athletic Hall of Fame
December 7, 2022 — Air Force Staff Sgt. Moneque English, a diagnostic imaging instructor in the Medical Education and Training Campus radiologic technologist program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was recognized for her contributions to the Columbus State University track and field and cross-country teams by being inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame during a ceremony Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

Future Soldier Preparatory Course pilot program helps thousands of future Soldiers
December 7, 2022 — When the Army announced the Future Soldier Preparatory Course pilot program this summer, the hope was to help eligible Americans overcome academic and physical fitness barriers to service... MORE

AETC officials design, educate force on new ‘Ready Airman Training’
December 7, 2022 — The reality of Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, the deployment model for presenting Airmen and airpower in support of the joint force, is well on its way only two months into Initial Operational Capability. One of the keys to ensuring the readiness necessary to sustain the model has been the implementation of Ready Airman Training, initiated Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force command chief visits 181st Intelligence Wing
December 6, 2022 — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce Jr., Sixteenth Air Force command chief, visited Hulman Field Air National Guard Base in Terre Haute, Indiana, Oct. 18, 2022. He was greeted by Air Force Col. Charles Goad, 81st Intelligence Wing commander... MORE

Proper handwashing one of best ways to protect you, your family from getting sick
December 6, 2022 — The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is washing your hands. For National Handwashing Awareness Week, do your part to prevent the spread of disease by following these tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about when and how to wash your hands... MORE