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Recruiters aim to broaden diversity pool, visit Latino students as part of CSAF strategy
May 26, 2022 — Airmen and Guardians from Air Force Recruiting Service teamed with universities and organizations throughout Puerto Rico to host Project Blue Helix, a resiliency event, in Mayaguez and San Juan, May 2-6, 2022. Nearly 400 underrepresented youth participated. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Robison, 330th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, provides instruction to cadets from Air Force ROTC Detachment 756 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Don't let summer bring out risky behavior
May 26, 2022 — Summer starts soon, bringing warmer weather and longer days. Many families are beginning to plan outdoor activities like swimming, boating, camping and road trips. Remember to use sound risk management in all summer activities to help mitigate mishaps... MORE

Tropical beach sea ocean with sunset or sunrise for summer travel vacation. Silhouette of surfer people carrying their surfboard on sunset beach. Ocean seascape.

FORCECON 2022 kicks off first Armed Forces Esports Championship
May 26, 2022 — The U.S. Air Force Services Center hosts the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from May 24-28. The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard... MORE

U.S. Air Force Services Center will host the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from 24 to 28 May. The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Army South departs Honduras concluding deployment exercise
May 24, 2022 — U.S. Army South finished a contingency command post deployment exercise at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras May 19, to increase readiness for upcoming contingencies in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of operations... MORE

CENTAM GUARDIAN exercise prepares Central American armies, first responders for disaster operations
May 24, 2022 — As part of Army South’s mission to respond and be ready in disaster situations, the command facilitated the first-ever CENTAM GUARDIAN exercise held May 1-20, to build readiness, resilience and confidence across the Central American region... MORE

TRICARE answers questions about baby formula
May 24, 2022 — The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help... MORE

Air Force selects 4,040 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31st
May 24, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% percent in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

ARPC announces Reserve major promotions, captain continuation
May 24, 2022 — Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Boards May 24. The boards selected 798 Citizen Airmen for promotion... MORE

Settlement of estate
May 24, 2022 — The commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Miranda S. Hayes, assigned to Company A, 188th Medical Battalion, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away May 13, 2022... MORE

U.S. Space Force releases grooming, uniform policy updates
May 24, 2022 — In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum published May 24, the Space Force announced updates to grooming and uniform policy that reflect the nation’s sixth service identity and culture... MORE

Graphic showing the updates to the service dress uniform.

Commissaries work with distributors to address baby formula availability, implement shopping limits to ensure equal access
May 24, 2022 — The Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, is implementing shopping limits on select specialty baby formula items as the agency works with its distributors to increase supply levels... MORE

Commissaries work with distributors to address baby formula availability and implement shopping limits to ensure equal access

433rd Airlift Wing observes Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
May 24, 2022 — Maintenance technicians from the 433rd Airlift Wing were highlighted for Aviation Maintenance Technician Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

U.S., Colombia plan closer military ties
May 24, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Colombia's recent designation as a major non-NATO ally reflects the depth and breadth of the nations' security relationship and reinforces their defense partnership. ... MORE

A sailor mans a gun on ship near a city’s coastline.

JBSA honors defenders during Police Week
May 24, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio honored its police officers, as well as those in the local community May 15-21 during National Police Week, an observance honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members. ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland hosts Tech Expo June 15
May 23, 2022 — After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15... MORE

After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15.

960th Cyberspace Wing holds enlisted call
May 23, 2022 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing held an enlisted call following the Mental Health and Resiliency Fair May 14 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, speaks to wing enlisted call attendees about current issues and concerns regarding the enlisted force May 14, 2022, at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 23, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees... MORE

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees.

Employee Assistance Program supports civilians in need
May 23, 2022 — Nothing gives credence to the reliability and constancy of the support the Employee Assistance Program provides, like a person who has first-hand knowledge of the ease and workability of the resource... MORE

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency
May 23, 2022 — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency... MORE

Texas Air Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing conducts large force exercise
May 23, 2022 — The Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing hosted a large force exercise with an F-16 unit from Fort Worth May 21... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing's 182nd Fighter Squadron hosted a large force exercise with the 457th Fighter Squadron from Fort Worth