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DOD publishes new software modernization strategy
March 30, 2022 — Delivering a more lethal force requires the ability to evolve faster and be more adaptable than adversaries, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said... MORE

Military completes latest COVID-19 medical response mission
March 30, 2022 — The last of the 68 military COVID-19 medical response teams that deployed beginning August 2021, completed their mission March 29 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 68 teams, comprised of approximately 1,275 military personnel, supported 62 hospitals in 59 cities across 30 states and the Navajo Nation... MORE

Annual JBSA Volunteer Awards Ceremony honors those who give back
March 30, 2022 — The contributions of individuals who have given their time to the betterment of the Joint Base San Antonio community will be recognized when JBSA hosts its annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony April 20. The ceremony will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797. ... MORE

Air Force Surgeon General briefs Senate on future of Air Force medicine
March 29, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Defense at a hearing on the Defense Health Program March 29... MORE

This is the official portrait of Lt. Gen. Robert Miller.

Application window opens for Career Intermission Program
March 29, 2022 — The first calendar year 2022 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1 for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one- to three-year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service. ... MORE

Service members wearing face masks stand in formation.

Vietnam POWs/MIAs honored during 48th Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 29, 2022 — Two former Vietnam veterans and prisoners of war were honored by the 560th Flying Training Squadron during the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 24-25... MORE

MEDCoE Expert Field Medical Badge test event takes place at JBSA-Camp Bullis
March 26, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, hosted a two-week Expert Field Medical Badge event with 110 candidates testing for the badge, which began March 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, to ensure Soldiers are given the opportunity to earn the badge... MORE

U.S., Honduran army delegations speak during CENTAM Working Group
March 25, 2022 — U.S. and Honduran army delegations speak during the CENTAM Working Group Meeting of Principles in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on March 22, 2022... MORE

U.S. and Honduran army delegations speak during the CENTAM Working Group

ARSOUTH commanding general meets Guatemalan U.S. country team
March 25, 2022 — U.S. Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen met with Anu Rajaraman, acting deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy-Guatemala in Guatemala City, Guatemala March 22 to discuss opportunities and challenges the U.S. military faces in the country... MORE

Army South CG meets Guatemalan U.S. country team

Army South hosts concept development conference for Exercise Southern Vanguard 2024
March 25, 2022 — A concept development conference for Exercise Southern Vanguard 2024 took place with Brazilian Army planners at U.S. Army South Headquarters March 7-9, 2022... MORE

Be ready for severe weather season
March 25, 2022 — Although some natural disasters can strike at any time, people in many areas need to be particularly aware of severe weather season which brings an increased risk of tornadoes, wildfires, thunderstorms with heavy rain, flooding, and damaging winds... MORE

Graphic of Be Ready website and application

Feedback Fridays
March 25, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.”... MORE

Air Force Thunderbirds certified for 2022 show season
March 24, 2022 — The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, recently completed its certification for the 2022 show season. The certification ensures the safety of the team and the maneuvers... MORE

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

JBSA's FSS employees benefit from minimum wage increase
March 24, 2022 — Nearly 50,000 Department of Defense employees recently received really good news. In January, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced that Federal civilian employees in the U.S. will now be paid at least $15 per hour. “This is a good news story for our employees and ultimately to our JBSA warfighters and their families,” said Rebecca White, 502nd Force Support Squadron director... MORE

A 502nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation employee shows rental equipment to a patron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph."

How referrals work with your TRICARE Prime Plan
March 24, 2022 — Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? Then you have a primary care manager, or PCM, to handle your basic primary health care services. But what if you need specialty treatment, like from a cardiologist to evaluate a possible heart problem or a dermatologist to check a mole that’s changed? In that case, your PCM needs to submit a referral for you to see a specialist... MORE

Application window opens for Olympic hopefuls
March 24, 2022 — The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Department of the Air Force and Space Force athletes have 45 days to apply to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Once accepted into the program, athletes train full-time for the chance to represent the DAF and the nation on the world stage. ... MORE

The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Athletes can begin applying to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

AFSFC transforming Defender readiness with realistic training curriculum
March 24, 2022 — The Air Force Security Forces Center is transforming Defender readiness with two new courses designed to challenge security forces members with a more realistic representation of a deployed environment... MORE

Agile Combat Defender Course and Mission Focused Rehearsal Training

960th CW hosts total-force additional-duty first sergeant symposium
March 24, 2022 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing First Sergeants’ Council organized and hosted a total-force additional-duty first sergeant symposium at the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy here, March 7-10... MORE

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th CW command chief, speak during the opening session of the inaugural 960th CW Additional-Duty First Sergeants’ Symposium March 7, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The symposium provided training and networking opportunities to more than 55 Reserve, Guard and active-duty members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

6 things you should know about JBSA-Lackland’s CGO Council
March 23, 2022 — JBSA-Lackland’s Company Grade Officer Council invites every lieutenant and captain (O1-O3) to become an active member. The CGOC, a private organization operating outside the chain of command, provides opportunities for networking, growth and unique encounters with the mission... MORE

U.S. Army adds Hawaii, Germany as guaranteed duty station choices for new recruits
March 22, 2022 — The U.S. Army has added Hawaii and Germany to the list of guaranteed assignment locations for 16 different occupations... MORE

Soldiers with the Sensor Management Cell assigned to the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, perform a tactical beach road march on Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 27, 2018. The weeklong competition tested the Soldiers during individual and team competitive events. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez)