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Getting TRICARE coverage for your new child
March 22, 2022 — Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous event. But there’s also much to do, and much to learn, especially for first-time parents. How will you handle your new child’s health care coverage? As a TRICARE beneficiary, what’s the best way to extend your coverage to your baby?...

U.S. Army offers to pay off student loan debt for new recruits
March 22, 2022 — The U.S. Army offers a special incentive to qualified applicants, guaranteeing up to $65,000 in student loan repayment for previously earned education...

Air Force plans demos, performances for Air Force Day at the Alamo April 2
March 22, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command officials will hold the annual Air Force Day at the Alamo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, 2022, at the Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The event is free and open to the public...

59th Medical Wing: Pulmonary trains for CPET
March 22, 2022 — The Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test is a clinical tool that evaluates exercise capacity and determines cardiac or lung conditions...

U.S. Special Operations Command Korea Command Senior Enlisted Leader visits Special Warfare Training Wing
March 21, 2022 — U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major JoAnn Naumann, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Special Operations Command Korea, visited the Special Warfare Training Wing March 16 to mentor NCOs and observe the SWTW Assessment and Selection process...

Guide serves as Air Force digital campaign repository
March 21, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Digital Campaign Guide is an information strongbox for transformation efforts. The repository is a focal point for policy, training information, best practices, news, and resources relating to the digital transformation...

Rated Prep Program students take control of AETC’s Instagram March 23-24
March 19, 2022 — Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, students will take control of Air Education and Training Command’s Instagram page @aetc_firstcommand March 23-24, 2022, to give an exclusive look at how the program provides Airmen a unique opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills...

Feedback Fridays
March 18, 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.”...

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
March 17, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen...

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off
March 16, 2022 — Army Emergency Relief was created to alleviate financial distress as an incident to service. AER helps Soldiers and families get back on their feet through interest-free loans, grants and scholarships when monetary needs arise, and also provides budgeting and financial counseling. The annual AER campaign runs from March 1 to May 15...

Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs
March 16, 2022 — The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began with the start of a call-for-topics campaign...

Air Force Reserve Command, Air, Space, Information Operations staff visits 960th Cyberspace Wing
March 16, 2022 — Air Force Reserve Command, Air, Space, Information Operations staff visits 960th Cyberspace Wing...

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit reopens at BAMC
March 16, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center reopened its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit March 1 after a two-year hiatus. The PICU mission was temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to conserve resources and personnel...

Some JBSA-Randolph roads closing for water line replacement work March 28-May 8
March 16, 2022 — Work to replace a number of water lines at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph begins March 28 and is expected to last until May 8...

NAMRU San Antonio conducts Quantitative Detection of Pain Study
March 16, 2022 — Dental health and readiness is crucial in the military health system. To increase readiness, researchers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU San Antonio, have been conducting a study for the Electrodermal Activity Sensing for Quantitative Detection of Pain...

59th MDW extends obstetric services
March 16, 2022 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Women’s Health Clinic is now offering obstetric services to include prenatal and postpartum care and expanding services for walk-in patients...

New discharge lounge opens at BAMC to improve patient flow
March 15, 2022 — A new patient discharge lounge opened at Brooke Army Medical Center March 8 for patients preparing to leave the hospital...

Graduate Allied Health Education holds first appreciation day for trainees, faculty
March 15, 2022 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Graduate Allied Health Education House Staff Council hosted the first GAHE Appreciation Day March 4 to recognize all of the allied health professionals within Joint Base San Antonio...

59th MDW: Commissary tours offer JBSA residents healthier food options
March 15, 2022 — For many people, grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a very difficult task, but selecting the healthiest food requires some thought beyond tossing items that look good into your cart...

U.S. Army program rewards recruits with promotions for previous experience
March 14, 2022 — New U.S. Army recruits can earn higher pay for previous experience in civilian trades through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program...