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Army offers bonuses up to $10,000 for shipping in 30 days
April 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army currently is offering an enlistment bonus of up to $10,000 for individuals who agree to begin training within 30 days of signing an enlistment contract... MORE

BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds
April 21, 2022 — Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds... MORE

MEDCoE CG recognizes 68W Combat Medic trainee on acceptance to West Point
April 20, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, recognized Advanced Individual Training Soldier Pfc. Samuel Olson on his acceptance to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point during a coin ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 30, 2022... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing holds memorial rededication ceremony
April 20, 2022 — The Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex and echelon units hosted a 2 1/2 mile ruck April 8, followed by memorial pushups and the unveiling of refitted memorials for fallen Air Force Special Warfare Airmen Lt. Col. William Schroeder and Staff Sgt. Scott Sather in coordination with Gold Star families... MORE

Army South holds change of responsibility
April 20, 2022 — Army South conducted a change of responsibility ceremony April 15 at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker relinquished responsibility as U.S. Army South's Senior Enlisted Advisor to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves... MORE

DOD aims to close gap in bringing U.S. tech innovation to market
April 20, 2022 — With the U.S. currently responsible for only about 12% of global microelectronics production, the Defense Department-led "microelectronics commons" aims to close the gaps that prevent the best ideas in technology from reaching the market... MORE

BAMC recognizes volunteers for their service
April 20, 2022 — A special recognition ceremony was held April 13 to honor all the volunteers who contribute to the health care mission at Brooke Army Medical Center. Fourteen individual volunteers, five groups and one family were selected as BAMC’s Volunteers of the Year for 2021... MORE

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron holds strategic leadership off-site
April 19, 2022 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron held a strategic leadership off-site in San Antonio for their senior leaders April 12-13. Several guest speakers and team-building exercises focused on developing values, high-performance teams and understanding different personalities in the work place. ... MORE

A year later, BAMC doctor reunites with patient he helped save
April 19, 2022 — Last April, a Military Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine fellow from Brooke Army Medical Center was on a routine ride-along with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services when they responded to a 911 call about a 29-year-old female who went into cardiac arrest at a cross fit gym. On April 5, exactly one year later, Army Capt. (Dr.) Jason Ausman was finally able to meet Tamra Harris, the woman he helped to save... MORE

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo pitches: Where are they now?
April 19, 2022 — Here's a look at some of the past Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo projects, currently in varying stages of research, development and execution... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment members receive Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award
April 19, 2022 — Fifty members of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment were awarded the Department of Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award April 18. The detachment is an all-volunteer group of more than 100 U.S. military veterans who provide military honors to eligible veterans and service retirees at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. ... MORE

Building healthy relationships takes time, effort
April 19, 2022 — Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Developing and maintaining relationships takes time and effort, with long term positive impacts for all... MORE

Air Force releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey
April 19, 2022 — The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences... MORE

Former Soldiers remember fallen Army medic at METC building named in his honor
April 19, 2022 — Former Soldiers who served with Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Sebban, an Army medic who was killed in action in Iraq 15 years ago, paid their respects March 27 at the building which is named in his honor at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen
April 18, 2022 — The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support... MORE

Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven
April 18, 2022 — The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track... MORE

AFIMSC team members win AF Civil Engineer awards
April 18, 2022 — Eight Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members recently earned 2021 Air Force Civil Engineer Award honors... MORE

AETC, AFPC command chiefs host DSD-focused Reddit ‘AMA’ April 26
April 18, 2022 — Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy will host a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process live beginning at 12:30 p.m. central time April 26... MORE

Feedback Fridays
April 15, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.”... MORE

149th Fighter Wing performs night operations until April 21
April 14, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing is performing night operations Monday through Thursday until April 21 with two take-off and land times, with the first go beginning at approximately 4 p.m. and the second go ending around 11:30 p.m... MORE