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Respite Care available for EFMP families
February 22, 2022 — Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program... MORE

Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program, or EFMP RCP.

The Great American Spit Out
February 22, 2022 — The Great American Spit Out is an annual day of awareness that brings to light the harmful effects and dangers of smokeless tobacco; and encourages users to quit tobacco products for at least 24 hours on Feb. 24, 2022... MORE

Graphic for the Great American Spit Out.

433rd CES performs Total Force explosive ordnance training
February 18, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing's mission statement is to "Provide Combat Ready Citizen Airmen Anywhere, Anytime." On Feb. 9-10, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians demonstrated that mission focus through several training exercises with the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Wesley Curfman, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, disarms a triple ejection rack on a 149th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aircraft familiarization exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mark Colmenares)

Retired Army nurse turns 100 years young
February 18, 2022 — Retired Col. Hazel Zachar, who served from 1954 to 1974, celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 27 among friends and staff members at The Towers on Park Lane, a senior residence community located near Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, where she has lived for 27 years. ... MORE

USecAF highlights Air University’s mission of education, leader development
February 18, 2022 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 15, to gain a deeper understanding on accessioning future leaders and educating the officer, enlisted and civilian force through the range of professional military education offered... MORE

While at Air University on Feb. 15, 2022, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Under Secretary of the Air Force was briefed on the officer accessioning programs at the Jean M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.

AFIMSC engineers continue legacy of vital support to Airmen, Guardians
February 18, 2022 — Civil engineers across the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center focus on a wide variety of installation and mission support needs that are vital to keeping the Air Force in flight for another 75 years and beyond. ... MORE

‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101
February 18, 2022 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," passed away Feb. 16. He was 101 years old. Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," passed away Feb. 16, 2022. He was 101 years old.

Winter safety tips to stay safe and healthy
February 18, 2022 — Winter can be a hazardous time of year, and we still have more than a month left before it’s finished. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. Being prepared and knowing your TRICARE health care options will help you and your family remain safe this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a number of winter safety tips to help you prepare for freezing temperatures and prevent injuries and illness... MORE

NATO leaders look to defense, deterrence against Russia
February 18, 2022 — NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges from Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Feb. 17. ... MORE

The NATO flag and others are displayed in a row in a room.

Feedback Fridays
February 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.”... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
February 17, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

Air Force Wounded Warrior Outreach and Ambassador Program helps spread awareness
February 17, 2022 — The Outreach and Ambassador Program was implemented in 2016 when a staff member, who was also a Wounded Warrior in the program, saw the need to spread awareness about AFW2 and all they do for Airmen and now Guardians. What better way to do that than hearing from those who have been directly benefited and affected by the program? ... MORE

The Outreach and Ambassador Program was implemented in 2016 when a staff member, who was also a Wounded Warrior in the program, saw the need to spread awareness about AFW2 and all that they do for Airmen and now Guardians. What better way to do that then hearing from those who have been directly benefited and affected by the program?

AFIMSC worldwide pursues innovation, automation to streamline finance operations
February 17, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed more than 940 financial services professionals from the Department of the Air Force to its fifth annual Financial Services Operations Worldwide. Held virtually, the Resources Directorate Financial Operations Division hosted the event during the second week of February. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Lawrence Robinson, an inspector with the office of the Inspector General at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, attends the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's FSO Worldwide, Feb. 8-11, 2022.

Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022
February 17, 2022 — Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains... MORE

In developing solutions that best support the Air Force’s talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. (Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs graphic)

Actor Channing Tatum visits JBSA, Military Working Dogs
February 17, 2022 — Channing Tatum, star and co-director of the upcoming movie “Dog,” visited Joint Base San Antonio Feb. 9 on a USO tour to promote the movie, visit with military members, as well as learn about the missions of various units... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, others, host Limited Objective Experiment
February 16, 2022 — Attendees from various Army medical commands across the military health system gathered to participate in a Limited Objective Experiment, or LOE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 7-11, 2022. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, and the Medical Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, or MED CDID, under the Future Concepts Center, within the Army Futures Command, hosted the experiment... MORE

Disease Non-Battle Injury prevention, focus of Limited Objective Experiment

Audiology researchers connect with JBSA-Randolph warfighters to guide tech development
February 16, 2022 — Researchers with the Defense Health Agency's Hearing Center of Excellence are connecting directly with warfighters, to better understand the hearing and balance challenges they experience in an operational environment. The team's first venture outside the clinic focused on pilot training and flight operation activities at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 7, 2022... MORE

Researchers Connect with Warfighters to Guide Tech Development

Army Maintenance Activity to expand to most facilities across 73 installations
February 16, 2022 — The Army Maintenance Activity, or ArMA, is expanding to most facilities across each of the 73 installations managed by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command in 2022... MORE

ArMA to expand to most facilities postwide

Sgt. Maj. of the Army announces inaugural Best Squad Competition
February 16, 2022 — The Army's Best Warrior Competition is getting an upgrade... MORE

Credentialing Assistance Program paves the way for success after service
February 16, 2022 — The U.S. Army helps Soldiers earn civilian credentials and certifications that make them more marketable when it is time to transition out of the Army... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier at the top of a telephone pole completes lineman work.