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Leader’s perspective: MICC key in delivering power of Army contracting in 2022
February 2, 2022 — While we start a new calendar year, we are already in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 as the men and women of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command continue to stay engaged with our mission partners across the United States... MORE

Learn to reduce your risk of developing cancer
February 2, 2022 — It is usually not possible to know why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of getting cancer. ... MORE

Air Force chief of safety visits 37th Training Group, 344th Training Squadron
February 2, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, chief of safety and commander, Air Force Safety Center, visited the 37th Training Group and 344th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 20. ... MORE

Register now for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium
February 1, 2022 — Registration is open until Feb. 11 for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium (LPC-22) presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022... MORE

2022 Learning Professionals Consortium (LPC-22) 16 Feb Registration Now Open

Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying
February 1, 2022 — As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise... MORE

As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.

National Museum of the USAF hosts free virtual Read Across America program
February 1, 2022 — Registration is now open for a free virtual Read Across America program at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The program will feature four aviation-themed books targeting second and third grade classrooms. Each registrant will receive a YouTube link to an 8-15 minute video, which includes the book reading with images from the book and a short tour of a corresponding museum exhibit... MORE

Guest reader sit in front of aircraft in the museum as they read books for virtual Read Across America.

Simplified human/machine interfaces top list of critical DOD technologies
February 1, 2022 — The Defense Department's chief technology officer said she's interested in developing better ways to simplify the way service members use the technology they are given in order to reduce the training burden and learning curve... MORE

JBSA suggests protecting pipes, storing water during freezing weather
February 1, 2022 — As winter weather and low temperatures come into the Alamo Region, adequately preparing is important... MORE

As severe winter weather and extremely low temperatures continue throughout the Alamo Region, adequately preparing is important.

Nameplates now available for Army Green Service Uniform
February 1, 2022 — Soldiers can now wear a nameplate on their Army Green Service Uniforms. The Army approved the AGSU for everyday wear in late 2018, but initially, nameplates were not authorized for wear with the uniform... MORE

Nameplates now available for the Army Green Service Uniform

MEDCoE welcomes first class of new Occupational Therapy Doctorate program
February 1, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, welcomed the first class of students in the Army-Baylor University Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at MEDCoE Jan. 28... MORE

Stay LinkedIn versus left out with AFW2
February 1, 2022 — Did you know that the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program has a LinkedIn page? LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network allowing members and businesses to grow through professional networking; providing access to career development opportunities and allowing employers to post jobs, providing extensive information for individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies... MORE

LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network that allows members and businesses to grow by professional networking, providing access to career development opportunities, allowing employers to post jobs and individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies.

AETC’s DAGGER selected for Air Force 2022 Spark Tank Finals
January 31, 2022 — For the third year in a row, Air Education and Training Command has made it to the Spark Tank finals after the six finalists for the 2022 campaign were announced Jan. 26... MORE

An Airman uses a gaming rig with Developing Airmen and Guardians with Games for Enhanced Readiness programs to learn practices.

Basura Bash returns Feb. 19 after last year’s pandemic cancelation
January 31, 2022 — Since 1995, the Basura Bash has helped to clean up San Antonio watersheds by removing tons of litter and trash from creeks and lakes, helping keep wildlife habitats and waterways clean... MORE

Basura Bash brings out hundreds of volunteers to clean up Salado Creek

Military hospital support to FEMA to begin in Maine, Maryland, expands in three states
January 28, 2022 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 115 military medical personnel, including medical doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists, have deployed or will deploy in five teams, to five states to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients. The Department of Defense is beginning support in Maine and Maryland, and expanding support in Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio... MORE

Stay safe heating your home this winter
January 28, 2022 — Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February... MORE

Heating is the second leading cause of home fires and injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Prevention Association.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldier joins Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
January 28, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Kevin Sims Jr., the training non-commissioned officer in charge of information and intelligence analysis with the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, was recently inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club for his outstanding leadership and performance at the U.S. Army South Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

470th Military Intelligence Soldier joins the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

Weather is no gambling matter for 12th OSS flight chief
January 28, 2022 — Alvin Hill is the weather operations flight chief with the 12th Operations Support Squadron... MORE

Alvin was recently notified that he had won the 2021 Air Force Weather Civilian Category I award for his accomplishments over the last year.

2022 Great Texas Airshow comes to JBSA-Randolph
January 28, 2022 — The 502nd Air Base Wing is hosting the Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 23-24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day... MORE

Army South conducts rehearsal of concept mass migration drill
January 28, 2022 — U.S. Army South conducted a rehearsal of concept drill Jan. 19-20 based on a Caribbean mass migration scenario designed to ensure the team is ready to support a U.S. Government response if called upon... MORE

Public Health nurses offer insights on living with COVID-19 now, looking into future
January 28, 2022 — One of the more challenging jobs for any public health professional is dealing with unpredictability inherent in outbreaks like the current COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

As the two-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s March 11, 2020, COVID-19 pandemic declaration approaches, there are a number of questions on the minds of public health professionals and the public. While nobody can speak with 100 percent certainty, the vast majority of public health experts, including those at the Army Public Health Center, agree the future will likely involve a new normal, rather than a return to a pre-COVID-19 world. (U.S. Army Pubic Health Center graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch) (Joyce Kopatch)