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Dental health is essential for warfighters, military readiness
February 11, 2022 — To help service members understand the importance of healthy teeth, some dentists use military-style terminology. Tooth decay is an "enemy you are fighting" and you need to "execute a plan to eliminate that foe," said Air Force Col (Dr.) Robin Fontenot, a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for expeditionary dentistry... MORE

Decreasing injuries is the goal of safety
February 11, 2022 — What is safety? Safety is the state of being safe or not being dangerous or harmful; freedom from harm or danger or a safe place according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the Oxford dictionary gives its definition as the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm... MORE

Army introduces strategy to combat climate change
February 11, 2022 — Producing a fleet of field hybrid tactical vehicles by 2035 and providing 100% carbon pollution-free electricity at Army installations by 2030 are among the goals outlined by the Army’s first climate strategy as the service adapts to the effects of changing weather... MORE

Commentary: Hello, is anyone listening?
February 11, 2022 — Supervisors and employees who demonstrate genuine regard for human dignity and respect toward one another will encounter less stress and work-related issues necessitating higher-level intervention... MORE

Feedback Fridays
February 11, 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

'We're on our way, LA!' - Watch SBLVI Heritage Flight flyover pre-game special live on USAF Facebook, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. ET
February 10, 2022 — To help celebrate the Air Force’s 75th anniversary, Airpower fans can catch a behind-the-scenes look at a first-of-its-kind flyover as the service’s Heritage Flight prepares to soar above the skies of So-Fi Stadium during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI Feb. 13. Beginning at 5 p.m. CST on the U.S. Air Force Facebook page, Dan Hawkins and Master Sgt. Caitlin Jones-Martin will host the special pre-game show, featuring live look-ins from California, including the actual flyover, interviews and more. ... MORE

560th Flying Training Squadron hosts YouTube content creator, podcast host
February 10, 2022 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed YouTube content creator and podcast host, Maj. Justin “Hasard” Lee, as they filmed T-38 Pilot Training 2.5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Feb. 9... MORE

Army Programs: Improving Soldiers' lives
February 10, 2022 — Soldiers take an oath of enlistment to serve the nation and the U.S. Army aims to repay their service through U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command programs like the Partnership for Youth Success and Soldier For Life. Both programs have one goal in mind: improve Soldiers’ lives during and after their time of service... MORE

433rd AW 'First Shirt' mentors NCOs in Al Dahfra
February 10, 2022 — Approximately 40 master and technical sergeants from across the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing completed a 3-day training seminar providing an overview of the duties and responsibilities of an Air Force first sergeant. Master Sgt. Esteban Mejia, an Air Force Reservist from the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was one of those who deployed to Al Dhafra as the first sergeant of the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron... MORE

Secretary of the Army: Message to the force
February 10, 2022 — Whether it is defending the country at home or overseas, our nation counts on the United States Army to be the first line of defense... MORE

Why today’s ‘Gen Z’ is at risk for boot camp injuries
February 10, 2022 — For today's generation of 18-to-25-year-olds, making it through recruit training and successfully transitioning from civilian life into the military is not easy. Today's recruits are coming from a far more sedentary lifestyle compared to previous generations, making their skeletons more prone to injuries because they're not used to the kind of intense activity they will face at basic training... MORE

National Guard’s first trio of black senior enlisted leaders reflect on service
February 10, 2022 — For the first time, the three senior enlisted leaders for the National Guard were Black, according to National Guard Bureau historians. This includes Sampa for the Army Guard; Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, for the Air National Guard; and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony Whitehead... MORE

JBSA members help local World War II veteran celebrate 101st birthday
February 10, 2022 — Robert M. “Bob” Warren, a World War II Veteran celebrated his 101st birthday alongside his family, friends and active duty service members from Joint Base San Antonio at a local diner Jan. 28... MORE

Diversity, equity, inclusion are necessities in U.S. Military
February 10, 2022 — Diversity, equity and inclusion in the military are necessities for the United States, Bishop Garrison, the senior advisor to the secretary of defense for human capital and diversity, equity and inclusion said... MORE

Alamo Wing announces 2021 annual awards
February 9, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing leadership announced the 2021 wing annual award winners during a limited in-person attendance and virtual ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 5, 2022... MORE

Innovative lease program boosts installations broadband
February 9, 2022 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is helping Airmen and Guardians stay connected and mission ready by working with private industry to upgrade installations’ cellular coverage. ... MORE

Military personnel chiefs discuss people issues before House panel
February 9, 2022 — The U.S. military's No. 1 priority remains its people: service members, civilians, families and veterans, service personnel chiefs told a House panel Feb. 8... MORE

Artificial intelligence, autonomy will play crucial role in warfare, general says
February 9, 2022 — The use of autonomy and artificial intelligence will play an increasingly vital role in military operations in such places as the Middle East, where U.S. forces no longer have a sizeable military presence, an Army general said... MORE

Navy Medicine celebrates National Women Physicians Day
February 8, 2022 — Feb.3, 2022, marks the birth of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910), the first woman in the United States to obtain a medical degree in 1849. Since 2016, the United States has celebrated her birthday... MORE

Gender relations surveys now allow all troops to give input
February 8, 2022 — Every year, the Defense Department asks a good portion of its military members to take a survey regarding workplace and gender relations. The results give the DOD its official estimates on the prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the military. ... MORE