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Alamo Wing ‘wows’ NATO Days reps
February 8, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted two representatives from the Jagello 2000 Association, a Czech Republic organization focused on public diplomacy in the field of security policy and membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Jan. 25, 2022... MORE

AFIMSC council continues work toward improving diversity, inclusion
February 8, 2022 — Since standing up in the fall of 2020, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Diversity and Inclusion Council has taken several steps to help the center build an inclusive workplace that ensures a fair and just environment regardless of race, ethnicity or gender... MORE

AFIMSC innovations are changing the Air Force
February 8, 2022 — Since standing up in 2015, the AFIMSC team has developed and implemented many innovations that have transformed the installation and mission support community and, in some cases, the entire Department of the Air Force... MORE

New exhibits make history come alive at Airman Heritage Museum
February 8, 2022 — A number of upgraded and new exhibits are making the history of the Air Force and the experiences of Basic Military Training come to life at the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

myLearning debuts ‘Big Blue Button’ to expand course development options, add modern collaboration capability for Airmen
February 8, 2022 — The ‘Big Blue Button,’ a new synchronous learning capability intended to increase course development and execution options, went live in the myLearning platform Jan. 26. The ‘Big Blue Button’ feature provides a collaborative, virtual classroom for course instructors and students to be able interact in a “live” learning environment. ... MORE

Army expands short-term enlistment options
February 8, 2022 — The U.S. Army has expanded its two-year enlistment options, making it easier for individuals who may not be comfortable making a four- or six-year commitment... MORE

AETC Det. 62 begins eVTOL training requirements research with simulator delivery
February 7, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command's Detachment 62 began its research into training requirements for emerging electric vertical takeoff/landing, or eVTOL, aircraft with the arrival of a Joby eVTOL aircraft simulator at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Feb. 4... MORE

Digital University: Enabling a force for the future
February 7, 2022 — Maintaining the U.S. Space Force’s strategic advantage in the space domain requires cutting-edge technology, but it also takes a workforce that can effectively and efficiently leverage that technology. To develop its force for the future, the Space Force is working with industry to provide educational resources in topics like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Product Management, Design, Cybersecurity and Cloud Architecture through its Digital University. ... MORE

37th Training Group builds the force through modernized training
February 7, 2022 — With more than 23 different career fields in four separate training locations, the 37th Training Group trains and provides mission-ready service members and military working dogs for the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense... MORE

Development Command leads effort to make Army footwear more inclusive
February 7, 2022 — Army footwear researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center are investigating the need for, and potential impact of, boots made specifically for females... MORE

First Step, First Flight, First Command: AETC officials unveil 2022 Air Force Fiesta medal
February 7, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command officials recently unveiled the 2022 Air Force Fiesta medal that will be distributed during Fiesta events from March 31-April 10, 2022. This year’s design is credited to Air Force Recruiting Service’s Mike Carabajal, a San Antonio native. ... MORE

Defense Health Agency director visits BAMC
February 7, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, Defense Health Agency Director, visited Brooke Army Medical Center Feb. 3 to meet with staff, discuss MHS GENESIS implementation, and to thank team members for their role in the implementation... MORE

SecAF, CSAF visit Sixteenth Air Force to discuss capabilities in gray zone warfare
February 7, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr., visited Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 2 to learn more about the numbered air force’s capabilities in gray zone warfare... MORE

JBSA facilities resume normal operations Feb. 5
February 4, 2022 — As of Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, all JBSA facilities will resume normal operations. For general gate hours, please visit https://www.jbsa.mil/Gate-Hours/... MORE

Using business etiquette in a virtual environment
February 4, 2022 — As we continue to shift to operating in a virtual environment, we utilize and rely on electronic communication more than ever before. Understanding some basic business etiquette rules will not only improve communication but also promote professional and mutually respectful relationships... MORE

Air Force releases ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey
February 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force will release the ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey this week... MORE

TRICARE answering your questions about COVID-19 testing
February 4, 2022 — COVID-19 continues to spread, now as the Omicron variant. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect you and your family from getting seriously ill, getting hospitalized, or dying. You should also make sure you’re up to date with your vaccines. Testing is another important step you can take to protect yourself and others... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Golf Course recognized as Valero Texas Open Historical Tournament Course
February 4, 2022 — Representatives from the Valero PGA Texas Open unveiled a plaque recognizing the Fort Sam Houston Golf Course as a Valero Texas Open Historical Tournament Course Jan. 25... MORE

Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on competition
February 4, 2022 — Addressing the ever-shifting dynamics of the global political and military landscapes, Air University has undertaken the most significant overhaul of professional military education since the end of the Cold War... MORE

Feedback Fridays
February 4, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.”... MORE