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CSAF, CMSAF visits AFPC, talks about talent management
June 2, 2022 — Total Force Airmen and Guardians of the Air Force’s Personnel Center visited with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 20, 2022. ... MORE

DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022
June 1, 2022 — Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at the inaugural FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena at Port San Antonio May 28-29... MORE

Feeling burned out at work? Here are some tips to feel better
June 1, 2022 — Feelings of burnout are common – when work and other demands in your life get too intense, or if you don't get enough time to rest, you can start feeling physically, emotionally, or mentally exhausted... MORE

Leader perspective: Service fills unknowns, inspires future success
June 1, 2022 — Just nine days after my 17th birthday, with a written endorsement from my mom, I joined the Army out of my hometown in Denver. Facing a lot of uncertainty and adversity while growing up in a single parent, low-income household, it was my experience in JROTC where I learned about military opportunities and skills that prepared me with many valuable life lessons... MORE

U.S. Army South, Argentine army work to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
June 1, 2022 — Personnel from U.S. Army South coordinated a recent three-day exchange with the Argentine Army Cyber Defense Directorate to share how U.S. Army cyber defense plays a role in military operations and defense of the nation. ... MORE

ARSOUTH Soldier carries on mother's legacy
June 1, 2022 — It has been less than a year since Sgt. Ester White’s mom passed away. She credits her fellow Soldiers with helping her get through the difficult time by letting her know she was an integral part of the team... MORE

IPPS-A demonstrates accuracy in payment processing
June 1, 2022 — The Army’s new human resource system the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, or IPPS-A, is making military pay issues a remnant of the past for the Army National Guard... MORE

TRICARE fact sheet helps people find the right dental plan
June 1, 2022 — Want to get the most out of your TRICARE dental coverage? Remember that dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are. So, it’s important to know the difference between plans. To learn what each dental plan offers and whether you qualify, you can start with the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet... MORE

AFIMSC engineer leads young men on path to success
June 1, 2022 — John Piper is on a mission to give back to his community by positively shaping the lives of young men... MORE

Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy hosts first senior leader forum
June 1, 2022 — The Robert D. Gaylor Non-Commissioned Officer Academy hosted a senior leader forum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 19 made up of master chiefs from the Navy and Coast Guard, a sergeant major from the Army, a master sergeant from the Marine Corps, and a senior master sergeant from the Air Force... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio spotlights combat casualty care Director for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 31, 2022 — The Department of Defense celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, acknowledging the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in defending America's freedom. Being recognized by Naval Medical Research Unit, or NAMRU, San Antonio is Dr. Heuy-Ching Hetty Wang, director, Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine... MORE

USAA employees tour 433rd Airlift Wing
May 31, 2022 — USAA employees visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 17. The USAA visit included a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and a virtual reality training demonstration... MORE

JBSA, DOD honor LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month
May 31, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio and the entire Department of Defense will join the nation in paying tribute to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community during Pride Month June 1-30, highlighting the way LGBTQ service members and civilians have strengthened America’s military... MORE

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees... MORE

Tips for talking to your kids about current events
May 31, 2022 — Military families have a unique connection to war, regardless of when or where it occurs. For military children – who know that their parents regularly train, prepare, and deploy for military missions as part of their job – current events can cause stress and anxiety. Streams of media images and reports about troubling news events can be outright scary. ... MORE

Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update
May 31, 2022 — The Air Force recently published a memorandum outlining updates to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, which include mustache, sister service and joint unit patch wear guidance. The updates are effective immediately for Airmen... MORE

Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory... MORE

Air Force releases master sergeant/22E7 promotion cycle statistics
May 31, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Call for 2022 Innovation Rodeo ideas nears June 6 deadline
May 31, 2022 — With less than a week to go in its annual call-for-topics campaign, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is still accepting innovative ideas with the potential to change the Air Force. This year’s campaign theme is Accelerate Change through Innovation... MORE

Review Appeal Review Board gives vets another chance to upgrade discharge characterization
May 31, 2022 — Veterans who left the military after Dec. 20, 2019 with a discharge that's less than honorable will now have the opportunity to appeal that discharge characterization via the Discharge Appeal Review Board and have their military record changed. ... MORE