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BAMC looking for volunteers to serve a variety of roles
November 14, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work side-by-side with the hospital staff in a number of areas. ... MORE

PHOTOS: ARNORTH takes part in Veterans Day at the Alamo
November 14, 2022 — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., Army North commanding general, took part in a wreath-laying ceremony for Veteran’s Day at the Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 11, 2022. The Alamo hosts a Veteran’s Day event to celebrate, honor, and recognize active and former military and their families... MORE

U.S., Colombia take part in combined Southern Vanguard military training exercise
November 14, 2022 — More than 300 U.S. and Colombian soldiers stood tall in formation on the parade field of Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23. The exercise is U.S. Army South's premier annual training exercise at the operational and tactical levels and is intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. ... MORE

TRICARE open season is here: Find right TRICARE plan for you
November 14, 2022 — TRICARE Open Season begins Nov. 14. For most TRICARE beneficiaries, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. You have until Tuesday, Dec. 13, to make those changes... MORE

Gathering of the Torch ignites senior AETC leader discussions
November 10, 2022 — The three-day Gathering of the Torch commanders conference brought senior leaders and their spouses from across AETC together in one central location to exchange ideas and discuss AETC’s missions and subsequent focus in the coming years. The theme of event was Advancing Education and Training in an Era of Strategic Competition... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Dipoma, vice commander of 2nd Air Force, gives a briefing on transforming technical training during Air Education and Training Command's Gathering of the Torch at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022

DAF authorizes pass for COVID-19 booster by Dec. 1
November 10, 2022 — Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1... MORE

A medical technician administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient.

Celebrate America’s Military showcases Veterans Day events
November 10, 2022 — As Celebrate America’s Military continues, several traditional events are scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and throughout the weekend... MORE

As Celebrate America’s Military continues, several traditional events are scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Secretary of the Air Force participates in cybersecurity event
November 10, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, commander of Sixteenth Air Force, during his visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 4-5, 2022. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force rings a large wall mounted bell while standing next to officer in camouflaged uniform.

Commissaries offer veterans benefits year-round
November 10, 2022 — The Defense Commissary Agency recently implemented a series of new benefits for its patrons... MORE

DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals
November 9, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently released its Climate Action Plan, formulated in foresight and response to climate change and its reshaping of the increasingly complex global security environment. DAF installations are already implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience. ... MORE

BAMC ranks among top hospitals in nation for surgical care
November 9, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center was recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2021, ranking the hospital among the top 10 percent of participating hospitals for surgical care... MORE

Lifestyle changes could add 10-15 years to your life
November 9, 2022 — You can age healthily even with the clock ticking away. It just takes a little work. Even small steps to improving your health can mean a longer and better quality of life... MORE

Reward increased to $50,000 for information on the murder of Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell
November 9, 2022 — The Army’s Criminal Investigations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and the San Antonio Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle possibly connected to the Jan. 1, 2021, murder of Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell... MORE

SSG Jessica Mitchell murder investigation

One couple’s extraordinary journey to becoming Airmen
November 9, 2022 — A thirty-something couple with college degrees and a pet enlisted in the Air Force to pursue a dream... MORE

Airmen in uniform pose for a photo with a plaque between them.

NTAG San Antonio attends CAM prayer breakfast
November 9, 2022 — The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Celebrate America’s Military Prayer Breakfast at the Second Baptist Church, a staple of San Antonio's east side. The Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was represented by Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, NTAG SA executive officer, who joined chaplains and representatives for each branch of the U.S. military... MORE

NTAG San Antonio Attends Chamber Prayer Breakfast

What you should know about RSV: symptoms, prevention, care
November 9, 2022 — You may have heard of a virus called respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. TRICARE encourages you to be familiar with the signs of RSV and see your health care provider if you think you or a family member has RSV... MORE

People First Task Force: Preventing harmful behaviors starts at the roots
November 9, 2022 — Prevention of sexual assault and other harmful behaviors can pose a significant challenge for an institution as large as the Army. That’s why members of the People First Task Force believe true prevention begins with a holistic community approach that addresses the factors that lead to harmful conduct... MORE

Air Force Services Center Quality of Life initiative streamlines child, youth registration
November 9, 2022 — The Air Force Services Center is rolling out the Child and Youth Programs Business Management System, or CYPBMS, a cloud-based enrollment system that will eliminate the need to hand carry the plethora of records necessary to enroll kids in child and youth programs no matter their location... MORE

MICC virtual industry outreach set for March 2023
November 8, 2022 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-wide Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry take place virtually March 6-10, 2023, forecasting contract opportunities with the Army for small and large industry representatives across the nation... MORE

SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions
November 8, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 4-5 to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Command and Sixteenth Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reads at a podium to a crowd of Airmen.