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BAMC receives 2022 Digital Health Most Wired recognition
November 8, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives... MORE

Brent Tolliver, information technology specialist, writes code for the internal intranet page at Brooke Army Medical Center

Army North’s Office of the Command Surgeon receives Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award
November 8, 2022 — The Office of the Command Surgeon team of U.S. Army North at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received the quarterly Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award at the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle Oct. 5, 2022... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing hosts Lightning Challenge 2022
November 8, 2022 — The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted Lightning Challenge 2022, an annual, service-level tactical air control party competition to identify the best TACP Airmen in the AF Nov. 3-4, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

A Tactical Air Control Party Airman disassembles and assembles a M-240 machine gun during Lightning Challenge 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. The Lightning Challenge is an annual service-level TACP competition to identify the best TACP Airmen in the Air Force.

340th FTG highlights outstanding performers, readiness during fall MUTA
November 8, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Oct. 27-28, 2022... MORE

340th FTG emergency manager discusses readiness during fall MUTA

AFIMSC programs help military families thrive
November 8, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and its subordinate units deliver morale, welfare and recreation programs, activities and infrastructure to build and sustain ready and resilient Airmen, Guardians and families. Many of the programs, missions and initiatives are closely associated with the Five and Thrive initiative that launched in 2021. ... MORE

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Five and Thrive

Preview 2023 TRICARE health plan costs
November 7, 2022 — Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments next year... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force creates first True North Religious Support Team at a Numbered Air Force
November 7, 2022 — The Sixteenth Air Force has become the first Number Air Force to have a True North Religious Support Team. The True North RST consists of a staff chaplain, Capt. Greg Redden, and a Religious Affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, Tech. Sgt. Raef Gamble. ... MORE

DAF announces 2022 Photo Contest winners
November 7, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Photo Contest Nov. 7. ... MORE

PHOTOS: Air Force Secretary visits JBSA-Lackland
November 7, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to serve as the presiding official for the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation Nov. 3. Kendall spent two days touring JBSA and welcomed 570 of the newest Airmen to the U.S. Air Force. ... MORE

AFOSI offers fraud safety, prevention guide
November 7, 2022 — The Air Force Office of Special Investigations 11th Field Investigative Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio offers tips on fraud safety and prevention... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing clash in softball
November 7, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on October 15, 2022, to play a softball game. The 960th CW won the game and received a trophy to hold onto until next year’s contest... MORE

Bodybuilding helps recruiter lift the weight of life
November 7, 2022 — Master Sgt. Lisa Schuur, of the 332nd Recruiting Squadron, recently walked away with five first-place medals after competing in her first National Physique Committee bodybuilding competition, the NPC Southern Muscle Showdown National Qualifier in Dalton, Georgia, on Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

Recruiters man a booth at a Chattanooga State Community College career fair Aug. 30, 2022

AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant... MORE

Lt. Col. Caitlin Reilly conducts pre-flight inspections Oct. 25, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao)

TRICARE hosts open season webinar Nov. 17
November 4, 2022 — TRICARE Open Season is your once-a-year chance to enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime, US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select plan. Don’t miss the “TRICARE Open Season and Your Options” webinar on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Central to learn more about this year’s open season. ... MORE

A graphic promoting the Nov. 17 TRICARE Webinar

DOD offering additional assistance in finding employment for military spouses
November 4, 2022 — The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support. One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for military spouses... MORE

Former 96th CW commander, Gladiator promoted to brigadier general
November 3, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, a former Gladiator and commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, who is now the Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., was promoted to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., accepts the brigadier general flag from retired Chaplain, Maj. Gen. Howard Stendahl during her promotion ceremony to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Jones was the first commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing in the Air Force Reserve, activated on Nov. 18, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Lahrman)

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing change Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program representative
November 3, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program changed representatives Sept. 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Master Sgt. William Bonner, 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Program representative, holds a welcome sign for all current and future deployers to contact him about the Air Force Reserve Program Oct. 20, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

BAMC to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 5
November 3, 2022 — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Brooke Army Medical Center and Joint Base San Antonio will once again host a Military Retiree Appreciation Day on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the BAMC Medical Mall... MORE

Fight the Flu – It starts with you!
November 3, 2022 — Concerned about catching the flu? We are all at risk for getting and spreading the flu. Learn how to fight the flu - it starts with you!... MORE

Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations
November 2, 2022 — Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post and only the second person to hold the position in the Space Force’s history... MORE