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Ask Away, JBSA!
December 29, 2023 — ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. September's edition talks about construction projects around JBSA. This month's edition is "Unveiling the Untold Story of Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) at JBSA." It's a behind-the-scenes look at how your recreational dollars are shaping and elevating the JBSA community, funding upgrades, new experiences, and community-wide events for an enriched quality of life... MORE

Help prevent impaired driving this holiday; Let this year’s only toll be the one paid on the turnpike
December 29, 2023 — Impaired driving occurs at all times during the year; however, holiday periods mark peak times of significant occurrence. The results of an impaired driving accident can take a toll on those directly or indirectly involved... MORE

Sexual assault now tried outside military chain of command
December 28, 2023 — The decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel... MORE

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NMTSC Sailor wins behavioral health technician of the year
December 28, 2023 — Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Kidwell, a Behavioral Health Technician “C” school instructor assigned to the Navy Medicine Training Support Center, received the Navy Clinical Psychology Behavioral Health Technician of the Year award in Smith Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Dec. 18. ... MORE

231218-N-DQ752-1017 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FT. SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 18, 2023) Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, and Capt. Paul Allen, commander of Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), pose for a photo with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Richard Kidwell, an instructor assigned to NMTSC, after presenting him with the Behavioral Health Technician of the Year award at Smith Hall, Dec. 18. NMTSC is the Navy component command that provides administrative and operational control over Navy staff and students assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus and other medical programs in the San Antonio area. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cheyenne Geletka/Released)

AFSFC-hosted review board focuses on security forces procedures
December 27, 2023 — Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces' weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight.  ... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards... MORE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds foundation for future Air Force warfighters
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force’s Special Warfare Training Wing trainees currently use an outdoor Olympic-sized pool with a bubble on top. When complete, their new $60 million facility, encompassing more than 76,000 square feet, will consist of two enclosed, climate-controlled indoor swimming pools of varying depths geared to meet the training needs for the Air Force’s global combat operations. ... MORE

DAF looking for Airmen, Guardians for grueling Army Ranger School
December 26, 2023 — It’s been called “a laboratory of human endurance,” testing the physical, mental and spiritual grit of the officer and enlisted leaders who undertake it. It’s the Army Ranger School and the Department of the Air Force is looking for Airmen and Guardians who are ready for the challenge. ... MORE

A U.S. Army Small Unit Ranger Tactics instructor walks alongside students, May 31, 2023. While going through the RAC, students not only learned about tactics, but they also conducted physical training and ruck marches to prepare them for the requirements at Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

After tough Year, military recruiting is looking up
December 26, 2023 — It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but there's reason to be optimistic going into 2024, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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MICC sets dates for 2024 virtual industry outreach
December 22, 2023 — Small business representatives from across the socioeconomic spectrum can gain valuable insight on forecasted contract opportunities with the Army April 22-25, 2024, as part of a national virtual outreach effort... MORE

More than 2,800 MEDCoE trainee Soldiers take advantage of Holiday Block Leave
December 21, 2023 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence packed the San Antonio International Airport in the early morning of Dec. 21 as they checked baggage and passed through security checkpoints to catch their flights home for the holidays... MORE

Army announces MICC leader confirmation for second star
December 21, 2023 — Officials from the Army General Officer Management Office announced on Dec. 6 the selection of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command commanding general for promotion to the rank of major general... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center commissions two new facility dogs
December 21, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned two new facility dogs at a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium on Dec. 8... MORE

BAMC kicks off their dietary supplement safety campaign
December 21, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center launched its first Dietary Supplement Safety Campaign to inform healthcare providers, service members, patients, and visitors about safe dietary supplement use... MORE

Give yourself the gift of self-care this holiday season
December 21, 2023 — The holiday season comes jam-packed with high expectations to be joyful, merry, and bright, just like those magical holiday movies. For some, that may be difficult due to all of the challenges the season brings. Here are some ways to keep a positive perspective and practice self-care during this holiday season... MORE

Holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio
December 21, 2023 — The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours. Holiday hours for the 502nd Force Support Squadron and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities throughout Joint Base San Antonio have been released... MORE

502nd Force Support Squadron Holiday Hours

Joint Base San Antonio tackles community resilience
December 20, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio’s National Security Collaboration Center co-hosted the InfraGard National Disaster Resiliency Council’s annual summit Dec. 5-6... MORE

JBSA hosts 2023 InfraGard National Disaster Resilience Council summit

Calling all athletes: DAF sports opportunities are waiting for you
December 20, 2023 — Calling all Airmen and Guardians to represent their service, face the best athletic competition in the U.S. Armed Forces, make connections, build resiliency and serve as an example for others. ... MORE

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Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Operation TIDAL WAVE
December 20, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists
December 20, 2023 — The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists... MORE