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DOD releases AI adoption strategy
November 3, 2023 — The Department of Defense released its strategy to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure U.S. warfighters maintain decision superiority on the battlefield for years to come... MORE

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New SEAC stresses need to accelerate change in military
November 3, 2023 — Times have changed and the U.S. military not only needs to change with the times, but anticipate those changes, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black said... MORE

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Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends
November 2, 2023 — Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5. Time will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. to standard time... MORE

Stage 3 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
November 2, 2023 — All Joint Base San Antonio installations are now in Stage 3 water restrictions. While residing in the Alamo Region, it is important to understand how restrictions may vary depending on where you live... MORE

Defender Flag field exercise tests, validates ground defense TTPs
November 2, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Defenders tested and validated the career field’s operations for base defense in the New Mexico desert Oct. 23-27 during the inaugural Defender Flag field exercise. More than 180 Defenders from every major command participated in the event, thanks to help from support agencies, Headquarters Air Force, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Security Forces Center. ... MORE

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U.S. Military Working Dog Teams observe 10th anniversary of monument
November 1, 2023 — The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10th anniversary commemoration was held Oct. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The ceremony was held to highlight the contribution to our nation’s defense and to honor military working dog teams past and present, thanking them for their serve to their country. ... MORE

U.S. Military Working Dog Teams Monument 10th Anniversary Commemoration

DOD Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Office launches new reporting tool
November 1, 2023 — The Department of Defense launched a reporting tool for military members, federal employees and contractors to come forward with knowledge of alleged U.S. government programs related to unidentified anomalous phenomena dating back to 1945... MORE

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Digital Acceleration Task Force to drive digital integration, transformation
October 31, 2023 — A new Digital Acceleration Task Force aims to accelerate Department of the Air Force digital transformation efforts and deliver Digital Materiel Management solutions, ultimately enabling integrated capability delivery faster across the enterprise... MORE

Ask Away, JBSA!
October 31, 2023 — In this October 2023 edition of Ask Away JBSA, 2nd Lt. Emma McHenry, 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs officer, 1st Lt. Allison Eade, 502nd Communications Squadron plans and requirements officer, and Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, highlight good cyber security practices to keep your information safe... MORE

DOD continues efforts to support Israel, limit spread of war
October 30, 2023 — The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, said a senior defense official speaking on background... MORE

Training aims to improve contract effectiveness, performance
October 30, 2023 — Mission partners joined members of the 904th Contracting Battalion and Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Stewart, Georgia, to further their skills in planning, developing and writing work statements as part of a virtual workshop that concluded this week... MORE

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MICC master gunners receive unique skill identifier
October 30, 2023 — The Army is now granting noncommissioned officers who successfully complete the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Master Gunner Course a personnel development skill identifier code recognizing the increased capability they bring to the service’s sustainment requirements... MORE

Mission Monday: Security Forces Readiness Training
October 30, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Keegan Donnelly, Air Force Security Forces Center Readiness Training manager... MORE

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Week 4: Importance of updating software
October 30, 2023 — National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and focuses on a different topic each week... MORE

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Be safe and don’t have a scary Halloween
October 30, 2023 — For Joint Base San Antonio members and their families, official trick-or-treating hours are from 6-8 p.m., and celebrating Halloween safely is a matter of following common-sense tips that can make the day enjoyable without any unsafe incidents... MORE

Operation Home Cooking: Annual Thanksgiving tradition opens homes to trainees
October 28, 2023 — Approximately 330 families in the San Antonio area will have the opportunity to host Air Force Basic Military Training trainees in their homes on Thanksgiving Day with Operation Home Cooking... MORE

PHOTOS | Joint Base San Antonio fire departments conduct live fire exercise
October 26, 2023 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio fire departments participated in an aircraft live fire exercise at JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2023. The biannual training’s purpose is to assess the firefighter’s ability to eliminate a fire from an aircraft while maintaining control of an emergency situation by leading a team so they could be prepared when a real-world situation arises... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire departments live fire exercise

Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
October 26, 2023 — Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Oct. 24, 2023... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Securing Airmen to help secure our world
October 26, 2023 — Have you ever thought about what you may be doing to secure our world? Think about it. As technology advances, what are you doing to protect yourself from online threats and malicious ransomware attacks? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is working to ensure a secure and resilient critical infrastructure for the American people. That work starts right here in places like your U.S. Air Force base... MORE

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Minor tornado touches down at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
October 26, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio has confirmed that a minor tornado touched down at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston around 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2023... MORE