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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 2, 2023 — Partnering to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally. Take the new 2023 Cyber Awareness Challenge... MORE

Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 29, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall directed changes to bolster the Department of the Air Force's domestic violence prevention and response efforts. In alignment with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these changes highlight the DAF's ongoing commitment to focusing on the experience of survivors and reducing instances of domestic violence... MORE

Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution
September 29, 2023 — As Gen. CQ Brown Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. make remarks before presenting the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award to Air Force recipient Louis Geer during a ceremony in Arlington, Va., April 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

JBSA hosts hiring event Oct. 4
September 29, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio is set to host a hiring event on October 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Norris Conference Center, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio. With over 400 positions available throughout the San Antonio area, 41 companies will be represented... MORE

Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th Flying Training Group
September 29, 2023 — Brig. Gen. David P. Garfield, Air Education and Training Command Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, visited Airmen and leadership of the 340th Flying Training Group for a mission briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sep. 27, 2023... MORE

Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th FTG

Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations
September 28, 2023 — Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means... MORE

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Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions
September 28, 2023 — Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installations... MORE

Geothermal power generation solutions for Air Force

Department of the Air Force to review discharges of veterans with mental health conditions, experiences of sexual trauma
September 28, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force, or DAF, has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, or other mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future... MORE

Forging Resilience: Unveiling the shared skill sets of Air Force Special Warfare Airmen and Boy Scouts
September 28, 2023 — In a world of rapidly evolving technology and military advancement, foundational skill sets often get eclipsed. However, for one Air Force special reconnaissance Airman who recently graduated from the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron, his roots in the Boy Scouts serve as a cornerstone for his military career... MORE

Two Tactical Air Control Party students assist a few Boy Scouts in weight bearing sit-up exercises with a large log.

More than 200 students graduate during IAAFA's second 2023 cycle
September 28, 2023 — More than 200 international military students from 12 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force filled an auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a ceremony to mark the end of their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Smoke alarms: A key part of any home fire escape plan
September 28, 2023 — When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Deceased JBSA-Fort Sam Houston service member identified
September 27, 2023 — U.S. Army Capt. Tyler A. Nixon, a health services administration officer with the 30th Medical Brigade in Sembach, Germany, was found deceased at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 25... MORE

Air Force Postgraduate Dental School residency seeks patients
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal disease, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, or gum recession, you may qualify for treatment... MORE

Army veteran, Gold Star Mother shares her son’s story to honor his memory
September 26, 2023 — “I still hear his voice each day, and I dread the day that I forget what that voice sounds like,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candy Martin as her voice shook speaking to a crowd of U.S. Army South Soldiers at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre on Sept. 21, 2023... MORE

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force
September 26, 2023 — Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21. If confirmed, Dalton would be the 28th official to hold the position... MORE

Army leaders stress transformation as service adjusts to evolving battlefield
September 26, 2023 — To keep pace with a changing battlefield, Army leaders said the service must continually adapt while maintaining a robust exercise schedule and adjusting to a challenging recruiting landscape... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George

TRICARE dental program your ally in fight against oral cancer
September 26, 2023 — According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread. ... MORE

Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff
September 26, 2023 — Mere hours after being confirmed by a vote in the U.S. Senate, Gen. Randy George was sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army from more than 3,000 miles away from The Pentagon, by Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth... MORE

Bringing awareness to ovarian cancer
September 26, 2023 — Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year than any other gynecologic cancer in the U.S. This includes cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, which adds that all women are at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer... MORE

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, observed to draw attention to the disease that more than 19,710 women will receive a new diagnosis of this year, and that will claim the life of over 13,000 women in 2023.

Developmental Special Experiences Spotlight: MIT AI accelerator, M&FRC, and President’s Management Council opportunities available
September 26, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

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