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59th MDW: Chief Scientist’s medical director selected as DARPA program manager
October 4, 2023 — Lt. Col. (Dr.) Adam Willis, formerly a medical director and clinician scientist of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, now serves as the program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the Biotechnologies Office. ... MORE

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Adam Willis, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program manager, poses for an official photo. As the DARPA program manager, Willis will focus on the challenges of casualty care within the near-pear environment, biomechanics of brain injury, neuroergonomics of operational tasks, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Army announces transformation of its recruiting enterprise
October 4, 2023 — With the armed forces facing the most challenging recruiting environment in a generation, the United States Army announced a transformation of its recruiting enterprise... MORE

Information Operations creates global reach
October 4, 2023 — Integrated deterrence starts at the lowest level and at Sixteenth Air Force’s (AFCYBER) 67th Cyberspace Wing A39, the Information Operations team is making a global impact at their level... MORE

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Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
October 4, 2023 — The Air Force selected 292 active duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major during recent CY23A, CY23C, and CY23D central selection boards... MORE

Military recruiting leaders gather, collaborate in San Antonio
October 3, 2023 — Recruiting leaders from all U.S. military services gathered here to collaborate on strategies and discuss policies from Sept. 19-21, 2023... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, speaks to attendees during the annual Joint Recruiting Commanders Conference, San Antionio, TX, Sept. 20, 2023.

Army raises number of Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program Reserve careers
October 3, 2023 — The Army will now provide incentives for more skilled, experienced civilians who join the Army Reserve. The service recently expanded the number of certifiable, reserve career fields in the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program from seven to 44... MORE

IAAFA leads professional development subject matter expert exchange with Brazilian Air Force
October 3, 2023 — A team from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy joined forces with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation in Sao Paolo, Brazil, to conduct a professional development subject matter expert exchange with the Brazilian Air Force, Aug. 22-24, 2023. It was the first visit of its kind in over a decade... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Alvarez, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and Chief Master Sgt. Yusef Saad, IAAFA’s Senior Enlisted Leader, salute during a retreat ceremony at the Aeronautics Specialist School in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Aug. 22, 2023. The Inter-American Air Forces Academy led the professional development subject matter expert exchange with the Brazilian Air Force. It was the first visit of its kind in over a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

FEMA, FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for Oct. 4, 2023
October 3, 2023 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Test messages will be sent to all TVs, radios and cell phones... MORE

Royal Thai Air Force nurses team up with 59th MDW for U.S. healthcare collaboration
October 3, 2023 — During July and August 2023, the 59th Medical Wing hosted a team of five Royal Thai Air Force nurses from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Sai Mai District, Bangkok, Thailand, known for delivering primary care services to RTAF personnel and the wider community... MORE

The 59th MDW collaborated with the RTAF to foster strong international relations by providing them with valuable first-hand experience in patient care practices.

Teach cybersecurity, practice cybersecurity, talk cybersecurity: Navy observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 3, 2023 — The Navy is observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, joining government and private industry to raise awareness about online security. ... MORE

BAMC seeks volunteers to help support healthcare mission
October 2, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center is seeking volunteers to support its healthcare mission. ... MORE

Lessons From a Father: Soldier uses his father's life lessons as a guide to success
October 2, 2023 — A father can be the most important influence in a boy’s life. He is the first example of what it means to be a man, and the lessons he passes on can stick with his son for life. The lessons Spc. Armando Estrada learned from his father, Armando Estrada Sr., who helped shape the man he grew up to be and prepared him for his future profession: a Soldier in the United States Army... MORE

331st Training Squadron goes through Basic Military Training
October 2, 2023 — Air Force trainees from flight 584 of the 331st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently went through their final week of training before graduation... MORE

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Beware of online romance, dating scams
October 2, 2023 — Romance scams, or online dating scams, are no joke! Americans reported losing a heartbreaking $1.3 billion to romance scams between 2017 and 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission, and the number is likely higher due to underreporting... MORE

Task Force 51 commander relinquishes command
October 2, 2023 — Task Force-51 held a change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Sept. 29 as Maj. Gen. William J. Prendergast relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman in a ceremony officiated by U.S. Army North Commanding General Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr... MORE

AI Security Center to open at National Security Agency
October 2, 2023 — National Security Agency Director Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone announced the creation of a new entity to oversee the development and integration of artificial intelligence capabilities within U.S. national security systems... MORE

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New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter available now on the AETC website
October 2, 2023 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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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)