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Mission Monday: Police Services & Investigations
September 11, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Matthew Kline, an action officer in the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Law and Order Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary: DOD forever resilient after 9/11
September 11, 2023 — More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said Sept. 8... MORE

Dozens of small, curved structures rise from the ground in front of a large building.

Army Reserve veterinarians augment Operation Walking Shield 2023
September 8, 2023 — Approximately 20 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7350th Veterinary Detachment, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the 7360th Veterinary Detachment, Montgomery, Alabama, performed an array of medical operations and procedures for local pets and ranch animals during Innovative Readiness Training-Operation Walking Shield 2023, Aug. 6-19, 2023... MORE

‘We Care’ messages show support throughout JBSA community
September 8, 2023 — Signs proclaiming “We Care” greeted motorists as they entered the gates of Joint Base San Antonio installations the morning of Sept. 8... MORE

Air Force Services Center Reserve officer joins UTSA basketball as coach
September 8, 2023 — An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center teammate is going to be sitting courtside this season for the University of Texas at San Antonio men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. ... MORE

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Insider Threat Awareness Month: Be aware, be alert, be vigilant
September 8, 2023 — Each year, during the month of September all government agencies, teams and departments observe National Insider Threat Awareness Month, or NITAM. The goal of this observance is for employees to be alert to the warning signs and report strange behavior that may indicate potential harm to them, others or their organization... MORE

Graphic showcasing insider awareness month

U.S. Space Force announces new mission statement
September 8, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force announced a new mission statement designed to better reflect the vital functions guardians perform in their service to the United States... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Cooperation across DOD, private sector critical amid emerging cyber threats
September 8, 2023 — Maintaining a robust defense against emerging cyberthreats requires collaboration and cooperation throughout the Defense Department and across industry partners, a top Pentagon information security executive said Sept. 7... MORE

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Mental Health is Health: Resources are available
September 7, 2023 — Being healthy is more than just being physically healthy. It includes mental and emotional well-being as well. Mental health challenges can affect anyone at any age and stage of life... MORE

Gamers needed to help build Air Force strategy
September 7, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is contracting with MITRE to test Airmen and Guardian decision making in a contested environment through video gaming. Registration opened Sept. 6 for military members to participate in eSports tournament GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack at locations in Sumter, South Carolina; McLean, Virginia; and San Antonio... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary underscores DOD's commitment to suicide prevention
September 7, 2023 — The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said... MORE

Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, holds a sign reading, “You Matter” for Airmen entering the installation Sept. 9, 2022 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Retired Military Town Hall informs retired community, families
September 6, 2023 — A Retired Military Town Hall was held Aug. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center. Topics included what services are available to the retired community and their families from JBSA installations, as well as healthcare updates from Brooke Army Medical Center and the Department of Veteran Affairs... MORE

TRICARE tips to protect teeth in a dental emergency
September 6, 2023 — Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency dental care. You’ll pay no cost-share for emergency dental services regardless of your pay grade or location. But there are still steps you may need to take to ensure your teeth and gums stay protected in an emergency... MORE

433rd Medical Group Airmen reflect on lessons learned at Patriot Medic 23
September 6, 2023 — Seventy Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland spent 19 days undergoing rigorous and realistic training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin as part of Patriot Medic 23... MORE

Master Sgt. Julie Fuleky, a medical technician assigned to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and Capt. Ranieka Lee, a clinical nurse also assigned to the 433MDG, provide care for a patient during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2023.

New program delivers outdoor excitement to installations
September 6, 2023 — A new outdoor recreation programmers course is set to deliver more excitement to installations in 2024, following a recent successful beta test... MORE

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JBSA commemorates 22nd anniversary of 9/11
September 6, 2023 — To commemorate the 22-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road. Please note Stanley Road will be closed in both directions from 6:30 a.m. until the event is over. The ceremony will include a flag formation, a moment of silence, an invocation and a speaker. Those planning to attend should be in place by 7:30 a.m... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts 6th 'Mission Possible'
September 5, 2023 — Military and support personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio recently attended the sixth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 31... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Aug. 31, 2023) – Capt. Ewell Hollis, Navy Medical Corps, of Nashville, Tenn., executive officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, speaks to personnel on the 101 Critical Days of Summer during the sixth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory. The purpose of “Mission Possible” is to better inform members of the command on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the science directorates to include the resource acquisitions and administrative directorates. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Looking for investigators: Become an Army Criminal Investigation Division special agent
September 5, 2023 — The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is recruiting qualified candidates to become Army CID Special Agents. Apply now!... MORE

Female Army CID agent shows her special agent badge

2023 Air Force Photo Contest launches Sept. 15
September 5, 2023 — Photographers of all ages and experience, get your cameras ready for the annual Air Force Photo Contest set to launch Sept. 15! The theme for this year’s contest, which runs through Nov. 14, is “101 Days of Summer.” ... MORE

Post for the 2023 photo contest with various images of summer fun.

Military Working Dog Program strengthens families and the force
September 5, 2023 — The journey of a military working dog from raw potential to a fully trained warrior is not quick and easy. This transformation commences within the homes of puppy foster families. As the result of one such home, the Air Force Defender community recently gained another four-legged warrior within its ranks, following an emotional reunion with his foster family... MORE