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Military Health System: How ideas are adopted to help patients, providers
August 24, 2023 — New evidence-based practices can improve health care, yet they don’t always get adopted. There are many reasons for this, including a lack of awareness, lack of training and implementation support, and a reluctance to doing things differently than in the past — to name a few. Even mandates to adopt a certain new service or practice may not overcome some of these barriers... MORE

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Victoria McPhall hands Lt. Laken Koontz an intrauterine device (IUD) at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. IUDs are one of the many birth control options offered during the clinic’s Walk-in Contraceptive Clinic every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Officials give all clear following suspicious package event
August 24, 2023 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – At approximately 12:18 p.m., Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces and Explosives Ordnance Disposal officials gave the all-clear following a precautionary cordon at the Luke Avenue East Gate here earlier this morning... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Officials respond to suspicious package at Luke Avenue East Gate
August 24, 2023 — At approximately 8:45 a.m. today, Aug. 24, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces personnel responded to a suspicious package at the Luke Avenue East Gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Basic Officer Leadership Course Soldiers train at JBSA-Camp Bullis firing range
August 24, 2023 — Students in the Army Basic Officer Leadership Course took to the firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Aug. 21, as part of their training... MORE

Pentagon official calls for Total Force focus on emerging biothreats
August 24, 2023 — The Defense Department has reached a pivotal point in responding to the quickly evolving biological threat landscape, a senior Pentagon official said... MORE

Service members wear gas masks during an exercise.

AFIMSC hosts final combat support training range evaluation
August 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out its combat support training ranges proof of concept exercises by hosting six days of unit-led training and a senior leader visit at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13-18. ... MORE

The CSTR initiative expands multi-functional training opportunities for installation and mission support Airmen to practice for future adaptive operations and agile combat employment in contested environments and austere locations. The sites will be equipped with high-demand training assets often not available at a unit’s home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration extended, certain tests now covered
August 23, 2023 — The Defense Health Agency announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests, or LDTs, Demonstration. This means that if you have TRICARE, you’ll continue to have access to certain LDTs that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings that were previously offered through the demonstration as part of the basic TRICARE benefit... MORE

AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan
August 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is putting more than $1.6 billion in infrastructure funding to work to improve unaccompanied housing and child development centers across the Department of the Air Force. Overall, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, one of AFIMSC's primary units, is planning to execute construction efforts at more than 61 installations between FY23-FY27... MORE

Air Force Dorms and Child Care Centers infographic.

PRESS RELEASE: “All Clear” Given for JBSA-Randolph Gas Leak
August 22, 2023 — The Randolph Fire Department issued an “all clear” for a gas leak reported near building 492, part of the Air Force Personnel Center, this morning... MORE

Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program
August 22, 2023 — Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 93rd Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., rests on the edge of the cockpit during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023, to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

BAMC patients have new option for dialysis treatment
August 22, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center is now able to offer inpatients an additional option for dialysis treatment to manage kidney failure... MORE

Exercise Patriot Medic sharpens chemical attack response
August 22, 2023 — Members of the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, took part in Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2023... 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.

Ask Away, JBSA!
August 22, 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. This August 2023 Ask Away JBSA focuses on back to school items, and base infrastructure areas... MORE

New squadron activates within the 37th Training Wing
August 22, 2023 — The 37th Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland gained an additional squadron following an activation ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 1... MORE

Retired Military Town Hall to inform retired community, families
August 22, 2023 — A Retired Military Town Hall is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797... MORE

Stay on top of TRICARE prescriptions with Express Scripts app
August 21, 2023 — Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of taking your medication. The app is full of useful features, like dose reminders and the ability to approve refills. Here’s a look at some of the ways the app can help you... MORE

Closeup of a hands holding a smartphone with the Express Scripts app on the screen

DOD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies
August 21, 2023 — In a memo to Department of Defense senior leaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment... MORE

Big changes coming to improve PCS process: Pet reimbursements will rise, one company handling all moves
August 21, 2023 — This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families... MORE

A soldier places his pet dog in the car.

Army to unveil new anti-terrorism strategic plan this fiscal year
August 17, 2023 — The Department of the Army is working on a new anti-terrorism strategic plan that is scheduled to roll out this fiscal year... MORE

New Antiterrorism Strategic Plan coming this fiscal year

Spark Tank 2024 call for idea submissions
August 17, 2023 — The seventh annual Spark Tank event has launched with a call for innovative Airmen and Guardian idea submissions ahead of the Sept. 4 deadline... MORE