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Army North tackles the future of homeland defense
August 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North took the helm of this challenge, creating the Integration, Experimentation & Assessments Division within the command and tasked them with developing a series of workshops centered around the Future of Homeland Defense Project. The first portion of the project will last approximately one year and consist of ten workshops, each with a different focus area...

Back to school: What drivers, kids need to look out for
August 17, 2023 — As Texas children head back to school, people need to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe. School zones can be chaotic places, with children possibly dashing in and out of traffic, and unfortunately, crashes and accidents can and do happen...

Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
August 17, 2023 — The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command on Aug. 16...

First-ever Project Phoenix Summit 2023 aims to enhance Information Warfare
August 17, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force Airmen met with industry, academia, and government officials Aug. 1-2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the Project Phoenix Summit 2023 — a first-of-its-kind meeting to drive information warfare modernization...

NAMRU San Antonio researchers present at 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium
August 16, 2023 — Research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio presented their scientific posters during two poster sessions on day two of the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium, or MHSRS, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Aug. 15. ...

DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates
August 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases...

Medical Education and Training Campus trains ophthalmic technicians
August 15, 2023 — The Medical Education and Training Campus' ophthalmic technician program provides didactic and practical training to Army and Air Force students in tasks relating to ocular screening, diagnosis, and treatment to include optical devices and surgical interventions...

Have other health insurance? Here’s how it works with TRICARE
August 15, 2023 — If you have coverage in addition to TRICARE through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance, or OHI. Certain OHI plans can affect your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits. Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works when you also use OHI...

NCO retraining program revamped for FY24
August 15, 2023 — The Air Force is continuing to improve its talent management programs to further develop and retain Airmen...

187th Medical Battalion helps Briscoe Elementary School students
August 14, 2023 — Students at Briscoe Elementary School received a special surprise as Soldiers and civilians from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston distributed school supplies to 315 students and families on Aug. 11, 2023...

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
August 14, 2023 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission...

ORISE intern presents research at NAMRU San Antonio
August 14, 2023 — Pennsylvania State University sophomore William Hervey, an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education intern assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s Biomedical Systems Engineering and Evaluation Department, briefed his research titled “Development of a Trauma Manikin for Test and Evaluation in Extreme Cold Environments” to NAMRU San Antonio researchers and leadership at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute Aug. 9...

Employers soar with JBSA-Lackland units
August 14, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing, in partnership with the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, hosted 27 employers as part of its “Bosslift” event. The program’s primary mission is to assist civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen to better understand the mission of the Air Force Reserve during their monthly Unit Training Activities, commonly referred to as “drill weekends.”...

Mission Monday: Food 2.0 Portfolio Management
August 14, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Christie Maas, a Food 2.0 dining facility portfolio manager at the Air Force Services Center. ...

Air Force to restructure for improved readiness and health service support
August 11, 2023 — The Air Force is restructuring the Air Force Medical Service to advance Airmen and Guardian health and readiness. The move also provides better support and advocacy for Department of the Air Force priorities in partnership with the Military Health System...

Building the Airman advantage in strategic competition starts with an Advanced Digital Learning Services Architecture
August 10, 2023 — In today's rapidly evolving world, where technological advancement and dynamic operational environments demand continuous learning and adaptation, officials at Air Education and Training Command are taking massive strides towards a more modern approach to education and training...

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 10, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities...

July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming
August 10, 2023 — July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice...

PHOTOS | METC trains Army, Navy students to be respiratory therapy technicians
August 9, 2023 — The Army/Navy Respiratory Therapy program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston teaches students the skills necessary to function as competent respiratory therapists in critical care areas. Graduates of the program earn an associate degree...

PHOTOS | Combat Leader Course training at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 9, 2023 — The Combat Leaders Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis gives leaders insight on training and the ability to make timely and effective decisions with instructors mentoring the leaders on how to adapt, overcome and make knowledgeable decisions under pressure, to include operating under mission command while disconnected from higher headquarters...