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30 Years: AETC command chief retires from First Command
July 25, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, closes out his 30-year career on July 28 in the same place where every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force journey: The First Command... MORE

US. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command poses for a photo near the AETC headquarters building

37th Training Wing initiates transition to A-staff structure
July 25, 2023 — The 37th Training Wing is standing up its A-staff, in response to a command-wide implementation this year. The 37th TRW is one of three wings within Air Education and Training Command to undergo the transition that aims to streamline coordination and empowers units to focus on mission execution. ... MORE

'We Go Together:' U.S., South Korea mark 70-year alliance
July 25, 2023 — Seven decades into the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea, the two nations continue to stand together in the face of pressing challenges... MORE

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Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
July 24, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio has moved into Stage 4 water restrictions. ... MORE

Air Force Reserve training manager shapes future of Space Force boot camp
July 24, 2023 — How do we make a Guardian? That question is just one of many that are being tackled by Tech. Sgt. Haleigh Irby, 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron training manager. Since November 2022, Irby has been on temporary duty to the 1st Delta Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, where she has been writing the curriculum for the U.S. Space Force basic military training... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Partnerships a must in shoring up cyber defenses
July 24, 2023 — In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, cyberspace is all-encompassing, presenting new and emerging threats surpassing national borders in scale and complexity. Consequently, global partnerships will be vital in securing the pivotal battlefield of tomorrow, cyber officials said during a panel discussion at the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program 30th Anniversary Conference... MORE

Tips on preparing children for PCS season
July 24, 2023 — For military families, moving can occur during any time of year but generally takes place during the peak months of May through August. During this transition of saying goodbye to friends and family and moving to a new community, there is generally an increase in stress for parents as well as children... MORE

Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs
July 24, 2023 — With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week... MORE

433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander
July 24, 2023 — Maj. Jeffrey Barney assumed command of the 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron during a ceremony on July 9, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron guidon to Maj. Jeffrey Barney during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 9, 2023. The 433rd LRS's mission is to provide the logistical support necessary for the Alamo Wing to complete its assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

MEDCoE instructors, drill sergeants give cadets a glimpse of Army life
July 21, 2023 — Instructors, drill sergeants and newly graduated combat medics spent the day with 200 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from San Antonio’s North East Independent School District at JBSA-Camp Bullis June 2... MORE

myLearning performance upgrades announced; system temporarily unavailable Aug 1-3
July 21, 2023 — Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, myLearning will undergo a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing the user experience and better meeting the growing training and development needs of Airmen and Guardians. To accommodate these changes, myLearning will be temporarily unavailable to all users from Aug. 1-3. Therefore, it is highly recommended that learners complete all mandatory, recurring, or required training that will be due between Aug. 1-4 by July 30 to avoid any interruptions... MORE

VIDEO | 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducts Tactical Combat Casualty Care training
July 21, 2023 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 13, 2023... MORE

Around the Air Force: PCSing/bonuses on Hold, General Brown testifies, Climate Campaign Plan
July 21, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, PCS moves and bonus programs are on hold, Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testifies in the Senate for his confirmation hearing to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force takes action with the release of the Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, permanent change of station moves and bonus programs are on hold, General CQ Brown, Jr. testifies in the Senate for his confirmation hearing to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force takes action with the release of the Climate Campaign Plan.

Space integral to the DOD way of war, policy chief says
July 21, 2023 — Space is integral to the way the United States military fights, and that is why the Department of Defense took a top-to-bottom look at the domain, John F. Plumb, the assistant secretary of defense for space policy said... MORE

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Top recruiter sends off cycling team to represent Air Force
July 21, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, sent off the Air Force Cycling Team's Texas riders with encouraging words on July 20, 2023, at the command's headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

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Firefighters learn skills essential to protecting JBSA’s natural areas
July 20, 2023 — In April 2022, a wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis threatened training grounds essential to Department of Defense missions. Without properly trained personnel, and the assistance of community partners, tens of thousands of acres of natural wildlands may have been lost... MORE

MICC commander hosts change of command in Kuwait
July 20, 2023 — The commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, traveled to Kuwait to serve as host and reviewing officer for the 408th Contracting Brigade change of command ceremony on July 7... MORE

Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force
July 20, 2023 — Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Partnerships a must in shoring up cyber defenses
July 20, 2023 — In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, cyberspace is all-encompassing, presenting new and emerging threats surpassing national borders in scale and complexity. Consequently, global partnerships will be vital in securing the pivotal battlefield of tomorrow, cyber officials recently said during a panel discussion at the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program 30th Anniversary Conference. ... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard Neely, the adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, illustrates a point during a panel discussing cyber and information warfare at the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program 30th Anniversary Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, July 18, 2023.

JBSA hosts Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services for town halls
July 20, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, hosted three All Call/Roadshow events at Joint Base San Antonio locations July 18 and 19... MORE