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AFIMSC announces 2023 Innovation Rodeo finalists
June 16, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists June 15 for the 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo... MORE

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists graphic

AFIMSC takes three AFMC continuous improvement, innovation awards
June 16, 2023 — Primary subordinate units from the Air Installation and Mission Support Center won three categories at the 2023 Air Force Materiel Command Continuous Improvement (CPI) and Innovation Awards last month. The awards for 15 individual and team categories recognize significant contributions to 2022 AFMC process improvement and innovation. ... MORE

AFIMSC PSUs garner AFMC continuous improvement and innovation awards.

Around the Air Force: Space Force base preferences, legacy aviation bonus, malicious email
June 16, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake e-mail is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus
June 16, 2023 — Since the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, the Air Force has lost four Airmen to an old nemesis: vehicle mishaps. Two Airmen died in car accidents, while another perished in a motorcycle crash. The fourth succumbed to injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle mishap. None of the Airmen were assigned to Air Education and Training Command... MORE

Vehicle mishaps and fatalities historically top the list of preventable mishaps during the summer season.

CYBER HYGIENE | CID Lookout: Unsolicited smartwatches received by mail
June 15, 2023 — Service members across the military have reported receiving smartwatches unsolicited in the mail. These smartwatches, when used, have auto-connected to Wi-Fi and began connecting to cell phones unprompted, gaining access to a myriad of user data... MORE

Get heard: Take the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey today
June 15, 2023 — The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, administered annually by the Office of Personnel Management, serves as a vital tool for assessing the organizational climate within federal agencies... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Liberty Barracks cleared to reopen
June 15, 2023 — The Liberty Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is ready to reopen following extensive remediation after the discovery of legionella traces in the water system last year... MORE

JBSA, San Antonio build stronger ties through EMS support agreement
June 15, 2023 — The City of San Antonio, also known as Military City USA, has a strong bond with its military neighbors, but Intergovernmental Support Agreements, or IGSAs, are another means of strengthening that bond and saving federal dollars in the process... MORE

EMS personnel standing in front of ambulance.

U.S. Army North hosts 248th Army birthday ceremony in the historic Quadrangle
June 14, 2023 — U.S. Army North celebrated the Army’s 248th birthday with a ceremony in the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 14... MORE

U.S. Army North's 248th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration

TRICARE moves with you: 5 tips to help ease your PCS move
June 14, 2023 — If you're moving during PCS season, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage. Your medical, dental, and pharmacy coverage remain unchanged throughout your move... MORE

A serviceman and two young boys stand in front of a house

Allies, partner nations collaborate at military nursing conference, enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships and readiness
June 14, 2023 — Nurses and medical professionals from 24 Allied and partner nations, including the U.S., converged at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 2023 European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 31 to June 2, to share medical knowledge and professional best practices with one another. Brig. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder, commander of the 59th Medical Wing, San Antonio Military Health System, was one of the guest speakers... MORE

USAFE-AFAFRICA European-African Military Nursing Exchange Conference

BAMC scores high marks in national healthcare survey
June 14, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks from patients in a survey that ranks hospitals locally, regionally and nationally... MORE

Staying in line with flag etiquette for Flag Day
June 14, 2023 — This article is sure to teach you some fun facts about Old Glory and the company she’s authorized to keep during public displays or depictions of flags by Service members and civilian employees in all Department of Defense workspaces, common areas and public areas... MORE

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Space Base Delta 1 conducted a reveille ceremony at Schriever SFB, Colorado, 12 September, 2022. During the ceremony, SBD 1 Commander, U.S. Space Force Colonel, David Hanson, spoke on the significance of service and commitment to the nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Dennis Rogers)

DSE opportunities for squadron command, Wings of Blue, and software development available
June 14, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

Bug Awareness Week: Small bugs pack a pathogenic punch
June 13, 2023 — Bug Awareness Week is an annual public health campaign held June 10-17 to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with insect-related transmissible diseases... MORE

DOD plans return to 'Defense Travel System'
June 13, 2023 — The Defense Department announced that previous directions to begin using the new MyTravel system have been repealed and agencies should return to using the existing Defense Travel System... MORE

A webpage gives information about trips to Ramstein, Germany, and Misawa, Japan.

Women’s heart attack symptoms can differ from men’s: Know the signs
June 13, 2023 — When you are having a heart attack, minutes matter. Fast action can save lives. Heart disease and heart attacks are the number one global killer of both men and women. But women often experience symptoms other than the classic crushing chest pain and left arm pain that typically afflict men having heart attacks... MORE

Women’s Heart Attacks Symptoms Can Differ from Men’s: Know the Signs

DOD expert offers tips on keeping bed bugs from hitching unwanted rides this travel season
June 13, 2023 — As summer travel picks up for many military families, due to vacations or a scheduled permanent change of station, or PCS, move, there is one passenger you don’t want hitching a ride with you or your family – bed bugs... MORE

SAUSHEC graduation ceremony celebrates 261 residents, fellows
June 12, 2023 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 8 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio... MORE

Remembering fallen Airmen through training
June 12, 2023 — Remembering fallen operators is an integral part of training within the Special Warfare Training Wing, a wing tasked with the critical mission of assessing, selecting and developing ground combat forces that specialize in global access, precision strike and personnel recovery, all crucial mission sets in the age of strategic competition... MORE

Special tactics operators conduct push ups to honor the fallen