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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

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 12, 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... MORE

ARNORTH to host Army birthday ceremony at historic Quadrangle June 14
June 12, 2023 — U.S. Army North will host a celebration for the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday at 9 a.m. June 14, 2023, at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023 — President Joe Biden signed an executive order designed to strengthen economic opportunities for military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors... MORE

A man sits at a small table and signs a document. Behind him are a U.S. flag and dozens of people dressed in both military uniforms and civilian clothing.

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: JBSA service member death
June 10, 2023 — UPDATED: Press release for a service member death on 10 June, 2023... MORE

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: Death at Canyon Lake
June 10, 2023 — An adult male was pronounced dead by local authorities at approximately 2:30 p.m., June 10, 2023, at Canyon Lake, Texas... MORE

Leadership San Antonio class 47 visits JBSA
June 8, 2023 — The Leadership San Antonio class 47 arrived aboard U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift and the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, for a visit at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, June 7, 2023... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Defense Finance and Accounting Service warns payroll customers to protect themselves online
June 8, 2023 — With millions of military, retired military and federal civilian employee customers, it’s not unusual that Defense Finance and Accounting Service hears about attempts to lure individuals into revealing their personal information, including their myPay login credentials... MORE

Newly pinned Air Force major accepts his duty with nose bop, paw salute
June 8, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new four-legged staff member to the rank of Air Force major during a ceremony held June 6. Maj. McAfee, a golden retriever, joins Army Maj. Budd, a Labrador retriever who was commissioned in 2022, as one of BAMC’s two facility dogs... MORE

Settlement of Estate
June 8, 2023 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexsandro Satey, assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away April 24, 2023. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio welcomes 307th Bombardment Group Association reunion
June 7, 2023 — The 307th Bombardment Group Association held its annual reunion at the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

What’s the buzz? Bug Week is coming June 10-17
June 7, 2023 — Buzz. Buzz. Swwwwaaaaaarm. SPLAT! These familiar sounds are a reminder that summer — and even more bugs — will arrive soon. To educate and inform the military community about illnesses transmitted by bugs and how to prevent bug bites at home or while deployed, the Military Health System is holding Bug Week, June 10-17. The week will also demonstrate the good things bugs can do for us... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve unveils new logo
June 7, 2023 — Born from the Medical Reserve Corps, the United States Army Reserve continues to grow into a force that covers 20 time zones and has over 190,000 Soldiers in its formation. During 115 years of service, one part of the Army Reserve has been around for over 100 of those years — the symbology... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force welcomes new commander
June 7, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 5, 2023. Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and welcomed Quinn as the newest leader within AETC. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, renders his first salute to the unit formation during the 19th AF assumption of command ceremony

AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF
June 7, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels... MORE

AFSFC develops Kennel Health Assessment Tool to provide data on DAF kennels across the enterprise.

Next generation of leaders key to solving security challenges, Pentagon official says
June 7, 2023 — There is no shortage of pressing challenges on the horizon and preparing the next generation of leaders is key to ensuring a "safer, more equitable and peace-oriented future," said Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl... MORE

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DOD must be employer of choice to meet manpower goals, officials say
June 7, 2023 — To meet its recruitment and retention goals, the Defense Department must make volunteering in the military attractive, especially in this era of low unemployment, DOD officials said. ... MORE

Two women in military uniform stand before each other with their right hands raised. A man in uniform stands in the background holding the American flag.

Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies
June 6, 2023 — There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies... MORE

Q&A: Does TRICARE cover care when traveling overseas?
June 6, 2023 — While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conducts test of veterinary anesthesia apparatus on military working dogs
June 6, 2023 — The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conduced a test of a veterinary anesthesia apparatus for the U.S. Army Material Development Agency on April 19, 2023. The test was conducted at the Holland Military Working Dog Hospital located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

MTEAC conducts test of veterinary anesthesia apparatus on military working dogs