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ARPC offers services through Reserve Retirement Counseling Cell
June 6, 2023 — The Air Reserve Personnel Center Reserve Retirement Counseling Cell began initial operating capability June 1, 2023. The RRCC is a resource for Reserve Airmen to help answer individual member questions about military retirement, such as estimated retirement pay, Reduced Retirement Pay Age, the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan, and other retirement related issues. ... MORE

Navy Medicine at D-Day: Stories of valor and sacrifice
June 6, 2023 — From D-Day of June 6, 1944, to the end of the battle on August 30, 1944, Navy Medicine played an unsung but vital role in what Gen. Dwight Eisenhower termed the “Great Crusade.”... MORE

Navy medical personnel help evacuate wounded soldiers at Normandy, June 1944.

Are you a grill master or Fire Marshall Bill?
June 6, 2023 — With so many near-misses, you would think I would just hang up my apron and spatula for good. But there is something about grilling that keeps drawing me back. Maybe it’s the savory smoke, the sound of the sizzle, or the warmth from the grill that proves so appealing. If you are a BBQ enthusiast like me, then you know exactly what I’m talking about... MORE

The summer season means more outdoor activities and also a potential spike in mishaps.

Weather prime factor in D-Day and even more important in warfare today
June 6, 2023 — The D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. Few people realize that weather was the deciding factor in the timing of the momentous landings... MORE

The D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. Few people realize that weather was the deciding factor in the timing of the momentous landings. The Sixteenth Air Force’s (16 AF) 557th Weather Wing (WW) played an active role in Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, decision on the evening of 4 June to postpone the largest amphibious operation in human history for 24 hours. The 557 WW, then known as the Army Air Forces Weather Wing, part of a British-American Meteorological team, issued a forecast on 4 June that called for unfavorable conditions for landings on 5 June with marginal conditions for 6 June. After much discussion, the SACEUR made the fortuitous decision to move the landings to 6 June. Today, as the United States, it allies, and the West face new threats in Europe and the Pacific, 16 AF (AFCYBER), the USAF’s Information Warfare (IW) Numbered Air Force leads the on-going fight in the Competition Continuum. Just as it was nearly eight decades ago, weather is still a prime factor in IW.

On D-Day Anniversary, Austin, Milley call on all to defend democracy
June 6, 2023 — The men who stormed Normandy 79 years ago saved democracy "and it is all of our duty to defend with undimmed vigor the principles for which the Allies fought," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said June 6... MORE

A group of World War II veterans and others, some seated, others standing, salute and pay respects during a ceremony.

CYBER HYGIENE | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency sends alert about phishing attempt
June 5, 2023 — The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has been made aware of a sophisticated malicious phishing email circulating that references the collection of an “SF-86_F” or an SF-86. ... MORE

Defenders recognized for helping rescue woman attacked by yellow jackets
June 5, 2023 — Four Security Forces members were recognized at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently for helping rescue a woman swarmed by yellow jackets near JBSA-Chapman Training Annex in May. First responders credit the Airmen for saving the woman’s life... MORE

37th Training Wing leadership publicly recognize Security Forces Instructors who help rescue woman being attached by yellow jackets.

149th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander
June 5, 2023 — The 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, held a change of command ceremony between Col. Matthew Jensen, outgoing commander, and Col. Carol Kohtz, incoming commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 20, 2023... MORE

Women’s Initiative Team unveils maternity parking across JBSA
June 5, 2023 — Designated maternity parking throughout Joint Base San Antonio will improve the quality of life for pregnant service members, civilians, and spouses by shortening the walking distance to the Exchange... MORE

New commander takes reins at Air Force Recruiting Service
June 5, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein took command of Air Force Recruiting Service June 2, 2023, in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph with Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, serving as the presiding officer, at Hangar 5... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, speaks after taking command of AFRS during a change of command ceremony

Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program
June 5, 2023 — The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force... 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)

Around the Air Force: Brown Nominated for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Recruiting Medals/Promotions, Cadets Research Robotics
June 2, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, POTUS nominates CSAF as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new recruiting incentives and cadets at the USAFA are studying how people interact with robots... MORE

n this week’s look around the Air Force, President Biden nominates General CQ Brown, Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new incentives for recruiting, and cadets at the Air Force Academy are studying how people interact with robots. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio commemorates Battle of Midway
June 2, 2023 — Military and support personal assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio gathered to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Midway at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 1... MORE

59th MDW: Mental health impacts readiness
June 1, 2023 — Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being can affect many aspects of our health. Taking a holistic approach allows us to achieve wellness in all facets of life... MORE

CENTAM Guardian phase two taking place in Dominican Republic
June 1, 2023 — Phase two of U.S. Army South-led CENTAM Guardian 2023 (CG23) commenced with an opening ceremony May 22 at the Ministry of Defense with more than 390 military and USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance from the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic participating in the exercise... MORE

TriService Nursing Research Program cultivates medical innovative solution through evidence-based practice, research
June 1, 2023 — The TriService Nursing Research Program is the country’s first and only Department of Defense program that supports and funds armed forces nurses to conduct operationally relevant military nursing research and EBP that improves the quality of care provided to service members. The TSNRP held its annual Research and Evidence-Based Dissemination Course April 4-6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

The TriService Nursing Research Program's annual Dissemination Course was held on April 4-6th, 2023, San Antonio, Texas. A room full of people sit while U.S. Army Executive Director Col. Young Yauger, PhD, CRNA, presents a power point slide to the attendees.

All-volunteer force proves successful for U.S. military
June 1, 2023 — The January 1973 decision to fill the U.S. military's ranks exclusively with volunteers rather than with draftees has been proven sound, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said... MORE

Three uniformed service members stand near one another. In the background are a U.S. flag and a helicopter.

AETC launches new DAF Learning Services website
June 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph announced the launch of the brand-new DAF Learning Services website May 31. The new website, part of the overall effort to incorporate digital age technology across the command, was designed with all Airmen and Guardians in mind and features a simplified navigation process to ensure they can quickly find what they are looking for. ... MORE

Rated Preparatory Program offers Airmen interested in becoming a rated officer an opportunity to fly
May 31, 2023 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until June 16, 2023, to apply for the Fall 2023 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, scheduled for Sept. 10-15, 2022, and Sept. 17-22, 2022, in Columbus, Indiana... MORE

'Be Ready' for severe weather season
May 31, 2023 — Although some natural disasters can strike at any time, people in many areas need to be particularly aware of severe weather season which brings an increased risk of tornadoes, wildfires, thunderstorms with heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds... MORE

Graphic of Be Ready website and application