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CYBER HYGIENE | Rules for removable media, mobile devices
May 31, 2023 — Removable media include flash media, such as thumb drives, memory sticks, and flash drives; external hard drives; optical discs (such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays); and music players (such as iPods)... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Removable Media and Mobile Devices

Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
May 31, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 4,998 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing annual tactical exercise enhances cyber defense operations, engages mission partners worldwide
May 30, 2023 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing conducted its fourth annual tactical level exercise, "Savage Cerberus 23," comprised of four defensive cyberspace operations weapon systems and the 88th Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team from March 27- April 7, 2023, at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology at Port San Antonio... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing NCO elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience
May 30, 2023 — Ever wonder what it is like to be a military ambassador for the city of San Antonio? Well, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Vicente Velazquez, 688th Cyberspace Wing A2/3 Branch Chief, System Operations Support, has the inside scoop. ... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wingman elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience

502nd Civil Engineering Squadron Structures shop wins 1st Quarter Team Award
May 30, 2023 — The 502d Civil Engineer Squadron Structures Shop at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston won the 1st Quarter Team Award by reducing the number of non-mission capable dorm rooms by 72 percent, eliminating the need to relocate students training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

TRICARE preventive health benefits women should know
May 30, 2023 — It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs to you if you use a TRICARE network provider. But if you’re age 65 or older and you have TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare’s rules for getting preventive care... MORE

A military health specilist checks the heartbeat of a servicemember

AFIMSC disaster response team deploys to help recover Guam after Typhoon Mawar
May 30, 2023 — In the wake of Category 4 Typhoon Mawar, a small team of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center disaster recovery experts departed for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 26 to assist with storm damage recovery at the vital Pacific installation... MORE

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Biden nominates 'top-notch strategist' as next Joint Chiefs Chairman
May 30, 2023 — President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

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Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1
May 26, 2023 — The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Eglin Air Force Base personnel after a breakfast-with-Airmen meeting during a visit to Eglin AFB, Fla., May 23, 2023. The Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1, 2023 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

BAMC Virtual Medical Center awarded for groundbreaking technologies
May 26, 2023 — The Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center will be recognized for four groundbreaking programs at the 2023 FORUM Information Technology Innovation Awards June 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: March to the beat of a different summer
May 26, 2023 — As we approach Memorial Day, many of you are looking forward to family vacations, four federal holidays, and water sports and recreation over the next few months... MORE

Technical school students get unique look into career broadening opportunities
May 26, 2023 — More than 100 technical training students and guests filled the auditorium at the 344th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 9 for a presentation on career opportunities for Airmen in the materiel management career field. Airmen heard career field managers discuss a variety of jobs in their specialty across the Air Force and helped them learn about future potential opportunities. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Marvin Hawkins, 437th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, motions as he speaks to a technical training student at the 344th Training Squadron at JBSA-Lackland, May 9, 2023. Approximately 100 Airmen attended the briefing as career field managers discussed a variety of jobs in their specialty across the Air Force and helped them learn about future potential opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Commentary: It's okay to reach out for help
May 25, 2023 — I wasn’t always depressed. My life was great. I spent quality time with my family, traveling together, and hiking was our favorite thing to do. I had a strong bond with my coworkers and really enjoyed attending flight events on top of the squadron functions. I was even promoted to staff sergeant that year... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia Alonzo, 49th Security Forces Squadron supply and logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, shows both sides of depression at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 18, 2023. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of hurting themselves, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255) or 988. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

Army North, FEMA, others train for unprecedented hurricane season
May 25, 2023 — While hurricane seasons are unpredictable, U.S. Army North trains to maintain its proficiency and readiness to support our civilian federal agencies and Americans for the upcoming hurricane season. More than 150 military and civilian partners joined U.S. Army North -- in person and virtually -- for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Army Medical Center of Excellence ROC Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Air Force leaders send safety and health message
May 25, 2023 — The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign begins on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. Historically, this period presents the greatest risk of mishaps and injuries to our Airmen and Guardians. This year we want to emphasize everyone use sound decision making and personal risk management during all your summer activities... MORE

Back on track: DOD fellowship guides military spouse's workforce return
May 25, 2023 — For military spouses, finding employment can be difficult and daunting, especially after a big move. Thankfully, a new program placing military spouses into fellowships is already reaping dividends. ... MORE

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Under the Wings JROTC cadet mentorship program launches
May 24, 2023 — The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development formally launched a new mentorship program May 15 that will link Airmen, Guardians, Guardsmen, and Reservists with Air Force/Space Force Junior ROTC cadets in high schools at their units across the nation and some places abroad... MORE

Air Force selects 4,998 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31
May 24, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 4,998 Air Force technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

BAMC receives award for environmental sustainability efforts
May 23, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2023 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award for going above and beyond to protect the environment. The Partner for Change award recognizes superior performance in environmental sustainability, covering a range of different sustainability programs and activities. Winners also have made substantive progress on mercury elimination... MORE

One Airman's Air Force story on new “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
May 23, 2023 — Reflections on one Airman's decision to join the military and then stay for more than two decades is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released May 22, 2023. ... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)