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PHOTOS | Army North conducts proficiency assessment in Indiana
May 5, 2023 — Members of the Indiana National Guard's 53rd Civil Support Team participated in a training exercise at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater April 19, 2023, in Lafayette, Indiana. This assessment, conducted by U.S. Army North, is a validation of the unit's proficiency in collective, leader and individual tasks. ... MORE

U.S. Army PaYS Program now available to all Soldiers
May 4, 2023 — The U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program is now available to all Soldiers. As of April 2023, every recruit is automatically assigned a PaYS code upon enlistment and are encouraged to register prior to their ship date. This process will also be retroactive so that all Soldiers currently serving are eligible for PaYS, regardless of whether they received PaYS when they initially joined... MORE

Soldiers speak to PaYS partner at a job fair.

Turning 65 soon? Sign up for May 18 TRICARE For Life webinar
May 4, 2023 — Most people become entitled to Medicare when they reach age 65. If you or a family member will turn 65 this year, join us Thursday, May 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for a webinar, “Getting Started With Medicare and TRICARE.”... MORE

502nd ABW Legal Office presents new military justice preventative law tool: Beast Blotter
May 4, 2023 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Legal Office presents the “Beast Blotter,” a preventative law tool designed to help bolster our community’s awareness of military justice actions occurring within Air Force units across Joint Base San Antonio. Our hope is that increased awareness of criminal offenses and the corresponding consequences will facilitate increased deterrence. ... MORE

Technical training students gain learning connectivity through expanded Wi-Fi project
May 4, 2023 — In an effort to advance learning opportunities for Airmen, and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command officials have expanded a project installing commercial wireless internet across the command and into all training dormitories... MORE

Airman using personal device to access a website in break area

Fort Hood veterinary team ‘deploys’ to JBSA
May 4, 2023 — A veterinary team from the 43rd Medical Detachment-Veterinary Service Support, Fort Hood, Texas, convoyed to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a week-long field training exercise simulating a forward deployment April 15, 2023... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force mentors advise Airmen during speed-style discussion
May 4, 2023 — Thirteen mentors from the Sixteenth Air Force and various other military units guided more than 60 Airmen through a speed-mentoring session at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 28... MORE

Thirteen mentors discussed several themes including personal growth, situational advice, professional development as well describing their motivations to more than 60 junior enlisted and officer attendees.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard duty plays meaningful role in chief’s career
May 3, 2023 — A helpful suggestion from a supervisor and a well-timed visit from the Air Force Drill Team made a world of difference in a young NCO’s career... MORE

National Guard, Army Reserve sustainers build foundation for Exercise Vibrant Response
May 3, 2023 — The state of Indiana is a long way from home base for Soldiers stationed with the 786th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Virgin Island National Guard, and 512th Movement Control Teams, 1 Mission Support Command. With temperatures falling below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the Caribbean-based Soldiers ensured the exercise Vibrant Response carried on without failure... MORE

DOD aims to improve network security, leverage new technologies
May 3, 2023 — The Defense Information Systems Agency and the Department of Defense Information Network are looking for ways to repurpose cutting-edge technology to protect the DOD's global network, the director of those organizations said... MORE

An airman sits on a storage container as he works on a laptop.

Know which vaccines you need and how TRICARE covers them
May 3, 2023 — TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. When you follow your plan’s rules, you can get these vaccines at no cost. Read on to learn more about getting yourself and your family vaccinated... MORE

A military nurse delivers a vaccine to a patient

‘Prepping the Line’ provides additional resources, training for supervisors
May 3, 2023 — "Prepping the Line" focuses on preparing front-line leaders the Air Force needs at every level in accordance with the Major Graded Areas: Executing the Mission, Leading People, Improving the Unit, and Managing Resources... MORE

Bridging the gap on fundamental education and training.

Secretary of Defense approves Homeland Security request for troops at border
May 3, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved a temporary increase in the number of service members supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the Southwest border... MORE

2023 Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase May 9
May 2, 2023 — With only five months of race preparation and planning remaining, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the third scheduled price increase May 9... MORE

New Air Force surgeon general program enhances support for EFMP families, Airmen, Guardians
May 2, 2023 — The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities... MORE

Airmen from Hill Air Force Base play Simon Says with students at South Clearfield Elementary students, Clearfield, Utah, April 18, 2023.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment
May 2, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment... MORE

Secretary of The Air Force Frank Kendall - Message on Sexual Assault and Harassment

Integrated legal team supports global AFIMSC, DAF mission
May 2, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Judge Advocate Office delivers timely, accurate and proactive legal advice and counsel across AFIMSC’s global mission... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Judge Advocate Office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Rodarte).

CCAF makes progress in resuming operations
May 2, 2023 — The Community College of the Air Force has made significant progress toward resuming normal operations, Air University officials said April 28... MORE

The Community College of the Air Force date transfer is complete, and students should soon have access to resources previously interrupted by the operational pause announced last year.

AFCEC marks decade of ECARS vehicle air emission tracking
May 2, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is celebrating a decade of helping installations track vehicle air emissions through its Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System, or ECARS... MORE

A rideshare van undergoes air emissions testing at the Hill Air Force Base Auto Hobby Shop in Utah.

U.S. Air Force Academy hosts 12th Flying Training Wing members at leadership conference
May 2, 2023 — Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing attended a unit-led multi-day leadership conference at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from April 4-6... MORE