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5th Brigade Army ROTC teams compete at Sandhurst 2023
May 1, 2023 — Two Army ROTC units representing the 5th Brigade Army ROTC, headquartered at Joint San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, participated in the annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point April 27-29... MORE

Effective June 1, First Term Airmen can retrain into AFSCs under 90% manning in lieu of separation
May 1, 2023 — The Air Force is changing the process of how First Term Airmen can retrain to provide additional opportunities for Airmen to stay in uniform instead of separating. Effective June 1, all FTA can retrain into any Air Force Specialty Code they qualify for that is under 90% manned prior to separation, even if their current AFSC is below 90% manned... MORE

New TRICARE Dental Program premiums start May 1
May 1, 2023 — TRICARE Dental Program premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024... MORE

A dentist uses a set of demonstration teeth to show a patient

AFIMSC summit delivers joint basing solutions
May 1, 2023 — Leaders from all 12 Department of Defense joint bases gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to collaborate and find solutions for their unique installation challenges during the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2023 Joint Base Commanders Summit and Office of the Secretary of Defense Commanders Day April 25-27... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Keeping safe on social media
May 1, 2023 — Social media sites and apps are great ways to connect and share information. User profiles, timelines, social media statuses, friend lists, and message services grant your contacts insights into your day-to-day activities. However, these sites can also provide adversaries with the critical information they need to disrupt your life and harm or harass you, your co-workers, or even your family members... MORE

IAAFA celebrates 80th anniversary, graduates more than 60 U.S. and partner nations students
May 1, 2023 — More than 60 international military students from seven partner nations and the U.S. Air Force filled the University of Incarnate Word’s Rosenburg Sky Room for a ceremony to mark the end of their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy April 26. Students graduated from eight courses in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses... MORE

Col. José Jiménez, Jr., commandant of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, pins international military student during IAAFA’s graduation banquet and 80th anniversary celebration, at San Antonio, Texas, April 26, 2023. More than 60 international military students from seven partner nations and the USAF graduated during the first training cycle of 2023. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses – all in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

960th Cyberspace Wing welcomes Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium 2023
May 1, 2023 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed 50 Airmen as students to this year’s 960th CW Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 27, 2023... MORE

The 960th Cyberspace Wing first sergeants pose with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on March 27, 2023. First sergeants are instrumental in promoting a culture of excellence and sustaining standards of professionalism and discipline within their units. (Courtesy photo)

New deployed medical training to expand medical skills, build multi-capable medics
May 1, 2023 — The rollout of MEDIC-X is the Air Force Medical Service’s response to the demand for multi-capable Airmen which requires equipping Airmen with skills that go beyond their duty title... MORE

DOD investing in wearable technology that could rapidly predict disease
May 1, 2023 — The Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with the private sector, has developed a wearable device that identifies infections... MORE

An airman's arm is pictured wearing a digital watch.

CYBER HYGIENE: Beware of fake DoD SAFE site
April 27, 2023 — According to local military cybersecurity experts, there is a fake website that is mirroring DoD SAFE. DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange) Service makes it easy to exchange unclassified files up to 8.0 GB that can't be sent through email services. However, it is not a “.mil” site. Instead, it is a “net” site, which is a fake site... MORE

Cyber Hygiene Alert: Beware of Fake DoD SAFE Site

BMT trainees become US citizens under new streamlined naturalization process
April 27, 2023 — Fourteen trainees in Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland raised their right hands and are now the first to complete the new streamlined naturalization process making them U.S. citizens and allowing them to graduate as American Airmen... MORE

Airman First Class D'elbrah Assamoi from Cote D’Ivoire signs her U.S. Certificate of Citizenship after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony at JBSA-Lackland, April 26, 2023. Fourteen Airmen became the first U.S. citizens here under the new streamlined Naturalization Process at BMT. The Airmen were part of approximately 500 trainees from the 326th Training Squadron who graduated this week. The process is part of an effort to revive the naturalization path for immigrants and allow trainees to become citizens before they graduate. It’s just one of several initiatives the Air Force is taking to remove barriers to service amid the current challenging recruiting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

FOLLOW UP PRESS RELEASE: JBSA service member death
April 26, 2023 — A U.S. Air Force Airman from 802nd Security Forces Squadron was found dead off base at his San Antonio home following a wellness check by San Antonio Police Department at 10:19 a.m. on April 24. The Airman has been identified as Senior Airman Alexsandro Satey, male, 22... MORE

Fiesta 2023 celebrates U.S. Air Force Day at the Alamo
April 26, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Sears, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, gave opening remarks at the start of U.S. Air Force day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio on April 24, 2023... MORE

Former Air Force civilian gets 15-year prison sentence for fraud
April 26, 2023 — A San Antonio man was sentenced in a federal court April 24 to 188 months in prison for wire fraud and tax fraud... MORE

Former AF civilian gets 15-year prison sentence for fraud

BAMC welcomes educators, community leaders from around U.S. for Army Medicine Experience
April 26, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center and the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research welcomed the Army Deputy Surgeon General, nearly 100 Civilian Assistants to the Secretary of the Army, Army Reserve Ambassadors, and university educators and administrators from around the country on April 18 as part of the Army Medicine Experience... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing: Preparing for strategic competition
April 26, 2023 — We consistently talk about the future fight and preparing for strategic competition. This is by design, with the singular purpose of defending our nation against any who would test our resolve. The character of war is constantly changing, yet its fundamental nature remains the same. Special Warfare Airmen and operators must be prepared to face the harsh nature of war and be ready to master its new character... MORE

Coach demonstrates workout with weight over his head in front of group of students in the rain

Mini motorcycles: Illegal to drive in base housing, on public roadways
April 26, 2023 — Security Forces personnel are starting to see a rash of miniature motorcycles being operated by kids in the housing areas and other roadways throughout Joint Base San Antonio. The bottom line is they are illegal to operate on a roadway... MORE

U.S. Army North, Fiesta Royalty celebrate Army Day at The Alamo
April 26, 2023 — Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, hosted the Army Day at the Alamo as part of 2023 Fiesta San Antonio on Tuesday, April 25, 2023... MORE

JBSA firefighters undergo aircraft live fire training at JBSA-Kelly Field
April 25, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio firefighters went through aircraft live fire training at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, on March 21, 2023... MORE

BAMC recognizes volunteers for exceptional commitment to service
April 24, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center began National Volunteer Appreciation Week, which is celebrated annually during the third week of April, with a special ceremony April 17 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others... MORE

BAMC recognizes volunteers for their exceptional commitment to service