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NORAD, U.S. Northern Command will conduct exercise VIGILANT SHIELD 23
April 10, 2023 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command will conduct its annual homeland defense exercise, VIGILANT SHIELD 23 from April. 11-19, 2023... MORE

New commander takes over 26th Aerial Port Squadron
April 10, 2023 — Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Eric L. Chancellor relinquished command of the 26th Aerial Port Squadron to Lt. Col. TeAnglia Moore at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 1... MORE

Col. Jeane Bisesi, center left, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, passes the 26th Aerial Port Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. TeAnglia Moore, center right, signaling her assumption of command on April 1, 2023.

Tradition, culture, pride: AETC officials unveil 2023 Air Force Fiesta Medal
April 10, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials unveiled the 2023 Air Force Fiesta medal that will be distributed by Air Force representatives during Fiesta activities in San Antonio April 10-20... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander
April 10, 2023 — Maj. Bernard Wesley accepted command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 1... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Maj. Bernard Wesley during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 1, 2023.

74th Aerial Port Squadron welcomes new commander
April 10, 2023 — Maj. Valerie A. Mafnas officially assumed command of the 74th Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 1... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, left, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, passes the 74th Aerial Port Squadron guidon to Maj. Valerie A. Mafnas, right, signaling her assumption of command on April 1, 2023.

Air Force leadership center makes it easier for civilians to enroll in degree program
April 10, 2023 — The Air Force’s leadership development center has made it much easier for the service’s civilians to apply for its associate degree program. The Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development Civilian Leadership Development School has transitioned to year-round open enrollment for its associate of applied science in the Department of the Air Force Leadership and Management Studies program... MORE

CDE provides Hanscom civilians professional development opportunities

BAMC bids farewell to Reynolds, welcomes Dobbins during change of responsibility
April 7, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized two senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony April 5. Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds has been the BAMC command sergeant major since September 2020, serving with five different commanders. Command Sgt. Maj. John Dobbins is coming to BAMC after serving as the garrison command sergeant major at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois... MORE

340th FTG senior enlisted leaders gather for leadership summit
April 6, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group hosted a packed week of leadership development and bi-annual training events for the group’s senior enlisted leaders March 28-31, 2023... MORE

AFIMSC celebrates eight years of global I&MS support
April 6, 2023 — Eight years ago, on April 6, 2015, the Air Force activated the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, one of six specialized centers assigned to Air Force Materiel Command. With a mission to deliver globally integrated installation and mission support, AFIMSC combined the strengths, skills and expertise of six field operating agencies and major command and headquarters Air Force I&MS functions under one roof... MORE

Eight years ago, on April 6, 2015, the Air Force activated the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, one of six specialized centers assigned to Air Force Materiel Command.

Leaders say TikTok is potential cybersecurity risk to U.S.
April 6, 2023 — The Chinese social media company TikTok is a potential threat to the United States, John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of defense, said during testimony on Capitol Hill April 6... MORE

Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Service Physical Activity Challenge: Spring Into Shape
April 5, 2023 — During the months of May and June, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) is encouraging the workforce to improve their overall health by increasing physical activity with the launch of the “Spring Into Shape” program... MORE

U.S. Space Force unveils Guardian Spirit handbook
April 5, 2023 — The U.S. Space Force released the Guardian Spirit handbook that provides guidance to Guardians on how to live the four Guardian values - Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage - in daily life... MORE

The Space Force released the Guardian Spirit handbook that provides guidance to Guardians on how to live the four Guardian values - Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage - in daily life.

Medical Test and Evaluation Activity tests redesigned medical auto-injector at JBSA-Camp Bullis
April 5, 2023 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Medical Test and Evaluation Activity conducted a customer test an auto-injector single use, self-containing needle-based injection system for the Joint Program Executive Office-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense-Medical at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis during the last week of March 2023... MORE

Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosts Compass 2023 Geospatial Event
April 5, 2023 — Compass 2023, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's annual geospatial training and network event, is open for registration. The event takes place April 11-13 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio... MORE

Compass 2023 presents week of learning, sharing geospatial solutions April 11-14

Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity attends 5th annual Operational Medicine Symposium
April 4, 2023 — The U.S. Army Army Medical Center of Excellence's Medical Test and Evaluation Activity participated in the 5th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium and Technology Showcase from March 28 through 29, 2023 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity attends the 5th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium

502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new Honorary Commanders
April 4, 2023 — Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing Honorary Commanders’ Program from 2021 to 2023 gathered recently at the organization’s official hail and farewell ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Gateway Club March 31... MORE

Commissaries remind former POWs, Purple Heart recipients, disabled veterans, certified caregivers of their shopping privileges
April 4, 2023 — Knowledge is power, and the Defense Commissary Agency is on a mission to boost the economic security of every eligible patron with information about their commissary benefit. That outreach includes the millions of disabled veterans, certified caregivers, Purple Heart recipients and former prisoners of war who were granted commissary, exchange and MWR retail shopping privileges on Jan. 1, 2020, under the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018... MORE

State Department issues important updates on passport processing
April 4, 2023 — The Department of State encourages all Americans to check their passport expiration date before making any definitive plans for international travel and to take action to renew their passport well in advance of international travel this year, and even into 2024... MORE

How to approve your TRICARE home delivery prescription refills
April 4, 2023 — Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? Here’s a step-by-step guide to approving your prescription drug refills and using the automatic refill program... MORE

COVID-19 registry provides pandemic response insights, optimizes patient care
April 4, 2023 — The Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions program management office quickly built population health management capabilities. EIDS and the DOD Center of Excellence for Trauma Joint Trauma System office established the COVID-19 registry... MORE