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Before seeing the dentist, learn what TRICARE Dental Program covers
March 23, 2023 — Whether you’re seeing the dentist for a routine checkup or getting emergency dental care, the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, covers a wide variety of dental services. It’s important to know which services TDP covers before your next dental visit... MORE

A dentist probes a woman's teeth with dental tools

Air Force Recruiting Service honors Blue Suit winners
March 23, 2023 — Air Force Recruiting Service honored this year’s top recruiters during their annual Operation Blue Suit Arrival Ceremony March 21, an event complete with a saber team and the Air Force’s own Band of the West performing. The ceremony was a chance to celebrate their outstanding achievements and publicly thank them for their contribution to the Air Force recruiting. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service’s 18 best recruiters representing the Total Force recruiting mission pose for a group photo March 21, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting
March 23, 2023 — The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on military recruiting challenges in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians
March 23, 2023 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized changes are effective April 1... MORE

Headquarters Air Force official visits Alamo Wing
March 23, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Max Stitzer, mobilization assistant to Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff, toured the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 4-5. Stitzer's visit took place over several days, during which Stitzer toured various units and squadrons to learn about their work and meet with leadership... MORE

Master Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, 433rd Maintenance Group aircraft structural maintenance, speaks to Brig. Gen. Max Stitzer, mobilization assistant to Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff, about the capabilities of the computer numerical control machine during Stitzer's visit to the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 5, 2023.

DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families... MORE

IAAFA leaders attend Paraguayan Air Force centennial celebration
March 23, 2023 — Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders joined Paraguay’s top military officials to commemorate the Paraguayan Air Force’s Centennial Anniversary Feb. 21-24... MORE

Mario Abdo Benitez, President of Paraguay, pins Col. José Jiménez, Jr., Commandant of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, with the Medal of Honor for the Centennial Commemoration of the Paraguayan Air Force in Asunción, Paraguay, Feb. 22, 2023. Benitez greeted senior members of visiting delegations and pinned each of them with the medal of honor to commemorate the anniversary. (Courtesy Photo)

502d Air Base Wing Safety Office hosts motorcycle safety fair March 31
March 21, 2023 — A motorcycle safety fair is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 in the parking lot area between the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange and the Class VI Store at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Qualified students can work summer jobs with DAF
March 21, 2023 — The 2023 Summer Employment Program, which runs May through September, will provide students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school, and other qualifying educational programs the opportunity to work in federal departments and agencies and explore federal careers while still in school... MORE

A lifeguard with the 436th Force Support Squadron, overlooks the Oasis Pool to ensure swimmers are safe at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 14, 2021. During summer break, the pool is open 11 am to 7 pm daily for military members, family and friends. The pool no longer has block sessions for attendees, but has a capacity limit of 200 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Five things you didn’t know about athletic trainers in the Special Warfare Training Wing
March 21, 2023 — Special Warfare candidates train to meet the high physical standards required of Air Force Special Warfare operators, which is why the Special Warfare Training Wing staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland includes a team of athletic trainers to diagnose and manage the injuries that occur within the wing’s rigorous training pipelines... MORE

Athletic Trainer watches as candidates complete a round of pull-ups outdoors

Next Up, Warrior Games Challenge!
March 20, 2023 — More than 90 warrior athletes competed for a spot to represent Team Air Force during the Warrior Games Challenge, happening June 1-15, 2023, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will be hosting a training camp for Team Air Force in San Antonio May 1-5. ... MORE

Team members from the United Kingdom, Republic of Georgia and U.S Army and Air Force competed at the 2023 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. (Courtesy Photo)

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff
March 20, 2023 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Recognition Ceremony March 9. For more than 70 years, the BAMC Auxiliary has worked to raise money to provide items to assist BAMC staff and patients. This year, the welfare committee approved 22 grants totaling more than $30,000 to help support patient care at BAMC... MORE

New E-EFMP site to help families with military moves
March 20, 2023 — There is a new Enterprise Exceptional Family Member Program, or E-EFMP, system to make it easier and more convenient for service members and their families to navigate the wide and sometimes complex array of resources, benefits and care available. ... MORE

Alamo Wing hosts 'pop-up bookstore'
March 20, 2023 — The Air Force Reserve Command and the 433rd Airlift Wing Chaplain's Office hosted a "pop-up bookstore" event after receiving 3,000 new and used books from Soldiers’ Angels, a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization... MORE

Senior Airman Yolanda Vazquez Jaimes, 433rd Force Support Squadron force management technician, browses a “Pop Up Bookstore” at the 433rd Airmen and Family Readiness Center, March 4, 2023.

PHOTOS | U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation
March 20, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduates participated in their graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 16, 2023. More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 324th Training Squadron graduated from BMTS March 15-16, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force basic training graduation

Air Force environmental restoration chief receives Trailblazer Award
March 17, 2023 — Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Restoration Program Management Chief Kenny Johnson was recently awarded the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award during the 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Awards Gala in National Harbor, Maryland. He was one of 23 Department of the Air Force members celebrated for their contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics... MORE

Group photo taken at the BEYA awards gala in Maryland.

Army moving forward with Next Generation Squad Weapon program
March 17, 2023 — The Army continues its rigorous testing and evaluation of small arms systems to meet their requirements and deliver increased lethality to the Soldier. Last April, the Army awarded a contract to Sig Sauer to produce the Next Generation Squad Weapon — or NGSW — XM7 Rifle, XM250 Automatic Rifle and a 6.8mm family of ammunition to replace the M4A1 Carbine, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and 5.56mm family of ammunition within the close combat force... MORE

TRICARE Pilots and Demonstrations: How You Benefit
March 17, 2023 — TRICARE develops pilots and demonstrations to test new medical services, treatments, and approaches. These include initiatives for autism care, childbirth support and low back pain. Certain groups have the chance to benefit from these services during an evaluation period. You should consider which ones may be helpful for you or a family member... MORE

Secretary of Defense presses ahead with recommendations from suicide prevention committee
March 17, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has implemented the first of the recommendations made by the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military... MORE

WEATHER WARNING: Possible storms, hail, high winds Thursday evening, Friday morning
March 16, 2023 — In preparation for upcoming severe weather, the 502nd Air Base Wing Commander asks that people prepare their facilities and areas... MORE