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Borden Institute releases historical Battle of Antietam publication
February 22, 2023 — The Borden Institute, an agency of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Medical Center of Excellence, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston officially released “Combat Readiness Through Medicine at the Battle of Antietam” as a part of the Textbooks of Military Medical History series Feb. 2... MORE

ARNORTH visits U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn
February 22, 2023 — Approximately 20 U.S. Army North personnel, based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, visited multiple directorates and facilities located at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York, from Jan 26-27, 2023... MORE

Leader’s perspective: People, training key to command’s success
February 22, 2023 — While we’re currently experiencing the most challenging recruiting landscape in decades, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command is committed to attracting individuals and training those new to the command to quickly become productive members of our workforce... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command commanding general

Voting open now for Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2023 finalists
February 22, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force’s capstone innovation campaign, Spark Tank, recently concluded submissions—and Airmen and Guardians may now vote for one of the top six selected ideas... MORE

Uncovering the hidden world of Public Affairs: Writing our own story
February 22, 2023 — The photographer, interviewer, and journalist often go unnoticed as their work typically goes untold. As a result, their contribution to the field is greatly underestimated. The role of a Public Affairs Specialist is frequently misconstrued as merely posting photos on social media, similar to that of an overly enthusiastic parent. This perception overlooks the complex and multi-faceted nature of the job... MORE

Department of Defense warns about poppy seed consumption and military drug testing
February 21, 2023 — Recent data suggest that certain poppy seed varieties may have higher codeine contamination that previously reported. The memorandum warns service members that the consumption of poppy seed products could result in a codeine positive urinalysis result... MORE

JBSA Airmen support Türkiye/Syria earthquake relief efforts
February 21, 2023 — Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, in coordination with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, prepared approximately 68 short tons of medical equipment for movement to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, in less than 48 hours. The medical supplies will be used to help the people affected by recent devastating earthquakes that struck south-central Türkiye and parts of Syria in recent weeks. ... MORE

Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Feb. 21-26
February 21, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn of more than 1,700 acres of wildlands at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Feb. 21-26. The burns take place between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Jan. 21-26

Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate holds Air Evacuation Limited Objective Experiment
February 21, 2023 — Retired Army Col. Ben Knisely was the guest speaker at the Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate, or MED CDID, 2023 Medical Ground and Air Evacuation Limited Objective Experiment at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 16... MORE

MEDCoE commander hosts professional development forum for medical service officers
February 21, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, held a professional development forum Jan. 25 for medical service corps officers at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana... MORE

Medical Service Officers discuss future with Corps Chief at JRTC

2023 Joint Base San Antonio Air Force Military Ambassadors announced
February 20, 2023 — Fiesta is around the corner and this year, the 2023 Air Force Military Ambassadors are looking forward to their chance to represent the U.S. Air Force in the 11-day Fiesta celebration held April 20-30... MORE

Basura Bash brings out volunteers to clean Salado Creek
February 18, 2023 — A chilly Saturday morning start didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the volunteers who came out early Feb. 18 to help clear out accumulated trash at the Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the annual Basura Bash... MORE

NEWS RELEASE: Gas leak on JBSA-Chapman Training Annex
February 17, 2023 — At 8:29 a.m., today, Feb. 17, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services personnel responded to a natural gas leak on the Chapman Training Annex at JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Make your vision a year-round priority
February 17, 2023 — Vision and eye health are an important part of supporting an overall healthy lifestyle. Here’s an overview of vision coverage for active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their eligible family members... MORE

Cardiology expert shares tips for healthy heart year-round
February 17, 2023 — A healthy heart is vital to overall wellness and as we wrap up Heart Health Month, a Walter Reed National Military Medical Center cardiology expert shares important tips for a healthy heart year round... MORE

2023 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opens March 1
February 16, 2023 — Calling all artisans … the 2023 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opens March 1 and runs through April 30. ... MORE

Undergraduate Flying Training welcomes new commander
February 16, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over the Undergraduate Flying Training change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Mark Pasierb relinquished responsibility of UFT to Lt. Col. David Mitchell at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on Feb. 15, 2023... MORE

Rare open season for Survivor Benefit Plan through Jan. 1, 2024
February 16, 2023 — A rare open season for the Survivor Benefit Plan began on Dec. 23, 2022, providing retirees who receive retired pay or former members who are unenrolled and awaiting retired pay the opportunity to enroll now... MORE

USAF AFPIMS Placeholder (Air Force graphic by Darius Parker)

Vice Chief’s Challenge calls Airmen to operationalize Agile Combat Employment
February 16, 2023 — The goal of the DAF 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment... MORE

The Department of the Air Force 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge begins Feb. 21, 2023. The goal is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment. Submissions are due by May 22, 2023. Airmen whose ideas move forward in the challenge will be paired with innovators from across the force, to include key players on the Air Force headquarters staff who advocate to adopt similar concepts. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Douglas Landry)

New OMB policy requires all agencies to use .mil or .gov URLs
February 16, 2023 — For the American people, the use of the .gov domain is a critical indicator that they are accessing official information, services, and communications. When .gov domains are used for websites, people have greater confidence that the information on those sites is authoritative and trustworthy... MORE