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Latest Force Development 'Impact' newsletter available now
January 26, 2023 — The latest digital edition of "Impact" Force Development newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

Joint training strengthens Navy Brig, corrections operations
January 26, 2023 — A joint training initiative, spearheaded by the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Detachment 2, is helping strengthen brig and corrections operations across the Department of Defense. ... MORE

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Former Kelly Air Force Base wins national EPA excellence award in site reuse
January 26, 2023 — The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, as one of its 2022 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award winners... MORE

Contractors dig a site on the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas.

BAMC using new robotic guidance system for spine surgery
January 26, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center is now using a robotic guidance system for spinal surgery that’s decreasing post-surgery pain and recovery time... MORE

JBSA's CFC pledges will support local charities
January 25, 2023 — The Joint Base San Antonio 2022 Combined Federal Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign through the federal community, wrapped up Jan. 16, 2023. These funds will go to support the local and national organizations that support the military community and Military City USA... MORE

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BAMC receives award for environmental sustainability efforts
January 25, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2022 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award and the Greening the OR Recognition Award... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: JBSA, USO host WWE superstars for tour, interactive events
January 25, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing leaders are set to host several WWE Superstars and staff members for a series of tours and interactive events, in partnership with the USO and the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Boys and Girls Club of America, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Jan. 26... MORE

Leaders detail future of National Guard
January 25, 2023 — The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said... MORE

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DOD's Safe Helpline has aided victims for a decade
January 24, 2023 — For more than a decade, the Defense Department's Safe Helpline has provided a secure place for military survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones to get support and information 24/7... MORE

Protect yourself from respiratory illness this winter
January 24, 2023 — Fevers and sniffles and coughs -- oh my! Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are more common during the winter months. These viruses can cause severe illness in some people, so it’s important to know what to do if you feel under the weather... MORE

Soldier Referral Program offers promotion incentives for Soldiers
January 24, 2023 — The U.S. Army is offering promotion incentives to Soldiers who refer individuals to their local recruiting station. The Soldier Referral Program encourages all Soldiers to support recruiting and gives them an opportunity to share their stories and decision to serve with their community. ... MORE

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Windows open for DAF Sports triathlon, men’s soccer athletes
January 24, 2023 — Application windows are now open for Department of the Air Force triathletes and men’s soccer players. To apply, visit www.dafsports.com... MORE

Fit to Fight: A battle versus oneself
January 24, 2023 — What does it truly mean to be fit to fight? The Air Force has created the Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework that outlines the parameters of the idea of being “Fit to Fight” by focusing on four pillars: physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, public affairs apprentice, in front of the free weights at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023.

AFMS recognizes Biomedical Sciences Corps Week
January 23, 2023 — This week, Jan. 23-27, is designated by the Air Force as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week, a week to honor the history and recognize the men and women who comprise the BSC and all that they bring to the fight... MORE

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Deployed pen pal inspires future Army leader
January 23, 2023 — Receiving a letter from a pen pal as a child can build a memory that lasts a lifetime. For U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Katie Glover, an assistant professor for military science at North Carolina State Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, her pen pal was the start of her love for the U.S. Army... MORE

Official portrait of Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr., the Commanding General of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), headquartered at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Mission Monday: Military Working Dog Management System
January 23, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Robert Marure is the Military Working Dog Management System contracting officer representative at the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Royal Saudi Air Force officers receive electronic warfare training certificates
January 20, 2023 — Thirteen Royal Saudi Air Force officers received certificates from the Georgia Institute of Technology for completing Basic and Introductory Electronic Warfare training Jan. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Soldiers instruct JROTC cadets how to ‘Stop The Bleed”
January 20, 2023 — As part of the Joint Base San Antonio Adopt-A-School program, Soldiers from the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston visited Veterans Memorial High School Jan. 12 to teach the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Patriot Battalion students (cadets) techniques on how to “Stop the Bleed.”... MORE

Beware of fake social media accounts
January 20, 2023 — As Air Force Reserve Command’s social media manager, Senior Airman Erica Webster is constantly on the lookout for bogus accounts claiming affiliation with AFRC. Unfortunately, she usually doesn’t have to look too hard to find a fake page or two... MORE

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2023 Innovation Industry Days open for registration
January 20, 2023 — Registration is now open for the 2023 Innovation Industry Days in San Antonio... MORE