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Observe Thanksgiving turkey fryer safety this season
November 21, 2023 — Each Thanksgiving, we anticipate a perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many cooking show, magazines, and television commercials promise. Unfortunately, since many of us do not have the cooking talents of celebrity chefs (or their support teams), that dream is not always a reality... MORE

Staying safe in the kitchen: the most perilous room during Thanksgiving

Exercise complete, partnership continues: Closing ceremony marks the end of Southern Vanguard 24
November 21, 2023 — As the final salute echoed through the air, the closing ceremony of Southern Vanguard 24 signified a note of triumph and unity. After almost three weeks of training, the U.S. and Brazil armies stood together one final time in Oiapoque, Brazil, on Nov. 16... MORE

Exercise Complete, Partnership Continues: Closing ceremony marks the end of SV24

Thanksgiving fire safety: food for thought
November 21, 2023 — The countdown to consumption of turkey and all the trimming is on the horizon. The arrival of Thanksgiving also means many of us will be searching our closets for stretchy pants!... MORE

Does TRICARE Open Season apply to me?
November 21, 2023 — TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn’t apply to everyone who uses TRICARE... MORE

TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn’t apply to everyone who uses TRICARE.

Rated Preparatory Program application process open through Dec. 9
November 21, 2023 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023... MORE

Graphic illustrating announcement for Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

363d ISR Wing recognized with Meritorious Unit Award
November 20, 2023 — The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing recently earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award to recognize the organization for outstanding achievement in direct support of combat operations from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The wing is assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... MORE

The Meritorious Unit Award is displayed on a blue background.

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Readiness to meet emergencies
November 20, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Expansion for the Korean War placed great strains on the single point of entry for BMT, Lackland AFB. To cope with its population explosion of over 75,000 new trainees and instructors, tent cities emerged—a long Air Force tradition.

Staying safe in the kitchen: the most perilous room during Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023 — The focal point of any American home during Thanksgiving will be the kitchen. This can be one of the most perilous rooms in the home if sound cooking practices are not observed... MORE

U.S. Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew
November 20, 2023 — Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will provide protection from laser threats and introduces a combined laser and ballistic protection capability for the first time... MORE

A B-52 aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. (U.S. Air Force/courtesy photo)

37th Training Wing veterans recall decades of service
November 20, 2023 — Eddie Molett and Oscar Clayton, civilians assigned to the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are both veterans and have more than 100 years of combined federal service between the two of them... MORE

Eddie Molett has 63 years in federal service.

Mission Monday: Headquarters executive support
November 20, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Justin Stevens, he’s part of the headquarters Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's executive support team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Graphic with photo of Stevens with AFIMSC shield

16th Air Force commander meets 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing
November 20, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Force Cyber), met with U.S. Air Force Col. Josh Koslov, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing commander, and wing leadership at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 3, 2023... MORE

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Commander, 16th Air Force (Air Force Cyber), meets leadership from the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, during a distinguished visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3, 2023. Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy visited the 350th SWW to learn more about the wing’s mission to provide cutting-edge Electromagnetic Spectrum to the Warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ericka A. Woolever)

Allvin formally welcomed as 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff
November 20, 2023 — Promising to lead the Total Force with “humility and resolve,” Gen. David W. Allvin was ceremoniously welcomed into his role as the 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff Nov.17 during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
November 16, 2023 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

59th MDW: WHASC walk-in influenza vaccine line for active duty
November 16, 2023 — The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has established a walk-in Influenza Vaccine Line exclusively for active duty status until Dec. 1, to expedite the vaccination of service members. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Carolina Guzman, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron Allergy and Immunizations section chief, prepares an influenza vaccine on Nov. 14, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airman from multiple clinics and specialties volunteered to ensure the 59th Medical Wing surpasses the Department of Defense’s 90-percent vaccination goal and protect against influenza and potential complications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

DOD makes incremental progress toward clean audit
November 16, 2023 — Getting a clean audit is crucial so leaders can manage and lead the Defense Department, the undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and DOD's chief financial officer said. ... MORE

An aerial photo of the Pentagon and surrounding buildings.

Commentary: Sixteenth Air Force chaplain’s journey to recovery
November 16, 2023 — I chuckled when someone recently asked me to share my thoughts on “recovery.” This person knew I just had surgery and was having to sit still to mend up. He probably figured it would be hard for me, one who is always preaching the gospel of resilience, to “practice what I preach.” He was right!... MORE

Col. Andrew Thornley, 16th Air Force senior chaplain, hikes up Mount Sinai, Egypt recently.

Department of the Air Force reimburses spouse-owned small business costs accrued during PCS, PCA
November 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022... MORE

Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field
November 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields... MORE

A U.S. Air National Guard Cyber Security Operations specialist assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, inspects electrical components for radio communication at the Duluth, Minn., Air National Guard Base on Mar. 07, 2023. Cyber Security Operations specialists provide the best and most secure systems and ensure they operate properly while remaining secure from outside intrusion. (Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Tylin Rust)

Service members can now sign up for tax-free Dependent Care Spending Accounts
November 16, 2023 — With open season for federal benefits now underway, service members can for the first time take advantage of the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account... MORE

A service member interacts with his children who are seated on playground equipment.