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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.

DOD: Countering unmanned aerial system attacks a priority
November 15, 2023 — The Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office is working on countermeasures, training and doctrine to establish solutions to address defense against unmanned aerial system attacks... MORE

A service member throws a drone into the air.

Setting the foundation: Second Air Force human performance
November 15, 2023 — As Second Air Force begins efforts to modernize and transform the Air Force’s basic and technical training to keep pace with modern-day, near-peer competitors, the Numbered Air Force will incorporate human performance aspects into its plans to optimize an Airman’s success in training and for the rest of their lives... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic designed to highlight human performance.

Fight the flu, be your healthiest self
November 15, 2023 — Cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually... MORE

340th Flying Training Group helps honor all who served at local school
November 14, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, was invited as the keynote speaker for a Veterans Day ceremony at Danville Middle School Nov. 9 in New Braunfels, Texas, to share about the origins of Veterans Day and honor the local veterans in attendance... MORE

Uber ridesharing now available at JBSA
November 14, 2023 — Uber ride-sharing has been authorized to provide transportation services to Department of Defense members at Joint Base San Antonio installations... MORE

Flu shots now available at WHASC through Dec. 1
November 14, 2023 — All TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries can now receive the influenza vaccine through Dec. 1 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center... MORE

Find out what your TRICARE pharmacy costs will be in 2024
November 14, 2023 — Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024... MORE

Empowering service members: advancing mental health access, targeted care
November 14, 2023 — Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner... MORE

Graphic demonstrating the process of Mental Health care and additional resources through targeted care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Cease the grease: Never pour oils, greases down the drain
November 14, 2023 — When you finish cooking bacon or sauteing vegetables, it is easy to dump the excess oil and grease down the drain without a second thought. However, oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain... MORE

Hand holding a pan over a sink while faucet is running water over it.

Soldiers bridge the communications gap at Southern Vanguard 24
November 13, 2023 — In support of the Army’s priority of engineering support to readiness, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command developed the radio interoperability capability – universal, or RIC-U, voice bridge. The RIC-U allows direct communications between U.S. Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System and partner nations’ ground tactical radios. ... MORE

Austin affirms 'ironclad' U.S. commitment to deterrence on Korean Peninsula
November 13, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during talks with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik in Seoul, South Korea. ... MORE

DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers
November 13, 2023 — An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers... MORE

ARSOUTH Soldier and Drill Sergeant reunited at Southern Vanguard 24
November 13, 2023 — Soldiers that graduate from Army basic combat training typically don’t want to see their drill sergeants after going through a rigorous 10-week training, but that wasn’t the case for Spc. Joshua Taeckens, who bumped into his old drill sergeant Sgt. 1st Class Ronnie Lewellen in the middle of the Amazonia River in Brazil... MORE

Celebrate America’s Military 2023: Chamber hosts Annual Women in the Military Panel
November 13, 2023 — In support of Celebrate America’s Military 2023, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women in the Military Breakfast at The Skyline on Nov. 7... MORE

Developing the next generation of Air Force Special Warfare cadet programs
November 13, 2023 — Air Force Special Warfare continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers, Tactical Air Control Party Officers, and Combat Rescue Officers... MORE

FSS leaders meet to tackle force support challenges
November 9, 2023 — Close to 260 force support squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders attended the 2023 Force Support Squadron Leadership Conference Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center. The event focused on evaluating the internal functions of force support squadrons from a corporate perspective... MORE