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Senior leaders discuss future of special warfare at annual convention
May 9, 2024 — U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion... MORE

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Window opens for DAF men's, women's softball
May 9, 2024 — The application window opens May 15 for Department of the Air Force softball players and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. The window closes June 15 for men’s and women’s coaches and June 30 for players. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaila Backhaus, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron supervisor of heavy-duty maintenance, pitches a softball during an Armed Forces Sports softball game at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Aug. 8, 2023. Events like these encourage service members to maintain their physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

433rd Airlift Wing commander takes final flight in support of U.S. Central Command
May 9, 2024 — Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander; Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, 356th Airlift Squadron commander; and members from the 68th AS from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, completed a C-5M Super Galaxy cargo transportation mission that ultimately included stops in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia and Naval Station Rota, Spain, all in support of combat units in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on April 11... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, left, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, right, 356th Airlift Squadron commander prepare a 433rd AW C-5M Super Galaxy for takeoff at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware Apr. 20, 2024.

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event
May 8, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center kicked off Nurses and Techs Week with an opening ceremony May 6 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. This year, the national theme for Nurses Week is “Empowering Nurses: Strengthening Healthcare Systems,” but BAMC’s local mantra is “The Power of Caring.”... MORE

Brown: Joint Force must maintain current edge, prepare for emerging threats
May 8, 2024 — The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr... MORE

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AFCEC partners with USAFE, French forces to enhance NATO engineering capabilities
May 8, 2024 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s expeditionary modernization team joined U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the French armed forces in Exercise Razorback, an interoperability airfield damage repair training, at Vouziers Airfield and Grostenquin Airfield, France, from March 20 to April 3... MORE

U.S. and French forces repair airfield damage during exercise

Nearly 90 students from six partner nations, U.S. among IAAFA graduates
May 8, 2024 — Approximately 90 students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force are the latest members to earn their wings, a highly-coveted honor symbolizing their graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Col. Christopher Callis, Director of Plans, Requirements, Programs and Assessments Directorate from 12th Air Force, smiles during a speech at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Texas, April 24, 2024. Callis served as guest of honor for IAAFA’s Alpha-Cycle graduation banquet. Approximately 90 international military students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force graduated during the training cycle. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses – all in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

PRESS RELEASE: 'Mission: Breakfast' Feeds Thousands at JBSA-Lackland
May 7, 2024 —  The “Mission: Breakfast” event at JBSA-Lackland May 7 treated approximately 6,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran service members and their families to a complimentary breakfast along with live music and giveaways... MORE

'Mission: Breakfast' feeds thousands at JBSA-Lackland
May 7, 2024 — The “Mission: Breakfast” event at JBSA-Lackland May 7 treated approximately 6,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran service members and their families to a complimentary breakfast along with live music and giveaways... MORE

AFIMSC tools deliver data-driven solutions across Department of the Air Force
May 7, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Innovation and Improvement Division is transforming the way Airmen do business by integrating cutting-edge data-prep and data-visualization tools across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Honoring the practice of nursing is focus of National Nurses Week
May 7, 2024 — Nurses make a difference — every day, anytime, anywhere, always — is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. Around the Military Health System, nurses provide essential, person-centered care that keeps our military communities healthy. Military and civilian nurses make a difference through their essential contributions to the DHA mission of improving health and building readiness... MORE

Airmen, Guardians urged to update vRED, SOES
May 6, 2024 — Airmen and Guardians should routinely review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and Servicemembers’ Online Enrollment System (SOES)... MORE

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 altered the Transition Assistance Program to allow military members to take advantage of its benefits 12-15 months before retirement or separation, compared to the previous 89 days.

Days of Remembrance: ‘Behind Every Name a Story: The Courageous.’
May 6, 2024 — The Department of Defense theme for the 2024 Days of Remembrance observance from May 5-12 is “Behind Every Name a Story: The Courageous.” The U.S. Congress established Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust... MORE

Building community: Asian American, Pacific Islanders group provides support, mentorship
May 6, 2024 — Several years ago, Maj. Kate Alegado, a first-generation Filipino American, was searching for a group that understood her and could advocate for her during her Army career. After initially having little success, she found exactly what she was looking for when she came across the Asian and Pacific Islander Army Officers Facebook group two years ago... MORE

37th Training Wing celebrates 2024 first quarter awards
May 6, 2024 — The 37th Training Wing first quarter awards ceremony was held at the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 3... MORE

The 37th Training Wing Commander Colonel Lauren Courchaine presents members of the 37th Training Wing with a first quarter award on May 3, 2024. Members from the 37th Training Group, Inter-American Air Forces Academy, 637th Training Group and 737th Training Group were represented during the award ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

JBSA recognizes exceptional volunteers
May 3, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated the hard work of its 2023 volunteers during an award ceremony April 17, 2024, at the Fort Sam Houston Theater... MORE

Why I Stay: The inspiring journey of Staff Sgt. Cody Linden
May 3, 2024 — In a world often clouded by uncertainty, there are individuals whose dedication and selflessness shine brightly, illuminating a path for others to follow. Staff Sgt. Cody Linden is one such individual, whose journey of service and sacrifice serves as inspiration to all who come across his story... MORE

39th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 3, 2024 — Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Thad Reddick on May 3, 2024, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

MEDCOM commander speaks about transforming Army medicine and aviation
May 3, 2024 — In a presentation at the Quad A conference in Denver, Colorado, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), delivered an address outlining the critical partnership between Army Medicine and Army Aviation. She spoke to fellow general officers, coalition, and allied partners, and she underscored the pivotal role they all play in transforming and modernizing to support the future fight... MORE

Lt. Gen. Izaguirre presentation at Quad A 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: “Mission: Breakfast” provides free breakfast for military, veterans
May 3, 2024 — We invite you to cover the Joint Base San Antonio “Mission: Breakfast” event, May 7, 2024, from 7–10 a.m. at JBSA-Lackland... MORE