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JBSA Fire Department brings tech to training
August 8, 2024 — Advancements in technology have revolutionized training across the Department of Defense, enabling the military and civilian workforce to learn effectively in a safe environment. Across Joint Base San Antonio, members assigned to the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department are taking advantage of technology to teach life-saving lessons. ... MORE

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DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option
August 8, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology. The DAF is awarding a contract for a prototype flex-fuel power generator to Mainspring Energy, Inc., and will test the 125/230-kilowatt linear generator at Travis Air Force Base, California, beginning this fall... MORE

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 8, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 12,827 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 56,124 eligible for a selection rate of 22.85 percent in the 24E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

MEDVID TV unveils new state of the art mobile production studio
August 7, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Learning Technology and Multimedia Division’s MEDVID Branch (MEDVID TV) unveiled a new mobile production and broadcast studio at a ceremony July 31, 2024, at Dust Off Square at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Improved GAIN Open Call process launches
August 7, 2024 — Open Call is a year-round initiative inviting all Department of the Air Force personnel, military and civilians, to submit and refine ideas. Innovators work with Continuous Improvement and Innovation or CI2 consultants to enhance their ideas for better approval chances... MORE

TRICARE fraud alert: TRICARE For Life phishing scam
August 7, 2024 — If you’ve recently gotten a suspicious text message about your TRICARE coverage, don’t respond. Instead, report it to TRICARE... MORE

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The HIPAA Privacy Rule and military health care: What parents of minors need to know
August 7, 2024 — Are you the parent or legal sponsor of a minor child? If so, there are things you should know about what access you have to your child’s health care records and choices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Final Rule protects minors’ privacy concerning their health care choices and treatment... MORE

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Nonprofit works with 59th MDW to fund military medical research
August 7, 2024 — The nonprofit organization, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF), works with 59th Medical Wing to fund military medical research... MORE

*Training* Hospital Corpsman Second Class Angel Hernandez treats his assigned casualty, a mannequin, while conducting Tactical Combat Casualty Care on March 17 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The training includes two days of classroom instruction and culminates in a practical exercise involving mannequins equipped to simulate battlefield casualties.

New 433rd Airlift Wing commander meets the troops
August 7, 2024 — In preparation for his assumption of command at the 433rd Airlift Wing, Col. Douglas Jeffrey toured various parts of the Alamo Wing on July 12, learning about his Reserve Citizen Airmen and their diverse missions... MORE

Col. Douglas Jeffrey, 433rd Airlift Wing Commander, helps two 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen take a photo during a training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 12, 2024.

Safe+Sound Week – Speak up for safety
August 7, 2024 — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week campaign, which originally kickstarted in 2017, will take place this year from Aug. 12-18. The campaign is a joint effort between safety organizations to encourage workplace safety and to assist companies in developing and maintaining safety and health programs. ... MORE

MICC senior leaders balance steadfast and new ideas during 2024 training event
August 6, 2024 — Approximately 80 senior contracting officials, directors and planners across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command converged for its annual Senior Contracting Officials and Directors Acquisition Training event in San Antonio, Texas, from July 30 to Aug. 2... MORE

Brig. Gen. Phil Ryan promoted to major general by fellow Night Stalker Lt. Gen. John Evans
August 6, 2024 — In the company of family, friends, and colleagues, Brig. Gen. Phil Ryan, the commander of U.S. Army South, or USARSOUTH, was promoted to major general during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Aug. 5... MORE

AFIMSC welcomes new Air Force Security Forces Center commander
August 6, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed its new Air Force Security Forces Center commander on Aug. 2, while saying farewell to outgoing commander Col. Phillip Born. AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. John Allen presided over the change of command ceremony in the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as Col. Jason Harris took the reins of the unit tasked with organizing, training and equipping more than 38,000 security forces Airmen in the active and air reserve component. ... MORE

U.S. will send more defensive military capabilities to Middle East
August 6, 2024 — More defensive military capabilities will deploy to the Middle East to bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said... MORE

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US, Colombian armies enhance interoperability during airborne infiltration exercise HYDRA III 2024
August 5, 2024 — A U.S. Army South-led exercise, HYDRA 24, formerly known as Dynamic Force Employment, is an agreed-to-action between the partner nations and the third iteration of its kind... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Kendall delivers LCID 2024 keynote address, urges 'go faster'
August 5, 2024 — “The strategic environment we're in today is the toughest that I've ever seen,” expressed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during his keynote address to the Life Cycle Industry Days crowd, on July 30 in Dayton, Ohio... MORE

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Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent
August 5, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind officially assumed his role as U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony on Aug. 2... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin addresses attendees at an assumption of command ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 2, 2024. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind became the 22nd Academy superintendent following the retirement of Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark June 1, 2024. (U.S Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Air Force selects 12,827 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 8
August 5, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 12,827 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 56,124 eligible for a selection rate of 22.85 percent in the 24E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale
August 5, 2024 — Any future fight against a near-peer adversary will demand the U.S. Air Force deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. This will require Airmen who can make quality decisions at the speed necessary for competition and combat timelines and developing future leaders who can do the same... MORE

JBSA to host hiring event in San Antonio
August 2, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio is hosting a free hiring event at the Norris Conference Center in San Antonio on Aug. 14, 2024... MORE

Visual flyer of the Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Event to be held at the Norris Conference Center, San Antonio, on Aug. 14, 2024. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)