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5th Recruiting Brigade holds change of command ceremony
July 23, 2024 — The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier “X” Colón... MORE

616th Air Communication Squadron welcomes new commander
July 23, 2024 — Maj. James Thomas took command of the 616th Air Communication Squadron from Lt. Col. Sarah Mashburn during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on July 12... MORE

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PHOTOS: 149th Medical Group trains in Italy
July 22, 2024 — Members of the 149th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland conducted training at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on July 22, 2024... MORE

Last T-1 Jayhawk flight from JBSA-Randolph to Davis-Monthan AFB marks end of era
July 22, 2024 — The United States Air Force's T-1A Jayhawk made its final flight with the 99th Flying Training Squadron on Monday, July 15, soaring from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. This historic journey marks the end of an era for the venerable trainer aircraft, which has been a cornerstone in the training of air mobility and combat systems officers for three decades... MORE

Settlement of Estate
July 22, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Airman Robert Bowers, assigned to the 737th Training Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on July 9, 2024. ... MORE

Space Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list
July 22, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force released its Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective July 22. The Selective Retention Bonus program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manning or retention rates... MORE

U.S. Army CBRNE command participates in bilateral exercise with Mexican military
July 22, 2024 — Soldiers from the U.S. military’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) command participated in a bilateral exercise with the Mexican Army in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, June 24 - 28. ... MORE

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Mission Monday: Outdoor Recreation
July 22, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Julia Mack, a recreation specialist at the Air Force Services Center. Mack and her team are the subject matter experts on outdoor recreation for all Department of the Air Force locations. They provide guidance, assistance, training and support to installation operations and program managers. ... MORE

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JCS chairman puts strategic picture in focus during Aspen talk
July 22, 2024 — Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary receives $10,000 check for winning display
July 19, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary recently received a $10,000 check from a cereal company for an innovative product display, beating out all 179 continental U.S. commissaries. The donation will go to the 502nd Force Support Squadron for JBSA child and youth programs... MORE

Does TRICARE For Life work with other insurance? Here’s what you should know
July 19, 2024 — Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. But if you also have other health insurance, you may have to submit a claim in order to receive reimbursement under TRICARE... MORE

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Around the Air Force: Mission over function mindset, electric cargo plane test flight, international exercises
July 19, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight between two Air Force bases, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises led by Germany and Australia. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

NATO nations face challenges to defend alliance
July 18, 2024 — The NATO alliance is in the midst of a major change in focus and readiness, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the supreme allied commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command said on July 18... MORE

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Allvin calls for ‘Collective Agility’ in response to evolving strategic environment
July 18, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the importance of “Collective Agility” during a keynote address on the air and space defense industry at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference in London on July 18... MORE

AFIMSC to showcase installation tech, tools at AirVenture Oshkosh
July 18, 2024 — Teams from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will demonstrate their cutting-edge technology along with that of the other five Air Force Materiel Command centers July 22-28 at the world’s largest fly-in airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... MORE

U.S. goal in Middle East Is easing tensions, finding diplomatic solutions
July 18, 2024 — The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on July 16... MORE

Take care to barbecue, grill safely this summer
July 17, 2024 — Barbecuing ranks as one of America’s favorite ways to entertain families and friends and people fire up the barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National Fire Protection Association... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Barbecue/grilling safety

U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity welcomes new commander
July 17, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, hosted a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 12 to recognize the outgoing commander of the U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity, Col. Anthony K. Whitfield, and welcome the new ommander, Col. Michelle Lewis... MORE

Immersive program arms DOD, builds acquisition professionals' innovation skills
July 17, 2024 — The Department of Defense is looking for the next cohort of acquisition professionals seeking to expand their careers with the tools and insights needed to harness commercial technology innovation. ... MORE

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USAISR’s Valdes bounces back from injury to earn Expert Field Medical Badge
July 16, 2024 — Just four months after sustaining head injuries in a car accident that had threatened to sideline him, Sgt. Andy Valdes of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houstob accomplished his goal of earning the prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge in May... MORE