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  • DOD begins hiring 'prevention' workforce

    The Department of Defense is working to create the healthy climates necessary to address a range of problematic and harmful behaviors, including suicide. This will be accomplished, in part, with a new and dedicated workforce focused on community-based prevention.

  • JBSA lights up with holiday tree lighting celebrations

    The 502nd Force Support Squadron presents the annual tree lighting celebrations to kick start the holiday season at all three primary Joint Base San Antonio locations. Each event includes the lighting of the tree, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and games and crafts for the kids.

  • TEDx event connects community at JBSA-Lackland

    Cultivating resiliency and making connections was the theme of TEDx at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 4. The event brought together approximately 150 people with a mission to provoke thoughtful conversations.

  • The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

    In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed the federal holiday’s name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. The name change aimed to pay tribute to all Americans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

  • AFRS | Pentatonix joins the Air Force for a holiday radio special

    Pop a cappella group Pentatonix has joined the Air Force to help celebrate the holiday season on a “Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas.” Produced by Air Force Recruiting Service, the one-hour radio special features songs from the group’s latest album “Holidays Around the World.”

  • 433rd AW vs. 960th CW softball clash

    Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered Oct. 15, 2022, to play a game of softball here. The 960th CW won the game and received a trophy to hold onto until next year’s game.

  • DOD celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

    The Defense Department recognizes that military families have important roles to play in supporting a strong and ready force. Military life has its own unique challenges and rewards, and the department wants to ensure family members have support and access to resources they can use. The entire suite

  • 2022 FEHB open enrollment for eligible civilian employees

    The 2022 Federal Benefits Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program will run Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. During the annual Open Season, eligible employees can enroll, change plans or