Aug. 10, 2018 Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress Since Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announced his initiative to revitalize squadrons, the assigned task force produced many visible changes and is moving forward with additional changes in an implementation plan.
Aug. 9, 2018 Army & Air Force Exchange Service warns shoppers about ‘Exchange Inc.’ scams The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is warning military shoppers about scammers offering to broker the sale of used cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and boat engines through the Department of Defense retailer using the name “Exchange Inc.”
Aug. 8, 2018 Air Force scientists study artificial silk for body armor, parachutes Who doesn’t like to feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Inspired by the qualities of fibers found in nature, scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Indiana’s Purdue University are experimenting to develop a functional fiber that can be woven into sizeable, flexible fabrics
Aug. 7, 2018 New DOD policy prohibits GPS-enabled devices in deployed settings Deployed service members are going to have to ditch their "geolocation devices" in response to a new memo from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan. This includes physical fitness aids, applications in phones that track locations, and other devices and apps that pinpoint and track the
Aug. 6, 2018 Federal Voting Assistance Program helps service members exercise their right to vote Service members at Joint Base San Antonio who are away from home can vote in the Nov. 6 general election through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, providing them a convenient way to cast their ballots.
Aug. 3, 2018 Early bird registration underway for Rambler 120 adventure race The Rambler 120, Joint Base San Antonio’s annual adventure race at JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake, is just around the corner.
Aug. 2, 2018 Don't let the bugs bite this summer Warmer temperatures of summer mean more outdoor family activities. It's important to make sure that time is safe for everyone, especially children. Most parents do a good job of protecting their kids from the sun, but they also need to consider why it's important to guard against potentially harmful
Aug. 2, 2018 Pentagon: $717 billion budget critical to rebuilding, restoring readiness The Department of Defense applauds the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at the swiftest pace in 20 years, Pentagon officials said Aug. 1. In a statement, DOD officials noted that this year’s bill passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan support – a vote of 87-10 in
Aug. 1, 2018 Air Force Civil Engineer Center launches dashboard to share status of military construction projects A new tool puts the status of Air Force military construction projects at people's fingertips. The tool, known as MILCONnect, provides an efficient way for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate to share MILCON project information with its stakeholders around the
July 28, 2018 AETC Reserve leaders visit Alamo Wing Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Wilks, 733rd Training Squadron superintendent, discusses an aircraft simulator with Col. James M. Payne II, Air Force Reserve advisor to the Air Education and Training Command commander (left), and Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Kelly, mobilization assistant to the Air Education and