July 13, 2022 Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list The Air Force just added seven maintenance-related skills, each with four or six-year contracts, to the fiscal 2022 Initial Enlistment Bonus program July 11, 2022. Bonuses will be offered through Sept. 30, 2022.
July 13, 2022 Healthy weight: How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight.
July 13, 2022 Fatigue and work burnout Feeling run down and tired? Is fatigue impacting job performance?According to the National Safety Council more than 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, chronic sleep-deprivation can cause obesity, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.
July 13, 2022 New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness A new medical profile system aimed at improving communication and overall readiness has been developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and the Defense Health Agency, and is slated to roll out to military treatment facilities later
July 12, 2022 Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted nine local civic leaders into the honorary commanders’ program during a ceremony in San Antonio, July 9. The ceremony consisted of the honorary commanders’ receiving an Air Force commander’s insignia pin and assuming honorary command by accepting the 433rd AW guidon.
July 12, 2022 Reaching a New Audience: Strengthening the US Air Force through the Marvel Cinematic Universe Iron Man and Captain Marvel, featuring iconic scenes with Air Force assets and characters, are the most effective electronic US Air Force publicity and recruiting tools due to these films’ diverse characters and stories with broad demographic appeal as evidenced by critical acclaim and exceptional
July 11, 2022 U.S. Air Force lieutenant killed on D-Day laid to rest in Normandy "with full military honors" nearly 80 years later (via CBS News) A 23-year-old who was killed during the World War II invasion of Normandy has been laid to rest nearly eight decades later. U.S. Air Force Lt. William J. McGowan was buried at Normandy American Cemetery "with full military honors" on Saturday, according to the American Battle Monuments Commission
July 11, 2022 Critical water restrictions different on, off JBSA installations Summer in San Antonio can be hot and dry, which often leads to restrictions on water usage leaving normally beautiful, green lawns numerous shades of brown. While residing in the Alamo Region, it is important to understand how restrictions may vary depending on where you live.
July 11, 2022 Personal safety tips to survive an active shooter situation As of 5 Jul 22, there have been at least 314 mass shooting incidents in the 186 days of this year. Regardless of your political affiliation and beliefs or causes on mass violence; it's important for you to have a plan when you leave home. Consider the following:
July 11, 2022 Career Assistance Advisor renamed, recoded to synchronize responsibilities with resources The change is designed to align the broad spectrum of CAA responsibilities with deliberate development of the enlisted force, as recently outlined in the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan.