May 19, 2022 Connecting with other cultures on Diversity Day Whether we visit another city, state, or country, diversity is what makes the world unique and fascinating. Each year we recognize World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, or Diversity Day, on May 21.
May 18, 2022 May holidays celebrate current service members, honor sacrifice of nation’s fallen warriors Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day are two of the three major military-centric holidays observed in the U.S. Both are celebrated in May and, along with Veterans Day, Nov. 11 of each year, give Americans a way to thank current service members, and to honor those who have paid the ultimate price in
May 18, 2022 DOD Names Lead for Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee Members of DOD's Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee are in Washington to begin work to address suicides in the U.S. military.
May 18, 2022 Mentoring minute: how do I find a mentor? Tips to find a great mentor at any point in your career!
May 12, 2022 Whistleblower Protection Act The Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits federal agency retaliation against employees who disclose violations of law, rule or regulation, or other instances of waste, abuse or safety concerns.
May 11, 2022 Make your way into summer reading at JBSA’s libraries The Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program can be an important part of keeping your child on track for learning during the summer months. At Joint Base San Antonio, all three installation libraries participate in the program, which begins registration May 16.
May 11, 2022 101-year-old veteran promoted to major Fifty-five years after his retirement, World War II veteran Capt. Thomas Dewey Adams Jr., 101 years old, was granted an honorary promotion to major during a ceremony held at his home, April 29.Col. Stuart Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, presided over the ceremony held in Adams’s home.“It is important
May 11, 2022 What’s in a Photo?: Remembering the Life and Career of Maj Gen Leroy “Swede” Svendsen During his 37-year career in the military, he served in three wars. A year after Pearl Harbor, a young Svendsen tried to enlist in the Marines but was turned away because he had not received his parents’ permission. Undeterred, he waited a year and enlisted in the Navy. He would have to wait until
May 11, 2022 AAPI Heritage Month Team share stories, newsletter May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.