1 Apr 2020

General Compares DOD's COVID-19 Response to All-Out War

The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is an all-out war that's being approached as a large-scale military campaign, the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command said.

1 Apr 2020

Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management officials.

30 Mar 2020

Benefits may be available for spouses, dependents with employment affected by COVID-19

Texans whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for unemployment benefits, including spouses and dependents of service members.

30 Mar 2020

JBSA commander outlines key critical mission functions to be maintained

In an effort to minimize health risks associated with COVID-19 and in response to the City of San Antonio and Bexar County’s Stay Home/Work Safe orders, effective at noon March 26, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio will go to Official Business Only operations.

28 Mar 2020

Financial planning, budgeting key during times of crisis

Many Americans will receive economic stimulus monies as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, which was just signed into law, but some will not. If you are one of those who will receive funds, here are some sound financial strategies to consider.

26 Mar 2020

200 new doctors, advanced-practice nurses to join military medical ranks early

More than 200 military medical students and graduate nursing students will be graduating early to support their colleagues in the U.S. military health system amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

DOD releases overseas stop movement order in response to COVID-19

Building upon previously enacted movement restrictions governing foreign travel, permanent change of station moves, temporary duty and personal leave, this stop movement order will also impact exercises, deployments, redeployments and other global force management activities. Approximately 90,000 service members slated to deploy or redeploy over the next 60 days will likely be impacted by this stop movement order.

26 Mar 2020

Air Force basic trainee tests positive for COVID-19

Air Force officials announced, March 25, a trainee in the Air Force’s basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has tested positive for COVID-19.

24 Mar 2020

The Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and indeed the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have been working nearly around the clock to answer it. It’s not hard to understand why.

20 Mar 2020

Transition Programs Adapt to Coronavirus Threat

The military's Transition Assistance and Yellow Ribbon Reintegration  programs are changing to decrease the potential of transmission of the coronavirus, officials in Washington announced.