Service members find civilian career opportunities through SkillBridge

Separating service members who are preparing to enter the civilian workforce can use the Defense Department's career transition program, SkillBridge, to explore career opportunities through internships and apprenticeships

Alamo Wing conducts 2022 SNCO Induction Ceremony

The 433rd Airlift Wing held its first Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic here on June 4.

Commentary: Reflection this Memorial Day

As I write this article, we are fast approaching Memorial Day. Most will be off work. Some may travel. Some may get together to share meals and times of fellowship. Hopefully, the margin enjoyed on this holiday will allow some time to solemnly remember the men and women that have given their lives

Memorial Day 2022

DOD: It's Not Just State Actors Who Pose Cyber Threat to U.S.

It's not just hackers operating at the behest of adversarial nation states who pose a threat to U.S. cyber infrastructure — it's also cyber criminals who are just in it for the money, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy said.

DAF youth programs gear up for Summer

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - With kids starting to get excited about summer, many parents are thinking about how to keep their kids active and engaged until the fall.As COVID-19 rates drop around the country in many parts of the country, youth centers across the Department of the Air

AGR Assignments Process Update

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center has made adjustment for on-boarding Active Guard Reserve members. The adjustments enable Airmen to get their next assignment faster with quicker advertisements, efficient selections and reduced order times.

JBSA-Lackland hosts Tech Expo June 15

After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15.

Commissaries work with distributors to address baby formula availability, implement shopping limits to ensure equal access

The Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, is implementing shopping limits on select specialty baby formula items as the agency works with its distributors to increase supply levels.

Law increases number of man-days Reservists can serve before needing a waiver

The change in the NDAA that allows Reservists to serve the equivalent of five years of man-days in a rolling six-year period of time – up from three years in a four-year span – is good news for Reserve Citizen Airmen who were nearing the old 1,095-day limit. It also encourages more Reservists to

Don't let summer bring out risky behavior

Remember to use sound risk management in all summer activities to help mitigate mishaps.

ARPC Announces Reserve Major Promotions and Captain Continuation

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Boards today. The boards selected 798 Citizen Airmen for promotion.

960 CW holds enlisted call

The 960th Cyberspace Wing held an enlisted call following the Mental Health and Resiliency Fair May 14, at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

TRICARE Answers Your Questions About Baby Formula

The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help.

Reserve Airmen embrace AFRC Diversity and Inclusion training

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing participated in Cross Cultural and Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Training hosted by the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command here, May 10-14.

May enlisted promotions

The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade.

Top Intelligence Chiefs Testify on Global Threats

Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on global threats to the United States and its allies emanating from China, Russia and Iran, as well as terrorist organizations.

Austin Says 2023 Budget Built on New Defense Strategy

The fiscal 2023 defense budget request was built on the bones of the new National Defense Strategy, and the request is adequate for today's military and ensures the military remains strong in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.

DOD Focused on Hypersonic Missile Defense Development, Admiral Says

The Missile Defense Agency mission is to develop and deploy a layered missile defense system to defend the United States and its deployed forces, allies and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight, the agency's director said.

AI-Powered App Aims to Discover Talent in Guard, Reserve

Members of the Reserve and National Guard are highly skilled across a variety of private-sector industries and have the potential to make substantial contributions to Defense Department missions, a DOD official said.