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July 30, 2020
Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available

The Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy office is adapting how it executes its programs in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 17, 2020
JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members

Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.
June 29, 2020
Battling COVID; a cyber Airman’s story

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Ibanez, a cyber intelligence analyst with the 854th Combat Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, doesn’t wear a helmet to work, nor does he wear a sword or shield. Ibanez’s role in his unit requires him to analyze intelligence and triangulate
June 26, 2020
Around the Air Force: Bass Named 19th CMSAF, Chief Wright & Brené Brown, Racial Disparity Review

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the selection of Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne Bass as the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, research professor and bestselling author, Brené Brown joins Chief Wright on the New Normal podcast to talk about courage and leadership, and the Inspector
May 26, 2020
Air Force update for COVID-19

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
May 26, 2020
Mortgage, housing assistance website for veterans impacted by COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with several other agencies, launched a new unified mortgage and housing assistance website.
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 15, 2020
First Airmen graduate BMT at Keesler since 1968

For the first time since 1968, a flight of nearly 60 Airmen from the 37th Training Wing Detachment 5 graduated U.S. Air Force basic military training here May 15.Due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19, the Air Force sent new recruits to Keesler to demonstrate a proof of concept to generate
May 15, 2020
Around the Air Force: The Global Mission Continues

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights continuing strategic deterrence and training operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020
Air Force equipped to protect patients and providers

Even as the U.S. health system faces a shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Medical Service is equipped to protect patients and providers.