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Sept. 4, 2020
‘Tough Conversations’ focus of JBSA’s fourth roundtable

The Tough Conversation roundtable is a series that focuses on important, challenging and impactful topics that affect the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
Sept. 4, 2020
AF Academy commandant pins on second star Sept 3

The commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy is now a major general, following a promotion ceremony hosted by Gen. Stephen Wilson, the Air Force’s vice chief of staff, Sept. 3. Edmondson, the commandant since May 2019, is responsible for the military, leadership and character development of
Sept. 4, 2020
BAMC, WHASC chosen for COVID-19 vaccine trials

As part of the Operation Warp Speed, or OWS, goal to deliver safe and effective vaccines and therapeutics by January 2021, five Department of Defense locations have been identified to participate in the Phase III trial evaluating the vaccine candidate AZD1222 under development by AstraZeneca. Two of
Sept. 3, 2020
Doolittle Jr. strives to make own mark in Air Force

Airman 1st Class John Taylor Doolittle Jr., a distant relative of the Air Force legend, graduated Sept. 3, 2020 from the 362nd Training Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief apprentice course here. He is looking to make his own mark in military service as an aircraft maintainer, much like the
Sept. 3, 2020
Civilian employees encouraged to periodically review personnel folder

The Air Force’s Personnel Center is recommending new and current employees of the federal government review their electronic official personnel folder, or eOPF, periodically.
Sept. 3, 2020
Suicide Prevention Month: The importance of connectedness

Strong connectedness — the level of closeness we feel to others — not only enhances our quality of life, it can also save lives.
Sept. 3, 2020
DHA launches new 59th MDW/Wilford Hall website

The Defense Health Agency launched 74 new military hospital and clinic Air Force websites Sept. 1, including one for the 59th Medical Wing/Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Each website transitioned to the TRICARE domain to provide a standardized patient experience across the Military Health
Sept. 3, 2020
Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign

The Department of the Air Force launched a new crowdsourcing campaign to solicit ideas for dress and appearance improvements on the Air Force Ideation Platform, IdeaScale. Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
Sept. 3, 2020
433rd Airlift Wing remembers BRAVO-12 on 30-year anniversary

The 433rd Airlift Wing held a remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony for the 30th anniversary of the BRAVO-12 aircrew at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 28.
Sept. 3, 2020
JBSA celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Joint Base San Antonio has released the official National Hispanic Heritage Month poster.

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