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  • Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list

    The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.

  • Lt. Col. Stallard Takes Command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron

    In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The event marked the end of Lt. Col. Fulkerson’s tenure as commander of the

  • DOD releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates

    The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates.  Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.  An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members.  While

  • Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cooking and Fire Prevention

    Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious meals, but it’s also the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the Air Force Safety Center. To ensure your holiday is safe, the center has shared essential food preparation and fire safety tips.Before Cooking the Turkey Read Labels

  • Tips for Safe Travels for Thanksgiving

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — As millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, the Air Force Safety Center is sharing essential tips to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday, whether traveling or staying home.Driving Safety TipsFor those traveling by car, the Air Force Safety Center

  • JBSA Marines Celebrate 249th Marine Corps Birthday

    Marines from the 558th Flying Training Squadron, the 12th Training Squadron, and the Marine Corps Detachment Lackland gathered on November 6 to kick off celebrations for the 249th Marine Corps Birthday, officially observed on November 10. The day was filled with physical challenges, camaraderie, and

  • Nation Honors Sacrifices of Veterans on Veterans Day

    Today, across towns and cities nationwide, Americans are pausing to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day, a national holiday observed every November 11, recognizes the sacrifices and service of millions who have worn the military uniform, many of

  • Col. Peter Lee Joins Industry Experts on Training Pipeline Panel

    Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was