Nov. 20, 2023 The Last Bone After a lifetime of commitment to the protection of thousands of lives at home and abroad; Military Working Dog Afra earned her forever home and symbolic "last bone", after 56 dog years of honorable service on Nov. 7, 2023.
Nov. 15, 2023 Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Oct. 24, 2023 All Bite No Bark Despite his robust physical training and significant head start, Col. Pedro Matos, 14th Mission Support Group commander, never had a chance of out running all 81.3 pounds of focused energy and raw K-9 muscle.
Oct. 20, 2023 19th Air Force and Maxwell AFB offer Cadets and Students a Glimpse into Airpower 19th Air Force, Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing teamed up to provide an aviation and military focused experience to local high school and college students, Oct. 12, 2023.
Oct. 12, 2023 The dedication of Defenders, K-9 partners It was a transformative moment in military history when the Army initiated training for its pioneering War Dog Program, commonly referred to as the "K-9 Corps." This groundbreaking development, according to American Humane Society, marked the inaugural inclusion of Military Working Dogs (MWD) within
Sept. 12, 2023 Sheppard Defenders qualify on Navy course of fire Defenders from the 82nd Training Wing Security Forces Squadron recently qualified on the Navy Course of Fire in a first for Sheppard Air Force Base to further service interoperability in a deployed environment.
Aug. 30, 2023 Maxwell | Installation access for DoD Civil Service Retirees is changing In accordance with new DoD guidance, the issuing of new DoD Civil Service Retiree ID Cards will stop immediately. To continue utilizing base amenities, DoD Civil Service Retirees must provide their SF50 and state-issued identification or driver’s license to the Maxwall Visitor Center. Once access is
July 21, 2023 Local law enforcement agencies train in crisis response Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces joined forces with the Val Verde Sheriff's Office for a ballistic shield training session to support an ongoing effort to enhance the coordination and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies at the San Felipe Memorial Middle School, July 12, 2023.
March 31, 2023 Defensor Fortis: 81st SFS historic all-female flight The first all-female flight of Keesler defenders conducted operations and secured the base on March 30.
Jan. 23, 2023 JBSA | Mission Monday: Military Working Dog Management System JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Mission Monday. Robert Marure is the Military Working Dog Management System contracting officer representative at the Air Force Security Forces Center here.Marure helps manage the Department of Defense software program, developed by the 341st DOD