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Army Secretary: 'Renaissance' budget to boost modernization
January 28, 2019 — In anticipation of a future "high-intensity conflict" against a strategic competitor like Russia or China, the Army plans "big changes" in its fiscal year 2020 budget, said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper.... MORE

Activities at JBSA in February focus on preventing dating violence
January 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio will observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with activities that include “Wear Orange” day at the three main JBSA locations, an information table at JBSA-Lackland and a program titled “In Their Shoes” at JBSA-Randolph.... MORE

Commentary: leading with positive energy
January 25, 2019 — If we step back and look, everything on Earth is run by energy, including us. This energy acts as fuel and variance of our fuel level can change our emotions. Furthermore, as we walk through life, we emit emotional energy, which – positive or negative – can influence those around us. ... MORE

Sessions for facility managers focus on new web-based IT system, work orders
January 25, 2019 — A series of awareness sessions for Joint Base San Antonio facility managers continues through February as the 502nd Civil Engineer Group prepares for the implementation of a new web-based information technology system that will improve the processing of work orders.... MORE

502nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers work never-ending puzzle
January 25, 2019 — As aircraft constantly arrive and depart Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex Air Field, they are in non-stop contact with 502nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone has room to operate. ... MORE

Houston Astros pitchers visit U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center
January 25, 2019 — Houston Astros pitchers Dean Deetz and Rogelio Armenteros stopped by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to visit with burn patients, sign autographs and tour the facility Jan. 24. ... MORE

Air Force chief of staff gets up close view of new T-X trainer
January 25, 2019 — After his first up-close view Jan. 15 of a ready-to-fly T-X, the Air Force’s training aircraft of the future, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein could have been expected to marvel at the technical sophistication of a state-of-the-art plane designed and manufactured not only with future pilots in mind but with maintainers and software specialists as well. The first T-X aircraft and simulators are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in 2023.... MORE

New AMEDD Museum exhibit honors only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam
January 25, 2019 — The life of 1st Lt. Sharon Lane, the only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam, and her legacy of service is the subject of a new exhibit at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

Joint Personnel Processing Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston relocates
January 25, 2019 — The Joint Personnel Processing Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, currently located at building 2263, will relocate for renovation scheduled from May 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020.... MORE

Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies
January 25, 2019 — The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports. The revised policies are in response to feedback from the field and are geared towards increasing flexibility for commanders and empowering performance within the enlisted corps. ... MORE

902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts Citizens Police Academy to foster a safer community
January 24, 2019 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy to educate and train members of the community at 8 a.m. Jan. 31, 2019, at building 205 inside the training room at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The training will empower members of our community to help provide a safer place for families and mission partners.... MORE

Biomedical Science Corps celebrates 54th anniversary
January 24, 2019 — The Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Biomedical Science Corps by designating the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 as BSC Appreciation Week. This week is intended to honor the heritage of the BSC while recognizing the achievements and continuing efforts of the men and women who comprise the corps.... MORE

Medical school advisors visit Brooke Army Medical Center
January 24, 2019 — Two U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Battalions recently joined forces in order to show medical school pre-health advisors the benefits of choosing an Army healthcare career over the civilian sector, visiting staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Future yeoman sailor follows brothers into Navy
January 23, 2019 — Celebrating her 19th birthday, Lesley Torres of Edinburg, Texas, enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station. Assisting her in journey of becoming a Sailor was her brother, Petty Officer 1st Class Ivan Aguilar of Pharr, Texas, a division leading petty officer assigned to Navy Recruiting Station McAllen, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio. ... MORE

BAMC hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance
January 23, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the Joint Base San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the historic Fort Sam Houston Theater Jan. 17. ... MORE

Gateway Innovation Center kicks off 59th MDW Spark Cell
January 22, 2019 — More than sixty officer, enlisted and civilian Airmen gathered in the garden level of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center for the 59th Medical Wing Spark Cell kickoff event, led by the Gateway Innovation Center Jan. 11.... MORE

Virtual, augmented reality may hold key to future Air Force training
January 22, 2019 — A demonstration of how virtual reality and augmented reality, or VR/AR, can benefit Air Force training processes took place Jan. 8 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The demonstration was geared toward Airmen within the aircraft armament systems and munition systems, and gave a glimpse of how VR/AR applications can aid in providing an enhanced experience to Airmen preparing aircraft for combat missions.... MORE

USAISR hosts interagency meeting on delivery of blood products
January 18, 2019 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a biannual meeting of the Federal Inter-Agency Task Force for Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Nov. 8-9, 2018, which focused specifically on delivery of blood products at the point of injury, where their use is most life-saving.... MORE

Safety specialists prescribe patience during JBSA gate closures
January 18, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio safety specialists are emphasizing a patient and calm approach to driving as members of the JBSA community enter their locations during gate closures that are expected for the first three months of 2019.... MORE

Valley-Hi gate construction scheduled; In-bound traffic closed
January 18, 2019 — Inbound lanes for the Valley-Hi (Airmen’s Gate) will be completely closed beginning Jan. 21 while normal outbound lanes will be transitioned to accommodate two-way traffic. Traffic flow will be severely impacted. Individuals who typically use Valley-Hi will need to use an alternative entry point.... MORE