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JBSA transitions to HPCON Charlie
December 31, 2020
In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective Jan. 4, 2021.

59th MDW logistics and immunizations working together for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
December 31, 2020
The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy that will strengthen the ability to protect people, maintain readiness, support the national COVID-19 response, and trust in safe and effective vaccines and a vaccination plan.

Air Force Recruiting Service working on enhanced tools for job counseling
December 31, 2020
Air Force Recruiting Service logo

Perna: Whole-of-America Operation Warp Speed effort 'remarkable feat'
December 31, 2020
Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine sit in vials  on a table.

JBSA Special Weather Statement
December 30, 2020
Joint Base San Antonio Special Weather Alert: A strong cold front moving across the western U.S. will bring a chance of severe thunderstorms late Wednesday night with possible wind gusts of 50 knots and 1 inch hail.

JBSA joint, Total Forces practice sling loading skills
December 30, 2020
U.S. Air Force Reserve Component Airmen assigned to the 74th Aerial Port Squadron, Texas Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Company, 149st Aviation Regiment and 108th Aviation Regiment, and active-duty members from the Air Force Special Warfare Training Support Squadron participate in a helicopter rigging mission, Dec. 15, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas.

Military, civilians to repay tax deferments through December 2021
December 30, 2020
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is planning to extend payroll collections for military members and Department of Defense civilians through December 2021 to reimburse a tax deferment designed to support personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.

Force Development Summit focuses on developing Airmen in contested environment
December 30, 2020
Graphic about Force Development Summit

Career assistance advisors look to continue momentum of officers’ course
December 30, 2020
First Term Officer’s Onboarding Course

502nd LRS, USO help ensure JBSA military students enjoy holidays
December 30, 2020
The USO Countdown to Christmas is a traditional USO San Antonio program offered annually to military students remaining in San Antonio during holiday block leave. This year’s activities included private events, like viewing movies, in which the students could enjoy activities together in an environment which kept them safe throughout the evolving safety regulations of COVID-19.

DOD releases 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 29, 2020
Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which launches this month.

Lieutenants at DLIELC first women in Chadian air force to become pilots
December 29, 2020
The Republic of Chad flag is shown on the uniform of one of the first two women in that service to become a pilot. They are attending General English Training at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

5th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command welcomes new command sergeant major
December 28, 2020
Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Jose M. Salas, 5th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command, addresses the audience during the change of responsibility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 18.

ARNORTH oversees California COVID-19 response operation
December 28, 2020
U.S. Air Force medical providers receive a brief on how to utilize their Joint All-Domain Command and Control devices at the David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, Dec. 27, 2020.

Army to widen scope of legal counsel program for victims of sexual assault
December 28, 2020
The Army plans to expand its Special Victims' Counsel program this fiscal year. SVCs provide legal counsel to victims of alleged sex-related offenses.

DLIELC delivers innovative English language training to Army trainees
December 28, 2020
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 80 U.S. Army trainees at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, are completing English Language Training (ELT) without interruption thanks to a partnership between the Defense Language English Language Center and the Army post.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center opens Feb. 1
December 28, 2020
With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center, or MTAC, opening soon, it is important to understand who the center serves and the scope of the services provided.

JBSA accepting Volunteer of the Year award nominations until March 15
December 28, 2020
Nominations of individuals or groups can be submitted for the JBSA Volunteer of the Year Awards, the JBSA Volunteer Excellence Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Information on the awards and award nomination instructions and forms will be posted at https://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Military-Family-Readiness/Volunteer-Resources/ starting Jan. 1.

74th Aerial Port Squadron supports Operation Nightstorm
December 26, 2020
Operation Nightstorm ground crew members familiarize themselves with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for sling loading cargo Dec. 14, 2020, at Martindale Army Air Field, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

AFCEC brings together engineers, senior leaders during virtual symposium
December 26, 2020
Participants watch virtual symposium