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Boxer 22 anniversary honors sacrifice, courage, determination

Dec. 5 marks the 50th anniversary of a flying mission that went very wrong during the Vietnam War. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2024320/boxe

Archaeologist works to preserve Native American history at Joint Base San Antonio

The Joint Base San Antonio area is rich with history ranging from mastodon remains to historical buildings and was even a pathway for early Native American tribes travelling to and from Mexico. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028027/arch

Gunfighters recognize F-16 maintainer for National American Indian Heritage Month

Tech. Sgt. Robert Guerrero was born and raised in San Antonio. "I am proud to be a native Texan and a God-fearing Christian," he said. "I am also proud of my American Indian roots." http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028101/gunf

RHC-Central hosts National American Indian Heritage Month celebration

Regional Health Command-Central hosted the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston National American Indian Heritage Month Celebration Nov. 11 to honor the lasting contributions and achievements Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have made to the U.S. Armed Forces and the nation. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028142/rhc-

JBSA-Randolph dorm residents ask, leadership answers

A Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph dormitory now has a fully furnished and equipped learning center with two Air Force network computers and a printer. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028337/jbsa

‘Mission Thanksgiving’ accomplished; local Soldiers enjoy a taste of home

Mission Thanksgiving 2019 was declared a success, as more than 300 community members volunteered to host more than 800 Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 28. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028979/miss

BAMC hosts live chat with Army’s first doctor in space

With the holiday season at hand, the first Army doctor in space expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve his nation as a Soldier and a NASA astronaut during his live, in-flight interview with more than 250 staff members, patients and family members Nov. 27 at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2028947/bamc

Medical Center of Excellence leaders serve Thanksgiving luncheon

Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent and Command Sgt. Maj. Buck O'Neal, along with other U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence leaders, served Thanksgiving luncheon to Soldiers at the Slagel Dinning Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 28. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2029007/medi

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Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1

The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Veterans and primary family caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC. Primary family caregivers must have an eligibility letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Community Care.

Dec. 5, 2019 - The Department of Defense has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations.

BAMC celebrates contributions of Native Americans during cultural observance

Erwin De Luna and Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. Wendy Harter lead BAMC staff members in a traditional Native American dance during the National American Indian Heritage Month observance Nov. 26. De Luna is president of the board of directors for the United San Antonio Pow Wow Inc., and is of Taos Pueblo and Navajo ancestry.

Dec. 5, 2019 - Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the contributions of Native Americans during a National American Indian Heritage Month observance Nov. 26 in the Medical Mall.

CES civilian prepares JBSA for the holidays

Rosa Padin, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron secretary, helps decorate the base Christmas tree, Nov. 21, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Padin has volunteered to decorate all three trees of Joint Base San Antonio for the past four years. The trees are location on JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Along with making some of the decorations herself, Padin goes to each tree to coordinate where each decoration is positioned.

Dec. 4, 2019 - Every year, three trees are decorated and lit to celebrate the holiday season at Joint Base San Antonio, but few people know who is behind the scenes making sure each ornament is in the right place.

Trespassing at Combat Arms Firing Complex is illegal, dangerous

The display of a red flag and/or a rotating red beacon is located at each range entry point at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex range. The rotating red beacon is used during night firing. This flag or beacon indicates the range complex is in operation and firing is scheduled.

Dec. 4, 2019 - The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Combat Arms Firing Complex at 900 Patrol Road, building 950, just off Medina Base Road, is classified as a “non-contained” range, or impact range. Entrance downrange of the range complex is unauthorized and trespassing is illegal, as well as dangerous, due to gunfire.

Financial planning helps avoid the post-holiday blues

Dec. 4, 2019 - A little planning before purchasing holiday gifts can prevent spending too much and make the holidays brighter.

340th FTG process improvement event tackles Reserve status pay issues

Teresa Davies, 340th Flying Training Group continuous improvement manager, briefs 340th Flying Training Group members gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas Nov. 19-21 for a continuous process improvement event to address pay issues that occur when Reserve members transition between pay statuses as Davies’ improvement process mentor, Bob Daffin from the Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debbie Gildea)

Dec. 3, 2019 - Subject matter experts from across the 340th Flying Training Group gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nov. 19-21 for a continuous process improvement event to address pay problems resulting when members transition between statuses, such as Active-Guard Reserve to Traditional Reserve or vice versa.

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