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New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers easier option for emergency care

A new 988 telephone number became operational July 16, designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3100501/new-

U.S. Army South leads Central American Working Group in Honduras

Representatives from U.S. Army South traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to lead a Central American Working Group, or CENTAM WG, meeting during a three-day event held from Sept. 7-9, 2022. The CENTAM WG includes armies from three Latin American nations: El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3155737/us-a

149th Fighter Wing helps celebrate Air Force 75th anniversary

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force, the 149th Fighter Wing invited civilian pilot James Bohanon to fly his P-51 Mustang in formation alongside the wing’s F-16s on Sept. 10, 2022, at Joint-Base San Antonio-Lackland. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3156438/149t

Special Warfare Training Wing strengthens inclusion

Modified facilities were built at the Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to ensure appropriate levels of privacy for mixed-sex cohorts of trainees at the Special Warfare Candidate Course, the course of initial entry for those who want to become Air Force Special Warfare Airmen. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3157955/spec

Coast Guard recruits train at Defense Language Institute English Language Center

U.S. Coast Guard recruits began instruction at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center as part of the Army's Echo Company at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 30. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3157073/coas

E-3 Sentry AWACS takes flight over JBSA-Kelly Field Annex

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and its crew used Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex to fly to the Roar by the Shore air and space expo in South Padre Island, Texas. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3158821/e-3-

Navy Surgeon General visits with NAMRU San Antonio during 2022 Military Health System Research Symposium

Rear. Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham, Surgeon General of the Navy, visited with leadership and research scientists of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio during Poster Session I on day two of the 2022 Military Health System Research Symposium, or MHSRS, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, Sept. 13. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3159158/navy

Military training leader creates app, saves hours of in-processing Security Forces students

Staff Sgt. Justin Davis created a web-based app that saves several hours each week during the in-processing of students and has saved the Air Force over $15,000 as a result of no longer printing 400,000 pieces of paper annually. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3160060/mili

AETC civic leaders get up-close look at Joint Base San Antonio missions

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of AETC, hosted civic leaders from across the command to provide an immersive perspective to AETC’s recruitment, training and education of exceptional Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 6-9, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3160112/aetc

U.S. Army South showcases culture during National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

The smell of food, sounds of music and traditional dancing were on display as the Soldiers and civilians assigned to U.S. Army South officially kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month on the morning of Sept. 16, 2022, with a celebration of culture in front of the headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3162277/us-a

232nd Medical Battalion helps expand the JBSA Adopt-A-School program

Soldiers and leaders assigned to the 232nd Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston signed an Adopt-A-School charter with Veteran’s Memorial High School at a public ceremony during the school’s Red, White, and Blue, Patriot Day Commemoration Football Game, at D.W. Rutledge Stadium, Sept. 9, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3162698/232n

JBSA accepting 2023 Military Ambassador applications

Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two Airmen and two Guardians, male and female, to represent the Air Force and Space Force to serve as military ambassadors at events throughout the community surrounding JBSA, with Fiesta being the highlight of the program. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3149142/jbsa

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Students can turn good grades into rewards at AAFES Exchange

The “You Made the Grade” program is designed to reward students, 1st-12th grade, for above-average academic achievement and to inspire them to work that much harder. Qualifying students can receive a You Made the Grade Rewards gift card by presenting a valid military ID card and proof of an overall “B” average or better to their local Exchange. (AAFES graphic)

Oct. 3, 2022 - The “You Made the Grade” program is designed to reward students, 1st-12th grade, for above-average academic achievement and to inspire them to work that much harder. Qualifying students can receive a You Made the Grade...

Military pets can earn Halloween treats with $3,000 in prizes in Exchange Pet Photo Contest

Oct. 1, 2022 - No tricks, but lots of treats for military pets in @shopmyexchange and Hill’s Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Contest. Oct. 1-31, submit a photo of your pet in costume for a chance at $3,000 in prizes. Two grand-prize winners will...

433rd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander (left), presents the 433rd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Yolanda Seals during the 433rd MXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Seals was previously the executive officer to the 340th Flying Training Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

Sept. 30, 2022 - Maj. Yolanda Seals, after serving one month as the 433rd Maintenance Group maintenance operations officer, assumed command of the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Sept. 10 during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San...

Former crew chief assumes command of the 433rd AMXS

Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, presents the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. during the 433rd AMXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Velazquez previously served as the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Commander in the 433rd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

Sept. 30, 2022 - The 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomed Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. who assumed command during a ceremony Sept. 10...

CCAF data migration leads to limited services for next several months

The Community College of the Air Force will have limited services available to current and former students for the next several months as Air University migrates the college’s student academic records to a new enterprise-wide student information system.

Sept. 30, 2022 - The Community College of the Air Force will have limited services available to current and former students for the next several months as Air University migrates the college’s student academic records to a new enterprise-wide...

Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants

Sept. 30, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant...

More can be done to bring Hispanic Americans into DOD, defense official says  

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Sept. 30, 2022 - The Defense Department provides broad opportunities for service members and civilians alike, but more can be done to increase the diversity of those holding DOD positions, including Hispanic citizens...

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