Salary Negotiation
March 19 from 5-9 p.m., Virtual. Know your worth! Review ways to determine your earning potential, interviewing tactics, and what to do once a job offer is received, and participate in a mock salary negotiation scenario. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Newcomer’s Orientation
March 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. This is a mandatory in-processing brief for all military and civilian personnel assigned to JBSA-Lackland. Family members are welcome to attend. Contact your CSS to register.
JBSA-Lackland Guided Bus Tour
March 20 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Welcome Center at Mitchell Hall, building 2300. Join us for a guided tour to familiarize yourself with key sites and amenities on JBSA-Lackland; registration is required. Open to all DOD ID cardholders. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Variety Night at the Gateway Club
March 22 & 29, 4-10 p.m. The Gateway Club hosts Variety Night as DJ Tony Style plays a wide variety of music in the Lone Star Lounge. Relax in the lounge or enjoy the weather on the patio with pool tables and big-screen TVs. Call 210-645-7034 for more information.
Fundamentals of Finance
March 26 from 8-10 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Discuss the importance of SMART goals, tracking expenses and building a spending plan, savings and Investing, prioritizing debt, and credit maintenance. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Resume Writing Live
March 26 from 1-3 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. This hands-on resume writing lab provides instructions for preparing a viable resume for job searching and allows participants to update their resumes on the spot. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Supplemental Sponsorship Training
March 27 from 2-3 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Per AFI 36-3009, the Sponsorship Application & Training (eSAT) at https://millifelearning.militaryonesource.mil features a checklist, newcomers’ needs assessment, customizable letters, and more. Family members may become a sponsor by completing the eSAT. Once completed, this optional supplemental training offers additional assistance with information on local resources and tips to support incoming personnel. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Bundles for Babies
March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Information is provided on financial planning from conception to college and support programs offered within the community. Active duty expecting parents are encouraged to attend. At the end of the class, patrons affiliated with the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard will receive a gift, courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society. This training fulfills a DOD Financial Touchpoint requirement. To register, call 210-671-3722.
EFMP- Positive Behavior Support for the Home
March 28 from 2-3 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. This session provides tools and strategies that enable and empower the family to clearly define, confidently teach, and consistently support their behavior expectations. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Virtual Friday Q&A for Military Spouses
March 29 from 11-11:30 a.m. Join us each week to receive valuable resources and talk with experts as we explore ways to get and stay connected. To register, call you’re servicing M&FRC.
Car Seat 101
April 2, 2:30-4 p.m., WHASC Mental Health Clinic, Floor 3, Wing B. Participants will learn about the importance of using a child safety seat, if it fits your car, how does it fit your child, is it easy to use, when do you switch to a new seat and much more. Call 210-292-5967 to register.
Some FSS Facilities Throughout JBSA
Affected During The Great Texas Airshow
During the weekend of The Great Texas Airshow, from April 5-7, there will be certain facilities run by the 502nd Force Support Squadron throughout Joint Base San Antonio that will have reduced manning or will be closed. In particular, the fitness centers at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland will have reduced manning, while the Rambler at JBSA-Randolph will have 24/7 access only. The Fitness Assessment Cell at JBSA-Randolph will be closed on April 5. The clubs at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph will be closed to assist with airshow operations. At JBSA-Randolph, the Information Tickets & Tours Office, the Frame Shop, and the Outdoor Recreation Office will be closed on April 5. The JBSA-Randolph Oaks Golf Course will be closed April 5-7. The JBSA-Randolph Library will be closed on April 6.
Brain Child Parenting
April 9, 16 & 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m., WHASC Mental Health Clinic, Floor 3, Wing B. Participants will go over 12 strategies to help parents learn how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development with their children. This is a three-part series. Call 210-292-5967 to register.
Stress and Time Management
April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m., WHASC Mental Health Clinic, Floor 3, Wing B. For those who want to examine the different causes of stress and learn time management techniques to more effectively cope with everyday stressors. This is a one-time class. Call 210-292-5967 to register.
JBSA-Lackland Area Defense Counsel Office Closures
The JBSA-Lackland ADC office will close at noon for training on the last Friday of every month. If members need assistance during these dates/times, please have them email us at LacklandADC@gmail.com and/or call 210-671-2924 (which will be forwarded to an on-call paralegal). Leave a voicemail if your call is not answered, and it will be returned as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Vaccine Available at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
The WHASC immunizations clinic has received a shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and has the COVID-19 vaccine for patients aged 6 months and up. All patients who have not received a 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine (released in the US in September 2023) are eligible for a booster vaccine. Some young children may need more than one dose. Please visit the CDC website for more information on number of doses by age and how to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html. Book an appointment online to get your COVID-19 vaccine at the WHASC Immunizations Clinic by using the MHS Genesis Patient Portal (when scheduling, select "Immunizations In-Person Appointment" under "Visit Reason," then select Air Force Medicine Wilford Hall) or call the San Antonio Market Consult and Appointment Booking Management Office or "CAMO" at 210-916-9900.
Your ONLY Official Source for
The Great Texas Airshow Information
The Great Texas Airshow returns in 2024! Join us April 6-7, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for a weekend of fun! More details to come! The ONLY official sources of information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/839381704318700?ref=newsfeed and https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/JBSA-AIRSHOW/.
BMT & Tech School Spouses/Fiancés: Welcome to the Family
This free four-part interactive virtual class is for Basic Military Training and technical students' spouses and fiancés. The goal is to educate, equip, and encourage new military spouses on basic military processes. No spouse should ever feel “left behind” and this class is the bridge to cross the gap. Spouses now have a place to learn and ask questions. For more information, visit https://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Welcome-To-The-Family/.
Air Force Postgraduate Dental
School Residency Seeks Patients
The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal disease, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, or gum recession, you may qualify for treatment. See the article at http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3538633/air-force-postgraduate-dental-school-residency-seeks-patients/.
Revised JBSA-Lackland Commissary Hours
The hours for the JBSA-Lackland Commissary are now 7-8:30 a.m. self-checkout only and 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., regular in-lane and self-checkout, Monday through Friday. For Saturday and Sunday, hours are 7-8:30 a.m. self-checkout only; and 8:30 to 6 p.m. regular in-lane and self-checkout. These additional morning hours will benefit our patrons with additional shopping hours.
100% Credential Checks at All
JBSA Locations from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Security Forces will now enforce 100% credential checks of all vehicle occupants between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. at all JBSA installation entry control points. All vehicle occupants will be required to submit proof of identification. Those without valid access authorization will be required to obtain a pass for entry.
Pre-Deployment Briefing
Mondays & Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. (not held Dec. 25 or Jan. 15), Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. When deploying, having all your personal and family affairs in order is vital. This briefing provides helpful information to assist with all phases of deployment. This is a mandatory briefing for all service members scheduled to deploy, go on TDY longer than 30 days, or go on a remote assignment. Spouses are encouraged to attend. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Post-Deployment Reunion & Reintegration
Mondays & Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. (not held Jan. 15), Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Required for all service members returning from deployment; this training covers reintegration into home life and provides resources to deal with associated stressors. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. To register, call 210-671-3722.
Newcomer’s Orientation
Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Welcome Center at Mitchell Hall, building 2300. The Welcome Center is the initial step of in-processing and integration for active duty and federal employees assigned to JBSA-Lackland. Contact your Unit Personnel Coordinator or Commander Support Element for additional details. Registration is required; visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44acac28a1ffcf8-jbsalackland.
Virtual Friday Q&A for Military Spouses
Fridays from 2-2:30 p.m., Virtual. Join us each week to receive valuable resources and talk with experts as we explore ways to get and stay connected. To register, call 210-671-3722.