Date/Time: March 20, 6 p.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North Commander and Senior Army Commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, invites residents to a follow-up Army Family Housing Town Hall to solicit Soldiers and families unreported or unanswered housing concerns.
Warrant Officer Association meeting
Date/Time: March 20, 11 a.m.
Location: Longhorn Café, 1003 Rittiman Road
The March meeting of the Lone Star Silver Chapter of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association is open to all active duty, retired, Reserve, National Guard warrant officers and family members of current or retired warrant officers. For more information, call 210-391-4696.
Lunch N’ Learn With EFMP: Texas Able Savings Program
Date/Time: March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Bring your lunch and join us for a guest speaker from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office to discuss the Texas ABLE Savings Program. Texas ABLE, or Achieving a Better Life Experience, was established to assist individuals with disabilities and their families in saving funds to pay for many disability-related expenses critical to maintaining the individuals’ health, independence and quality of life. To reserve a seat, call 210-221-2705.
Hiring Heroes Career Fair
Date/Time: March 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Fort Sam Houston Community Center, building 1295
Service members and their families face numerous challenges as they transition from military service. In an effort to provide maximum support to our transitioning service members, families, and veterans, the JBSA Transition Services team will hold a one day Hiring Heroes Career Fair to connect transitioning members of our military community with employment opportunities and resources. This event is open and highly recommended to all service members, veterans and their spouses. Call 210-221-9255 for more information.
Debt Management
Date/Time: March 21, 9-11 a.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Discover methods that help to effectively reduce and eliminate debt, distinguish the difference between good and bad debt and learn tips for negotiating lower interest rates. To reserve a seat, call 210-221-2705.
Trails & Tales Guided Tour
Date/Time: March 22, 8-11 a.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Located in the heart of San Antonio, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston houses the largest collection of historic buildings in the Department of Defense. Join us for a guided tour and learn about its rich history. Seating is limited. Registration required, call 210-221-2705.
High School Lock-In
Date/Time: March 23, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Location: Patch and Chaffee Youth Center.
Cost for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs High School Lock-In is $15 per youth. Youth must be a registered Child Youth Services member and a signed permission slip is required. For more information, call 210-221-3630.
Outdoor Exposition
Date/Time: March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: JBSA-Camp Bullis Rod-N-Gun Recreation Center
Learn what the Rod-N-Gun Club has to offer. Enjoy music, free hot dogs and drinks while talking to vendors about information on outdoor recreation and hunting needs and viewing the Sportsman's Range, the three-dimensional archery competition and a variety of hunting rental equipment. This free event is open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders and their families. For more information, call 210-295-7529.
Spring 10K Run
Date/Time: March 23, 8 a.m.
Location: JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Central Post Gym
All Department of Defense ID cardholders and their families are invited to participate in the free 10K Spring Run. Register the day of the event starting at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 210-221-2593.
JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
Victim Advocate/Community Advocate Training
Date/Time: March 25-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: JBSA SAPR Advocacy Center, 3555 Patch Road, room 212
JBSA’s Sexual Assault Prevention & Response office is currently recruiting personnel for their Victim Advocacy and Community Advocacy programs. Victim Advocates provide on-call crisis intervention, referral and ongoing nonclinical support to victims of sexual violence. Community Advocates assist the SAPR office by providing education and awareness to military members across JBSA. VAs and CAs are volunteers who are active-duty military, Reserve or Guard personnel in active status, or Department of Defense civilian employees. Each applicant must obtain leadership approval, have a background check and is interviewed by SAPR. The 40-hour training class and a one-year commitment are required to serve. Enlisted must be E-4 and above and at least 21 years old. Officers must be O-2 or O-1 if prior enlisted. Civilians must be appropriated fund employees and at least a GS-07 or higher. Call 210-808-8976.
R.E.A.L. Key Contacts Training
Date/Time: March 26, 9-11 a.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
All Family Readiness Group Key Contacts must attend this training to receive an outline of roles and responsibilities, learn how to address potential issues and identify resources and pointers for executing the role. To reserve a seat, call 210-221-2705.
Immigration & Citizenship
Date/Time: March 26, 9 a.m. to noon, ceremony 2 p.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Meet with a U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service officer for assistance with applications. Join us in observing service members and their families take the Oath of Allegiance during the naturalization ceremony at 2 p.m., and welcome them as new U.S. citizens. Registration is not required. For more information, call 210-221-2705.
R.E.A.L. Fund Custodian
Date/Time: March 26, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Current and incoming Family Readiness Group Fund Custodians are required to attend this training and review regulations for managing informal funds and fundraising. To reserve a seat, call 210-221-2705.
Home Sweet Home: Home-Buying Strategies
Date/Time: March 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797
Increase your knowledge and confidence level for home buying by examining how much you can afford, choosing a real estate agent, reviewing mortgage options, negotiating strategies to close the deal and more. A lunch is provided to registered participants. To reserve a seat, call 210-221-2705.
Enlisted Medical Corps Dining-In
Date/Time: March 29, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Sam Houston Golf Course Clubhouse
Dress is service uniform for this event to honor tradition and foster esprit de corps. Cost is $30 for E-1 through E-4; $35 for E-5 through E-6; and $40 for E-7 through E-9. Unit ticket contacts are 386-864-0826 for Brooke Army Medical Center members, 201-916-5474 for Air Force members and 210-221-6387 for AMEDD Center & School members.
Cowboys for Heroes
Date/Time: March 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: MacArthur Parade Field
Come on out for some good old-fashioned western fun at the 14th annual Cowboys for Heroes event, featuring free authentic cowboy cooking with 1800s-style chuck wagons, trick riding show, petting zoo, family hay rides, horse rides, mechanical bulls, a demonstration of replica western-style guns, youth crafts, music and more. This event takes place at the MacArthur Parade Field, in the area adjacent to Worth and Stanley Roads. Open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders. Release forms are required for horse rides. For more information, call 210-652-5763.
Racquetball tournament
Date/Time: March 30, 9:30 a.m.
Location: Jimmy Brought Fitness Center
Participate in the first singles racquetball tournament of the year. This free event is a double-elimination format and open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders 16 years and older. Register before March 22. For more information, call 210-221-1234.
Take Back Our City
Date/Time: April 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main
The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, along with Joint Base San Antonio, the Rape Crisis Center and the Office of Student Life at San Antonio College present "Take Back Our City," a night of consciousness raising and collective empowerment toward ending sexual violence. The event is family friendly and free to the public, and includes a community resource fair, art exhibit, bounce house, interactive activities, live performances and special guest presenters.