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Ask Away, JBSA!
July 31, 2023 — ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. In this episode, we speak with an expert about our Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, or HVAC, systems, and what we can do to combat our South Texas heat! ... MORE

Patient appointment booking office achieves post-pandemic milestone
July 31, 2023 — No matter the company or service, calling customer service is often a stress inducer -- especially for those who have encountered extensive hold times, multiple transfers and endless elevator music. While lengthy wait times are all too common, San Antonio’s military health system is quickly becoming the exception to the rule when it comes to appointment booking... MORE

DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy
July 31, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions... MORE

San Antonio Market speeds up hiring process for medical professionals
July 31, 2023 — The San Antonio Market has streamlined the onboarding process for new civilian employees, resulting in a 305% hiring increase. The market, which includes Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, has hired more than 660 people since introducing onboarding fairs in December 2022... MORE

Military health system speeds up hiring process for medical professionals

First Command welcomes new command chief
July 31, 2023 — Members of Air Education and Training Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley as the new command chief for AETC July 28. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley official photo

Mission Monday: Continuity of Operations & Crisis Action Team
July 31, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Bernard Lawson Jr., Continuity of Operations and Crisis Action Team program manager for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise. ... MORE

Photo of Bernard Lawson with AFIMSC shield in the image

Every day is International Day of Friendship at Sixteenth Air Force
July 31, 2023 — International Day of Friendship is about building bridges between communities to inspire peace, a day celebrated on July 30, 2023. Sixteenth Air Force continues to build bridges amongst our Allies and partners and even provides them the opportunity to integrate directly into the organization’s directorates through the U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program... MORE

A photo of two military members walking.

Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience
July 31, 2023 — The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022... MORE

U.S. Army North commander visits 2023 National Jamboree
July 27, 2023 — Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., Commander, U.S. Army North, served as a keynote speaker to more than 200 Scouts at the 2023 National Jamboree, held in Glen Jean, West Virginia, on July 24, 2023... MORE

Understanding Medicare Part D and TRICARE Pharmacy Coverage
July 27, 2023 — You may already have TRICARE For Life, or TFL. Or perhaps you’re eligible to transition to this coverage soon. Either way, you may have questions about your TRICARE prescription drug coverage... MORE

Pharmacy technician fills a prescription bottle

Commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command visits NAMRU San Antonio
July 27, 2023 — Capt. William Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, joined by Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum, visited and toured facilities of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute and Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 25... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (July 25, 2023) – Cmdr. Drew Havard, deputy director, Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine (CHRM), Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, joined by Chief Science Director Dr. Sylvain Cardin, speaks with Capt. William Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC) and Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum regarding research on the Application of Phage Display for the Development of a Novel Antivenom against Western Cottonmouth Snakes during a tour of NAMRU San Antonio facilities at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. Scientists assigned to CHRM integrate research in the areas of biomaterials, biostatistical analysis, environmental surveillance, epidemiology, infection control, and maxillofacial injury. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing command chief retires
July 26, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing command chief, retired from the U.S. Air Force after a 28-year career during a ceremony inside the Basic Military Training Pfingston Reception Center at JBSA-Lackland July 24, 2023... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine retires

Heart Link ‘Arrive & Thrive’ connects families across JBSA
July 26, 2023 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military and Family Readiness Center is inviting you to attend the Heart Link “Arrive & Thrive” event July 27 to become more familiar with your JBSA community. This fun-filled, interactive event is open to spouses and families from all branches who are new to the military, new to JBSA and even for those who have been here for a while... MORE

59th Medical Operations Group changes command
July 26, 2023 — The 59th Medical Operations Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 25, 2023 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Air Force commanders pass flag in ceremony

CYBER HYGIENE | Malicious code can erase hard drives, corrupt files, allows hackers access
July 26, 2023 — Malicious code can do damage by corrupting files, erasing your hard drive, and/or allowing hackers access. Malicious code includes viruses, Trojan horses, worms, macros, and scripts. Malicious code can be spread by e-mail attachments, downloading files, and visiting infected websites. ... MORE

Beat the back-to-school rush: TRICARE preventive health checks for kids
July 25, 2023 — It helps to get required back-to-school health checks before the last minute. Summer vacation is also a perfect time to get other health care services for your kids, like dental and eye exams... MORE

A young girl gets a checkup from the doctor

Beware mosquitos, reduce their threat
July 25, 2023 — The mosquito season is beginning to ramp up and community members should be aware of mosquito-borne threats and how to keep your family safe this summer. One disease to note this season is Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare disease spread to humans and horses by infected mosquitoes... MORE

The mosquito season is beginning to ramp up and community members should be aware of mosquito-borne threats in our area and how to keep your family safe this summer.

Multi-capable equipment initiative wins 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
July 25, 2023 — An idea to deliver multi-capable equipment for agile combat employment operations won the 2023 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo July 21 in San Antonio... MORE

Senior Noncommissioned Officer of Year credits team, spouse for achievement
July 25, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Rozelle has been “aiming high” since 1983 when his parents, Dana and Larry, now retired U.S. Air Force master sergeants, welcomed him into the world at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Later, his career took a different path because of his manager at a local pharmacy... MORE

Recreational drone usage not allowed on DOD installations
July 25, 2023 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), or drones, are growing in popularity. Drones can greatly enhance functions across various commercial industries and are a fun and relatively inexpensive hobby. While drones can be a great hobby, they can also threaten Air Force operations... MORE

A Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems also known as a drone flies above the skies of Texas