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Military spouses worldwide to join online for DOD's annual virtual symposium
April 6, 2021 — This year's Virtual Military Spouse Symposium — scheduled for April 27-29 — is geared to help spouses learn about career development and well-being, whether they're students or veteran careerists... MORE

Helping patients accomplish daily life tasks goal of METC occupational therapy assistant training
April 6, 2021 — Occupational therapists often work with people with disabilities, injuries, and mental illnesses to help get patients back on track to their everyday lives, from learning to walk to strength recovery, among other daily tasks... MORE

Staff Sgt. William Cox (left), an Army instructor in the Medical and Education Training Campus Occupational Therapy Assistant program, observes a student practicing convective thermal therapy, a type of dry heat therapy used to enhance flexibility and circulation while decreasing the need for anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications.

62nd Airlift Wing airlifts COVID-19 patient to BAMC
April 6, 2021 — The 62nd Airlift Wing’s quick action enabled a COVID-19 patient to be airlifted from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 31. ... MORE

A COVID-19 patient who was being cared for at Madigan Army Medical Center is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III by an aeromedical evacuation team from the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation flight from Travis Air Force Base, California, and other medical professionals from Madigan, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 31, 2021. The patient was in severe respiratory distress and was hooked up to an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (EMCO) system, which aids the body in breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikayla Heineck)

Army SHARP director: Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s responsibility
April 6, 2021 — Building a culture of prevention, awareness, trust and support continues to drive efforts within the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, as it works toward rolling out new changes to eliminate those harmful behaviors... MORE

Building a culture of prevention, awareness, trust and support continue to drive efforts within the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, as it works toward rolling out new changes to eliminate those harmful behaviors. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and it is going to take all Army personnel working together throughout the year to eliminate inappropriate behavior and prevent sexual violence, according to the director of SHARP.

TACPs recognize Military Child of the Year
April 6, 2021 — Nyah Gray was recently named Operation Homefront's 2021 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force. Gray was honored by the 353rd Training Squadron, Special Warfare Training Wing, during an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, or TACP, final formation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex April 2. ... MORE

The 353rd Training Squadron, Special Warfare Training Wing, honored Nyah Gray, the 2021 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force, during an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, TACP, "Final Formation" ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex April 2.

New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched
April 5, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records April 5. ... MORE

The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records April 5.

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
April 5, 2021 — Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience... MORE

2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Program for sexual assault survivors available at JBSA
April 2, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been home to an intensive outpatient program for survivors of sexual assault since 2014, and now that program has been selected as a pilot site for an evaluation study of TRICARE’s Sexual Trauma Intensive Outpatient Programs... MORE

For more information about the Sexual Assault Intensive Outpatient Program or the pilot study, contact the Psychological Health Intensive Outpatient Program patient care coordinator at 210-539-1066.

JBSA continues adding renewable energy sources
April 2, 2021 — As Earth Day 2021 approaches, Joint Base San Antonio continues to do its part to utilize renewable energy sources and reduce emissions by installing solar energy systems at multiple locations across San Antonio... MORE

As Earth Day 2021 approaches, Joint Base San Antonio continues to do its part to utilize renewable energy sources and reduce emissions by installing solar energy systems at multiple locations across San Antonio.

Feedback Fridays
April 2, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

Goodfellow wing commander visits IAAFA
April 1, 2021 — The 17th Training Wing commander from Goodfellow Air Force Base visited with leaders and students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 15... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The 17th Training Wing commander from Goodfellow AFB visited with leaders and students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy March 15.

AETC Innovators invited to virtual iSummit April 29
April 1, 2021 — In an effort to fuel collaboration among Air Education and Training Command innovators, AETC is hosting its next virtual innovation summit from 9-10:30 a.m. April 29. The theme for the iSummit is "Driving Decisions through Data Analytics." Airmen interested in attending the virtual event can contact the Innovation Advancement Division team at aetc.a9a.workflow.2@us.af.mil... MORE

Graphic publicizing iSummit April 29 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CST.

Program offers options for PCSing spouses with occupational licenses
March 31, 2021 — Through the Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition program, spouses now have options which support continuity of work which and allow states to accept or expedite licenses or authorize temporary licenses... MORE

For information on the Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options program, contact JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC at 210-221-2705, JBSA-Lackland M&FRC at 210-671-3722, or JBSA-Randolph M&FRC at 210-652-5321, or email usaf. jbsa.aetc.mbx.jbsa-employment-org-box@mail.mil.

Spring cleaning, grilling safety: Deterrence from fire
March 31, 2021 — After a long winter, the desire to open up the screen doors and windows is a welcomed invitation. As the dust and accumulation of items have built up inside and outside the home, so has the chances for a fire. Decreasing your family’s risk is a responsibility that must be taken seriously... MORE

Grilling is as American as hot dogs, baseball and apple pie. With warmer temperatures, the thought of “firing up the old grill” comes into mind. Before engaging in this pastime with family and friends, take a few moments to ensure your grill is safe to operate.

DAWN-ED advanced degree program accepting applications for 2022 academic year
March 31, 2021 — Active duty Department of the Air Force officers interested in the Developing the Airmen We Need-Education advanced degree program have until June 25, 2021, to apply for the 2022 academic year... MORE

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ARNORTH to oversee military vaccination support to FEMA at five new locations
March 31, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 860 Department of Defense military medical and support personnel deployed to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia, and will deploy to Indiana and Missouri, to support state-run, federally supported Community Vaccination Centers. U.S. Army North, the Joint Force Land Component Command of U.S. Northern Command, will oversee the multi-service military COVID-19 response operation in support of the states and the federal vaccination pilot... MORE

560th FTS honors Vietnam POWs at Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 30, 2021 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron honored three former Vietnam veterans during the 47th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 25-26... MORE

Air Force T-38 Talons assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron fly in formation near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during the 47th annual Freedom Flights March 25. The Freedom Flyer Reunion is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible service of Air Force Prisoners of War during the Vietnam War.

Despite COVID-19, IAAFA continues its mission uninterrupted
March 30, 2021 — The number of international students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy decreased by more than half when COVID-19 struck the nation nearly one year ago. Despite the new operating environment, IAAFA leadership quickly adapted and vectored its members and missions to maintain uninterrupted support to partner nations and the 37th Training Wing... MORE

During COVID-19, IAAFA maintained uninterrupted support to partner nations and the 37th Training Wing.

SAAPM: Ensuring positive support system for assault victims
March 29, 2021 — April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, which is designed to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities on how to prevent sexual violence... MORE

Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander adds her signature to the 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation at the 502nd ABW headquarters at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 29.

Consortium brings Air Force learning professionals together virtually
March 29, 2021 — Learning professionals from across the Air Force gathered virtually for a three-day event March 23 hosted by Air Education and Training Command’s A3/6 Credentialing Division. The 2021 Learning Professionals Consortium focused on developing the Airmen we need... MORE

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