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JBSA remains a no-drone zone at all installations
March 11, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio is a no-drone zone at all times at all installations. Launching, landing or operating unmanned or remote-controlled drones or model rockets is prohibited at all times. Many drone and unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, users may not know that they inadvertently pose a threat to military operations. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio is a no-drone zone at all times at all installations. Launching, landing or operating unmanned or remote-controlled drones or model rockets is prohibited at all times. Many drone and unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, users may not know that they inadvertently pose a threat to military operations.

Officials unveil Chapman plaque at JBSA-Randolph’s Airmen’s Heritage Park
March 11, 2021 — The late Master Sgt. John Chapman was honored during a plaque unveiling ceremony, hosted by members of the Special Warfare Training Wing at Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 4, 2021... MORE

The Medal of Honor plaque for Master Sgt. John Chapman was unveiled during a ceremony at Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 4, 2021.

MICC drill rehearses key steps in absentee Soldier reporting
March 10, 2021 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders at the headquarters, brigade and battalion levels joined key stakeholders from the Army Human Resources Command and directorate of emergency services virtually March 5 to examine new Army guidance and rehearse critical steps in an event of an absentee Soldier... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders at the headquarters, brigade and battalion levels joined key stakeholders from the Army Human Resources Command and directorate of emergency services virtually March 5 to examine new Army guidance and rehearse critical steps in an event of an absentee Soldier.

Informal dispute resolution process explained for privatized housing
March 10, 2021 — The Air Force recognizes the importance of establishing a standardized formal dispute resolution process to ensure the prompt and fair resolution of disputes between the owners of privatized housing (Landlords) and their military tenants (Tenants)... MORE

The informal dispute resolution process is explained.

Department of the Air Force selects 1,194 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 16
March 10, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 1,194 (includes supplemental promotions allocations) master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 17,107 eligible for a selection rate of 6.97 percent in the 21E8 promotion cycle... MORE

At age 50, chief warrant officer wins Best Warrior for 4th ESC
March 9, 2021 — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Downer signed up to participate in the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) 2021 Best Warrior Competition because he wanted to challenge himself. He did not have the opportunity to participate in a Best Warrior competition as an enlisted Soldier, so the 2021 contest would be his first and last opportunity... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Downer takes a breather before competing in the final round of the pugile stick fight on day three of the competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 25.

AFAS scholarship program now accepting applications
March 9, 2021 — The Air Force Aid Society’s General Henry “Hap” Arnold Education Grant application window is now open for the 2021-2022 academic year. Eligible recipients have until April 30 to submit applications... MORE

The Air Force Aid Society’s General Henry “Hap” Arnold Education Grant application window is now open for the 2021-2022 academic year. Eligible recipients have until April 30 to submit applications.

616th Operations Center demonstrates cyber capabilities to ACC leaders
March 9, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command and Command Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, ACC, visited the cyber and intelligence Airmen of the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 2-4... MORE

Airmen in uniform type on computers in an operations center.

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program: we are wingmen, an everlasting bond
March 9, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program is an extension of the Air Force family, serving as Wingmen for wounded, ill, and injured warriors, caregivers and their families... MORE

The relationships an Airman creates throughout their time in the Air Force can lead to endless support throughout their career and a long-lasting network. The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is an extension of the Air Force family, serving as Wingmen for wounded, ill, and injured warriors, caregivers and their families. The assistance and care that is provided during a warrior’s recovery journey can lead to lasting connections carried beyond military life. In some cases, the connection between a warrior and their Wingman is a continuation of a friendship already formed during a warrior’s Air Force career.

Air Force Special Warfare showcases human performance technology to Space Force leaders
March 9, 2021 — Members of the Special Warfare Training Wing hosted Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 3. ... MORE

Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Space Force Chief of Space Operations, on Mar. 3, 2021 thanks the Special Warfare Human Performance leadership team and experts after a guided tour of their facilities.

ARNORTH to oversee military vaccination support to FEMA in Georgia, Ohio
March 9, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 440 Department of Defense military medical and support personnel will deploy to Georgia and Ohio to support two 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 state and federal vaccination efforts... MORE

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Abigail Santora (right), a medical surgical nurse at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas, and 2nd Lt. Sharice Jones (center), a medical surgical nurse at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, work alongside Federal Emergency Management Agency volunteer medical staff to prepare COVID-19 vaccines at the Fair Park COVID-19 Community Vaccination Centers in Dallas March 2.

'Fight Through' appropriate theme for 2020 37th TRW annual awards
March 9, 2021 — The 37th Training Wing annual awards for 2020 took place March 5 after Winter Storm Uri forced a two-week delay of the ceremony. The ceremony – part virtual and part in-person – had the appropriate theme of “Fight Through.” ... MORE

The 37th TRW annual awards ceremony was held at the IAAFA auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 5, 2021.

433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen train at Patriot Sands 2021
March 8, 2021 — Four contingency response units, including the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, participated in Exercise Patriot Sands Feb. 24-28 at multiple locations in Florida to refine their contingency response capabilities. Patriot Sands is an annual Air Force Reserve Command exercise for contingency response squadrons and affiliate units to train on deploying within 72 hours of a tasking. The purpose of the joint exercise was to increase readiness and interoperability. ... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Contingency Response Flight and the 26th Aerial Port Squadron off-load equipment at the Tallahassee airport Feb. 24, 2021. The team was participating in Exercise Patriot Sands. (Courtesy photo)

Think you’re too short to fly? The Air Force just broadened Career Enlisted Aviator height standards
March 8, 2021 — Interested in flying as an enlisted aircrew member but think you're too short? To accelerate Air Force aircrew diversity efforts and safely meet accession demands, critical flying Career Enlisted Aviator carrier fields height standards and applicable aircraft were surveyed at the request of Air Education and Training Command leadership... MORE

Online educational, library resources available to JBSA children learning from home
March 8, 2021 — Students who are learning virtually from home or are being homeschooled have a variety of resources available online and through databases provided by Joint Base San Antonio libraries that can help them with their schoolwork and enhance their learning... MORE

Customers can check out books, audiobooks or other materials on the JBSA library website at https://www.jbsalibraries.org/databases for no contact delivery by calling the Campbell Memorial Library at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 210-221-4387; the JBSA-Lackland Library, 210-671-3610; and the JBSA-Randolph Library, 210-652-5578.

Medical Readiness Training Command host Best Warrior Competition
March 7, 2021 — Despite a massive snowstorm shutting down much of the state of Texas, the Medical Readiness Training Command and the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command hosted a Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis during the last week of February 2021. Ten Army Reserve Soldiers continued their quest to earn the title of the top Soldier in their respective commands and the opportunity to compete for the title of The Army Reserve's Best Warrior... MORE

Medical Readiness Training Command Best Warrior Competition 2021

Air Force PT test pushed to July, more updates forthcoming
March 6, 2021 — When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5-mile run, 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three-component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous 10 – for example, age groups will start at <25, 25-29 years old, 30-34, years old, etc... MORE

Tech Tuesday brings Air Force innovators together
March 5, 2021 — Nineteenth Air Force and Second Air Force held their first virtual Tech Tuesday event March 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This event was the first in a series designed to bring together innovative individuals and teams from across the Air Education Training Command. The goal was to collaborate and showcase the variety of ways Airmen are moving training forward. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Matt Tarnowski, 97th Training Squadron commander, briefs his application that brings information together in a “Data Lake” during the Tech Tuesday event held March 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Tech Tuesday was hosted by the Nineteenth and Second Air Forces to bring innovators together to collaborate and share ideas on how they are moving training forward.

IMCOM uses ‘Power of the Patch’ against winter storm
March 5, 2021 — While the historic winter storms of February have passed, the work to assess and repair damages at Army installations around the country will last for months... MORE

Lt. Gen. Doug Gabram (left), commanding general of Installation Management Command, speaks to a Soldier in the barracks at Fort Hood after a historic winter storm damaged the garrison. IMCOM is leading the recovery effort.

JBSA-Randolph residents ensure commissary opens during winter storm
March 5, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph residents volunteered to stock and replenish food items at the base commissary after winter storms caused record low temperatures, interrupted services and increased demand for grocery items, Feb. 17, 18, and 22, 2021... MORE

Commissary customers wait to enter the store following winter storms at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Feb. 19, 2021.