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668th ALIS Airmen support JBSA after winter storms
March 5, 2021 — Airmen from the 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron, also known as the “Roadrunners,” collaborated with Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron to help ensure safety of base tenants during the worst winter storms in Texas history. ... MORE

Five civilian and Air Force men stand in a circle observing pipe damage.

Feedback Fridays
March 5, 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.

Air Force recruiting first to have chief medical officer in charge of waivers
March 4, 2021 — Air Force Recruiting Service has created a chief medical officer position to help expedite the waiver process and serve as one voice for each of the Total Force team members... MORE

Then Lt. Col. Maria Angles, leading a Critical Care Air Transport Team, helps load a critically injured member in Kandahar, Iraq, in 2005

Air Force Security Forces Center to improve U.S. government-wide working dog programs
March 4, 2021 — The Air Force Security Forces Center-led Government Working Dog Category Intelligence Team aims to improve the cost, process and procurement of government working dogs across 14 federal agencies. ... MORE

Sofi, 9th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog, waits with her handler Staff Sgt. Jason Herrier, at a simulated checkpoint during military working dog detection training on Beale Air Force Base.

Army Capability Manager-Army Health System team supports Arctic Warrior 2021
March 4, 2021 — An Army Capability Manager-Army Health System team from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston provided their expertise from Feb. 6-12 during Arctic Warrior 21 at Fort Greely, Alaska, to assess the Army Health System, resolve Arctic warfare gaps, enhance readiness and inform modernization... MORE

Lt. Col. Cleve Sylvester, a member of the Army Capability Manager-Army Health System team, uses Army-issued snowshoes to maneuver in the training area during support of Arctic Warrior 2021 at Fort Greely, Alaska.

New BAMC infusion clinic offers treatment option for some COVID-19 patients
March 3, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center opened a new infusion clinic to help high-risk COVID-9-positive patients whose symptoms are mild to moderate... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center opened a new infusion clinic to help high risk COVID-19-positive patients whose symptoms are mild to moderate.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy opens at new Exchange
March 3, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center leaders participated in a Facebook Live ribbon-cutting ceremony March 3 for the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy, which relocated to the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) in February... MORE

Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, and Col. Stacey Causey, BAMC pharmacy chief, cut a ribbon during a Facebook Live ceremony, signifying the grand opening of the Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 3.

IAAFA International Military Student Officer Team named best in Air Force
March 3, 2021 — The International Military Student Officer team at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been awarded the Air Force Team of the Year Award, Large Category, for 2020... MORE

Members of the International Military Student Officer Team at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy gather for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston prepares for command cyber readiness inspection
March 3, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo a command cyber readiness inspection, or CCRI, as an inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency will conduct a thorough evaluation of all network systems from March 22 to April 2... MORE

The main focus of the inspection will be on the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network, known as the NIPRNet, and the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, or SIPRNet, and supporting traditional security practices.

ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development learning management system
March 3, 2021 — As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18, with the first phase consisting of a modernized and interactive training platform that allows Airmen to access training modules previously found on the Advanced Distributed Learning Service... MORE

Air Force professional developmental tool assist all Airmen with career planning
March 3, 2021 — The Developmental Special Experience Catalog is a consolidated list of available learning activities outside the scope of formal training... MORE

Graphic highlighting Developmental Special Experiences Catalog.

AF allows shorts for maintainers, updates uniform options
March 3, 2021 — Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance... MORE

Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process
March 3, 2021 — After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear, or PTG uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process... MORE

Air Force Uniform Office members 1st Lt. Avery Thomson and 2nd Lt. Maverick Wilhite put updated versions of the Air Force physical training (PT) uniform through their paces at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021. The Air Force Uniform Office is part of the Human System's Division in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Agile Combat Support Directorate. This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and over 150 Airmen participated in testing the new gear. The new ensemble currently consists of a jacket, a pair of pants, a T-shirt and two types of shorts; a lined runner's short and a longer unlined multipurpose short. A long sleeve t-shirt and a hoodie are in development. The ensemble features improved fabrics that are softer and quick drying, and have antimicrobial technology, which helps with moisture and odor control. The new uniform items are entering the production phase and will be available to Airmen sometime in 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

Air Force launches Family Vector website for EFMP families
March 3, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force launched a new website March 3, giving Exceptional Family Member Program families direct access to decision-making information related to medical programs, assignments or other support resources... MORE

Peruvian military leader visits IAAFA
March 3, 2021 — Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders held their first partner nation visit with a top Peruvian Air Force officer on Feb. 22, hosting Maj. Gen. Jose Luis Barrios Espinosa, Assistant Defense and Air Attaché to the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jose Luis Barrios Espinosa, Assistant Defense and Air Attaché met with leaders at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy to continue to strengthen partnerships and expand security cooperation between the U.S. and Peru.

People, processes, performance focus of MICC leadership
March 3, 2021 — Leaders from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command met virtually recently to discuss a number of topics aimed at reinforcing the command’s efforts toward the Army’s priorities of people, modernization and readiness... MORE

Leaders from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command met virtually Feb.25 through March 3 to discuss a variety of topics as part of its annual senior contracting official/director acquisition training event.

Air Force Assistance Fund: Airmen taking care of our own
March 3, 2021 — The annual Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, campaign kicked off March 1, 2021, providing an opportunity to help fellow Airmen/Guardians when they need it most... MORE

The AFAF has programs that directly benefit U.S. Air Force active duty, guardsmen and reservists, as well as enlisted or officer spouses, immediate family members and veterans. The AFAF has four different funds that anybody can donate to, the Air Force Enlisted Village, LeMay Foundation, Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation and the Air Force Aid Society.(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/released)

Army South, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade conclude Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep
March 2, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep a pre-deployment training seminar, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 23-25 to prepare teams assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future training and advising missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Michael Lewczak (center), U.S. Army South assistant chief of staff for strategy, plans and policy, provides the closing remarks of the Operation Alamo Shield pre-deployment training seminar at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 25.

59th MDW medic shines as ceremonial guardsman
March 2, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Honor Guard covers a 65,000-square-mile region across69 counties in Texas. In order to cover this vast area, the JBSA Honor Guard has over 40 members including trainers, operations and leadership. ... MORE

Officials to unveil Chapman plaque at JBSA-Randolph’s Airmen’s Heritage Park
March 2, 2021 — The late Master Sgt. John Chapman will be honored during a plaque unveiling ceremony March 4, hosted by members of the Special Warfare Training Wing, at Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Education and Training Command graphic for press releases. AETC posts press releases for timely news of potentially wide interest. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by SSgt. Charles Pons)