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JBSA hosts 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium
July 3, 2019 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy here welcomed foreign mission partners for the 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19-24. Delegates from 17 countries attended the WHES, which is an international exchange on how various countries respond to crisis and regional challenges. ... MORE

Army South hosts Chilean Army during bilateral staff talks
July 3, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies.... MORE

Houston Texans star Lamar Miller hosts football camp at JBSA-Randolph
July 3, 2019 — Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller hosted a football camp for about 150 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base youth from the first through eighth grades July 1-2. Miller, who has been with the Texans for three seasons, led the football camp to help military children to learn the game of football and live healthier lifestyles. ... MORE

Build-A-Backpack helps families overcome ‘money crunch’ when school starts
July 3, 2019 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will soon have an opportunity to provide schoolchildren with the tools they need to start the new school year. During the week of July 22-26, the JBSA Child & Youth Education Services School Liaison Office’s Build-A-Backpack program will accept backpacks filled with school supplies for distribution to students in financial need.... MORE

Understanding the Defense Personal Property System self-counseling process
July 2, 2019 — Customers who self-counsel utilizing the Defense Personal Property System, or DPS, are reminded to print, sign and date the Application for Shipment and/or Storage (Department of Defense Form 1299) and Personal Property Counseling Checklist (DD Form 1797). ... MORE

Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency
July 2, 2019 — In a ceremony June 28 at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the Air Force Medical Service stood up a new field operating agency, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency.... MORE

Leader perspective: MICC positioned for future success
July 2, 2019 — My tenure as your commanding general ends soon, and the past 24 months have been the highlight of my Army career. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command is the Army's standard for contracting because of the extraordinary efforts of every Soldier and Army civilian in our organization toward operationalizing contracting support. Providing world-class acquisition support for our Soldiers directly affects Army readiness. I salute you all for your selfless efforts to our mission.... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio officials host conference to establish ties with Native American tribes
July 2, 2019 — Establishing and strengthening relations between Native American tribes and Joint Base San Antonio officials was the focus of a tribal conference held at JBSA-Camp Bullis June 25-27. Representatives of three Native American tribes from New Mexico and Oklahoma attended the three-day conference. ... MORE

BAMC treats patient impaled with firework; underscores need for safety
July 2, 2019 — Fireworks won’t be the only thing skyrocketing on the Fourth of July. Injuries will also be on the rise if people light up the sky without keeping safety in mind. One San Antonio resident found out the hard way that fireworks festivities can backfire in life-changing ways in a split second. ... MORE

Air Force officials announce certain tour length changes
July 2, 2019 — After listening to feedback from Airmen and career field managers, Air Force officials are reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths to create a more ready and resilient force.... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing welcomes new commander
July 1, 2019 — Col. Steven Anderson accepted command of the 688th Cyberspace Wing from Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 25. Col. Eric DeLange relinquished command of the 688th CW during the ceremony.... MORE

DOD to take over background checks by fiscal 2020
July 1, 2019 — By October, the Department of Defense will be assuming responsibility for background investigations for U.S. government personnel and contractors seeking the various security clearances required to do their jobs.... MORE

BAMC offers new treatment option for certain types of tumors
July 1, 2019 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Department at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston now offers a new treatment for certain types of neuroendocrine tumors. ... MORE

Air Force BRAC program reaches innovation milestone
July 1, 2019 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate recently reached a significant innovation milestone stemming from a five-year effort.... MORE

JBSA-Lackland child development centers receive re-accreditation
June 28, 2019 — The National Association for the Education of Young Children recently awarded the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland child development centers a five-year re-accreditation for their efforts in assuring adolescents reach the required milestones.... MORE

99th FTS pays tribute to fallen Tuskegee Airman
June 28, 2019 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron paid tribute June 21 to a member of a groundbreaking African-American flying unit that overcame racial prejudice and stereotypes to excel in its mission at the height of World War II. ... MORE

Army Futures Command study adds sense of touch, motion to medical simulation scenarios
June 28, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Department, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCoE, Directorate of Simulation hosted a usability study of Tactical Combat Casualty Care Simulation, or TC3Sim, medical trainer scenarios using HaptX Gloves June 19-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

Fireworks safety: don’t get burned on the Fourth of July
June 28, 2019 — This Fourth of July, people across America will be celebrating the nation’s birthday. Backyard picnics, family gatherings, food, drink and of course mom’s apple pie will be a treat. Fireworks will lighting up the sky around cities and towns.... MORE

Feedback Fridays
June 28, 2019 — 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. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available. ... MORE

Engagement, enthusiasm mark STEAM camp at Randolph Elementary
June 27, 2019 — Randolph Field Independent School District elementary- and middle-school students attend the district’s first-ever STEAM camp June 17-20.... MORE