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Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
July 28, 2019 — Thank you to our dorm residents for supporting senior leader teams as we conduct inspections of 100% of the dorms across JBSA. We greatly appreciate your patience and support. ... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC hosts ‘TAP Too’ workshop for transitioning spouses
July 26, 2019 — Spouses of transitioning service members will learn about resources and programs that can help them as they enter civilian life at the TAP Too workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28.... MORE

Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
July 26, 2019 — On July 23, 2019, imagery of mold growth in the Lackland dormitories was shared on social media. Over the last few days, current and former residents have actively shared their valid concerns and calls to action. I heard your voices and took immediate action. Within 24 hours, leadership teams began inspecting dorm rooms across JBSA with the goal of completing all inspections as soon as possible. We are carefully and accurately assessing the entire scope of this vital quality of life issue.... MORE

Stop the Bleed: A battlefield innovation on civilian soil
July 26, 2019 — A public health campaign called Stop the Bleed builds on lifesaving lessons from military battlefields. The goal is to train Americans of all ages how to successfully respond to bleeding emergencies in traumas from accidents and intentional violence.... MORE

Retired MWDs looking for family, homes, couches
July 26, 2019 — Thousands of Military Working Dogs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. Eventually, these canines retire and some can be adopted by the public to live as a couch potato. ... MORE

New Navy uniform mobile app has new name, new guidance
July 26, 2019 — One of the more popular mobile applications the Navy has is the OPNAV Uniform Regulations app released in October 2017. Just like your worn out uniforms, the app needed updating. With a new name and more information, the OPNAV Uniform Regulations is now MyNavy UNIFORMS which hit app stores July 18.... MORE

Feedback Fridays
July 26, 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

Wilcox takes command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
July 25, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox said he is excited to join the team revolutionizing installation and mission support after taking command of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center during a ceremony at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 25.... MORE

Navy Medicine commands host San Antonio educators for STEM tour
July 25, 2019 — The Navy Medicine Training Support Center cohosted Bexar County educators for a tour of the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 15. ... MORE

AETC Airmen visit PACAF to enhance warfighter alignment
July 25, 2019 — Members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron and 559th Flying Training Squadron, both assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, visited Pacific Air Forces headquarters July 8-10. ... MORE

Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms
July 25, 2019 — The Air Force Uniform Office has begun surveying female Airmen to collect feedback on Air Force maternity uniform items.... MORE

Army North welcomes new deputy commanding general
July 24, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army North Commanding General, welcomed Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser, the new U.S. Army North Deputy Commanding General-Operations, during a ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 23. ... MORE

Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary
July 24, 2019 — Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary July 23 during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office.... MORE

BAMC volunteer honors his calling by helping others
July 24, 2019 — A Brooke Army Medical Center volunteer found his spiritual calling at age 50 and has been giving back ever since. ... MORE

BAMC unveils painting by wounded warrior
July 23, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center recently hosted an unveiling ceremony in the Medical Mall for a painting donated by former United Nations Ambassador Warren W. Tichenor. ... MORE

BAMC laboratory services accredited for more than 50 years
July 23, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services has been recognized as one of the longest College of American Pathologists-accredited laboratories in the United States.... MORE

Enlisted PME topic of latest 'Developing Mach-21 Airmen' podcast
July 23, 2019 — A look inside the enlisted professional military education is the topic of the latest “Developing Mach-21 Airmen,” Air Education and Training Command’s professional development podcast series, released July 19.... MORE

Technology changes special warfare, combat support training, recruiting at Air Education and Training Command
July 22, 2019 — Airmen from the 330th Special Operations Recruiting Squadron, Special Warfare Training Wing and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape are working together to recruit, train and create better Airmen for special warfare and combat support specialties with the help of big data. ... MORE

DOD partners with VA, implements Women’s Health Transition Training Program
July 22, 2019 — The Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the Department of Defense to implement the first Women’s Health Transition Training.... MORE

Ride, Run and Raft at Rambler 120; registration now open
July 19, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio’s annual Rambler 120 registration is now open. The annual fitness challenge designed to enhance camaraderie is Oct. 5 with an estimated 7:30 a.m start time at the JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. ... MORE