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JBSA assists naturalization applicants, welcomes new citizens
February 27, 2023 — Becoming a U.S. citizen can be a lengthy and costly process, but for those serving in the U.S. military, the process may be much faster and have little to no expense under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. To hurry the process along at Joint Base San Antonio, Military and Family Readiness personnel work diligently to fast-track the process even further... MORE

Eleven service members stand with their naturalization certificates.

DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests
February 27, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24... MORE

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic

ARNORTH hosts 113th anniversary celebrating the birth of military flight March 2
February 24, 2023 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) will host a celebration of the Birthplace of Military Aviation, which occurred at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on March 2, 1910, using the Wright Flyer. The event pays tribute to the historic significance of the flight and honor the multiple branches that have been brought forth because of this event... MORE

Foulois ushered dawn of military flight at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Gateway Wing releases new strategic plan
February 24, 2023 — Culture. Mission. People. These priorities are the foundation of the 37th Training Wing’s 2023 Warhawk Strategic Plan released Jan. 20. The Warhawk Strategic Plan written by the 37th TRW commander, Col. Lauren Courchaine, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, lays out the command team’s intent for the wing and empowers Warhawks at every level to lead while recognizing that the best ideas can come from anywhere... MORE

Diagnosing excellence: 59th MDW commander visits 17th MDG
February 24, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, 59th Medical Wing commander and Air Force Nurse Corps chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Taliah Wilkerson, Aerospace Medical Service & Surgical Service career field manager, visited the 17th Medical Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, to provide a strategic overview and future posture of the Total Nursing Force... MORE

17th Medical Group members pose with Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, 59th Medical Wing commander and Air Force Nurse Corps chief, Chief Master Sgt. Taliah Wilkerson, Aerospace Medical Service & Surgical Service career field manager, and other members of their team, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023. Ryder held a luncheon and heard feedback from members across the 17th MDG about improvements that can be made regarding medical care given around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

DOD aims to boost small business involvement in nation's defense
February 24, 2023 — The Defense Department's Office of Small Business Programs has several efforts underway to make it easier for the nation's small business community to become more involved in providing goods, services, technology and research in support of the nation's defense. ... MORE

New Military Personnel Flight hours provide support while promoting training, development, integrity
February 23, 2023 — Beginning March 6, new Military Personnel Flight hours will go into effect throughout Joint Base San Antonio. Changes in the customer service hours and the implementation of regular, temporary closures of the MPF offices will help coordinate the 802nd Force Support Squadron training mission while providing a high level of support to JBSA military members, retirees, civilians, and families. ... MORE

Streamlining and standardizing Military Entrance Processing Stations medical qualification process
February 23, 2023 — With hundreds of medical providers of various specialties working at 65 Military Entrance Processing Stations, or MEPS, and two Remote Processing Stations across the country, standardizing the medical qualification process for military applicants is a challenge... MORE

CHICAGO (November 4, 2021) Dr. Liza Pilch, a medical provider at Chicago MEPS, conducts a medical evaluation with an applicant in Chicago MEPS medical department.

Q&A: Getting and using referrals with TRICARE
February 23, 2023 — You’ve likely heard the term “referral” in connection with health care. But what exactly is a referral — and how do you know if you need one? A referral is when your primary care manager, or PCM, or primary care provider sends you to another provider or specialist for care... MORE

IAAFA infuses agility into training with modern technology, simulators
February 23, 2023 — Virtual reality goggles and body-wor sensors are helping to take technical training to the next level at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The gear is part of a virtual reality simulator, and among the newest equipment being used to train international military students from partner nations... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Edwin Acevedo, 837th Training Squadron, looks at the computer screen while using the new SV-R simulator program at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The simulator is among the newest equipment at the academy that will be used to train international military students from partner nations, focusing on counter narcotic efforts and combatting transnational criminal organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Borden Institute releases historical Battle of Antietam publication
February 22, 2023 — The Borden Institute, an agency of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Medical Center of Excellence, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston officially released “Combat Readiness Through Medicine at the Battle of Antietam” as a part of the Textbooks of Military Medical History series Feb. 2... MORE

ARNORTH visits U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn
February 22, 2023 — Approximately 20 U.S. Army North personnel, based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, visited multiple directorates and facilities located at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York, from Jan 26-27, 2023... MORE

Leader’s perspective: People, training key to command’s success
February 22, 2023 — While we’re currently experiencing the most challenging recruiting landscape in decades, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command is committed to attracting individuals and training those new to the command to quickly become productive members of our workforce... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command commanding general

Voting open now for Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2023 finalists
February 22, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force’s capstone innovation campaign, Spark Tank, recently concluded submissions—and Airmen and Guardians may now vote for one of the top six selected ideas... MORE

Uncovering the hidden world of Public Affairs: Writing our own story
February 22, 2023 — The photographer, interviewer, and journalist often go unnoticed as their work typically goes untold. As a result, their contribution to the field is greatly underestimated. The role of a Public Affairs Specialist is frequently misconstrued as merely posting photos on social media, similar to that of an overly enthusiastic parent. This perception overlooks the complex and multi-faceted nature of the job... MORE

Department of Defense warns about poppy seed consumption and military drug testing
February 21, 2023 — Recent data suggest that certain poppy seed varieties may have higher codeine contamination that previously reported. The memorandum warns service members that the consumption of poppy seed products could result in a codeine positive urinalysis result... MORE

JBSA Airmen support Türkiye/Syria earthquake relief efforts
February 21, 2023 — Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, in coordination with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, prepared approximately 68 short tons of medical equipment for movement to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, in less than 48 hours. The medical supplies will be used to help the people affected by recent devastating earthquakes that struck south-central Türkiye and parts of Syria in recent weeks. ... MORE

Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Feb. 21-26
February 21, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn of more than 1,700 acres of wildlands at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Feb. 21-26. The burns take place between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Jan. 21-26

Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate holds Air Evacuation Limited Objective Experiment
February 21, 2023 — Retired Army Col. Ben Knisely was the guest speaker at the Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate, or MED CDID, 2023 Medical Ground and Air Evacuation Limited Objective Experiment at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 16... MORE

MEDCoE commander hosts professional development forum for medical service officers
February 21, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley, commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, held a professional development forum Jan. 25 for medical service corps officers at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana... MORE

Medical Service Officers discuss future with Corps Chief at JRTC