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Historic statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement signed
February 1, 2023 — Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted leaders from the Army, Air Force and Navy to sign an unprecedented Intergovernmental Support Agreement that will save the Department of Defense millions of dollars a year. A proclamation signing ceremony on January 25, 2023, celebrated the first and only statewide IGSA, and the only one involving three military services with a single public partner... MORE

More time for family: Army updates guidance for expanded parental leave
February 1, 2023 — In an effort to support parents and caregivers, the Army has refined its parental leave guidance to align with the recent Department of Defense expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The update authorizes 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for birth parents, non-birth parents and Soldiers adopting a child or accepting a child for long-term foster care... MORE

Need dental coverage? TRICARE Dental Program may be right for you
February 1, 2023 — Are you an active duty family member without dental coverage? Or a National Guard or Reserve member? If yes, the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP, provides dental coverage around the world. And you may be eligible for TDP benefits... MORE

Tax assistance at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston runs through April 18
February 1, 2023 — This year, the only tax assistance center available will be at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military taxpayers and family members. These services will focus on providing assistance to active duty taxpayers and their families. Limited services will be available for military retirees. ... MORE

This year, the only tax assistance center available will be at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston

Guard chief plans fitness initiative for Guard, families
February 1, 2023 — The chief of the National Guard Bureau is launching a holistic fitness initiative in March to improve the wellness of National Guard members and their families. The new program highlights two priorities of Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson: readiness and people... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers in the 1-254th Regional Training Institute's Infantry Advanced Leaders Course 22-02 take part in an Army Combat Fitness Test at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, New Jersey, March 23, 2022. Forty-three Active-Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers attended the course, which focused on skills to lead squad- and platoon-sized units.

BAMC Weather Alert
February 1, 2023 — To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, BAMC is rescheduling, or offering a virtual option, for all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for today, Feb. 1... MORE

National Burn Awareness Week: Hot liquids can burn like fire
February 1, 2023 — National Burn Awareness Week is from Feb. 5-11, 2023, and is a window of opportunity to help share awareness for preventing scald injuries. A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. ... MORE

Severe weather impact message for Feb. 1, 2023
January 31, 2023 — WEATHER IMPACT UPDATE: The cold air mass with intermittent light rain and drizzling that began yesterday evening and created hazardous conditions in the local area is forecast to continue today in San Antonio into the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Due to potentially hazardous roadways, particularly in areas of San Antonio north of Loop 1604, degrading weather conditions, and school closure announcements, Joint Base San Antonio is limiting installation services and operations for Feb. 1, 2023... MORE

New text service offers military healthcare updates, information
January 31, 2023 — The San Antonio Market has launched a text messaging service to keep TRICARE beneficiaries informed about their local military healthcare system... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth-quarter award winners
January 31, 2023 — The 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently announced its fourth-quarter award winners... MORE

Units invited to learn more about current, future myLearning’s learning, automation and reporting capabilities
January 31, 2023 — Existing and potential customers looking to make more informed decisions on hosting courses inside myLearning can register to attend scheduled bi-monthly program overview meetings.The next myLearning Program Overview meeting is scheduled for Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. central... MORE

METC hosts large-scale tabletop exercise for notional mobilization
January 31, 2023 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston conducted a large-scale, mobilization tabletop exercise, or MOBTTX, Jan. 17 to prepare for a potential surge in student throughput for three of its largest training programs... MORE

BAMC Weather Alert
January 31, 2023 — Due to inclement weather and Joint Base San Antonio base closures, all primary/specialty care appointments and elective procedures scheduled for this afternoon will either be rescheduled or converted to virtual. The inclement weather is expected to worsen tomorrow morning. To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, BAMC is rescheduling (or offering a virtual option) for all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for tomorrow, Feb. 1... MORE

UPDATE ON JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO SERVICES
January 31, 2023 — Due to potentially hazardous roadways, degrading weather conditions, and school closure announcements JBSA is limiting installation service operations Jan. 31, 2023... MORE

BAMC currently operational; however, JBSA installation support operations will be mission-critical personnel only for Jan. 31, 2023.
January 31, 2023 — Due to deteriorating weather conditions and school closures, Joint Base San Antonio installation support operations will be mission-critical personnel only for Jan. 31, 2023. Brooke Army Medical Center is currently operational; however, please monitor BAMC's Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BrookeArmyMedicalCenter for weather updates/delays... MORE

59th Medical Wing cancels appointments and procedures
January 31, 2023 — Due to inclement weather and Joint Base San Antonio base closures, the 59th Medical Wing has canceled appointments and procedures scheduled after 12:00 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Dunn Dental Clinic, AF Postgraduate Dental Clinic, Gateway Bulverde and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities... MORE

SEVERE WEATHER NOTIFICATION: Joint Base San Antonio limiting installation service operations on Jan. 31, 2023
January 31, 2023 — Due to potentially hazardous roadways, degrading weather conditions, and school closure announcements, Joint Base San Antonio is limiting installation service operations on Jan. 31, 2023. ... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Hard freeze conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: Freezing conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1
January 30, 2023 — A cold air mass with intermittent light rain and drizzling is forecast to begin today and continue in San Antonio through Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. As of now, JBSA remains open and is anticipated to maintain normal operating hours Jan. 31. JBSA leadership will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates. Personnel should look to their command teams and supervisor for additional guidance... MORE

Department of the Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims
January 30, 2023 — The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force... MORE

The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force.

New two-year AFROTC scholarship available to all qualified cadets selected to commission
January 30, 2023 — The Charles McGee Leadership Award is a two-year scholarship to help relieve financial burdens and allow all qualified cadets to focus on their academic and leadership development. Eligible cadets are granted a two-year tuition award of $18,000 per year or this can be converted to a housing benefit of up to $10,000 per year... MORE

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., greets University of Maryland ROTC cadets before a ceremony at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, Md., Jan 27, 2023. Brown was on hand to award the Brig. Gen. Charles McGee Leadership Award.