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37th TRW NCO earns FAPAC Uniformed Services Award
June 1, 2020 — Tech Sgt. Sarahlizamarie Pante-Berrios from the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was awarded the Uniformed Services Award for the Federal Asian Pacific American Council in recognition of her fostering harmonious relationships with Asian and Pacific Islander communities, exhibiting distinguished behavior, and being a leader in overcoming discrimination, promoting equal opportunity, and developing all members of the civilian and Uniformed Services... MORE

Air Force Civil Engineer Center consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness
June 1, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is taking the Air Force’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program to new heights, preserving training areas to increase the lethality and readiness of air and space forces... MORE

BAMC adjusts entrance hours June 1
June 1, 2020 — As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased re-opening, effective June 1, adjustments are being made at entry locations and hours to best accommodate patients and their access to clinics... MORE

59th MDW begins phased reopening June 1
June 1, 2020 — With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1. ... MORE

JBSA financial counselors offer tips to keep finances in order during COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — Keeping a careful eye on spending, not getting deeper into debt and being on the lookout for scams is the advice Joint Base San Antonio financial counselors are giving installation members who are trying to manage their finances during COVID-19... MORE

JBSA facilities among those collecting 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
May 31, 2020 — Two Joint Base San Antonio locations are among 15 Armed Services Blood Program centers looking to collect convalescent plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and may hold the treatment in their veins that could help others who are critically ill with the respiratory infection. ... MORE

Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity
May 30, 2020 — Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet... MORE

JBSA M&FRCs offer virtual financial services in midst of pandemic
May 29, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military and Family Readiness Centers are offering virtual financial classes on several topics, including budgeting, credit and debt management, savings and other areas of money management that are taught by a certified financial counselor... MORE

149th SFS Gunfighters conduct weapons qualifications
May 29, 2020 — Gunfighters assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron conducted weapons qualifications training May 27 on a firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Chapman Training Annex... MORE

Virtual promotion ceremony celebrates achievements in one JBSA-Lackland cyber security division
May 29, 2020 — In the midst of advised social distancing, to minimize the spread of COVID-19, service members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland continued a time-honored tradition of holding a promotion ceremony. The catch? They did it virtually. Three enlisted Airmen were promoted April 30 in a televised ceremony that drew an audience of colleagues and family members from across the nation. ... MORE

BAMC Auxiliary donates gifts to BAMC departments
May 29, 2020 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual welfare grants distribution May 20, at the BAMC Main Entrance... MORE

TSP waives penalties for Coronavirus-related early withdrawals
May 29, 2020 — During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people may be experiencing financial burdens they had not planned for. For participants in the federal Thrift Savings Plan, there may be an early withdrawal or loan option they can utilize to help ease their financial situation and the stress that comes with it... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary takes top spot in nationwide recycling contest
May 29, 2020 — During the past school year, students and teachers at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School collected more than a million pounds of recycling materials which earned the school the top prize in a nationwide recycling contest... MORE

BAMC pharmacy to discontinue curbside services June 1
May 29, 2020 — As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased reopening, the Pharmacy will discontinue its curbside services effective June 1, and patients will need to go to their respective pharmacy location to process their prescriptions. However, to ensure continued safety and convenience, BAMC pharmacies will implement a streamlined pick-up and drop-off process... MORE

Feedback Fridays
May 29, 2020 — 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

With safety in mind, BAMC begins phased re-opening for primary, surgical care
May 28, 2020 — With safety at the forefront, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will begin a phased re-opening of primary and surgical care starting June 1... MORE

DOD officials unveil COVID-related personnel, move guidance
May 28, 2020 — Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

SMA expects ACFT to continue as planned in COVID-19 environment
May 28, 2020 — Despite some delays in fielding necessary equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army’s top enlisted leader believes the service will still successfully implement its new Army Combat Fitness Test... MORE

AFIMSC analytics tool expands to help leaders prioritize investments
May 28, 2020 — Enhancements to the Installation Health Assessment analytics platform are giving Air Force commanders the ability to accurately prioritize funding requirements for more critical mission support areas than ever before... MORE

AER expands assistance eligibility for Guard, Reserve
May 28, 2020 — The Army Emergency Relief program recently expanded its assistance eligibility for Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers impacted by COVID-19 missions or policy... MORE