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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.

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen mentor youth during San Antonio-area DreamWeek Luncheon
January 30, 2023 — Martin Luther King, Jr. day has passed, but several Sixteenth Air Force Airmen extended the vision of his dream to students in the San Antonio community during a DreamWeek event hosted by the Cibolo Enrichment Foundation Jan. 18... MORE

Two students and several military member talk at a table.

Innovation Industry Days 2023 fosters partnerships, delivers solutions to I&MS challenges
January 30, 2023 — More than 2,000 small business, academic and government officials gathered in San Antonio Jan. 24-26 for Innovation Industry Days, a networking and educational event designed to foster partnerships and identify solutions to Department of the Air Force problems... MORE

Mission Monday: DAF Sustainable Design, Development
January 30, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Paula Shaw is the Department of the Air Force’s Sustainable Design and Development subject matter expert with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Facility Engineering Directorate... MORE

DLA Intelligence reinforces classified document rules
January 30, 2023 — News heralding the mishandling of classified documents by political officials is prompting intelligence officials throughout the government to reinforce regulations... MORE

WWE Superstars take time for service members, kids at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
January 27, 2023 — Eleven WWE Superstars visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26 for a series of tours and interactive events in partnership with the USO and the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Boys and Girls Club of America... MORE

Being resilient: Air University’s RTF promotes well-being for all service members
January 26, 2023 — As reported cases of suicide and mental health issues among service members increased, military leadership stepped in. In September 2022, Air Force leaders unveiled a new initiative encouraging support for service members and their families. The Spectrum of Resilience, found on the service’s Integrated Resilience website, provides supportive opportunities and resources across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

In September 2022, the Department of the Air Force unveiled the Spectrum of Resilience to provide a comprehensive listing of available support options for military members and their families. In 2018, Air University established the Resilience Research Task Force involving students from Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. The task force now includes students at Squadron Officer School, which offers it as an advanced research elective, and is sponsored by the office of Air Force Integrated Resilience.

Latest Force Development 'Impact' newsletter available now
January 26, 2023 — The latest digital edition of "Impact" Force Development newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

Joint training strengthens Navy Brig, corrections operations
January 26, 2023 — A joint training initiative, spearheaded by the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Detachment 2, is helping strengthen brig and corrections operations across the Department of Defense. ... MORE

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Former Kelly Air Force Base wins national EPA excellence award in site reuse
January 26, 2023 — The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, as one of its 2022 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award winners... MORE

Contractors dig a site on the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas.

BAMC using new robotic guidance system for spine surgery
January 26, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center is now using a robotic guidance system for spinal surgery that’s decreasing post-surgery pain and recovery time... MORE

JBSA's CFC pledges will support local charities
January 25, 2023 — The Joint Base San Antonio 2022 Combined Federal Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign through the federal community, wrapped up Jan. 16, 2023. These funds will go to support the local and national organizations that support the military community and Military City USA... MORE

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BAMC receives award for environmental sustainability efforts
January 25, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2022 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award and the Greening the OR Recognition Award... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: JBSA, USO host WWE superstars for tour, interactive events
January 25, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing leaders are set to host several WWE Superstars and staff members for a series of tours and interactive events, in partnership with the USO and the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Boys and Girls Club of America, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Jan. 26... MORE