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Patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS ‘Go Live’
December 9, 2021 — The San Antonio Market, to include Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and the outlying clinics, will transition to MHS GENESIS on Jan. 22, 2022... MORE

Act Now: TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 13
December 9, 2021 — Did you know TRICARE Open Season ends on Monday, Dec. 13? This is your last opportunity, if you so choose, to enroll in or change your health plan. Any changes you make to your coverage during open season will take effect Jan. 1, 2022... MORE

Admiral describes DOD's response to global threats, challenges
December 9, 2021 — Navy Adm. Christopher Grady emphasized the challenges facing the United States and its allies in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in consideration of his nomination to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

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Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy
December 8, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force released its policy Dec. 8 outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied... MORE

Army Reserve Medical Command’s 3rd Medical Training Brigade welcomes new commander
December 8, 2021 — Col. Carlos Tamez relinquished duties as the commander of the Army Reserve Medical Command’s 3rd Medical Training Brigade to Col. Sarolyn Morgan during a ceremony Oct. 16 at the MacArthur Pavilion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. ... MORE

Bilateral military exercise Southern Vanguard 22 begins in Brazil
December 7, 2021 — U.S. and Brazilian Army soldiers kicked off Southern Vanguard 22 during opening ceremonies in Lorena, Brazil Dec. 6... MORE

Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback effective March 31, 2022
December 7, 2021 — Effective March 31, 2022, the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback for all Airmen, enlisted and officer, across all ranks. The ALQs will also form the basis for the new officer and enlisted evaluation systems projected for release later in 2022... MORE

Effective March 31, 2022 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback

AFW2 expands social connections
December 7, 2021 — The pandemic highlighted the need to feel more connected, as people tend to feel isolated with various restrictions in place. Along with restrictions, warriors within the AFW2 program can sometimes already feel alone due to their trauma and recovery journey. With this challenge in mind, the Community Programs team felt the need to have wounded warriors, spouses and caregivers connect to others with similar backgrounds. ... MORE

The pandemic highlighted the need to feel more connected, as people tend to feel isolated with various restrictions in place. Along with restrictions, warriors within the AFW2 program can sometimes already feel alone due to their trauma and recovery journey. With this challenge in mind, the Community Programs team felt the need to have wounded warriors, spouses and caregivers connect to others with similar backgrounds.

Army Public Health Center launches inaugural Health of the Army Family report
December 7, 2021 — From the beginning, military families have been a center of gravity for the heart of the military force. Their unwavering, steadfast and resolute presence has provided many with the emotional and psychological stability needed during trying times... MORE

Leaders discuss DOD's cyber strategy to protect America, partners
December 7, 2021 — Recent cyberattacks, combined with Russia and China's influence and meddling with operations, indicate the United States has to compete in cyberspace and not be passive, a defense department official said... MORE

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Nation observes 80th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2021 — Among the lessons to be taken from the U.S. response to the attack on Pearl Harbor is the importance of operating as part of the joint force, and of striking a balance between training and readiness, a former Army Pacific command historian said... MORE

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Military hospital support to FEMA expands in Colorado, Michigan and New Mexico, continues in two states
December 6, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 55 military medical personnel will deploy in three new teams – one 15-person team to Colorado, one 20-person team to Michigan, and one 20-person team to New Mexico – to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients... MORE

BAMC COVID-19 Vaccine Site closes after nearly a year of operations
December 6, 2021 — The Brooke Army Medical Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston closed Dec. 3 after nearly a year of operations... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing website gets upgrade
December 6, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing will soon launch a redesign of its official website... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing public website is slated to undergo a redesign starting Dec. 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The current site will temporarily pause and reactivate no later than Dec. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Bob Dole, GOP senator, presidential nominee and decorated WWII veteran, dies at 98
December 6, 2021 — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a wounded World War II veteran who represented Kansas in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969 and in the Senate from 1969 to 1996, died Dec. 5. He was 98... MORE

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JBSA welcomes new personal financial counselor
December 6, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio family gained a new accredited personal financial counselor recently. Nakia Evans has nine years of experience as an accredited PFC and serves the JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston communities. ... MORE

Nakia Evans discusses her role as accredited personal financial counselor at the 433rd Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2021. Personal financial counselors provide financial education and advising at no-cost for military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Facemasks required at all military commissaries
December 3, 2021 — The Defense Commissary Agency requires patrons and employees at all commissary and DeCA facilities to wear a mask/face covering. This includes all DeCA facilities across Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

The Defense Commissary Agency requires patrons and employees at all commissary and DeCA facilities to wear a mask/face covering. This includes all DeCA facilities across Joint Base San Antonio.

DOD kicks off 5G dynamic spectrum sharing experimentation at Hill Air Force Base
December 3, 2021 — The Department of Defense hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the successful deployment of a private 5G cellular network at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 2, 2021. The project will evaluate the technical feasibility, methodologies, and utility of spectrum sharing and coexistence with diverse 5G networks in a band of vital importance to commercial industry... MORE

DOD kicks off 5G dynamic spectrum sharing experimentation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

DLIELC holds Democratic Republic of Congo promotion ceremony
December 3, 2021 — In a unique and unprecedented ceremony, five military members from the Democratic Republic of Congo were promoted Nov. 2 at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Col Schaefer joins promotees from Democratic Republic of Congo

Feedback Fridays
December 3, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE