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After the ventilator, COVID-19 survivor advocates for vaccine
September 15, 2021 — A nearly fatal bout with COVID-19 drove the Harris family to do something they had been on the fence about before. They got the vaccine. With a wife and three sons, Tim Harris was not willing to take another gamble with his life... MORE

After the ventilator, COVID survivor advocates for vaccine

Commentary: On resilience through the storm
September 15, 2021 — Thoughts on how adversity and leaning on others can make us more resilient... MORE

Oklahoma National Guardsmen Spc. Michael West, left, and Spc. Gage Stone, right, truck drivers with Alpha Company, 120th Engineer Battalion, 90th Troop Command, give supplies to a resident of a neighborhood in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 7, 2021. Oklahoma National Guardsmen drove throughout neighborhoods to distribute supplies directly to Louisiana residents, allowing for essential aid to reach the local populace quickly. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alex Kaelke)

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries
September 15, 2021 — The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines. The guidelines are displayed in an easy-to-read format with space for the patient to record their screening information details... MORE

The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines.

MICC members dominate contracting excellence awards
September 14, 2021 — Three members nominated by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command won their award categories as part of the fiscal 2020 Army Contracting Command Annual Awards for Excellence in Contracting... MORE

Three members nominated by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command won their award categories as part of the fiscal 2020 Army Contracting Command Annual Awards for Excellence in Contracting.

Army Wellness Center provides resources for Army Combat Fitness Test preparation
September 14, 2021 — A new pilot program through the Army Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is helping servicemembers preparing to take the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Performance and Readiness Exercise Program, or PREP, provides instruction and training to Soldiers on the six exercises and skills they will need to pass... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated this year
September 13, 2021 — The Air Force has directed that all Reserve Citizen Airmen in part-time statuses be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 2, 2021, and all Reservists on active duty or in Active Guard and Reserve status must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 2, 2021... MORE

A member of team Homestead receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event during the August Unit Training Assembly Aug. 7, 2021 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Allissa Landgraff)

Army tests new EFMP system, targets assignment process for select families
September 13, 2021 — The Army is currently piloting a new Exceptional Family Member Program online enrollment process to improve the assignment research and selection process for EFMP participants, G-9 officials said Sept. 9... MORE

Exceptional Family Member Program online enrollment process

MEDCoE’s Army Trauma Training Detachment marks 20 years
September 13, 2021 — The Army Trauma Training Detachment has two main missions: teaching the Army Trauma Training Course, which is geared toward pre-deployment readiness for surgical teams, and fostering a military-civilian partnership by working as medical providers at Ryder Trauma Center Jackson Memorial. ... MORE

Instructors assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Army Trauma Training Course, Miami, Florida, demonstrate trauma scenario training for surgical teams as part of their pre-deployment training August 2021.

Air Force Recruiting Service NCOs reach new heights in leadership serving key positions in Air Force Sergeants Association
September 13, 2021 — Two new members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Board of Directors are Air Force recruiters... MORE

Master Sgt. James Zwiebel, of the 348th Recruiting Squadron officer accessions flight, receives the Air Force Sergeants Association’s Award of Excellence at the at association’s Professional Education and Development Symposium July 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC
September 13, 2021 — The deadline to submit ideas to help shape the future of combat support is soon approaching. Submissions for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference are due Sept. 15... MORE

The 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference will take place April 4-6, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The conference addresses current and future challenges in I&MS areas by leveraging the expertise and experience of Airmen and Guardians around the world who identify mission support deficiencies, shortfalls and developmental gaps and provides actionable recommendations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic).

Total Force Defenders beta testing AFSFC’s new weapons qualification course
September 12, 2021 — Defenders from across the Total Force are currently beta testing a new Air Force security forces weapons qualification course designed to enhance proficiency across the career field... MORE

JBSA commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
September 10, 2021 — To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio hosted a synchronized flag formation at all three installations (JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph) at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 10... MORE

Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing salute as the U.S. flag is lowered to half-staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 10 in honor of those lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Army North welcomes new commander, says farewell to Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson
September 10, 2021 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) conducted a change of command ceremony at their headquarters in the historic Quadrangle on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 9, 2021... MORE

Gen. Glen D. VanHerck (right), Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, passes the U.S. Army North colors to Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr.

New IGSA will provide wounded, recovering service members with transportation
September 10, 2021 — The Alamo Area Council of Governments will soon provide bus service for service members assigned to the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit, or who are participating or enrolled in the medical recover program at Brooke Army Medical Center, thanks to a newly established Intergovernmental Support Agreement, or IGSA... MORE

Occupational therapist assisting male soldier with prosthetic arm with pushups.

Last of Doolittle Raiders memorialized during ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 10, 2021 — Remembered as a man who faithfully served his country and was a devoted father and a man of faith, Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, the last of the Doolittle Raiders, was honored and posthumously promoted to the rank of colonel during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Golf Course ballroom... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. presents the U.S. flag to retired Col. Richard E. Cole’s daughter, Cindy Chal, during his interment ceremony, Sept. 7, 2021.

Americans show support for survivors of 9/11 attack on the Pentagon
September 10, 2021 — A number of organizations and individuals laid wreaths at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Sept. 7, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks. She also spoke with some of the survivors of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon... MORE

A row of wreaths is displayed in a row outside.

Feedback Fridays
September 10, 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

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
September 9, 2021 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

A day full of anxiety: recounting 9/11
September 9, 2021 — On the day of 9/11, I was a junior in high school. Specifically, I was in in-school suspension for skipping a class the day prior... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary School honors U.S. Army Environmental Command for partnership efforts
September 9, 2021 — Fort Sam Houston Elementary School employees and Fort Sam Houston Independent School District school board members visited U.S. Army Environmental Command headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8 to recognize the unit for its support of the elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year... MORE