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149th Fighter Wing pitches in for Louisiana cleanup
September 9, 2021 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland traveled to Louisiana recently to help with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts... MORE

Members of the 149th Fighter Wing help clean up the Raceland Community Center in Raceland, Louisiana, during Hurricane Ida response Sept. 6, 2021.

What JBSA tech school students need to know about voting
September 8, 2021 — The right to vote is precious, and many Americans have given their lives for us to have that right. All technical school students throughout Joint Base San Antonio should be ready and able to vote in any election they are eligible to vote in. ... MORE

Thirteen shooters qualify for bronze pistol badge
September 8, 2021 — The 2021 Excellence in Competition Pistol Shoot, hosted by the 37th Training Support Squadron Combat Weapons Flight, brought out 130 military participants, all vying to place in the top 10 percent... MORE

Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
September 8, 2021 — The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations... MORE

JBSA leadership sign National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
September 7, 2021 — Leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio came together Sept. 7 to sign a National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Family Member Travel Screenings are now electronic for all Airmen and Guardians, as of Aug. 30. The AF form 4380 is obsolete. ... MORE

As of Aug. 30, Department of the Air Force members with dependents selected for an assignment will receive an email and a myVector notification to complete the mandatory screening questionnaire electronically

September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September 7, 2021 — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time when the Department of Defense brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide and emphasizes the valuable resources and support available year-round. This year’s theme, “Connect to Protect: Support Is Within Reach,” highlights the critical role relationships and interpersonal connections to family, friends, the community and resources can play in preventing suicide. ... MORE

Hands reaching out to help prevent suicide

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Idaho, Arkansas, expands in Alabama
September 7, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 60 military medical personnel deployed in three, 20-person teams, each to one of three states – Idaho, Arkansas and Alabama – to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in local hospitals... MORE

Soldiers provide COVID-19 care in Idaho.

Army South hosts 2nd Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep for rotating Security Force Assistance Teams
September 7, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the second pre-deployment training seminar, Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep, at their headquarters Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to prepare teams assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future training and advising missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama... MORE

AFPC hosts 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit
September 7, 2021 — Approximately 400 human resources professionals attended the 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit in San Antonio, Aug. 2-6. The annual event brought together civilian personnel specialists from around the force in-person and virtually this year for education and collaboration. ... MORE

Air Force 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit attendees.

AIT Soldiers, former combat medic come to aid of fallen retiree at Fort Sam Houston Exchange
September 7, 2021 — Four Advanced Individual Training Soldiers training at the U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence to become 68W combat medics recently helped a fallen man at the Fort Sam Houston Post Exchange... MORE

Oct. 15 deadline approaching to submit innovation ideas for AETC Spark Tank 2022
September 7, 2021 — All AETC Airmen are encouraged to submit ideas they believe will significantly impact Air Force missions within 6-24 months using the Guardian and Airmen Innovation Network. It is critical to enter submissions as early as possible so AETC innovation experts can assist with your pitch video and prepare you for the competition. The campaign runs until Oct. 15, 2021... MORE

Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption... MORE

DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians.

AFICC awards Pool 3 in architect & engineering services contract series
September 4, 2021 — A collaborative effort between the Air Force Installation Contracting Center and Air Force Civil Engineer Center led to the award of Pool 3 contracts Aug. 30, 2021, as part of the $2 billion Architect-Engineer Next program consisting of four contractor pools... MORE

Graphic for A-E Next Service program pool awards

JBSA members find self-care, healing through Wet Paint Project
September 3, 2021 — The Wet Paint Project gives survivors of sexual assault and violence, and those professionals and volunteers helping them in the SAPR program, the opportunity to raise awareness and prevention of sexual assault by creating abstract art pieces... MORE

Sept. 11: 20th anniversary march pays homage to lives lost
September 3, 2021 — Maj. Jonathan Leetch, Air Education Training Command instructor pilot at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, along with members of Air Force auxiliary programs, will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by marching 100 miles to ground zero from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey... MORE

In this 2019 photo, members of the 9/11 Memorial 100 Mile March arrive at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York, New York.

Feedback Fridays
September 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

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

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccine program to inpatients
September 2, 2021 — In an effort to protect its most vulnerable patients from illness, Brooke Army Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older. BAMC administered its first inpatient vaccine to a postpartum patient Sept. 1... MORE

Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Sep. 2, 2021. BAMC is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older.

U.S., Chilean armies complete Southern Vanguard training exercise
September 2, 2021 — In coordination with U.S. Army South, approximately 120 10th Mountain Division Soldiers found themselves at an altitude of more than 9,200 feet, with high winds and temperatures below freezing, learning the basics of cold weather, mountain warfare, including the fundamentals of survival, movement and combat from instructors at the Chilean Army Mountain School... MORE

U.S. Space Force Guardians helping to shape the future of the force
September 2, 2021 — When they arrive at basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the newest members of the U.S. Space Force will see one of their own wearing the distinctive headgear of a military training instructor... MORE

Sgt. Michelle Holt, center, poses for a photo with two fellow U.S. Space Force military training instructors on August 6, 2020, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.