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AETC recognizes JBSA technician as Weather Civilian of the Year
December 3, 2020 — Joshua Darney, a meteorological technician at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, has won the Air Education and Training Command Weather Civilian of the Year Award. He competed against civilians at each AETC installation as well as the weather schoolhouse... MORE

Joshua Darney, 502nd Operations Support Squadron meteorological technician at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, was selected as the Air Education and Training Command Weather Civilian of the Year.

AFRS hosts 'Pathway to Wings' brief Dec. 21
December 3, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service hosts a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Dec. 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.

Milley makes case for U.S. military keeping up with global, technology changes
December 3, 2020 — The geopolitical world has changed mightily over a generation, but that is nothing compared with the changes in technology, and the U.S. military must keep pace to defend the nation, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

A man is seen from behind as he stands behind a lectern; he faces large words written on a wall.

59th Medical Wing supports COVID operations in North Dakota
December 2, 2020 — Members of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are in North Dakota, supporting local hospitals in the fight against COVID-19. Twenty ICU nurses and 40 medical surgical nurses have been split among major hospitals throughout the state hospitals in the on-going fight against COVID-19. ... MORE

BENEFEDS open season underway until Dec. 14
December 2, 2020 — The Federal Benefits Open Season ends Dec. 14. If you’re eligible for dental or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP, don’t miss your chance to enroll in or change your FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan... MORE

The Federal Benefits Open Season ends on Dec. 14. If you’re eligible for dental or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), don’t miss your chance to enroll in or change your FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan. Not sure where to start? At BENEFEDS, you can check your eligibility, explore plans, enroll in a plan, and more.

Mental health during COVID-19: 'You're not in this alone'
December 2, 2020 — Since the beginning of this year many have experienced an intense amount of change. There is no question of the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on people. As important as washing your hands, socially distancing, and wearing a mask is, your mental health is also important... MORE

Mental health providers guide patients through challenging times, to include stress or anxiety due to the pandemic, both in person or through telehealth.

DRIVE program a meld of compassion, connections
December 2, 2020 — A new program at the 737th Training Support Squadron’s Transition Flight is giving motivated, but disqualified, Airmen a chance to serve their country in ways other than in uniform... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new program at the 737th Training Support Squadron’s Transition Flight is giving motivated, but disqualified, Airmen a chance to serve their country in ways other than in uniform.

Don't become a victim of holiday online shopping scams
December 2, 2020 — With more people than ever doing their holiday shopping online, the FBI reminds shoppers to look out for scams designed to steal money and personal information... MORE

‘Tis the season for holiday gifting, and many shoppers will go online this time of year to find the best deals on popular items. But the sellers you buy from may not be what they seem.

Army now testing recruits for sickle cell trait
December 1, 2020 — The Army has started testing recruits for sickle cell trait, or SCT, to identify at-risk Soldiers, as the service plans to screen all Soldiers within a year, according to a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command medical officer... MORE

The Army has started testing recruits for sickle cell trait, or SCT, to identify at-risk Soldiers, as the service plans to screen all Soldiers within a year, according to a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command medical officer.

AF safety experts look to increase successful job performance with new training mindset
December 1, 2020 — A group of Occupational Safety career specialists recently met at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to participate in an Occupational Competency Model Study focused on combining task-based knowledge and skills with other behaviors and soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self-control, resiliency, leadership and stress management intended to create behavior-based outcomes. ... MORE

DOD annual housing satisfaction survey begins soon
December 1, 2020 — Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which launches this month. ... MORE

Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which launches this month.

Basic Military Training grads celebrate first Thanksgiving as Airmen
November 30, 2020 — The 708 Airmen who graduated from Basic Military Training Nov. 25 enjoyed their first Thanksgiving in uniform at the 322nd Training Squadron Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 26... MORE

Airmen who graduated from Basic Military Training on Nov. 25 enjoy their first Thanksgiving meal in uniform at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 26.

COVID-19 vaccine delivery dry runs taking place across U.S.
November 30, 2020 — Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna, the chief operations officer for Operation Warp Speed discussed how the COVID-19 vaccines will be delivered and administered at a press briefing on Operation Warp Speed in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24... MORE

ARNORTH'S Task Force 51 ensures readiness for hurricane responses
November 30, 2020 — With this year’s hurricane season starting to wind down, Task Force 51 already began preparations for the next season. As part of their annual training, the task force completed a long and grueling week of training called Level II Deployment Readiness Exercise at the Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex... MORE

Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 and Airmen assigned to the 68th Airlift Squadron load the Sentinel, otherwise known as ARNORTH’s mobile command post, during the unit’s Level II Deployment Readiness Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex Nov. 20.

BAMC leaders deliver Thanksgiving baskets to inpatients, staff
November 27, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center leaders took to the hospital hallways to hand-deliver Thanksgiving baskets to BAMC inpatients Nov. 26... MORE

Army Brig. Gen. Shan K Bagby (left), Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General, hands out pre-packaged Thanksgiving Day meals to staff and family members Nov. 26.

Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Command names Soldier, NCO of the Year
November 27, 2020 — Eleven Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Command Soldiers competed Nov. 3-5 to be named BAMC’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Figueroa, Company B, Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Command, garnered the title of NCO of the Year. Figueroa is a combat medic at BAMC.

Air Force Services Center debuts Air Force Gaming
November 27, 2020 — Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program... MORE

Air Force Gaming made its official debut on 11 November, under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program.

Feedback Fridays
November 27, 2020 — 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. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

Garrison commanders come together virtually to improve Army quality of life
November 25, 2020 — More than 150 leaders from Army posts around the world connected virtually with the leadership of U.S. Army Installation Management Command at IMCOM’s annual Garrison Commander Conference Nov. 16-20... MORE

More than 150 leaders from Army posts around the world connected virtually last week with the leadership of U.S. Army Installation Management Command at IMCOM’s annual Garrison Commander Conference.

U.S. Army Medical Department Museum receives prestigious re-accreditation
November 25, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was recently re-accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, or AAM. This important milestone means the museum continues to meet national standards and best practices for museums in the United States... MORE

(From left) Museum specialist Chris Goodrow, exhibit specialist Lupe Perez, and archivist Carlos Alvarado work on the finishing touches for featured posters on display in the World War I gallery exhibit at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.