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149th Medical Group Gunfighters 'All In' for Nevada exercise
August 2, 2019 — The 149th Medical Group Gunfighters from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland learned some new skills during Exercise "All In" at Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe, Nevada, July 18... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alisha Ayon (left) and SSgt. Jennifer Hughes (right) carry Sgt. Kimberly Gaona to a medical evacuation area during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe, Nevada June 16. all are members of the 149th Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Fort Sam Houston ISD offers free, reduced-price meals for qualified families
August 2, 2019 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Former USAISR research fellow takes unique path to becoming a critical care physician
August 2, 2019 — The path Natalie Koons, a former research fellow at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, has followed in studying to become a critical care physician is a unique one... MORE

Natalie Koons exercises on a cycle ergometer at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Koons, who recently completed a research fellowship at USAISR, is going to medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine, where she is working towards her doctorate in osteopathic medicine.

AFPC hosts 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit
August 2, 2019 — More than 250 civilian personnel professionals from across the Air Force gathered in San Antonio for the third annual Civilian Personnel Training Summit July 22-26. The event was hosted by the Air Force’s Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Programs division in the Personnel Programs Directorate. ... MORE

More than 250 civilian personnel professionals from across the Air Force gathered in San Antonio for the third annual Civilian Personnel Training Summit July 22-26.

JBSA activates webpage to disseminate most current mold mitigation information
August 2, 2019 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at Joint Base San Antonio. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at JBSA. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter.

The site can be found at: https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/JBSA_Mold_Remediation/

AFIMSC navigates storms, disasters to exceed 84 percent budget execution
August 2, 2019 — A flexible strategy combined with strong partnerships that focus on taking care of Airmen. That’s what helped the Air Force exceed a goal to execute more than 83 percent of its $7 billion installation and mission support portfolio by the July 31 deadline... MORE

Members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Budget Office Installation Support Team review the Budget Execution Analysis Strategy Tool, or BEAST, to monitor the status of must pay and unfunded requirements at installations across the Air Force.

Social media scams are affecting the military
August 2, 2019 — Nowadays, people have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets... MORE

Military experts are constantly warning service members about social media scams that can affect them and their families.

Joint Chiefs Chairman’s senior enlisted advisor visits METC
August 2, 2019 — The highest ranking enlisted member in the Department of Defense spent the afternoon at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 17th... MORE

Command Sgt. Major John Wayne Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, observes Army Combat Medic Training trainees conduct an exercise in the Combat Trauma Patient Simulator constructed to resemble a Middle Eastern marketplace in the aftermath of an explosion set off by a suicide bomber. The “casualties,” which are life-like manikins called human patient simulators, appear to have received several traumatic injuries including amputations and gunshot wounds. The combat medic trainees assess the injuries and take actions to treat them while sirens blare, the room fills with smoke, and the lights are dimmed.

Air Force military ambassador program accepting applications
August 1, 2019 — As San Antonio prepares for Fiesta 2020, each military service at Joint Base San Antonio begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service... MORE

As San Antonio prepares for Fiesta 2020, each military service at Joint Base San Antonio begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service.

Three JBSA customer service mistakes: are you an offender?
August 1, 2019 — Customer service in the 21st Century is the new battle-ground for companies and organizations to maintain the highest standards of customer service, expectations and customer retention... MORE

Customer service in the 21st Century is the new battle-ground for companies and organizations to maintain the highest standards of customer service, expectations and customer retention.

110 years ago, the U.S. military got its first airplane
August 1, 2019 — The Wright brothers developed their first successful powered airplane in 1903, and it didn’t take long for the U.S. military to know it wanted in on the action. A few years later, that became reality. Here’s the story of the military’s first airplane. ... MORE

The Wright brothers and some Army Signal Corps soldiers work on the Wright Military Flyer as they test it out at Fort Myer, Virginia, 1909.

59th MDW offers information, medical care after mold found in dorms
July 31, 2019 — Leaders of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using their expertise to inform Airmen about how mold could affect their health... MORE

Avoid bug bites on vacation with these TRICARE tips
July 31, 2019 — It’s common to see an increase of bugs in the summer months, which can be annoying. But more than that, some bugs, like mosquitoes and ticks, carry harmful diseases... MORE

According to the EPA, using the right insect repellent can discourage mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects from landing on you and biting you.

AETC commander gets up-close, takes active stance with JBSA-Lackland mold issues
July 30, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spent his first full day as commander on the job at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 29, examining facilities where mold conditions exist. “Taking care of our Airmen who execute the mission everyday will always be my top priority,” Webb said. ... MORE

Professionals from the 502nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Group work to remediate dorms with mold July 29 at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland. The mold remediation is taking place after Airmen at JBSA-Lackland voiced their concerns.

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 30, 2019 — UPDATE: I appreciate our teams who have already inspected 7,080 of 8,279 rooms/open bays across JBSA, and have found the presence of mold in 1,146 rooms, approximately 14 percent. Also, check out the 502d Civil Engineer Group getting after the mold!... MORE

Health Readiness Center of Excellence command team visits San Antonio Lighthouse
July 30, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence command team paid a visit to the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired July 19... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent (right), commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Health Readiness Center of Excellence, visits with Roberta, a machine operator, while she sews the sleeve of an Army Combat Shirt. Roberta has very little vision and is in the Lighthouse Choir.

Have a good idea for the Army? Here is your chance to shine
July 30, 2019 — Think you have a great idea that will revolutionize Army readiness and resilience? The Army wants to boost your chance at making it happen... MORE

Starting this June, the Army implemented a formal process to capture and evaluate grassroots, personal readiness and resilience initiatives, before considering the idea for potential Army-wide use. The new process, outlined in the just released Initiative Evaluation Process technical guide, is designed to ensure ideas can demonstrate results, have applicability Army-wide and avoid duplication or unintended consequences.

Brooke Army Medical Center team named RHC-C Best Medics
July 30, 2019 — After four days in the grueling Texas heat and pushing through events designed to task the participants both physically and mentally, the Regional Health Command-Central named Sgt. Samantha Delgado and Sgt. Kevin Ramirez as the Region’s Best Medics at a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis July 26... MORE

Sgt. Samantha Delgado, a Brooke Army Medical Center diagnostic radiology technician, tackles the obstacle course during the four-day Regional Health Command-Central Best Medic Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Delgado was part of the winning team that will compete in the Army Medicine Best Medic competition this fall.

Air Force participates in Safe + Sound Week
July 29, 2019 — The Air Force will participate in Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and to celebrate the institutions that implement them... MORE

The Air Force is participating in Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's nationwide event to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and recognize the organizations that implement them.

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 29, 2019 — The health and well-being of our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and civilians at JBSA are essential. Mold in living facilities is unacceptable. To residents who have voiced their concerns and brought attention to this much needed call to action, I thank you... MORE