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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center opens Jan. 28
December 30, 2019 — With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center, or MTAC, opening soon, it is important to understand who the center serves and the scope of the services provided... MORE

With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center, or MTAC, opening soon, it is important to understand who the center serves and the scope of the services provided.

Army Medical Department Board test auto-injectors, gets feedback from Soldiers
December 27, 2019 — The nerve agent antidote auto-injector is something no Soldier ever wants to use on the battlefield, as the effects of chemical and biological weapons are horrific... MORE

While training during a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear, or CBRN, attack at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, a Soldier checks a causality's Mission Oriented Protective Posture, or MOPP, mask.

Photographic perspectives of Cole High School students focus of Fort Sam Houston Museum exhibit
December 27, 2019 — Perspectives on military life, nature and architecture through the camera lens of Cole High School students is the theme of a new exhibit that opened at the Fort Sam Houston Museum Dec. 10... MORE

Maricah Frank, a student at Cole High School located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, took this photo of upside down troop helmets filled with personal items and equipment in the parking lot in front of the old Brooke Army Medical Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The photo, titled “Field Day,” is one of 101 images submitted by students in the Cole photography program that are included in an exhibit at the Fort Sam Houston Museum that opened Dec. 10.

Are you being called to be an Army chaplain?
December 27, 2019 — As the chaplain for the 502nd Force Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston prepares to retire, Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby felt prompted to send a message inviting prospective chaplain candidates to consider military ministry... MORE

Photo of older Soldier in Army blue dress uniform

Navy's newest subs named for Pearl Harbor heroes
December 27, 2019 — The Navy will name its two newest Virginia-class (SSN 774) fast-attack nuclear submarines after the American heroes of the "Greatest Generation" who perished in the former USS Oklahoma (BB-37) and USS Arizona (BB-39), bringing those hallowed names back into active duty service after more than three quarters of a century... MORE

A photo illustration of the future Virginia-class attack submarine USS Arizona (SSN 803).

Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open
December 26, 2019 — The Air Force is now accepting applications with video interviews from active-duty Airmen for the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program via myPers through Feb. 21, 2020. The selection board is scheduled for late April 2020... MORE

Graphic depicting the news release on the Academic Year 2020 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program requirements

Luke Gate Construction: plan ahead for delays
December 26, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been going through a transformation with new construction to update its infrastructure. As part of the latest phase of construction, security upgrades will be installed at the Luke East Gate (Gateway Gate) to improve the overall security of the base... MORE

Disabled veterans, certain caregivers can shop in-store at JBSA Exchanges starting Jan. 1
December 26, 2019 — Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the Exchange will welcome home disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients and certain caregivers with in-store shopping privileges... MORE

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs combined efforts to allow Commissary and Exchange use beyond its current patron base. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, all service-connected disabled veterans and caregivers enrolled in the VA's Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program will be permitted to shop there.

Pilot Training Next begins third iteration January 2020
December 26, 2019 — The Pilot Training Next program is part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is delivered to Airmen... MORE

Royal Air Force Flight Officer Syd Janota (fore), Pilot Training Next 2.0 student, observes a fellow student flying a virtual-reality training sortie at the PTN facility at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Austin, Texas, March 18, 2019. The RAF have both a student-pilot and an instructor pilot participating in the class as they look to introduce PTN lessons learned into their flying training pipeline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality
December 25, 2019 — U.S. Space Force is a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military... MORE

President Donald Trump signs S.1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 as senior leaders look on, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Joint Base Andrews, MAryland. The act authorizes a budget that supports the U.S. armed forces and postures the Air Force to meet the requirements of the National Defense Strategy.

The Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations
December 24, 2019 — With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of service, members of the Air Force Reserve will continue to play an integral role in space operations and provide strategic depth for the Total Force... MORE

NORAD tracks Santa
December 24, 2019 — As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe Dec. 24... MORE

JBSA Security Forces ready for veterans’ access to JBSA
December 23, 2019 — Members of the 502nd Security Forces Group have been working hard to develop procedures that will grant base access to veterans and primary family care givers since the Department of Defense expanded Commissary and Military Service Exchange access as well as Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs... MORE

Members of the 502d Security Forces Group have been working hard to develop procedures that will grant base access to veterans and primary family care givers since the Department of Defense expanded Commissary and Military Service Exchange access as well as Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs.

Feedback Fridays
December 20, 2019 — 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. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available. ... MORE

Commentary: Is there value in gadgets and gizmos that are soon forgotten?
December 20, 2019 — The holiday season is in full swing, with all the accompanying anticipation (and dread). For many, including me, there always seems to be far too much to do in far too little time and the frantic effort to make sure everything is perfect strips the joy from the most meaningful aspect of the season: People... MORE

Air Force Reserve issues guidance regarding deployments, exercises for AGRs
December 20, 2019 — Air Force Reserve senior leaders have clarified guidance for Reserve Citizen Airmen filling an Active Guard Reserve billet tasked to deploy or participate in a military exercise. ... MORE

Graphic image which says AGR deployment and exercise guidance.

Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates
December 19, 2019 — If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Above all -- you matter and your Air Force Family cares about you. ... MORE

37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Leadership tackles housing issues at JBSA Town Halls
December 17, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander, hosted two town halls last week at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph to discuss ongoing military housing initiatives and hear feedback from JBSA residents... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her leadership team, host a housing town hall Dec. 12, 2019 at the Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. These town halls here implemented to listen to concerns and update residents on the ongoing measures being taken to ensure safe and healthy homes at JBSA.

RED Alert: Update your Record of Emergency Data
December 17, 2019 — Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child. The Record of Emergency Data, or RED, which replaced Department of Defense Form 93, is required to be kept updated by each service member... MORE

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data, or vRED, information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

Resourceful 502nd LRS munitions inspectors save time, money
December 17, 2019 — When Ray Jolivette, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron senior munitions inspector at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, heard someone say, “work smarter … not harder,” he took it to heart... MORE

David Dean, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron munitions inspector turns the handle on a collapsible reel while Kristofer Lastrapes, another munitions inspector, tightens the slack on the spool winder as cord goes into a counter on the team’s innovative design for revolutionizing the measuring of detonation and fuse cords at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex Dec. 3, 2019.