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Thousands turn out for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oktoberfest
October 22, 2019
Attendees at the 2019 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oktoberfest celebration get down and get funky to the music of the Air Force Band of the West's Warhawk band Oct. 19.
Dislocation allowance now available before PCS moves
October 22, 2019
Soldiers and their families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving.
344th Training Squadron Airman recognized by Oxnard Chamber of Commerce
October 22, 2019
Staff Sgt. Mykal Tanner, a 344th Training Squadron Military Handling Equipment instructor, is recognized as the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce's Air Force Active Duty Member of the Year in a ceremony Sept. 20.
Wearable tech for survival specialists now at JBSA-Camp Bullis
October 22, 2019
Air Force Capt. Logan Hawke, a pilot assigned to the 16th Airlift Squadron; Master Sgt. William Davis and Staff Sgt. Randall Moss, loadmasters assigned to the 16th Airlift Squadron, communicate with rescue forces with a radio during a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape exercise in North, South Carolina, Aug. 21. SERE specialists assigned to the 437th Operations Support Squadron conducted this exercise in order to identify potential areas of improvement in both SERE training and equipment provided to aircrew in case of a potential isolating event.
New options available for spouse employment, relicensing
October 21, 2019
Spouses network with potential employers during a career fair hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Army Community Service.
Army developing ways to improve household goods process
October 21, 2019
1st Lt. Kathryn Bailey, a Blackhawk pilot with the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, supervises the delivery and unpacking of her household items May 11 on Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.
Celebrate America’s Military honors Military City USA
October 18, 2019
Hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Celebrate America's Military is a series of events honoring the men and women who serve in the nation's military: active duty, Guard and Reserve from all branches.
Tactical Air Control Party Formal Training Unit activates
October 18, 2019
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Kappes (left), 6th Combat Training Squadron operations officer, Camp Bullis, presents the Detachment 2, Combat Training Squadron guidon to Capt. Daniel Hill (right), incoming commander, during the activation ceremony Sept. 17, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas.
JBSA health officials urge people to be cautious around bats
October 18, 2019
According to the Texas Department of Health, approximately one percent of bats in the San Antonio area carry the rabies virus. In 2018, there were 25 cases of bats testing positive for rabies in Bexar County.
Watchful eyes of SFS ‘Pumpkin Patrols’ ready for fright night duty
October 18, 2019
Joint Base San Antonio security forces squadrons will keep careful watch on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters as they go from door to door throughout the installation’s housing areas. “Pumpkin Patrol is a Halloween safety initiative that enhances the safety of our trick-or-treaters,” said Tech. Sgt. Antonio Wiggins, 902nd SFS NCOIC of Operations and Police Services. “Even though our number one priority is safety, the goal of the Pumpkin Patrol is to ensure that the children and parents involved in trick-or-treating festivities have a fun, eventful night.” At JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, all housing areas will be open for trick-or-treating, said Officer Brian Mitchem of 502nd SFS police services.
Occupational competency modeling topic of latest 'Developing Mach-21 Airmen' podcast
October 18, 2019
The "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast provides visibility on emerging issues in the recruiting, training, education and development of Total Force Airmen, as well as impactful insight on leadership and lessons learned from the field through conversations with subject matter experts and leaders, in an easy-to-listen to format available on demand.
Push button enhances safety, meets codes at service station
October 18, 2019
An emergency fuel shutoff push-button switch is now in operation at the Air Force service station on the east side of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The red push-button switch enhances safety at the JBSA-Randolph service station and enables the facility to meet current electrical safety code requirements, its location is central to the islands and the distance is no closer than 25 feet as required. “EFSO push-button stations are required near tanks, tank car and tank truck loading and off-loading areas, refueler truck fill stands, aircraft direct fueling stations, pumps and fuel piers,” said Mokhtar Gaballa, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical engineer.
Senate confirms new Air Force secretary
October 18, 2019
Barbara Barrett was confirmed by the Senate Oct. 16, 2019, to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force. As an experienced pilot, former ambassador and senior government official, Barrett was praised for her wide experience and long history with aviation and the United States military.
JBSA Fire Emergency Services offers tips for a fire-safe and Happy Halloween
October 18, 2019
Ghosts, goblins, and other terrifying monsters will soon be haunting your neighborhood. But of course these non-threatening creatures of the night are none other than children who are enjoying the revelries of Halloween. With the excitement of this yearly event, Joint Base San Antonio-Fire Emergency Services requests parents to follow a few tips to ensure the night is filled with fun and not tragedy.
Feedback Fridays
October 18, 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.
JBSA recognizes Gold Star Mothers, families
October 17, 2019
The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Survivor Outreach Support Services hosted the National Gold Star Mothers and Families luncheon at the Warrior Family Support Center on the Brooke Army Medical Center campus Sept. 29. Mayor Michael Carpenter of Schertz presented keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Wendy Harter, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, with the proclamation declaring Sept. 29, 2019, as National Gold Star Mothers and Family Day.
Legal news for Soldiers: taking prescribed medications that include synthetic THC
October 17, 2019
Dronabinol, known by the brand names Marinol or Syndros, is approved to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medication or HIV/AIDS-induced anorexia. Some healthcare professionals, including those who work at Department of Defense healthcare facilities, have also prescribed Dronabinol to treat chronic pain. Dronabinol shares the same psychoactive component found in marijuana, so if a Soldier ingests Dronabinol and then undergoes a urinalysis, he or she will test positive for THC.
Social media: understanding technology and anxiety
October 17, 2019
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through your newsfeed only to find you feel worse than you did the moment before? While phones allow us to communicate with others and even keep in touch with people who are far away, they can actually cause anxiety and stress.
Employment options, tools abound for military spouses
October 16, 2019
Arman Johnson speaks with a local business representative during a spouse employment job fair at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.
How to make ICE comments that get results
October 16, 2019
The ICE system is a real-time direct link to leaders and managers that oversee more than 350 ICE service providers across JBSA.