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560th FTS showcases enduring bond with Air Force POWs from Vietnam War
April 1, 2019 — The commander of Air Force Personnel Center last week praised the Air Force aircrew members who returned home from North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camps nearly 50 years ago for holding “strong to American principles and values in the face of the harshest possible conditions.”... MORE

Military and community members gather at the Freedom Flyer Reunion wreath laying ceremony March 29, 2019 to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The event honors all prisoners of war and missing in action service members from the Vietnam War.

JBSA service members, ROTC cadets present flag at San Antonio Commanders football game
April 1, 2019 — To honor military members past and present, service members from across Joint Base San Antonio, as well as ROTC cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio, presented the American flag during the National Anthem at the San Antonio Commanders football game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio March 31. More than 100 Service members and cadets participated in the flag-holding ceremony to open Sunday's game... MORE

To honor military members past and present, service members from across Joint Base San Antonio, as well as ROTC cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio, presented the American flag during the National Anthem at the San Antonio Commanders football game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio March 31. More than 100 Service members and cadets participated in the flag-holding ceremony to open Sunday's game.

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan headlines 'Ready and Resilient' event
April 1, 2019 — U. S. Army North hosted a "Ready and Resilient" event with comedian Bernie McGrenahan for military members, Department of Defense civilians and family members at the Fort Sam Houston Theater March 29. The event provided resiliency support to the military through Bernie's "Comedy for a Cure" stand-up show and his personal life testimonial... MORE

U. S. Army North hosted a "Ready and Resilient" event with comedian Bernie McGrenahan for military members, Department of Defense civilians and family members at the Fort Sam Houston Theater March 29. The event provided resiliency support to the military through Bernie's "Comedy for a Cure" stand-up show and his personal life testimonial.

Cowboys for Heroes cooks up chuckwagon fare for thousands at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 30, 2019 — If your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon included tons of tender steak, mountains of fajitas, and cornbread and cobbler as far as the eye can see, then you were at the right place March 30 for the annual Cowboys for Heroes chuckwagon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

John Karnes operates an old-fashioned leather press to make some souvenirs for visitors to the annual Cowboys for Heroes chuckwagon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 30.

Power restored at JBSA-Lackland
March 30, 2019 — The power outage impacting main base housing and other areas East of Military Drive and South of Truemper has been resolved and power has been restored. Impacted support functions (AAFES, DECA, Youth Center) currently are in the process of opening for business... MORE

Power outage at JBSA-Lackland
March 30, 2019 — Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to... MORE

Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to the outage, these facilities will not be opening at their normally scheduled times.

Gate hours remain unchanged and updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

San Antonio dedicates Tribute to Freedom sculpture
March 29, 2019 — The City of San Antonio celebrated the completion of phase one of the Lackland Corridor Gateway Project with the dedication of the Tribute to Freedom sculpture March 27 at the corner of U.S. Highway 90 and Military Drive... MORE

Students from John F. Kennedy High School ROTC participate during the Freedom sculpture grand opening, Mar. 27, 2019, at the corner of U.S. Highway 90 and Military Drive.

JBSA leaders recognize contributions of military children at proclamation signing
March 29, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders recognized the contributions of military children and families during a proclamation ceremony designating April as Month of the Military Child at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 29... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio leaders recognized the contributions of military children and families during a proclamation ceremony designating April as Month of the Military Child at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 29. The ceremony was held in the Texas Room at the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Headquarters. Signing the proclamation were (from left) Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, ARNORTH commanding general; Capt. William Leonard, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command deputy commander; and Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, JBSA and 502nd Air Base Wing commander. Also attending the proclamation signing were five students from the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District and their parents.

Beach Gate entrance at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston under construction
March 29, 2019 — Beginning Monday, April 1, and ending Thursday, July 25, the Beach gate to the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo construction as a part of safety and security upgrades across JBSA. ... MORE

Beginning Monday, April 1 and ending Thursday, July 25, the Beach gate to the San Antonio Military Medical Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston will undergo construction as a part of safety and security upgrades across JBSA.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston holds Teen and Young Adult Job Fair
March 29, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797, will host the Teen and Young Adult Job Fair from 3-7 p.m. April 25... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797, will host the Teen and Young Adult Job Fair from 3-7 p.m. April 25. The free fair is open to teenagers and young adults, ages 15-22, who are dependents of active-duty members, Reservists, National Guard and Coast Guard members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians.

NMETLC Sailors help clean up community park
March 29, 2019 — Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, participated in a local community relations project March 28... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Irene Aguilar, assigned to Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, disinfects parts of playground during a community relations event held at Martinez Park during a Sailor 360 event. Sailor 360 is a command-level program for junior enlisted, senior enlisted and junior officers designed to strengthen and develop leadership through COMREL events, classroom discussions and physical training events.

Military takes part in Fiesta Media Day
March 29, 2019 — Local military leaders and the Joint Base San Antonio Ambassadors took part in the annual Fiesta Media Day at the Pearl Stable in downtown San Antonio March 27... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff speaks with Chris Duel of Ticket 760 AM during Fiesta San Antonio media day March 27 at the Pearl Stable in San Antonio. The U.S. Army in San Antonio serves as the military coordinator for Fiesta this year. Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff took part in this morning's media event on behalf of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, the Army North commanding general. Boruff is the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The 128th Fiesta San Antonio takes place April 18-28 and includes more than 100 events that showcase San Antonio's rich multicultural heritage. Fiesta began in 1891 to honor the heroes of the Battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Two service members representing each military service serve as military ambassadors and take part in more than 50 Fiesta events.

Royal Air Force partners with PTN to innovate pilot training pipeline
March 29, 2019 — It’s been said that “seeing is believing” and after a visit last May to the Pilot Training Next facility in Austin and facing a pilot shortage, the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force is taking innovation to the next level with the inclusion of a student and an instructor pilot in the second iteration of the class... MORE

Royal Air Force Flight Officer Syd Janota (foreground), 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.

Randolph High School student earns Texas Military Youth of the Year title
March 29, 2019 — Ryann Jackson was announced as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s Texas Military Youth of the Year and winner of a $5,000 scholarship March 19 at a banquet in Austin... MORE

Ryann Jackson, a senior at Randolph High School, is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship after being selected as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Texas Military Youth of the Year, March 19, 2019.

Feedback Fridays
March 29, 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

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.

Defense Language Institute: Building a bridge with English
March 28, 2019 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is focused on providing English training relating directly to military content for students from around the world... MORE

What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event?
March 28, 2019 — Every year during TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan. But did you know that outside of TRICARE Open Season, you can only enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE Prime (including the US Family Health Plan) or TRICARE Select plan following a Qualifying Life Event (QLE)? A QLE is a certain change in your life, such as marriage, birth of a child, change of address, or retirement from active duty. Different TRICARE health plan options may be available to you and your family members after a QLE... MORE

Every year during TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan.

United States Space Command commander nominated
March 28, 2019 — The president has nominated to the Senate Gen John W. "Jay" Raymond as the commander of United States Space Command. If confirmed, Raymond will lead the soon-to-be established USSPACECOM, which will focus on conducting all joint space warfighting operations and ensuring the combat readiness of global forces... MORE

The president has nominated to the Senate Gen John W. "Jay" Raymond as the commander of United States Space Command. If confirmed, Raymond will lead the soon-to-be established USSPACECOM, which will focus on conducting all joint space warfighting operations and ensuring the combat readiness of global forces.

Army FY2020 budget will fund childcare, family initiatives
March 28, 2019 — Despite budget cuts to almost 200 legacy programs to fund modernization, Army senior leaders told lawmakers their fiscal year 2020 request will not cut any programs supporting military families... MORE

Nelia McKeown, a Sitka Child Development Center child and youth program assistant, holds a child during playtime at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 14, 2018. Childcare will not be cut in the Army's FY20 budget request, senior leaders testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee, Defense subcommittee, March 27, 2019. In fact, they said a number of initiatives to boost childcare are planned.

Air Force's Personnel Center hosts Squadron Commander Course
March 27, 2019 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its second squadron commander course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 18-22. After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families... MORE

Squadron commanders from across the Air Force pose for a group photo at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 20. During the four-day squadron commander course, they visited with AFPC leaders and subject matter experts to discuss key issues and processes about AFPC’s talent management and care for Airmen and families.