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U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomes new commanding general
September 6, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker took command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command in ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 5... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley (right). U.S. Army Chief of Staff, swears in Lt. Gen. Bradly A. Becker (left) as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Proper sleep hygiene as a force multiplier
September 6, 2018 — Human performance while sleep-deprived is a lot like being under the influence of alcohol. Driving after being awake for 18 hours is equal to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent - e.g. legally drunk - and leaves you at equal risk for a crash... MORE

The fact that properly resting personnel has multiple benefits across the spectrum of human performance and military readiness is undisputed.

25th Intelligence Squadron Direct Support Operators reach new heights
September 6, 2018 — The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions... MORE

The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions. As a testament to their heroic actions, three of these outstanding operators have earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Operational squadrons key to 'Air Force We Need'
September 6, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson outlined the way the Air Force will approach its future force structure while speaking at the Defense News annual conference in Arlington, Sept. 5... MORE

Hiring Heroes Career Fair offers career and job opportunities for military community
September 6, 2018 — Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Registration is not required to attend the Hiring Heroes Career Fair. For more information about the fair, contact the Transition Assistance Program office at 210-221-1213.

JBSA seeking volunteers for nationwide day of service Oct. 27
September 6, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to participate in “Make A Difference Day,” a nationwide day of community service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at installations throughout JBSA... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to participate in “Make A Difference Day,” a nationwide day of community service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at installations throughout JBSA. Make A Difference Day is one of the largest annual single days of voluntary service in the United States. Started in 1992, the day of voluntary service is held each year on the fourth Saturday in October.

410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomes new senior enlisted leader
September 5, 2018 — Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new senior enlisted leader during a ceremony Aug. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Sol NavarezBerrios during the ceremony officiated by Col. Robert McDonald, 410th CSB commander. NavarezBerrios comes to the brigade from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command's 918th Contracting Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado. Williams plans to retire from the Army in early 2019... MORE

Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new senior enlisted leader during a ceremony Aug. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Sol NavarezBerrios during the ceremony officiated by Col. Robert McDonald, commander of the 410th CSB. NavarezBerrios comes to the brigade from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command's 918th Contracting Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado. Williams plans to retire from the Army in early 2019.

MICC pilot program to validate enhanced vendor invoicing process
September 5, 2018 — Twenty of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 30 contracting offices began participating in August in the Supplier Self-Services invoicing pilot to assist the Army in achieving its goal of 500 vendors actively using the process by the end of fiscal 2018... MORE

Twenty of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 30 contracting offices are participating in the Supplier Self-Services invoicing pilot with an aim to reduce the number of failed invoice submissions by Army vendors.

DOD recognizes enduring contributions to Government Purchase Card requirements
September 5, 2018 — A member of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Government Purchase Card Program team earned Department of Defense recognition during the 2018 GSA SmartPay3 Training Forum Aug. 7-9 in New Orleans for his contributions in developing requirements for the government’s next generation charge card program... MORE

Leroy Griffith earned recognition from the deputy director for program development and implementation for Department of Defense procurement and acquisition policy for his contracting support in developing requirements for the government’s next generation charge card, SmartPay3. Griffith is a contract specialist with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Government Purchase Card Program Management Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Make plans to protect the disabled from fire
September 5, 2018 — According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, nearly 15,700 people were injured and 3,280 died in 2016 due to fire. People with disabilities must deal with unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus. ... MORE

According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, nearly 15,700 people were injured and 3,280 died in 2016 due to fire. People with disabilities must deal with unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus.

12th FTW continues heritage of aviation innovation
September 5, 2018 — Innovators from the 12th Flying Training Wing showcased the latest adaptations in pilot training for veteran aviators at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 27... MORE

Capt. Jay Moore, a 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps demonstrate a virtual reality simulator Aug. 27, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

12th Maintenance Group civilian maintainer among leadership school's best
September 4, 2018 — A 12th Maintenance Group employee completed the Rogers Airman Leadership School at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 29, 2018 earning distinguished graduate honors... MORE

Richard Kilpper (right) listens to a Rogers Airman Leadership School Class 18-6 classmate during an exercise Aug. 29 at the Rogers Airman Leadership School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Kilpper is a 12th Maintenance Group aircraft engine quality assurance inspector at JBSA-Randolph. He was the only civilian in the class and was among the top seven students academically.

National Preparedness Month: ' Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.'
September 4, 2018 — Disasters can strike at any moment, and individuals should take action to prepare themselves for emergency situations. September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's national theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How."... MORE

Disasters can strike at any moment, and individuals should take action to prepare themselves for emergency situations. September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's national theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How."

Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams
September 4, 2018 — In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams... MORE

In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams.

Disabled veterans now eligible for Space-A travel
August 31, 2018 — The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act was recently signed, which included a measure that will allow fully-disabled veterans the ability to utilize Space-Available travel... MORE

The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act was recently signed, which included a measure that will allow fully-disabled veterans the ability to utilize Space-Available travel. Travelers should contact their local Passenger Terminal for further details and review travel information found on the AMC Travel Page for specific details on the Space A travel program.

Local first responders, U.S. Army conduct interagency CBRN exercise in San Antonio
August 30, 2018 — It wasn’t a usual night for San Antonio’s Retama Park Aug. 29. Within hours, one of the race track’s parking lots made to fit hundreds of cars was transformed into a city of tents... MORE

Spc. Corey White, a combat medic with 581st Medical Brigade out of Fort Hood, assesses a role-player’s notional injuries during a field training exercise Aug. 30 at Retama Park in San Antonio. The exercise involved military and San Antonio civilian first responders of the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response enterprise where they trained together as part of an interagency response exercise Aug. 22-29 in San Antonio to improve readiness and preparedness in the event of such a disaster.

Self-Aid and Buddy Care course prepares deploying members for medical emergencies
August 30, 2018 — Items on Airmen’s predeployment checklists run the gamut from financial, legal and medical considerations to family and household matters. Another requirement can prove to be a lifesaver in life-and-death situations by preparing Airmen for their wingman role... MORE

Air Force Ambassadors within JBSA needed for 2019
August 30, 2018 — Two articulate, self-confident Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members with outgoing personalities are needed to serve as military ambassadors at community events to represent the Air Force within Joint Base San Antonio in 2019... MORE

Two articulate, self-confident Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members with outgoing personalities are needed to serve as military ambassadors at community events to represent the Air Force within Joint Base San Antonio in 2019.

HQ AETC among seven units approved for AF Organizational Excellence Award
August 30, 2018 — Headquarters Air Education and Training Command is one of seven organizations recently approved by the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award... MORE

The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council recently approved seven organizations for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for 2016.

Learn to control and manage psoriasis
August 30, 2018 — Because psoriasis tends to be a life-long disease, it helps to learn about it and see a board-certified dermatologist. A bit of knowledge and help from a board-certified dermatologist can give patients some control over the psoriasis... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Jonathan Jeter, 59th Medical Wing dermatology resident, conducts a pulse dye laser treatment on a patient at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The PDL is used to reduce skin blemishes and scars. The dermatology clinic provides care to approximately 33,000 patients a year.