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502nd Force Support Group welcomes new commander
July 16, 2018 — One of the most unique organizations in the U.S. military, the 502nd Force Support Group, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, welcomed Col. Samuel E. Fiol as its new commander in a change of command ceremony at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston base flagpole July 11... MORE

Col. Samuel E. Fiol (left) receives the 502nd Force Support Group colors from Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, during a change of command ceremony held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston base flagpole July 11, where he took over for outgoing commander Col. David L. Raugh.

U.S. Army Environmental Command welcomes new leader
July 16, 2018 — Col. Isaac Manigault became the new commander of the U.S. Army Environmental Command during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Army North Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 11... MORE

Col. Isaac Manigault accepts the colors for the U.S. Army Environmental Command during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Army North Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 11. Manigault took command of the USAEC from Col. Timothy Greenhaw, who led the command for two years. Greenhaw is heading to the Pentagon to work at the Joint Staff J-8 Joint Requirements Office.

Quality Assurance maintains maintenance integrity
July 13, 2018 — Around the flightline and in the hangars of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, there’s a group that represent their career field’s most knowledgeable maintainers who exemplify what a maintenance professional is. They make up the office known as Quality Assurance... MORE

Richard Kilpper, 12th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Division aircraft engine inspector, inspects the maintenance being performed on a jet engine July 12, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. QA evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished by maintainers and performs necessary functions to manage the wing and group's Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Area triplets continue a legacy of Army service
July 13, 2018 — Triplets Kylee, Madeline and Garrett Mayfield, originally born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but now of San Antonio, are soon to join the ranks of the Army as newly enlisted Soldiers... MORE

(From left) Triplets Kylee, Garrett and Madeline Mayfield at their Rolling Oaks Recruiting Station, San Antonio East Company, with recruiter Staff Sgt. Owen Tucker.

Security and Protection Category Council proves category management saves millions
July 13, 2018 — The Security and Protection Category Council has been busy saving the Air Force millions of dollars and fine tuning contracting processes using a structured approach called category management... MORE

502nd Force Support Squadron program sure to bring smiles to JBSA in August
July 13, 2018 — Smiling faces will be plentiful throughout Joint Base San Antonio in August, courtesy of the 502nd Force Support Squadron... MORE

Starting Aug. 1, FSS customers in the JBSA community will have opportunities to win FSS gift cards on a daily basis as part of “Smile,” a monthlong customer reward and appreciation program

502nd LRS honors combat convoy legacy
July 13, 2018 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron has begun shipping "heritage rocks" to Air Force bases around the continental United States from the Basic Combat Convoy Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis that prepared ground transportation specialists for deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom... MORE

Fit to fight, fitted for flight
July 12, 2018 — The overall mission of the U.S. Air Force is to Fly, Fight and Win. In order to carry out that mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. Aircrew Flight Equipment is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of Air Force flying missions... MORE

Learn to safely weather the summer heat
July 12, 2018 — During the summer months, the days seem long and hot because the Earth’s axis actually leans towards the sun throughout the months of June, July, August and September. Many people think summer begins after Memorial Day, but this year’s summer solstice occurred at 5:07 p.m. June 21. ... MORE

Summer is finally here! Make this one the best summer ever with risk management! # JBSASafeSummer

187th Medical Battalion, Medical Professional Training Brigade gains new commander
July 12, 2018 — Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang assumed command of the 187th Medical Battalion, Medical Professional Training Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, at a ceremony at the AMEDD Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12. Lang assumed command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. John F. Detro... MORE

Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang (left) accepts the unit colors from Col. Shauna L. Snyder, commander, Medical Professional Training Brigade while the outgoing commander Lt. Col. John F. Detro looks on.

DOD announces policy change on transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
July 12, 2018 — The Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients... MORE

Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients.

59th Medical Wing expands wounded warrior care at MacDill AFB
July 12, 2018 — MacDill Air Force Base’s 6th Medical Wing’s dermatology clinic partnered with members from the 59th Medical wing from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to learn fractional laser resurfacing, a treatment used by the 59th MDW since 2007, providing patient-centered care to wounded warriors with traumatic amputations, burns and severe scarring... MORE

Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor (left), a dermatologist at the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and Maj. Thomas Beachkofsky (right), a dermatologist at the 6th Medical Group, use air to cool the skin of a patient who is undergoing laser surgery at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 9. Hivnor is working to expand capabilities of dermatology clinics in the Air Force.

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
July 11, 2018 — As of June 11, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Olmsted program offers cultural opportunities for active-duty Air Force officers
July 11, 2018 — Active-duty officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Department of Defense Olmsted Scholar Program... MORE

The Olmsted Foundation offers outstanding young military officers the opportunity to become fluent in a foreign language, pursue graduate studies at an overseas university, and develop an understanding of foreign cultures.

Customer experience defines your organizations
July 11, 2018 — Top companies and businesses were surveyed and asked what the single most exciting opportunity for 2018 was. The results have shown the shift to win over customers is through customer experience... MORE

What is your definition of a positive customer experience? Not too long ago, the answer to winning customers was in the quality of the product that was provided. Today, things have changed dramatically. Now an even more important element has worked its way to the surface of the list.

June Diamond Sharp Award winners announced
July 10, 2018 — Five Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have been honored as "Diamond Sharp" award winners for June 2018... MORE

Army building whole-of-government relationships in El Salvador
July 10, 2018 — U.S. and Salvadoran military engineers learned a great deal from each other about construction techniques as well as about the cultural differences and similarities between their two nations... MORE

Combined Joint Task Force Hope commander Col. Israel Romero (right), chats with 1st Lt. Yamilet Estefani Alabi, a Salvadoran soldier, who is in charge of U.S. Soldiers and Marines at a school construction site in El Amate. The Americans are in here in La Paz District as part of U.S. Army South-led Beyond the Horizon exercise lasting May 12 through Aug. 4, 2018.

High lead levels found in some water samples at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 10, 2018 — During routine sampling completed in May, 21 samples of drinking water in buildings or residences taken from throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston exceeded the action level of lead from outside sinks... MORE

Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body.

How to make a PCS move easier during peak household goods shipping season
July 10, 2018 — Peak moving season is from May through August and Joint Base San Antonio averages approximately 4,500 customer shipments during that time... MORE

Use of the Defense Personal Property System, or DPS, website at http://www.move.mil is required to request shipment dates.

Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in international exercise
July 6, 2018 — Airmen from Texas and Nebraska deployed with fighter and tanker aircraft and various other support equipment to participate in the bi-national air exercise Sky Avenger, held June 18 through 28. The... MORE