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Smoke alarms & fire extinguishers: the first line of defense
January 11, 2019 — Fire detection plays a vital role in providing fire safety in protecting people, property and contents, in plain contrast to 50 years ago when any sort of automatic fire detection was a rarity in any facility... MORE

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

JBSA accepting nominations for volunteer awards
January 11, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for annual awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community. Military units and volunteer organizations can submit nominations of individuals or groups for the JBSA Volunteer of the Year Awards and the JBSA Volunteer Excellence Award... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for annual awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community. Military units and volunteer organizations can submit nominations of individuals or groups for the JBSA Volunteer of the Year Awards and the JBSA Volunteer Excellence Award.

Navy recruiter honored at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Hall of Fame
January 11, 2019 — Supporting the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo for more than six years, San Antonio native Lt. Cmdr. Markel Zatarain, a Reserve officer programs recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, or NRD-SA, was honored as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for 2017-2018 during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony held at the Freeman Expo Hall Jan. 10... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Markel Zatarain (third from left) of San Antonio, assigned to Navy Recruiting District (NRD) San Antonio, was recognized as the NRD’s 2018 Reserve Officer Recruiter and Diversity Officer Recruiter of the Year during an awards banquet held at the Hangar Hotel and Convention Center. Presenting the awards were (from left) Command Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Mays, NRD Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeffrey Reynolds, and Master Chief Petty Officer Matthew Maduemesi.

OPSEC in the Social Media Age
January 11, 2019 — One of the areas Reserve Citizen Airmen must be vigilant in when it comes to operational security is social media. Erick Holloway, Air Force Reserve Command OPSEC program manager, explained Reservists have a special responsibility to maintain OPSEC even when off-duty in their civilian roles. ... MORE

Wounded Warrior ambassadors to present stories of healing at JBSA-Randolph
January 11, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio community will have an opportunity to hear the inspiring stories of Air Force wounded warriors during a special event this month at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Col. Laurel Burkel, Air Mobility Command Air, Space and Information Operations Directorate division chief, speaks with Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Fleenor Auditorium after an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE event Jan. 9, 2018. The AFW2 ambassador shared her story of resiliency during the event. AFW2 ambassadors will tell their inspiring stories during a speak event Jan. 22 at the Fleenor Auditorium.

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph M&FRC class teaches people how to stretch their money
January 11, 2019 — With 2019 just getting started, a class scheduled this month at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center will help participants focus on one of the most common New Year’s resolutions: improving financial fitness skills... MORE

Army acquisition executive addresses contracting workforce
January 11, 2019 — The deputy assistant secretary of the Army for procurement spoke to civilian and uniformed members of the contracting workforce on a variety of acquisition topics during a town hall Jan. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Stuart Hazlett (right) discusses topics to include procurement support, data analytics and talent management with civilian and uniformed members of the contracting workforce during a town hall Jan. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Taking part in the town hall were members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command and 410th Contracting Support Brigade. Hazlett is the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for procurement.

Twenty-Fifth Air Force’s Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson Awards presented to exceptional Airmen
January 11, 2019 — Airmen received gold, silver, and bronze medals during the 2018 Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 6. The Larson Awards are Twenty-Fifth Air Force’s way to recognize the top technicians vital to accomplishing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions... MORE

The widow of Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson (center) joins the recognition of Twenty-Fifth Air Force’s Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson Awards finalists. Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien, Twenty-Fifth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, Twenty-Fifth Air Force command chief presented the awards at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 6, 2018.

Army contracting brigade returns home, uncases colors
January 10, 2019 — Leaders from the 419th Contracting Support Brigade uncased their organization colors during a ceremony Jan. 4 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, signaling the end of their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. Col. Brad Hodge and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman uncased the brigade colors in a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff, the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. Brad Hodge, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman uncase the 419th Contracting Support Brigade colors as Staff Sgt. Natoya Bojunjoko looks on during a ceremony Jan. 4 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The brigade deployed to Afghanistan for nine months as the lead Army element for Army Contracting Command-Afghanistan. Hodge is the brigade commander and Perryman is the command sergeant major.

502nd Civil Engineer Group earns top Air Force honors
January 10, 2019 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Group was awarded the 2018 Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award, as well as the 2018 Brig. Gen. Michael A. McAuliffe Award for housing excellence... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary reveals new operating hours
January 10, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary has new operating hours as of Jan. 27... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary has new operating hours as of Jan. 27.

502nd Communications Squadron keeps JBSA connected
January 10, 2019 — On any given day, a member of the 502nd Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio can be found in the trenches supporting the workload of its more than 266 mission partners... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Armstrong, 502d Communications Squadron Cyber Transport systems technician, wires a new telephone connection at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 502d Communications Squadron handles approximately 42,000 tickets a year ranging from network concerns, phone problems and communications systems challenges.

Secure your new tech gifts
January 10, 2019 — During the holidays, internet-connected devices also known as Internet of Things, or IoT, are often popular gifts -- such as smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets. This technology provides a level of convenience to our lives, but it requires that we share more information than ever. The security of this information, and the security of these devices, is not always guaranteed... MORE

A 96th Security Forces Squadron uses the android tactical assault kit to send a message from his patrol vehicle July 5, 2017 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smart devices can provide a great level of convenience, however there are steps that must be taken in order to keep them secure.

Air Force-wide lodging rates increase
January 10, 2019 — Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience... MORE

Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.

Send thieves a clear message by securing your property
January 10, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has seen a dramatic increase in thefts of unsecured personal property across the installation... MORE

Bikes, scooters, electronics such as game consoles and smartphones should be marked and serial numbers recorded for future reference in the event of a theft.

SMART resolutions for a healthy new year
January 10, 2019 — Resolution: a firm decision to do or not do something. Each New Year brings New Year's Resolutions, but I encourage you to avoid jumping on the diet band wagon this year. The dieting culture promotes restriction, labels foods as good or bad, and often results in limited long term success... MORE

The problem most people struggle with is that they decide to hitch themselves to a particular diet wagon and struggle to stay on board. They fall off, regaining any weight loss and end up in worse state than they started.

Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 10, 2019 — In times of inclement weather in San Antonio, pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing find themselves in similar predicaments. Thick clouds and heavy precipitation can render pilots virtually blind, creating an extremely stressful situation especially as they approach to land at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

A T-38C Talon lands at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. The 12th Flying Training Wing employs the T-38C to teach pilot instructor training students, test pilots, and introduction to fighter fundamentals students.

Gate changes at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston begin Jan. 22
January 9, 2019 — Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

AFIMSC continues to innovate in 2019
January 9, 2019 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has been at the innovation forefront since it stood up in 2015, and it's taking it to the next level in 2019... MORE

2018 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference attendees read about one of the four mission area working group chairmen who led a team to think innovatively in tackling one of the Air Force’s toughest agile combat support challenges during the San Antonio event out-brief. The May 16 out-brief presented proposed solutions to about 1,000 senior Air Force leaders and members of the installation and mission support community.

Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications
January 9, 2019 — The Language Enabled Airman Program is accepting cadet applications until March 15. Those intending to submit applications must apply online by visiting http://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC... MORE

LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center, the program seeks to develop cross-culturally competent leaders who can meet Air Force global mission requirements.