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U.S. Faces Evolving, Emboldened Adversaries in Cyberspace, Officials Warn
April 13, 2018 — As threats in cyberspace constantly evolve, the United States is facing adversaries that are increasingly sophisticated, capable and emboldened in that domain, top defense officials told lawmakers in Washington April 11... MORE

Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet Dec. 14, 2017. U.S. Fleet Cyber Command serves as the Navy component command to U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Cyber Command. U.S. 10th Fleet is the operational arm of Fleet Cyber Command and executes its mission through a task force structure.

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple
April 12, 2018 — The TRICARE Online Patient Portal Secure Messaging, or just Secure Messaging, can be especially valuable for patients using a specialty provider... MORE

The TRICARE Online Patient Portal Secure Messaging portal allows patients to communicate safely, securely and conveniently with their Air Force providers. Secure Messaging can be especially valuable for patients and providers at specialty clinics, to lower the barriers to communications and reduce the stress of getting care.

Grill safely, whether with charcoal or gas
April 12, 2018 — With warmer weather here, neighborhood back yards are filled with the aroma of food cooking on the grill. According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, three out five households owns gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals... MORE

Numerous home fires are caused by grilling and almost half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal burns. This accounts for a yearly average of 8,900 injuries.

JCS advisor: NCOs must keep growing, learning, setting example
April 12, 2018 — Noncommissioned officers have to keep growing, have to keep learning and have to keep setting the example for the American military to remain the best in the world, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a group of Air Force senior enlisted leaders in Washington April 4... MORE

Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to airmen attending an Air Force Element Senior Enlisted Leader Conference at the Pentagon April 4.

Soldier for Life: Soldiers should plan future before making transition
April 12, 2018 — Acquiring the transferable skills and experience doesn’t happen overnight. It does take years. Extended military service may just double or triple your employment options after you do separate... MORE

Now is the right time to think about your future. Don’t wait until your separation to evaluate yourself.

Women's Army Corps World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
April 11, 2018 — Betty Beard, a member of the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Protestant Women of the Chapel, celebrated her 100th birthday, and was honored for her service as a member of the Women's Army Corp during World War II... MORE

Betty Beard (right) listens as her time in the Women's Army Corp is discussed during her 100th birthday celebration at the Dodd Field Chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 11. Beard served during World War II and achieved the rank of technical sergeant, as well as meeting her husband while in the WAC. The Protestant Women of the Chapel threw the birthday bash for the new centenarian.

Sinise brings Invincible Spirit Festival back to BAMC for 6th time
April 11, 2018 — Actor, director and musician Gary Sinise, along with celebrity chef Robert Irvine, brought the Invincible Spirit Festival back to Brooke Army Medical Center for the sixth time entertaining a record crowd April 5. ... MORE

Gary Sinise and Robert Irvine pose for a photo April 5 with a banner filled with thank you messages and flags that were flown over Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. BAMC Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson presented the gifts to Sinise and Irvine for their continued support of the military and BAMC.

FEDVIP brings vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries
April 10, 2018 — Beginning with the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season (Nov. 12 to Dec. 10, 2018), beneficiaries enrolled in a TRICARE health plan will be eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Coverage will start Jan. 1, 2019... MORE

AFMC supporting analysis of T-6 unexplained physiological events
April 10, 2018 — Air Force Materiel Command is playing a lead role in analyzing unexplained physiological events with the T-6 Texan II training platform. Air Education and Training Command announced an operational pause for all T-6 operations directed by Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, following a cluster of unexplained physiological events, or UPEs, at three AETC pilot training bases Feb. 1, 2018. ... MORE

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

Air Force offers several paths from stripes to bars
April 10, 2018 — The Air Force offers expansive opportunities for Airmen to progress in their career. For those who are in pursuit of higher education, commissioning programs are one of the ways future Airmen can begin their career as a company-grade officer within the military ranks. ... MORE

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command seeks qualified officers to join warrant officer ranks
April 10, 2018 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking first lieutenants and captains, from all military occupational specialties, interested in becoming CID Special Agents to submit applications to transition to a CID Special Agent warrant officer, which has a Military Occupation Code, or MOS of 311A... MORE

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking first lieutenants and captains, from all military occupational specialties, interested in becoming CID Special Agents to submit applications to transition to a CID Special Agent warrant officer, which has a Military Occupation Code, or MOS of 311A.

A portrait of courage: Iraqi humanitarian visits Warrior and Family Support Center
April 10, 2018 — An Iraqi humanitarian lauded as a national hero visited the Warrior and Family Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 26 to learn how the U.S. military cares for its warriors and their families... MORE

Paula Johnson (right) welcomes Aliyah Khalaf Saleh, known as Umm Qusay in Iraq, to the Warrior and Family Support Center as part of the Iraqi humanitarian’s visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, March 26, 2018. Umm Qusay was one of 10 women from around the world honored with the 2018 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage award.

Commentary: Whatever it takes
April 9, 2018 — Sacrifice is not something you can train for, no one can prepare you for this feat. I would like to think, sacrifice is instilled through a continued growth of personal characteristics and values; both ethical and spiritual... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Retiree Council seeks members
April 9, 2018 — While the Joint Base San Antonio Retiree Council has been in existence predating the formation of Joint Base San Antonio, with the creation of JBSA, it changed from an Army-only council to one which now includes all services and all bases in JBSA... MORE

The council needs of more officers and NCOs who have retired and can devote a small amount of time each month to help other retirees, which in turn, helps active duty members.
The council is also open to surviving spouses and any officer or NCO who has retired from the National Guard or Reserves.

JBSA members take part in Highland Park REHABARAMA restoration project
April 9, 2018 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio were among the 200 volunteers that took part in the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood April 7, sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Historic Preservation... MORE

Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing receive a briefing from a construction foreman during the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood April 7. REHABARAMA is a one-day event that brings together volunteers, local contractors, students and neighborhood leaders to assist homeowners with exterior maintenance at no cost to the homeowner. Members of Joint Base San Antonio were among the 200 volunteers that took part in the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood, sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Historic Preservation.

Class helps service members sort out issues when their children change schools
April 9, 2018 — Active-duty members getting ready for a permanent change of station have numerous items to cross off their checklist, including trainings and briefings, arranging for travel and transfer of household goods, canceling subscriptions and utilities, and turning in assigned property... MORE

Like death and taxes, spring allergy season is certain in South Texas
April 9, 2018 — Following a raging winter flu season, the proliferation of pollen from trees, flowers, grasses and weeds signifies that spring has sprung in South Texas... MORE

Freedom Flyers Reunion welcomes friends from Vietnam
April 6, 2018 — The 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion had five guests who managed to escape from Vietnam two years after Americas POWs were released. From the beginning of the Vietnam War in 1954 till the end in 1973, America played a role in defending its allies in the Republic of Vietnam. The incentive was to end the growing communist system in Vietnam... MORE

Vietnamese War pilots Chau Trinh and Hai Le War stand in front of the Missing Man Formation Monument, March 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. Both Trinh and Le trained and received their wings at Randolph AFB in 1964. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gwendalyn Smith)

JBSA leaders show support for sexual assault survivors at proclamation signing
April 6, 2018 — Five Joint Base San Antonio leaders showed their support for sexual assault survivors and urged active-duty members and government civilians to take action against sexual assault, signing a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at the Medical Education and Training Campus Student Academic Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston April 3... MORE

JBSA leaders signed a proclamation marking Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at an April 3 ceremony held at the Medical Education and Training Campus Student Academic Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Signing the proclamation (from left) are Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command; Robert Naething, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) deputy to the commanding general; and Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander.

Military Rabbi’s faith extends beyond Joint Base San Antonio
April 6, 2018 — Every Friday afternoon, Rabbi Rafael Berdugo conducts services at the Airmen’s Memorial Chapel on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. His congregation reaches across all denominations as the Air Force Major offers words of faith and guidance to all who attend... MORE