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Texas ANG member shares lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey
February 9, 2018 — It’s been several months since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texans residing in the Rockport region. Nathan Ward, a local police officer from the area, is now reflecting on the days leading up to the hurricane and how his training in the National Guard made a noticeable impact on his first responder duties... MORE

ABLE Flight provides wing level support
February 9, 2018 — Airmen by Leadership and Example, or ABLE, Flight is not an official military flight, but rather a mechanism for Airmen awaiting security clearances to provide support to prioritized wing level jobs... MORE

ABLE Flight Airmen conduct an official Air Force physical training test, Jan. 29, 2018 at Fort George G. Meade, Md. ABLE Flight utilizes Airmen, who are waiting on their security clearances, to support prioritized Wing level jobs such as the Chaplain’s office, Military Personnel Flight, Fitness Center, Inspector General’s office, Dental Clinic, the Meade Attic, Transportation, Legal Office, Mailroom and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Army Emergency Relief scholarship application deadline approaching
February 9, 2018 — The Army Emergency Relief scholarship program is a secondary mission to help Army families with the cost of education. The scholarship application timeline opened Jan. 1 with the deadline for all applications and supporting documents submitted online of April 2... MORE

The Army Emergency Relief scholarship program is a secondary mission to help Army families with the cost of education. AER offers two scholarships: the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children.

Joint Base San Antonio locations host transition summits Feb. 21-23
February 8, 2018 — Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2018
February 8, 2018 — Air Force civilians with the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted 22 students from Wagner High School in the Judson Independent School District as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2... MORE

Larry Welfel, 12th Maintenance Squadron, T-1A aircraft technician, briefs Wagner high school students inside the phase inspection facility during the job shadow tour, Feb. 2, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

59th MDW event reaches out to JBSA community, promoting healthy lifestyle
February 8, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event that attracted some 300 participants last year – returns to Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this month... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event that attracted some 300 participants last year – returns to Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this month.

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off March 2
February 8, 2018 — The 2018 Army Emergency Relief, or AER, kick-off campaign take place from 2:45-4 p.m. March 2 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, 2472 Stanley Road, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Army Emergency Relief mission it is to provide financial assistance to Army Soldiers in times of valid emergency need. Last year, AER provided JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers and their families with more that $1 million in assistance ($1,006,972.32), a 54 percent increase locally.

Oshiba assumes leadership of AFCEC
February 8, 2018 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomed its third director since the organization activated in 2012, Edwin H. Oshiba, a member of the senior executive service, during an assumption of leadership ceremony here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 5, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, passes the unit flag to Edwin H. Oshiba

Front and Center: Medical Education and Training Campus instructor a mentor to students, instructors
February 8, 2018 — Being selected to become a pharmacy technician turned out to be a wise career choice for Master Sgt. Robert George, the senior enlisted advisor for the Pharmacy Technician Training Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Master Sgt. Robert George, Medical Education & Training Campus pharmacy training senior enlisted leader, speaks with a pharmacy student Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. George leads Department of Defense’s pharmacy technician program prepares students to perform both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations in both traditional and non-traditional pharmacy practice.

February 2018 marks 75th anniversary of the first formal graduation of U.S. Air Force flight nurses
February 7, 2018 — Seventy-five years ago, on Feb. 18, 1943, the School of Air Evacuation held its first formal flight nurse graduation. Organized at Bowman Field, Ky., on Oct. 6, 1942, the school trained flight surgeons, flight nurses and flight technicians to care for patients during aeromedical transport. ... MORE

Members of the U.S. Army Flight Nurse Corps in 1943, displaying the various types of Army Nurse Corps uniforms. From left to right, 2nd Lt. Wilma Vinsant, in regulation blue winter uniform, Army Nurse Corps; 2nd Lt. Edith M. Roe; 2nd Lt. Ethel Guffey; 2nd Lt. Jane Orme, winter flying suit and 2nd Lt. Adela Besse, the gray flying suit with slacks.

Brooke Army Medical Center staff member confirmed with Legionella bacteria
February 7, 2018 — A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6... MORE

A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6.

IRS tax tips help people guard against identity theft
February 7, 2018 — Tax season is here and so is the increased risk of identity theft... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary School class bugs out during entomologist visit
February 6, 2018 — A group of second graders in the gifted and talented program at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School learned about insects from Dr. William Miller, U.S. Army Environmental Command entomologist, Jan. 31... MORE

Second-grade students at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School observe a tarantula being handled by Dr. William Miller, U.S. Army Environmental Command entomologist, Jan. 31. Miller came to the gifted and talented program class of Laura Lamoureux to talk to the children about insects and arachnids, including their characteristics and how they can grow from an immature form to an adult.

Army North helps kick off rodeo season at Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive
February 5, 2018 — The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section marched in the 11th annual Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Feb. 3... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section marched in the 11th annual Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Feb. 3.

Retiree News: Defense Finance and Accounting Service must know when life changes occur
February 5, 2018 — Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay... MORE

Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay.

Air Force Finance Workshop Focuses on Training, Process Improvement
February 5, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Amber Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Femke Vargas can’t wait to return home to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico from their recent trip to the 2018 Financial Services Air Force Workshop in San Antonio, Texas. Motivated by the variety of training topics, instruction, and crosstalk with more than 300 peers from across the Air Force, Gonzalez and Vargas are returning to their team with a better understanding of financial services support... MORE

More than 300 Air Force financial customer service technicians received training and updates on issues, policies, and processes during a workshop in San Antonio, Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

Safety of DOD Members, Families Drives Electronic Device Review
February 2, 2018 — The safety and security of Defense Department members and their families is Defense Secretary James N. Mattis’ top priority as he reviews the use of electronic devices at DOD locations worldwide, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said Feb. 1... MORE

A service member looks at a fitness app on his smartphone at the Pentagon, Feb. 1, 2018. The Defense Department is concerned about a “possible vulnerability” of the use of GPS-enabled electronic devices after a Strava heat map showed the routes of exercise enthusiasts who used the app to track their fitness activities, including at military installations worldwide.

Tet Offensive veterans changed the way security forces operates
February 2, 2018 — Members of the Vietnam Security Police Association, along with close family, gathered outside the Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on a breezy day for a ceremony to honor and remember the service members who fought and died on the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive, Jan. 31, 2018... MORE

Surviving veterans part of the Tet Offensive (Jan. 31, 1968) and their loved ones gathered for a commemoration ceremony and presentation of the Security Forces Battle Cross to the Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas Jan. 31, 2018. Guest speaker retired Col. Bernie DeNisio (Security Police), Silver Star recipient spoke on the events of that operation and how it changed the course of history.

Diabetes prevention program tested by WHASC shows promising results
February 2, 2018 — “I wish I knew this 30 years ago,” is a common feeling among Air Force veterans after receiving diabetes education. Like most of the 89 million Americans with pre-diabetes, many active duty Airmen do not know the ways they can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes... MORE

1 in 3 Americans are have prediabetes. Research has shown that we can delay and even prevent the onset of diabetes through simple lifestyle changes that can make significant, positive changes in our health.

Take command: Increases to TRICARE Pharmacy copayments take effect
February 2, 2018 — Copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies saw an increase starting Feb. 1. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members. ... MORE

On Feb. 1, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies increased. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.