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Weingarten Rights: The right of bargaining unit employees to request union representation
January 17, 2018 — The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute gives employees in bargaining units represented by an exclusive labor organization (i.e., a union) the right to request union representation at an examination by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if the employee believes the examination may result in disciplinary action... MORE

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute gives employees in bargaining units represented by an exclusive labor organization (i.e., a union) the right to request union representation at an examination by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if the employee believes the examination may result in disciplinary action.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force focuses on resiliency in 2018
January 17, 2018 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he feels the Air Force is headed in the right direction concerning education and enlisted-force structure, but Airman resilience is an area that needs more attention. ... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, 18th CMSAF, holds an All Call for Maxwell-Gunter personnel, Jan. 10, 2018.

JBSA-Randolph Dental Clinic hosts Give Kids a Smile Day
January 17, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing hosts Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dental clinic... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing hosts Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dental clinic.

Medal of Honor story shared by sister at PACE Summit
January 13, 2018 — Janine Sijan-Rozina shared the story of how her older brother, Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan, earned the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for valor, for his bravery to an audience of Airmen and Air Force civilians at the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Summit Dec. 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

As a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lance Sijan played football until his senior year, when he left the team to concentrate on his studies.

A week of healing characterizes Warrior CARE event
January 12, 2018 — Seven years after surviving the attack of a gunman who took the lives of two of his security forces Airmen at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany, Tech. Sgt. Trevor Brewer continues his healing process... MORE

. Warrior CARE events are a one-week event for all wounded, ill, or injured service members. It features Adaptive Sports & Resiliency Program training and competition. It’s also an opportunity to receive an education in Caregiver Support, Recovering Airman Mentorship and Employment and Career Readiness.

Leaders meet, greet 2018 Joint Base San Antonio Military Ambassadors
January 12, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a meet-and-greet session for the 2018 JBSA Military Ambassadors at the wing conference room at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a meet-and-greet session for the 2018 JBSA Military Ambassadors at the wing conference room at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.

JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year Awards
January 12, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community.

Naval medical research project could lead to better method for bone regeneration
January 11, 2018 — A research project being conducted at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, could lead to a better method for bone regeneration and improve treatment for service members and patients whose bone tissue has been damaged by a traumatic injury... MORE

Dr. Alexander Burdette, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio principal investigator, sits by a computer display in his office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston showing a process for bone regeneration. Burdette is involved in a research project to find if the use of biological therapeutics can provide a better method for bone regeneration that could improve treatment for service members and patients whose bone tissue has been damaged by a traumatic injury.

Sutherland Springs sends thanks to Brooke Army Medical Center leaders, Emergency Department staff
January 11, 2018 — Sutherland Springs sends thanks to Brooke Army Medical Center leaders, Emergency Department staff... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson (far right), Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough (far left) and Emergency Department personnel pose in front of a #StayStrong banner in the ED.
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center sent the banner as a show of support to BAMC after the Sutherland Springs shooting Nov. 5, 2017. Sunrise Hospital treated more than 200 injured in the Las Vegas shooting last October. BAMC, which treated eight victims from Sutherland Springs, plans to rotate the banner throughout the hospital in the coming months to share the banner, which is filled with well-wishes and messages of hope and support.

Brooke Army Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2018
January 11, 2018 — Violet Pendleton may not have won the distinction of being San Antonio’s first baby of the new year, but she was Brooke Army Medical Center’s first baby of 2018... MORE

(From left) Brooke Army Medical Center commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson and Warrior Transition Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Karen Hinckson deliver a gift basket to Petty Officer 1st Class Dylan Pendleton, his wife, Rachel, and baby, Violet. Violet was BAMC's first baby in the New Year, born Jan. 1, 2018 at 2:27 a.m.

Joint Base San Antonio names 2018 military ambassadors
January 11, 2018 — Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2018 Military Ambassadors program. Throughout the year, they will represent their service and JBSA at events throughout South Texas, including nearly 50 activities associated with Fiesta San Antonio, according to Kathy Salazar, JBSA public affairs specialist. ... MORE

2018 U.S. Army Military Ambassadors: Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. Weaver and Staff Sgt. Latrise N. Flanigan.

Brooke Army Medical Center launches Army Virtual Medical Center
January 10, 2018 — Army Medicine bolstered its virtual health initiative by launching the Army Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 4... MORE

Navy Lt. Cmdr. C. Long, a Special Operations Forces physician assistant, performs a surgical procedure to stop the bleeding at the femoral artery on a manikin during training using augmented reality glasses, May 11, 2017. The Army recently opened a centralized virtual health medical center to promote the advancement of virtual health technology at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 4, 2018.

Vogel Resiliency Center opens to help JBSA community
January 9, 2018 — The Vogel Resiliency Center is a new facility providing resiliency services to the Joint Base San Antonio community, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, designed to focus, synchronize, and integrate the execution of programs that are directly supportive of the Army’s R2 (Ready and Resilient) objectives... MORE

Military, community and family members cut the ribbon to officially open the Vogel Resiliency Center Jan. 5. Pictured, from left, are Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base and Joint Base San Antonio; Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, commander, Brooke Army Medical Center; Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army): Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S. Army Surgeon General and commander, US. Army Medicine; San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Sue Orosz, and Acting Assistant of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Raymond Horoho. The Vogel Resiliency Center brings together eight entities of resiliency services to one location. This facility is unique to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and unique in the Army. The Vogel Resiliency Center is in building 367 located at the corner of Stanley and Reynolds Roads.

Army Emergency Relief policy change: emergency travel for active duty Soldiers
January 9, 2018 — As of Jan. 1, Army Emergency Relief has changed its approach to providing assistance to active duty Soldiers and their eligible family members for emergency travel expenses... MORE

AER remains committed to get every Soldier and their eligible family member to the emergency location should they experience a death or serious illness of an immediate family member, in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-10, para. 6-1. AER evaluates each emergency travel assistance initially starts as a loan.

Turn healthy New Year's resolutions into habits
January 8, 2018 — Resolutions are synonymous with the coming of a new year. However, as exciting as they may be, resolutions are like shooting stars; they fizzle out... MORE

Resolutions are synonymous with the coming of a new year. However, as exciting as they may be, resolutions are like shooting stars; they fizzle out. Here are some tips to help you stick to your resolutions this year.

Navy Recruiting District San Antonio recognizes top Sailors
January 8, 2018 — The Navy Recruiting District San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recognized five of their own at the NRD’s annual award banquet held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin Dec. 19, 2017... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Victor Ubri Jr. (left), a Navy officer recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, stands with Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeffrey Reynolds after being awarded NRD’s Active Officer Recruiter of the Year for Fiscal Year 2017 during the NRD’s annual award banquet held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin Dec. 19, 2017. Ubri became a recruiter to show people why America’s Navy is the good choice for military service. “This award means that I did my job to the best of my ability and was recognized for my efforts,” said Ubri. “I want to make sure the Navy’s future and our future Sailors are in capable hands.” Additionally, Ubri was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his superior performance of duty.

Secretary of Defense welcomes Esper as Army Secretary during ceremonial swearing-in
January 8, 2018 — During a ceremonial welcome for Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said the U.S. Military Academy graduate is the best person to lead the service forward... MORE

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis (left) administers a ceremonial oath of office to Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5. Esper’s wife, Leah, holds the Bible.

Patrick to receive Order of the Sword honor
January 8, 2018 — Retired Maj. Gen. Leonard Patrick has been selected to receive the Order of the Sword honor during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 9, 2018.Patrick served for 35 years and his final... MORE

Local NCO among Air Force nominees selected for 2017 GEICO Military Service Awards
January 5, 2018 — A member of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is among the four finalists nominated by Air Force officials for the 2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards, which recognizes enlisted total force members from all branches of service for contributions to military or civilian communities... MORE

2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards

Driving smart around school zones
January 5, 2018 — With the second half of the school year resuming for 2018, it is important to remind everyone to drive smart and obey all traffic laws while driving on Joint Base San Antonio, especially around the schools and housing areas... MORE

Vehicle drivers must be observant and obey all speed limits, traffic signs, crossing guards, and other signals including those on school transport vehicles to promote safety within a school or child safety zone.