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Air Force announces change to deployments
December 13, 2017 — The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams... MORE

Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This directive, effective Nov. 30, 2017, is referred to as “Deployed Teaming.”

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign still needs people to ‘Show Some Love’
December 13, 2017 — The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing and there’s still plenty of time to “Show Some Love” and make a contribution to a worthy cause that is near and dear to a person’s heart. The current campaign runs through Jan. 12, 2018... MORE

There have been changes for the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign, but the mission remains the same: to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Airmen encouraged to update their emergency data, Servicemembers’ Online Election System information
December 12, 2017 — Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child... MORE

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data information and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

Go green for the holidays
December 12, 2017 — Join the JBSA Qualified Recycling Program and the JBSA Environmental Program in making a difference this holiday season by taking small steps that can have a meaningful impact by reducing waste and conserving energy... MORE

What is your leadership platform?
December 11, 2017 — The Air Force has blessed me with a wide spectrum of training, experience, culture and people; you could say the Air Force has literally “grown” me... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Heather Ransom, 502nd Security and Readiness Group Superintendent.

‘Never give up’: A personal story of resiliency, determination
December 11, 2017 — Building a resilient force is one of the Army’s top priorities. As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient program, many guest speakers share their personal stories of adversity and triumph. In a packed theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 8, a Shreveport, La., native shared her story about the fateful night she became paralyzed. This was Carlana Stone’s story. ... MORE

Carlana Stone, guest speaker for the Ready and Resilient campaign, addresses Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians Dec. 8 about the adversity she has faced and the resilient path she took to help herself and others at the main theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Stone, a paraplegic author and motivational speaker, said she enjoys speaking to service members because they are the embodiment of the resilient spirit.

Occupational therapist fine tuning skills through AMEDDC&S graduate program
December 11, 2017 — As an Army occupational therapist, Maj. Robin Tennekoon is inspired by the strength, courage and resiliency shown by the service members she provides care for on a daily basis at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Robin Tennekoon, a graduate student and fellow in the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy program at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, gives a presentation about an upper extremity orthopedic condition.

Boots To Business provides entrepreneurial education, resources to transitioning service members
December 11, 2017 — Transitioning service members who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs can sign up for the Boots to Business workshop Jan. 17-18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Leadership course focuses on strengthening HIV prevention
December 11, 2017 — Foreign leaders from their country’s military and ministry of health met at the 17th Annual Leadership Course in HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development in San Antonio Dec. 4-8 to discuss ways to strengthen HIV prevention around the globe... MORE

AMEDDC&S sergeant major receives award for outstanding support
December 11, 2017 — The Society of Federal Health Professionals honored Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall (right) from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is presented the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein (center), AMEDDC&S and U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence commanding general, Nov. 30 at the Potomac Ballroom of the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in Washington D.C. Marshall’s son-in-law, Sgt. Michael Beck (left), U.S. Marine Corps, is also pictured.

Infrequent travelers no longer exempt from use of travel card
December 8, 2017 — A Department of Defense policy now requires all DOD personnel who travel as part of their duties to obtain and use a Government Travel Charge Card, including those who travel infrequently... MORE

A Department of Defense policy now requires all DOD personnel who travel as part of their duties to obtain and use a Government Travel Charge Card, including those who travel infrequently.

Rare snowfall blankets JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
December 8, 2017 — A rare snowfall accumulated throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, leaving an unusual scene or two around Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The U.S. Army North Quadrangle got a dusting of snow.

Trees to Troops delivers Christmas trees
December 8, 2017 — Many members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland community braved the rain and the cold element, waiting outside JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation Dec. 7, to receive a free tree from trees to Troops... MORE

Volunteers unload Christmas trees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland donated by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, FedEx and 18 tree farmers as part of the Trees for Troops program Dec. 7, 2017.

NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight
December 8, 2017 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey... MORE

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., tracks Santa’s 2017 yuletide journey.

Safeguarding against workplace violence
December 7, 2017 — The Department of Defense defines workplace violence as “any act of physical violence, threats of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, verbal or non-verbal threat, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at or outside the work site.”... MORE

Army Capt. John Arroyo and Army Capt. Katie Ann Blanchard are survivors of separate incidents of workplace violence. Both share their stories to encourage others who are dealing with adversity and the aftermath of violence.

AETC explores learning possibilities through new pilot training program
December 7, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Education and Training Command is looking to explore how people learn and making a more efficient path to pilots earning their wings by revolutionizing... MORE

Air Education and Training Command is looking to explore how people learn and making a more efficient path to pilots earning their wings by revolutionizing training through the Pilot Training Next initiative. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Chip Pons)

Guardsman fighter pilot instructor honored with ‘High Flyer’ award
December 7, 2017 — Lt. Col. Bryan Carlson, an F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot for the 149th Fighter Wing here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was recently honored for winning the 2017 Air Education and Training Command Carlson High Flyer Individual Award in the F-16 category... MORE

Lt. Col. Bryan Carlson, an F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot assigned to the Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, poses with his 2017 High Flyer of the Year award (for F-16 pilots) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Kelly Field Annex, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017.

Thanksgiving brings joy to Brooke Army Medical Center patients, staff
December 7, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated Thanksgiving and Warrior Care Month with activities for Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers, their families, staff, patients and the community... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson and Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough help serve Thanksgiving dinner to more than 1,000 guests Nov. 23 in the BAMC Dining Room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Air Force releases chief master sergeant 17E9 promotion cycle statistics
December 7, 2017 — The Air Force has selected 472 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,142 eligible for a selection rate of 22.04 percent in the 17E9 promotion cycle. The average... MORE

Congratulations to the 472 Airmen selected for chief master sergeant in the 17E9 promotion cycle! The list is available on myPers and the Air Force Portal and Airmen can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the secure applications page. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018
December 6, 2017 — With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums... MORE