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180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees
March 7, 2017
The Department of Defense recently reinstated a 180-day hiring restriction for military retirees entering government service. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Military leaders, local business leaders brainstorm at community partnership forum
March 7, 2017
Lt. Col. Christopher Miller explains how the breakout sessions will be organized during the Air Force Community Partnership Program Public-Public; Public-Private Partnerships Refresh Meeting at the Alamo Area Council of Governments Feb. 8. Miller is a Reservist with the 149th Flying Wing Inspector General's office and also with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy.
Civilian developmental education window open through May 1
March 7, 2017
The civilian developmental education window is open. Deadline to submit application packages for civilian developmental education is May 1. Applicants may list up to four CDE program preferences this year. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Post-graduate research award recognizes outstanding physician assistant
March 6, 2017
Maj. Kurt Fossum (right) of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was recognized with the 2016 Lt. Gen. Frank Ledford, Jr. Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Research Award at a March 3 ceremony presented by the U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps at Blesse Auditorium. Ledford (left) presented the award to Fossum at the ceremony.
Soldiers participate in Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day
March 6, 2017
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Cummings from the 264th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston reads Dr. Seuss books to students at East Terrell Hills Elementary School March 2.
Navy announces creation of new personnel web portal
March 6, 2017
My Navy Portal is a single self-service portal that consolidates personnel training and education websites into one location for Sailors to access their information. The portal is intended to become the central online location for Sailors to access all of their personnel information.
Pathology lab serves MTFs around the globe
March 3, 2017
Senior Airman Biak Sang, a 959th Clinical Support Squadron histology technician, preps a block tissue sample for testing at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 13, 2017. The pathology lab is part of the 959th Medical Group, the third largest medical group in the Air Force Medical Service. The group is fully integrated with Army and civilian personnel at SAMMC, supporting operations at a 425-bed facility and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Department of Defense (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
First military flight remembered at JBSA
March 3, 2017
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, retired Army Col. Stewart Wyland and retired U.S. Air Force Col. James Humphries lay a wreath at a memorial honoring Army Lt. Benjamin Foulois’ first military flight March 2, 2017. In 1910, Foulois became the first person to make a military flight, from a military facility, in a government owned plane flown by a military-trained pilot.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
A century of upgrades has Kelly Field ready for JBSA Air Show, Open House
March 3, 2017
A San Antonio worker tills the ground at Kelly Field in 1919 as squadrons of U.S. planes fly overhead. During the early 20th century, pilots at the airfield had to land on an unpaved segment of dirt and grass.
Controlled burn rids JBSA-Camp Bullis of wildfire-causing vegetation
March 3, 2017
A firefighter sets fire to vegetation at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis during a controlled burn Feb. 23. Firefighters burned more than 600 acres of vegetation at the installation during a three-day period, from Feb. 22-24, in an effort to prevent wildfires from occurring. The controlled burn was a joint effort between the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at JBSA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, JBSA Fire Emergency Services and area firefighters.
Disbrow delivers State of the AF
March 3, 2017
Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow gives her "State of the Air Force" keynote at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium March 3, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. She spoke about the need to invest in Airmen, technology, space and acquisition, and enlist the help of industry to reach this goal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Maximizing muscle gains: how much protein do you need?
March 3, 2017
Congratulations 2017 senior master sergeants selects
March 2, 2017
The 2017 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph senior master sergeant selects gather for a group photo in front of the Taj at JBSA-Randolph March 2, 2017. The Air Force selected 1,391 master sergeants for promotion, with an overall selection rate of 11.8 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)
Boys Scouts learn law, earn merit badge in mock trial
March 2, 2017
Boy Scouts from Troop 23 present their case to Judge Jefferson Moore, 186th Judicial District Judge, and Col. Roger Shuck, Troop 23 Scout Master and U.S. Army South Inspector General, during a mock trial at the Main Post Chapel Feb. 26. This was the culminating event for the scouts to earn their law merit badge. This merit badge gives Scouts the opportunity to learn about the history of the law and the functions it serves, the responsibilities and duties and the role of law enforcement officers in our society, consumer protection laws and agencies, new areas of the law and careers in the legal profession. The mock trial gave them firsthand experience on the intricacies of being an attorney.
480th ISRW hosts Innovation Summit
March 2, 2017
The 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, headquartered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the Air Force leader in globally-networked ISR operations.
Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inducts new members
March 2, 2017
Staff Sgt. Magalie Atilus, Sgt. 1st Class Debbie Laster and Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Cummings pose with their inductions certificates for the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club at a ceremony at the Evans Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 1. All three Soldiers are members of the 32nd Medical Brigade.
JBSA medical team members earn Air Force-level honors
March 2, 2017
The Air Force Medical Service honored eight active-duty members and two units from Joint Base San Antonio with its 2016 individual and team awards announced last month by the Air Force Surgeon General. The awards recognized the honorees’ expertise, leadership and commitment across the full breadth of the support the AFMS provides to the Air Force mission and the joint team.
Improve Your Nutrition Habits this March
March 2, 2017
Nutrition Awareness Month 2017
March observance emphasizes poison prevention
March 2, 2017
An estimated 2.2 million calls were made to poison centers across the nation in 2015, according to the National Poison Center, proof that exposure to dangerous or potentially dangerous substances is a common occurrence in the United States. During National Poison Prevention Awareness Month in March, health and safety officials across the country – including those at Joint Base San Antonio – are emphasizing the need for people to handle toxic substances with caution and to ensure young children do not have access to these substances, especially everyday items.
AF initiates plan for CSAF Focus Area No. 2
March 2, 2017