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Soldiers exhibit grit to the last grasp at BOSS Strong Championship
September 26, 2017 — They didn't have to persevere for the sake of victory, and some of their bodies and minds clearly were exhausted. But for this group of Soldiers and Marines, not completing the final obstacle course was not an option... MORE

Soldiers competing in the 2017 BOSS Strong Championship stand in formation before tackling their final Alpha Warrior obstacle course of the 14-day competition at Retama Park in Selma, Texas.

U.S. Army North Soldier prepares for Best Warrior Competition
September 25, 2017 — Inside the Army Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a Soldier stands still inside a capsule known as the BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System while its computers calculate an assortment of measurements... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jody McIlroy, a signal intelligence analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, conducts conditioning drills in the Army Wellness Center to prepare for the upcoming Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 30-Oct. 6. BWC is an annual, Army-wide event in which Soldiers engage in friendly competition throughout a variety of challenges.

Spreading suicide awareness through the community
September 25, 2017 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio took part in a 5k run as part of the 4th annual Run/Ruck for Life Sept. 16 at the Gillum Fitness Center to spread suicide awareness and build camaraderie in the community... MORE

Members of Joint Base San Antonio take part in the 5K run part of the 4th annual Run/Ruck for Life series Sept. 16, 2017 at the Gillum Fitness Center at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Teamsters, Installation Management Command partner to assist transitioning Soldiers
September 25, 2017 — James P. Hoffa, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Karen M. Perkins, director of human resources (G1) for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, sign a memorandum of understanding to encourage garrisons to partner with Teamsters locals and trucking companies to set up truck driver training programs for transitioning Soldiers. The ceremony took place Sept. 18 at IMCOM headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

James P. Hoffa (right), general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Karen M. Perkins (left), director of human resources (G1) for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, sign a memorandum of
understanding to encourage garrisons to partner with Teamsters locals and trucking companies to set up truck driver training programs for transitioning Soldiers. The ceremony took place Sept. 18 at IMCOM headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Medical Education and Training Campus partners with Air Force, Navy for hurricane relief
September 25, 2017 — The devastation of Hurricane Harvey may be one of the worst storms in recent memory. Thousands have been left with only the clothes on their back, questioning when and how they will get be able to move past the destruction. Like a call to arms, volunteers from the Medical Education and Training Campus, Naval Medical Training Support Center, and the 59th Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took action. They worked diligently to collect non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, shoes, diapers, pet food, and other items... MORE

Air Force, Navy and civilian volunteers from the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), 59th Training Group, and Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC) load donations collected for victims of Hurricane Harvey onto a truck for transportation to the sorting area Sept. 19. In all, the team collected and donated 450 pounds of food to the San Antonio Food Bank, $3,300 in donated diapers to the Diaper Bank, $19,000 in clothing and incidentals to the Salvation Army, and numerous donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and homeless shelters.

Joint Base San Antonio participates in national volunteer day Oct. 28
September 25, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is organizing an effort to get units and volunteer organizations throughout JBSA to participate in a nationwide day of service Oct. 28... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is organizing an effort to get units and volunteer organizations throughout JBSA to participate in a nationwide day of service Oct. 28. Units and volunteer organizations that want to host a community service project for Make A Difference Day, one of the largest annual single days of voluntary service nationwide, have until Oct. 6 to submit a form of their project to the JBSA Volunteer Program.

12 FTW student puts ‘Service Before Self’ aiding Hurricane Maria relief efforts
September 22, 2017 — In the midst of a flurry of activity to ready Hurricane Maria relief supplies for air transport at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field on Sept. 22, one Airman’s mind drifted between task and family, wrestling with service before self... MORE

Second Lt. Alberto, 12th Training Squadron student, helps load relief supplies in preparation for air transport Sept. 22, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. The supplies were being staged at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at Kelly for transport to areas devastated by Hurricane Maria. (U.S. Air Force image/Dan Hawkins)

JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field stands up Incident Support Base to support FEMA’s Hurricane Maria relief efforts
September 22, 2017 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up an Incident Support Base at JBSA-Kelly Field to aid Hurricane Maria relief efforts with support from the 502nd Air Base Wing Sept. 21... MORE

Airman 1st Class Dakwon Aktkinson, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron forklift operator, moves cargo around the air operations terminal Sept. 22, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. The cargo was being staged at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at Kelly for transport to areas devastated by Hurricane Maria (U.S. Air Force image/Dan Hawkins)

Town hall to focus on military members transitioning into civilian employment
September 22, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio service members who are transitioning from the military into civilian life will have a chance to learn about apprenticeships, internships and training opportunities that can lead to employment during an upcoming special event at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

JBSA marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with variety of activities
September 22, 2017 — Selected buildings at Joint Base San Antonio locations will glow with purple light as the installation launches Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Oct. 1... MORE

Leaders from across Joint Base San Antonio sign a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Aug. 30, 2017, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Changes to Navy's Career Management System Interactive Detailing Mean More Opportunities at Negotiation
September 22, 2017 — The Navy announced, in NAVADMIN 231/17, that job announcement windows and the period of time Sailors have to negotiate orders are changing within the Career Management System Interactive Detailing, or CMS-ID, Sept. 18... MORE

Breach exposes 143 million; tips for military members, families to protect against identity theft
September 22, 2017 — Equifax recently reported a data breach that exposed 143 million consumers' sensitive personal information. Here is what you need to know about the breach and how you can best protect yourself... MORE

Whether it’s identity theft, phishing attempts, or any of the other dozens of ways that criminals have gone after our soldiers and their families, criminals target these individuals due to their high propensity for moving around every few years, the likelihood of long-term active duty deployment that keeps them away from home, and the increased chances that their job will prevent them from staying on top of their bills and their identity.

JBSA volunteers aid in Hurricane Maria relief efforts
September 21, 2017 — Volunteers from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 74th Aerial Port Squadron, 26th APS and 733rd Training Squadron prepare supplies for transport at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for Hurricane Maria relief efforts Sept. 21, 2017. Members palletized water and food that Federal Emergency Management Agency donated to aid those in St. Croix, Puerto Rico. MORE

Volunteers from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 74th Aerial Port Squadron, 26th APS and 733rd Training Squadron prepare supplies for transport at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for Hurricane Maria relief efforts Sept. 21, 2017.

Humanitarian assignments considered for Airmen in time of need
September 21, 2017 — Today’s American Airmen do the impossible every day. They pursue their mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders and warriors, providing help to a world in need. However, even Airmen need help at times, especially if an acute problem occurs with a family member... MORE

No single reason exists why a humanitarian reassignment or deferment might be approved. It might be a terminal illness, death of a spouse or sexual assault of the Airman's child. The Air Force’s Personnel Center views each request with compassion and empathy, giving it careful consideration.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force discusses leadership, dedication, innovation at AFA
September 21, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright laid out his philosophy of developing Airmen as leaders during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 20, 2017... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright gives his "Taking Care of Airmen from the Ground Up" talk during Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2017.

Serving our nation: the journey to citizenship
September 21, 2017 — The Department of Defense commemorated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 and will observe Constitution Week the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23... MORE

Airmen from the 344 Training Squadron display their immigration packet upon completing the Oath of Allegiance at JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 30.

New commandant seeks to make IAAFA known
September 20, 2017 — The mission of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy is strengthening international partnerships through education and training and the new IAAFA commandant, Col. Isaac Davidson, wants to make sure everyone knows this about his academy... MORE

Lt. Col. Isaac Davidson, Inter-American Air Forces Academy new commandant, proudly stands in front of the circle of international flags Sept. 15 at the academy's headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Davidson says he will continue to strengthen international relationships through education and training. IAAFA is preparing to celebrate 75 years of existence in March 2018 with its western hemisphere partners.

5th Medical Recruiting Battalion Soldier supports Hurricane Harvey disaster relief
September 20, 2017 — Capt. Gary E. Miller, from the U.S. Army's 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, collected and delivered approximately 1,500 pounds of food, water and supplies Sept. 2 to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts... MORE

Capt. Gary E. Miller, of U.S. Army 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion, unloads supplies Sept. 2 at the American Red Cross in San Antonio. He collected and delivered approximately 1,500 pounds of donated food, water and supplies and delivered them to for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Soldiers from anywhere -- BOSS Strong everywhere
September 19, 2017 — Like every competitor in the BOSS Strong Championship, Pfc. Nicholas Angelo, from Camp Humphreys, Korea, Bravo Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion, is one of many single Soldiers from everywhere, looking to better their lives in the Army... MORE

Pfc. Nicholas Angelo, from Camp Humphreys, Korea, participating in obstacle course training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, north of San Antonio, as part of the BOSS Strong Championship which focuses on functional fitness. The program is organized by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command's G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation division to coordinate with existing facilities and outside contractors to develop the future of functional fitness.

Army South unveils Hall of Honor, inducts recipients
September 19, 2017 — Thanks to the behind-the-scenes efforts of Army South historian Dr. Isaac Hampton, the Army South Hall of Honor became a reality with a flagship ceremony Sept. 14 in the lobby of the headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn and the family members of two of the inductees Gen. Walter Kruger and Capt. Hal Kopp (Alamo Scouts) along with retired Col. Ralph Puckett cut the cake at the inaugural Hall of Honor ceremony Sept. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.