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San Antonio sea service leaders recognize local Navy Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive efforts
July 12, 2017 — Several Navy and Marine Corps commands in the San Antonio area recognized key volunteers in the most recent annual Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, or NMCRS, fund drive during a quarterly sea service leadership meeting at Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 10... MORE

Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle (right), commander, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command presents Angelica Botkin, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society director of the San Antonio office, with a check representing the money collected by Navy and Marine Corps commands in the San Antonio area during an annual fund drive. NMETLC was one of several commands to contribute and McCormick-Boyle presented the check as the senior Navy officer in the San Antonio area.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership changes hands
July 12, 2017 — Command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command changes hands during a July 26 ceremony at the Army North Quadrangle on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. William Boruff (left) will assume command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert (right) in a July 26 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

AF selects 8,167 for promotion to technical sergeant
July 11, 2017 — Air Force officials selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible for a selection rate of 31.9 percent. The technical sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers July 20, 2017, at 8 a.m. CDT. On July 21, Airmen can also access their score notices on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight via Air Force Personnel Center’s secure applications page. ... MORE

Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18
July 11, 2017 — Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018. ... MORE

Scheduling starts for 2017 Sports Physical Clinic Appointments
July 11, 2017 — The staff at the 359th Medical Group Clinic are continually working to improve how they do business. In a continued effort to improve customer satisfaction, scheduling for annual sports physicals began June 26. Sports physicals will be conducted throughout July and into the beginning of August, specifically July 5 to Aug. 11... MORE

Sports physical appointments will be available to schedule beginning, June 26 and can be booked by calling the central appointment line at 916-9900, Monday – Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Air Force civilian at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston wins award for helping protect military members
July 11, 2017 — Dr. Bertram Jon Klauenberg, a senior research physiologist with the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently won the prestigious Defense Standardization Program Achievement Award for 2016, one of only a handful of recipients throughout the Department of Defense... MORE

Dr. Bertram Jon Klauenberg, a senior research physiologist with the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently won the prestigious Defense Standardization Program Achievement Award for 2016, one of only a handful of recipients throughout the Department of Defense.

JBSA REAL Identification Act Implementation Program
July 10, 2017 — The REAL ID Act was enacted to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance…of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act prohibits Federal agencies from accepting, for official purposes, driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards... MORE

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.

May Diamond Sharp Award Winners
July 10, 2017 — During May, the following individuals were recognized by a Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland first sergeant with a Diamond Sharp Award. The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. Airmen are recognized monthly by the council with an award and remarks on their stellar performance from their first sergeant... MORE

505th Military Intelligence Brigade change of command has historical perspective
July 10, 2017 — In a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7, Col. Dustin Shultz completed her tour as commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), turning over command to Col. William Sears... MORE

Col. Dustin Shultz, outgoing commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, speaks to those gathered for the brigade's change of command ceremony July 7. Shultz was the brigade’s first commander and turned over command to Col. William Sears.

New leader takes helm of 470th Military Intelligence Brigade
July 10, 2017 — Col. Ingrid Parker became the new commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7... MORE

Col. Ingrid Parker (left) accepts the colors of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade from Maj. Gen. Christopher Ballard, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command commanding general, during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7. Parker takes over for Col. James “Jamey” Royse (right), who was the brigade’s commander for two years. Royse is leaving the 470th MIB to become director of intelligence for U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

Have safe summer vacations with planning, risk management
July 10, 2017 — Summertime means vacation and travel for many service members and their families, but enjoyable road trips can turn unpleasant or even deadly without proper planning and risk management... MORE

Summertime means vacation and travel for many service members and their families, but enjoyable road trips can turn unpleasant or even deadly without proper planning and risk management.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts transition summit for servicemembers, veterans July 11-13
July 10, 2017 — A transition summit for servicemembers and veterans seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held July 11-13 at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, building 1395, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Fair and Transition Summit takes place July 12-13 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road.

April Diamond Sharp Award Winners
July 10, 2017 — * Name/rank: Andrea C. Nazario/Technical Sergeant * Unit: Robert D. Gaylor Noncommissioned Officer Academy * Duty title: Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor * Time in service: 14... MORE

Operation Silver Galaxy participants train for future deployments
July 8, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted the 615th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 1st Calvary Division from Fort Hood, Texas in support of Operation Silver Galaxy, a training exercise June 20-25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Soldiers from the 1st Calvary Division, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 615th Aviation Support Battalion from Ft. Hood, Texas and Airmen from the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons begin loading a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter into the cargo hold of a C-5M Super Galaxy June 22, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Operation Silver Galaxy was a five-day training event that featured Airmen training Soldiers on how to secure their aircraft for a deployment in the cargo area of a C-5M Super Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Mentoring is for the total force
July 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s …that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path... MORE

Army tick experts promote prevention tactics
July 7, 2017 — With the summer season in full swing, Army Public Health Center tick-borne disease experts recognize the undeniable presence of ticks, emphasizing the importance of being aware of the different illnesses they can transmit and ways to prevent these illnesses... MORE

The Gulf Coast tick carries pathogens associated with the Tidewater spotted fever disease.

Parr Club patio project to address foundation, drainage issues
July 7, 2017 — A repair and renovation project is on the horizon for the patio at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Parr Club, one of the original structures at the JBSA location.The $900,000 project, which is... MORE

A repair and renovation project is on the horizon for the patio at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Parr Club, one of the original structures at the JBSA location. The $900,000 project, which is pending final approval of construction documents by the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron, will address damage to the patio caused by age and the elements by preventing the further degradation of the patio’s foundation and allowing for proper drainage away from the foundation.

Have proper forms when self-counseling using Defense Personal Property System
July 7, 2017 — Customers who self-counsel utilizing the Defense Personal Property System, or DPS, are reminded to print, sign and date the Application for Shipment and/or Storage (Department of Defense Form 1299) and Personal Property Counseling Checklist (DD Form 1797)... MORE

A moving truck is unloaded as a family moves into their new home. The Army’s new Center for Personnel Claims Support office will help expedite claims for property damaged during such moves.

Officials announce 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners for 2017
July 7, 2017 — Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017... MORE

Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

Navy research dentist competes for IRONMAN ‘All-World Athlete’ status
July 7, 2017 — “Always trust your training,” said Navy Lt. Noel Dickens, Biomaterials and Epidemiology Department head, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Hosuton. Dickens, known around NAMRU-SA as “The Crusher” for his indomitable spirit, competed in an IRONMAN Texas competition April 22. ... MORE

Navy Lt. Noel Dickens, Biomaterials and Epidemiology Department head, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, finishes IRONMAN Texas in 11:34:28 April 22.