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JBSA-Lackland, Port San Antonio celebrate as Kelly Field turns 100
January 20, 2017 — A festive crowd of Airmen, civilians and public officials were on hand as the centennial celebration for Kelly Field officially kicked off at Port San Antonio headquarters Jan 18. Kelly Field,... MORE

(From left) U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Port San Antonio board member Chris Alderete, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, are pictured at the Kelly Field 100th Anniversary Celebration at Port San Antonio Headquarters in San Antonio. Several current and former public officials were in attendance at the reception-style event to commemorate the establishment of one of the first military airfields in the world in 1916.

METC staff member honored as distinguished Toastmaster
January 20, 2017 — On Jan. 3, Lt. Col. Joy Schmalzle, an Army optometrist and the program director for the ophthalmic technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, added Distinguished Toastmaster to her portfolio, joining less than one percent of the 345,000 Toastmaster members worldwide who share this prestigious title... MORE

Lt. Col. Joy Schmalzle, program director for the ophthalmic technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was the recipient of the Distinguished Toastmaster award Jan.3. Schmalzle joins less than one percent of the 345,000 Toastmaster members worldwide who share this prestigious title.

CPI event targets improvements in IFF academic course
January 19, 2017 — One of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals academic classes is being streamlined so students at the 435th Fighter Training Squadron will have more time to devote to... MORE

Paul Olde, 12th Operations Support Squadron simulator and academics instructor, teaches a surface attack class at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Jan. 19, 2017. The 12th OSS is responsible for pilot instructor training and introduction to fighter fundamentals academic and simulator training, scheduling, air traffic control, airfield management, flight records, registrar, weather, airspace management, international training and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training.

Throwback paint scheme proves heritage is big in the 435th
January 19, 2017 — The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the 12th Maintenance Group have blended a throwback paint scheme with a 40th anniversary reunion to celebrate a vital Air Force mission.When the 435th was... MORE

Rudy Olivarez, a Corrosion Control Specialist in the 12th Maintenance Group, applies paint to the landing gear of a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 13, 2017. Members of the corrosion control shop are changing the plane’s color scheme from two-tone gray to heritage blue, a scheme that was used by the 435th Fighter Training Squadron 40 years ago, ahead of a reunion of pilots that trained for fighter fundamentals after Jan. 1, 1977. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Martin)

Catfishing: Don’t get lured in
January 19, 2017 — Dating in today’s technologically savvy world seems to have become less personal. In many cases, finding someone to spend time with might be based on information obtained through dating websites, phone calls, texts, chats and instant messages. The big question amidst the barrage of electronic information - Is the person on the other end, someone you have never met, worthy of your time? Is the potential date being sincere and honest, or is disaster just one click away? ... MORE

A catfish is a person who pretends to be someone they're not, using social media to create a false identity with the intent of scamming someone, or worse.

Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process
January 19, 2017 — A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation... MORE

The Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System is rolling out automated customer notifications for the progression of cases through the Physical Evaluation Board process. The aim is to enhance customer service and increase overall transparency. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

5th Recruiting Brigade takes part in U.S. Army All-American Bowl
January 19, 2017 — he San Antonio Recruiting Battalion, part of the U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade, invited 20 young men and women who decided to become future soldiers to take part in an opportunity to be sworn into the U.S. Army by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Snow, commanding general of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. The enlistment ceremony took place during the pre-game show of the annual U.S. All-American Bowl game at the Alamodome Jan. 7. Two Army cadets were commissioned as officers as well. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Snow and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Stoneburg, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s commanding general and command sergeant major, respectively, talk to local San Antonio recruits after their swearing-in ceremony during the pre-game activities at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio Jan. 7.

Nominations open for 62nd DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award
January 19, 2017 — Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.This award is the highest presented to civilian employees whose careers... MORE

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Nominations are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Feb. 24, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

JBSA Onward to Opportunity Program graduates 80
January 19, 2017 — A total of 80 transitioning service members celebrated their graduation from the Onward to Opportunity Program at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Jan. 17... MORE

The graduates of the Onward to Opportunity Program and others gather for a group photo at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Jan. 17.

JBSA-Randolph Dental Clinic plans host of activities in February
January 19, 2017 — “Give Kids a Smile 2017” is an opportunity for parents to bring their children to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dental Clinic for dental exams and cleanings and will highlight Children’s Dental... MORE

“Give Kids a Smile 2017” is an opportunity for parents to bring their children to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dental Clinic for dental exams and cleanings and will highlight Children’s Dental Health Month activities planned by the clinic in February. “Give Kids a Smile,” scheduled for 7:30-11 a.m. Feb. 10, will kick off the month’s events. The month will also feature presentations by dental clinic staff members from 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 13-14 at the Child Development Program main building on New B Street West; 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 15 at the JBSA-Randolph Library on Fifth Street East; all day Feb. 17 at Randolph High School; and all day Feb. 21 at Randolph Elementary School.

502nd Air Base Wing: Supporting the largest installation in the first command
January 19, 2017 — As Air Education and Training Command recruits, trains and educates thousands of civilians and Airmen to become experts in a broad range of important skills, there is an indispensable member of the... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland dates back to July 4, 1942, when the War Department separated part of Kelly Field west of Leon Creek and made it an independent installation, naming it the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. The Army re-designated it as the Army Air Forces Military Training Center Feb. 1, 1946, and gave it the basic military training mission for the Army Air Force.

Utility of genetics clinical study seeks volunteers across Air Force
January 19, 2017 — In partnership with the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative, recruitment has begun for Phase II of the Air Force Medical Service Personalized Medicine Clinical Utility Study. The aim of the... MORE

BMETs keep medical mission moving
January 18, 2017 — Biomedical equipment technicians ensure medical equipment is serviceable, safe and properly configured to meet the 59th Medical Wing’s mission of developing warrior medics through patient-centered health care... MORE

Senior Airman Donnell Johnson, 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron biomedical equipment technician, uses a multimeter to check voltage on a circuit board during a service call Nov. 17 at the U.S. Air Force Post Graduate Dental School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. A biomedical equipment technician ensures medical equipment is serviceable, safe and properly configured to meet the wartime and peacetime missions of the Air Force Medical Service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

Lean Six Sigma: improving processes and efficiency in a high-reliability organization
January 18, 2017 — The Warrior Medic Medical Treatment Facility represents a fictional medical facility charged with delivering quality and safe patient care. The staff prides itself on being the command’s premier medical facility. Recently, however, the mock MTF has fallen below target performance on one of the U.S. Army Medical Command’s critical objectives – accessible high quality care, or access to care. What is happening within this MTF and how can they improve the process and meet performance goals? ... MORE

Missing Korean War POW finally laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
January 17, 2017 — Cpl. Luis Patlan Torres finally made it home from the Korean War Jan. 13, after being missing in action as a prisoner of war in South Korea more than 66 years ago. He was buried at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors... MORE

The remains of Cpl. Luis Patlan Torres are brought to the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section Jan. 13. Torres was missing in action as a prisoner of war in South Korea since 1950.

Wing pioneers innovative diabetes education program
January 17, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing education initiative aims to ensure all Department of Defense patients with diabetes can learn how to manage their disease and lower their risk for complications... MORE

Dr. Tom Sauerwein, director of the 59th Medical Wing’s Diabetes Center of Excellence, teaches patients to self-manage diabetes during a classroom session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The DCOE is a premier Air Force Medical Service specialty clinic dedicated to providing standardized diabetes care to beneficiaries across the military health care system. The clinical component provides diabetes management, diabetes education, and diabetes prevention programs through referral care to more than 50,000 TRICARE beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

JBSA’s drone team wins 2016 Commander’s Challenge
January 17, 2017 — An upstart team of cyber and drone specialists emerged victorious at the 2016 Commander’s Challenge held this past December in Las Vegas, Nev., taking down every single drone thrown at their unique... MORE

Women’s health clinic open to all women
January 13, 2017 — Upon entering the Women’s Health Clinic waiting room at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and seeing expectant mothers and their spouses, it is easy to think of the clinic strictly as the... MORE

Expectant mothers receiving care at the 59th Medical Wing’s Women’s Health Clinic attend a Mom Strong session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 1, 2016. Considered one of the wing’s specialty care clinics, the clinic offers a wide-range of obstetrical and gynecological services and is open to all women regardless of pregnancy status or age. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Airmen taking care of Airmen at 59th Medical Wing’s medical transition unit
January 13, 2017 — The halls of the Airman Medical Transition Unit are quiet, peaceful; but beneath the calm exterior is a motivated team working tirelessly to care for the Air Force’s greatest asset, its people... MORE

Weingarten Rights: a reminder for bargaining unit employees
January 13, 2017 — Title 5, U.S. Code, Chapter 71, is commonly referred to as the “Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute,” or the “statute” for short. It governs the federal sector labor relations program throughout covered government agencies for more than 1.9 million employees... MORE

One requirement of the statute is that agencies must annually remind bargaining unit employees of their “Weingarten Rights.” However, some may not know what a "Weingarten Right" actually is. A duly recognized union is entitled to represent bargaining unit employees in meetings with management in connection with an investigation.