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Soldiers, families benefit from $4.6 billion in MICC contract support throughout country
October 12, 2016 — More than 32,000 contract actions valued at $4.6 billion were executed in support of Soldiers and their families by Mission and Installation Contracting Command acquisition members from throughout the country during fiscal year 2016. ... MORE

Members of the 412th Contracting Support Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are one of three brigades and a field directorate office across the country making up the Mission and Installation Contracting Command that together executed more than 32,000 contract actions during fiscal 2016 in support of Soldiers and their families.

Water conservation at Joint Base San Antonio
October 12, 2016 — Although two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is water, less than one percent of that water is currently available for our use, according to the Federal Energy Management Program. ... MORE

201st Military Intelligence Battalion cases colors
October 12, 2016 — The 201st Military Intelligence Battalion “Black Knights” held their casing of the colors ceremony at the McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 22, representing the end of their interrogation mission. ... MORE

The casing ceremony began with the last time the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion colors would be posted.

Enlisted members learn of opportunities to become officers
October 12, 2016 — Enlisted service members at Joint Base San Antonio who want to become officers have several options and resources available to them to further their military career.There are 10 programs enlisted... MORE

Medical physicist helps patients fight back against cancer
October 12, 2016 — With a master’s degree in physics, it comes as no surprise that Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, has spent his entire career in motion.At Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical... MORE

Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, poses in front of medical equipment in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 16, 2016. Winter is in charge of operating a diverse array of imaging machinery that detects and combats cancer in patients.

Women in the Air Force reunion links the future with its past
October 7, 2016 — Nearly 70 members of the Women in the Air Force program gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a reunion Oct. 7, with many reminiscing on service careers that began nearly 70 years... MORE

Members of the Women in the Air Force, the term for women who joined the Air Force between the years of 1949 -1976, view a celebratory cake with a photo of the first all-female Air Force basic Military Training Class during the Joint Base San Antonio WAF Reunion Oct. 7 at JBSA-Lackland. WAF was founded in 1948 out of the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act, which enabled tens of thousands of female service members to find jobs in the Air Force. In 1976 women were accepted into the service on an equal basis with men.

JBSA Streamlines Social Media
October 7, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – In an effort to streamline communication on social media across the installation, beginning today, the Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs office has merged its eight... MORE

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Dermatologist earns health care hero award
October 7, 2016 — The San Antonio Business Journal recently honored a 59th Medical Wing dermatologist for his contributions to health care in the local community... MORE

$Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, laser and research chief with the 59th Medical Specialty Squadron, uses a fractional carbon dioxide laser to treat a patient’s scar at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 7. The laser treatment, also known as fractional skin resurfacing, goes deep into the epidermis of the skin and stimulates the production of collagen to create firm and smooth skin. Hivnor recently earned the San Antonio Business Journal 2016 Health Care Hero award for his contributions to health care in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)$

59th Medical Wing brings new DOD-wide outpatient survey system to San Antonio
October 6, 2016 — Patients who get treatment at the 59th Medical Wing can now use a unified outpatient survey system to report their experiences with the health care they receive at the various military treatment facilities in San Antonio... MORE

The Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, will combine and standardize long-standing methods used by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Health Agency to learn about beneficiary healthcare experiences with the goal of making them better.

Strong Bonds training event strengthens Army couples
October 6, 2016 — To help strengthen military families, the U.S. Army North Command Chaplain’s Office conducted a Strong Bonds marriage training event Sept. 17-19 at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble Falls, Texas, that included team-building mixers, as well as discussions of how to improve communication, strengthen marriages and endure the challenges of life in the military. ... MORE

Couples participating in the Strong Bond’s training event work together during a team building exercise at the Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment Training event at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble Falls, Texas, Sept. 17-19. The event was conducted by the U.S. Army North Command Chaplain’s office.

Navy Medicine Training Support Center Sailors gather, deliver donations to Louisiana
October 6, 2016 — Sailors at the Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston delivered supplies to Lafayette, La., Sept. 24 after collecting goods and donations for those hardest hit by the devastating floods in their neighboring state. ... MORE

Sailors from the Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, unload bottled water at a church in Lafayette, La., as part of a donation drive to help victims of the Louisiana flood Sept. 24. Overall, 3,840 bottles of water and more than 150 pounds of non-perishable food items, clothing and cleaning supplies were gathered and donated to the area.

607th Contracting Team Soldiers shape regional security environment in Afghanistan
October 6, 2016 — Soldiers from the 607th Contracting Team from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston continue to support combatant commander efforts to shape the regional security environment in Afghanistan... MORE

Before deployment to Afghanistan, members of the 607th Contracting Team completed predeployment training, including this day at the range, at Fort Bliss, Texas. From left to right are Staff Sgt. Ryan Johnson, Master Sgt. Maria Sierra, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Lewis, Maj. Evan Chung and Staff Sgt. Ike Wright.

Army South assists Caribbean forces to unite against disasters
October 6, 2016 — Since neighboring countries need to network together and have an emergency preparedness plan in place that supports each other in case of such a catastrophe, U.S. Army South co-hosted a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief workshop with the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sept. 12-15. ... MORE

Sub. Lt. Julio Vance (center), Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force Coast Guard executive officer, guides a tour on the TTS Brighton, a vessel used in the assistance of disasters. The visitors were participants of a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief workshop held in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sept. 12-15.

Conference of the American Armies explores new challenges of the 21st Century
October 6, 2016 — The world is more connected now than it has ever been. With this new level of connection also comes a new set of challenges. How do you determine those challenges and once identified, how do you plan for them? The Conference of the American Armies, or CAA, met in Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 19-23 to deal with that question... MORE

Gen. Alberto Jose Mejia, Colombian National army commander addresses members of the Conference of the American Armies during a specialized conference that took place in Bogota, Colombia Sept. 19-23. The purpose of the conference is to address various concerns that effect multiple countries from both North and South America. The conference is made up of more than 20 members, will other countries attending as observers.

EPI aims to streamline Air Force processes, improve operations
October 5, 2016 — Rather than determining manpower needs within units using potentially inefficient practices, the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency developed a new process to ensure personnel are performing duties in... MORE

Rather than determining manpower needs within units using potentially inefficient practices, the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency, or AFMAA developed a new process to ensure personnel are performing duties in the most effective manner prior to developing manpower standards.
The Enterprise Process Improvement, or EPI, was created in partnership with the Office of Business Transformation and Air Force Deputy Chief Management Officer function, or SAF/MG, to analyze and evaluate organizations on current processes and provide assistance in areas that need improvement.

JBSA recognizes Energy Awareness Month
October 4, 2016 — October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives.The JBSA Energy Program is designed to comply with... MORE

October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives.
The JBSA Energy Program is designed to comply with federally mandated energy goals while maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. Energy reduction goals are specified by the new Executive Order 13693 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which require federal installations to reduce energy use by 2.5 percent every year for 10 years. The goal is to reduce energy per square foot by a total of 25 percent by fiscal year 2025, based on a fiscal year 2015 baseline.

Combatives training now has home at JBSA-Randolph
October 4, 2016 — Kimura and Americana submission holds are often seen in mixed martial arts matches, but now they’re also commonplace in Hangar 52 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.That is where 902nd Security Forces... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Cummings, 902nd Security Forces Squadron combatives instructor, demonstrates a mount position during training Sept. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Kimura and Americana submission holds are often seen in mixed martial arts matches, but now they’re also commonplace in Hangar 52 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

JBSA firefighters observe Fire Prevention Week
October 4, 2016 — In recognition of Fire Prevention Week Sunday through Thursday, Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services fire inspectors are reminding active-duty members, retirees and civilians to check the... MORE

JBSA Fire Emergency Services is following the Fire Prevention Week theme “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” in stressing to JBSA residents and the public the importance of properly functioning smoke alarms and smoke alarm safety.

Chaplains provide spiritual guidance, counseling to JBSA members
October 4, 2016 — From conducting religious services to counseling, chaplains at Joint Base San Antonio perform many duties which help fulfill the spiritual needs of active-duty personnel and JBSA community... MORE

Capt. Richard Boyd (left), 502nd Air Base Wing chaplain, prepares a sermon, Sept. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Active-duty and reserve members, retirees and civilian workers of all faiths seeking spiritual guidance can visit the chapel centers located at all three JBSA locations. The chapel centers provide an array of opportunities for spiritual fulfillment, including worship services, religious education classes, pre-marital and marital counseling, family counseling and counseling for active-duty members.

JBSA domestic violence awareness breaks silence
October 4, 2016 — Landmarks at Joint Base San Antonio locations are bathed in purple light every night this month to raise awareness of a problem that impacts lives and can have a detrimental effect on military... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, signs a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sept. 13 in the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston conference room, surrounded by members of the JBSA Family Advocacy staff.