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TRICARE young adult premiums increase Jan. 1, 2016
December 3, 2015 — Premiums for the Military Health System’s benefit plan foradult children between 23 and 26 years old have been announced. The premiumsfor TRICARE Young Adult, or TYA, program will increase on Jan. 1,... MORE

Taking pride in JBSA appearance a year-round endeavor
December 3, 2015 — From picking up trash to touch up painting, there areseveral things Joint Base San Antonio members can do on a daily basis to helpclean up and spruce up the appearance of the installation.Paying... MORE

Twice a year JBSA mission partners participate in the spring and fall Proud Week Cleanups to help clean and improve the appearance of all JBSA installations. "It's Everyone's Responsibility" to maintain pride in the installation's appearance.

Program offers in-home visitations to young military families
December 3, 2015 — With its deployments, temporary duty and remote assignmentsand permanent changes of station, the military lifestyle can be challenging tofamilies, especially those with young children and more on the... MORE

With its deployments, TDYs, remote assignments and permanent changes of station, the military lifestyle can be challenging to families, especially those with young children and more on the way.
Fortunately, parents in military families can avail themselves of a free, confidential service that assists them in their child-rearing duties.

JBSA members nominated for Air Force Security Forces Awards
December 3, 2015 — Seven Joint Base San Antonio security forces members wererecognized by Air Education and Training Command for this year’s MajorCommand-level Air Force Security Forces Individual Awards.Chief Master... MORE

Volunteerism affects positive change
December 3, 2015 — Throughout our military careers, we often talk of being avolunteer force, a subset of our culture that has volunteered to serve ourcountry in the profession of arms. Without disrespect to anyone in... MORE

I love my job
December 3, 2015 — I love to learn and desire to grow. I go to school every day and get paid to do it. I am not a student, but an educator. Yet I get to learn every day.I am an enlisted professional military education... MORE

Navy’s top corpsman visits JBSA Navy medical commands
December 3, 2015 — Force Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Prince, Navy Medicine’s force master chief and director of the Hospital Corps, made his first trip to San Antonio Nov. 16-18 since assuming his role as the Navy’s top hospital corpsman... MORE

Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle (left), commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, gives Force Master Chief Terry Prince (second from right), Navy Medicine, a command brief. Prince visited different Navy Medicine commands in San Antonio to talk to leaders and Sailors Nov. 16-18.

59th DG claims JBSA-Lackland Intramural Football Championship
November 30, 2015 — The 59th Dental Group flag football team defeated the 531st Intelligence Squadron Nov. 12, 2015, at the Warhawk Field here to seal the JBSA-Lackland Intramural Flag Football Championship and a 14-0... MORE

Injured cyclist dedicated to assisting transitioning Soldiers
November 25, 2015 — Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston often have to deal with more than just the business of soldiering. Many deal with chronic pain and medical appointments along with their daily routine. Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Goldenstein, WTB reception noncommissioned officer, understands this better than most people do because she also has chronic pain. ... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Goldenstein practice rides at the Brooke Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion Nov. 17. The dedicated rider uses works out inside when during inclement weather.

Geospatial engineering unit provides key information to U.S. Army South
November 25, 2015 — A unique engineering unit in U.S. Army South provides geospatial support by collecting, analyzing, managing and disseminating real-time information using satellite imagery throughout Central and South America... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jason Feser, 512th Geospatial Engineer Detachment commander, uses the TerraExplorer to show 3-D graphic videos that are used to represent military operations. The program provides commanders with graphic information before operations begin to help make key decisions during the process of humanitarian operations.

Health benefits open season continues to Dec. 14
November 23, 2015 — The 2016 open season for the Federal Employees HealthBenefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program andthe Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program runs through Dec... MORE

Event identifies registrar improvements to meet RPA student increase
November 23, 2015 — A projected 22 percent increase in the number of students enrolledin remotely piloted aircraft courses at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph thisfiscal year was the basis of a recent event dedicated to... MORE

Air Education and Training Command battles national 'epidemic'
November 23, 2015 — What’s worse than drinking and driving? According tostatistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting anddriving. As a matter of fact, texting while driving is about six... MORE

Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. The fight to end distracted driving starts with you. More information can be found at www.distraction.gov. (Graphic by The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Commitment to excellence: Pursuit of happiness
November 23, 2015 — The mission of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron is “toprepare the best young aviators in the world to succeed as fighter wingmen andweapons system officers.”While accomplishing this mission, the... MORE

Balancing home plus work
November 20, 2015 — I have heard many times, from one place or another, the following phrase, “you need to balance personal life with work.”I always felt I did a good job at this so I didn’t stress about this issue. That... MORE

37th Training Group hosts drill competition
November 20, 2015 — The 37th Training Group hosted a drill competition between three Joint Base San Antonio technical training schools Nov. 14 at JBSA-Lackland’s Pfingston Reception Center.Col. Thomas Sherman, 37th TRG... MORE

A drill team representing the 344th Training Squadron performs drill maneuvers during a drill competition between Joint Base San Antonio tech. schools Nov. 13, 2015, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. The team won second place against two other teams who represented 343rd TRS and 937th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright/Released)

‘Salute To Veterans’
November 19, 2015 — Fort Sam Houston celebrated military veterans at a ceremony hosted by Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins along with key leaders from every military service branch at MacArthur Parade Field Nov. 13... MORE

The 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” under the leadership of Band Master Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas Hager, gets ready to perform during the “Salute To Veterans” event at MacArthur Field on Fort Sam Houston Friday, which honored veterans past and present for their service. The drum major is Sgt. 1st Class Luke Jefferson.

Stay safe while cooking during Thanksgiving holiday
November 19, 2015 — According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28, 2013) was the leading date for home cooking fires with 1,550, which is 230 percent above the average number of fires per day... MORE

During this Thanksgiving Day, remember to give thanks and enjoy spending time with family and friends, while indulging in some delicious food. For additional safety tips, visit http://www.nfpa.org.

North Central Federal Clinic adds 800 patient slots
November 19, 2015 — As part of the 59th Medical Wing’s ongoing drive to provide the perfect patient experience, the Air Force is opening 800 additional patient slots to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries ages 2 to 64 at the sought after North Central Federal Clinic... MORE

The Air Force is opening 800 additional patient slots to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries ages 2 to 64 at the North Central Federal Clinic, located at 17440 Henderson Pass in San Antonio. Services at the clinic include primary care, pharmacy, lab, radiology, mental health and patient education.

Army orthopedic technician recognized as master caster by American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
November 19, 2015 — This year, one military orthopaedic technician, Sgt. 1st Class Heather Flores, was awarded this recognition. She is with the Subject Matter Expert Department under the Directorate of Training and Acadeic Affairs at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence on Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Heather Flores (left), U.S. Army Medical Command, is presented the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals Master Caster Certificate by society president Charles Barocas at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum on Fort Sam Houston.