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Army North to take stage, highlight mission at 2019 AUSA meeting
October 3, 2019 — Are you curious about the current state and future plans of the U.S. Army? Mark your calendar to tune into livestream panel discussions from the 2019 Association of the United States Army annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14-16. Army North Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, will join two panel discussions during the AUSA meeting... MORE

Air Force graduates first fully religiously accommodated Sikh Airman from Security Forces Apprentice Course
October 3, 2019 — The first Sikh Airmen granted full religious accommodations starting from basic military training through technical training graduated from the 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces apprentice course here Sept. 26, 2019.... MORE

Stop the Bleed program provides training to area schools
October 3, 2019 — Medical personnel from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are providing training to area school districts that must comply with a new state law that require that teachers, staff members and students be trained in the treatment of injuries in the event of an emergency.... MORE

Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month 2019
October 2, 2019 — October is Energy Action Month, an opportunity to highlight why energy is a critical enabler to combat capability for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense, and to encourage smarter energy use and management for installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Unveiled this year, the Air Force theme of “Energy Able, Mission Capable” educates Airmen about the importance of energy readiness and resilience for the global mission.... MORE

No effort spared to bring home seriously wounded Soldier
October 2, 2019 — Over four days, three aircraft, 18 medical specialists, including from the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, more than 24,000 gallons of fuel, and 100 liters of blood were committed across an 8,000-mile journey to a single goal – saving the life of one Soldier. ... MORE

149th FW Air Guardsman, single mother talks resilience
October 2, 2019 — Staff Sgt. Kimberly Gaona, a Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force Ground Reconnaissance Detachment operator and a medic with the 149th Medical Group, 149th Fighter Wing, has used her life experiences and military training to remain resilient during her daughter's fight with cancer.... MORE

MICC contracts underpin Army readiness efforts
October 2, 2019 — Contracting professionals from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command executed contract actions in support of Army commands, installations and activities across the country through the final hours of Sept. 30 culminating a government fiscal year committed to optimizing mission partner readiness.... MORE

Army Combat Fitness Test changes affect all Soldiers
October 1, 2019 — Major changes are coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test, officials announced Sept. 27, with changes that will affect every Soldier. The changes, locked in for fiscal year 2020, include the official testing standards for all Soldiers, each one tailored to an individual's military occupational specialty. ... MORE

340th FTG volunteers help San Antonio abused women, children
October 1, 2019 — More than 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen daily answer their nation’s call, including the men and women assigned to the Headquarters, 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, who recently supported the Family Violence Prevention Services/Battered Women and Children’s Shelter’s 42-year legacy of delivering life-changing services to San Antonio victims.... MORE

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley takes oath as 20th Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
October 1, 2019 — Army Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn in Sept. 30 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a rain-soaked ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. ... MORE

AETC to host Developmental Special Experiences webcasts Oct. 3
October 1, 2019 — The Air Education and Training Command Developmental Special Experiences Branch will host two webcasts Oct. 3, 2019.... MORE

AACOG, JBSA sign blanket intergovernmental support agreement
September 30, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Diane Rath, Alamo Area Council of Governments executive director, signed a historical agreement at the AACOG Board of Directors meeting Sept. 25. ... MORE

Navy Recruiting District San Antonio Sailors volunteer at food bank
September 30, 2019 — Sailors assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio journeyed to the San Antonio Food Bank Sept. 27 to provide community service through the Navy’s Community Relations Program. ... MORE

JBSA dedicates new technology career training program for military spouses
September 30, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders and representatives from Microsoft marked the start of a new career training program geared towards military spouses at a ribbon-cutting event at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Sept. 27.... MORE

Solemn dance highlights American Indian Heritage Day
September 30, 2019 — Attired in colorful regalia and lifting their feet in time to the steady cadence of drumbeats, military veterans danced in place around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Taj Mahal flag pole on a still Friday morning last week.... MORE

BAMC honors Fisher House founder
September 30, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center staff, patients and beneficiaries took to the field just outside two of BAMC’s Fisher Houses at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to hold a Founder’s Day Celebration Sept. 20 to honor Zachary Fisher, who initiated the Fisher House program in 1990. ... MORE

AETC Command Team visits Joint Base San Antonio
September 27, 2019 — The Air Education and Training Command team got a firsthand look at the 502nd Air Base Wing's unique mission across the joint base Sept. 26 and 27, 2019.... MORE

San Antonio Sailors honor submarine vet’s life
September 27, 2019 — Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, Navy Medicine Training Support Center and Navy Recruiting District San Antonio attended the graveside service of a Navy veteran in Killeen, Texas, Sept. 26.... MORE

DOD releases report on suicide among troops, military family members
September 27, 2019 — Defense Department officials have released a report focused on prevention and analysis of service member and family member suicides. ... MORE

Navy: Sept. 30 Is last day for blue working uniform, rank-insignia cover
September 27, 2019 — The last day of approved wear of the Navy Working Uniform Type I is Sept. 30, as this uniform has been replaced by the NWU Type III, as announced in Naval Administrative Message 174/16.... MORE