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AFPC hosts 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit
August 2, 2019 — More than 250 civilian personnel professionals from across the Air Force gathered in San Antonio for the third annual Civilian Personnel Training Summit July 22-26. The event was hosted by the Air Force’s Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Programs division in the Personnel Programs Directorate. ... MORE

JBSA activates webpage to disseminate most current mold mitigation information
August 2, 2019 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at Joint Base San Antonio. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter. ... MORE

AFIMSC navigates storms, disasters to exceed 84 percent budget execution
August 2, 2019 — A flexible strategy combined with strong partnerships that focus on taking care of Airmen. That’s what helped the Air Force exceed a goal to execute more than 83 percent of its $7 billion installation and mission support portfolio by the July 31 deadline.... MORE

Social media scams are affecting the military
August 2, 2019 — Nowadays, people have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets. ... MORE

Joint Chiefs Chairman’s senior enlisted advisor visits METC
August 2, 2019 — The highest ranking enlisted member in the Department of Defense spent the afternoon at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 17th.... MORE

Air Force military ambassador program accepting applications
August 1, 2019 — As San Antonio prepares for Fiesta 2020, each military service at Joint Base San Antonio begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service.... MORE

Three JBSA customer service mistakes: are you an offender?
August 1, 2019 — Customer service in the 21st Century is the new battle-ground for companies and organizations to maintain the highest standards of customer service, expectations and customer retention. ... MORE

110 years ago, the U.S. military got its first airplane
August 1, 2019 — The Wright brothers developed their first successful powered airplane in 1903, and it didn’t take long for the U.S. military to know it wanted in on the action. A few years later, that became reality. Here’s the story of the military’s first airplane. ... MORE

59th MDW offers information, medical care after mold found in dorms
July 31, 2019 — Leaders of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using their expertise to inform Airmen about how mold could affect their health.... MORE

Avoid bug bites on vacation with these TRICARE tips
July 31, 2019 — It’s common to see an increase of bugs in the summer months, which can be annoying. But more than that, some bugs, like mosquitoes and ticks, carry harmful diseases.... MORE

AETC commander gets up-close, takes active stance with JBSA-Lackland mold issues
July 30, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spent his first full day as commander on the job at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 29, examining facilities where mold conditions exist. “Taking care of our Airmen who execute the mission everyday will always be my top priority,” Webb said. ... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 30, 2019 — UPDATE: I appreciate our teams who have already inspected 7,080 of 8,279 rooms/open bays across JBSA, and have found the presence of mold in 1,146 rooms, approximately 14 percent. Also, check out the 502d Civil Engineer Group getting after the mold!... MORE

Health Readiness Center of Excellence command team visits San Antonio Lighthouse
July 30, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence command team paid a visit to the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired July 19.... MORE

Have a good idea for the Army? Here is your chance to shine
July 30, 2019 — Think you have a great idea that will revolutionize Army readiness and resilience? The Army wants to boost your chance at making it happen.... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center team named RHC-C Best Medics
July 30, 2019 — After four days in the grueling Texas heat and pushing through events designed to task the participants both physically and mentally, the Regional Health Command-Central named Sgt. Samantha Delgado and Sgt. Kevin Ramirez as the Region’s Best Medics at a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis July 26. ... MORE

Air Force participates in Safe + Sound Week
July 29, 2019 — The Air Force will participate in Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and to celebrate the institutions that implement them.... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 29, 2019 — The health and well-being of our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and civilians at JBSA are essential. Mold in living facilities is unacceptable. To residents who have voiced their concerns and brought attention to this much needed call to action, I thank you.... MORE

Army releases housing survey results
July 29, 2019 — The U.S. Army recently released the results of two housing surveys in order to better understand the overall experience of residents who live in Army housing. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s residents’ overall satisfaction rate was 76.3 percent for 2019, just above the Army average of 74.6 percent... MORE

AETC welcomes new commander
July 29, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 26.... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
July 28, 2019 — Thank you to our dorm residents for supporting senior leader teams as we conduct inspections of 100% of the dorms across JBSA. We greatly appreciate your patience and support. ... MORE