JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON –
In an effort to reinforce installation stewardship as a key component of the culture of excellence, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, has designated May 12-16 as "Joint Base San Antonio Pride" Week.
This will be a week for members of Team JBSA to showcase their pride across all locations (JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Camp Bullis, JBSA-Lackland) and join forces with other JBSA mission partners to improve the appearance of our installation.
LaBrutta asks JBSA personnel to pitch in by picking up debris and trash that winter and Texas winds have left behind.
Moreover, he asks members to also remove weeds and prune bushes and trees around their assigned facilities, dormitories and work spaces.
As a result of severe installation support budget reductions that have occurred under sequestration, the base no longer has funding to perform these types of tasks.
Therefore, we'll have to "return to the past" when we used a team approach to accomplish this effort, LaBrutta said.
"When I was an enlisted airman through staff sergeant, I was required to perform details. During that period, we picked up trash, cigarette butts and took care of not only the grounds but the facilities we occupied. I learned a lot from that time in my career about pride, service and responsibility," LaBrutta said.
In order to execute this massive effort, the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron will designate "self-help" locations at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph to provide clean up and appearance improvement items for organizations to use.
Rakes, brooms, trimmers, trash bags, wheel barrels, gloves and safety goggles will be provided at the designated locations on a first-come, first-served basis to sign out.
Organizations are asked to augment the items provided to help ensure adequate supplies for JBSA Pride Week.
Filled trash bags should be deposited in one of the designated dumpsters in your area.
Additionally, dumpsters will be available for green waste and regular trash.
For items too large for organizations to safely transport, civil engineers will have curbside service available to assist in removing large debris.
Not only will we be taking care of our installation, participation in this "JBSA Pride Week" makes Joint Base San Antonio a champion of the Great American Cleanup which is occurring concurrently across the United States during this time period.
For more information, contact your Civil Engineer Customer Support Team Representatives:
· JBSA-Lackland: 671-2339.
· JBSA-Fort Sam Houston/JBSA-Camp Bullis: 221-3471 .
· JBSA-Randolph: 652-2242/3808.
· 502nd CES Operations Flight: 671-3015.