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75-day leave carryover ends Sept. 30
March 5, 2015 — Effective Sept. 30, military members will no longer be able to carry more than 60 days of leave into the next fiscal year, in accordance with 2013 National Defense Authorization Act... MORE

27 pay dates for civilians in 2015
March 5, 2015 — Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 vice the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights resources
March 5, 2015 — Throughout the year, we designate specific months to remind us of varying topics that are important to our well-being and/or culture. Oftentimes we forget or overlook the significance of these... MORE

JBSA honors the beginning of military aviation
March 4, 2015 — Service members and civilians from Joint Base San Antonio gathered at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field Monday to observe the 105th anniversary of military aviation.In 1910, then-Army... MORE

Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, and United States Air Force retired Col. Stump Sowada (right), Order of Daedalians, Stinsons Flight captain, place the wreath during an annual ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade grounds March 2. The event was held in recognition of the 105th anniversary of Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois’ first flight which took place at then Fort Sam Houston. The celebration honored signal corps pilot, Foulois, who made his first take-off, solo flight, landing and first crash after four flights with the “Wright ‘B’ Flyer” aircraft over the Fort Sam Houston parade ground which has since been named the MacArthur Parade Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Controlling stray, roaming animals on Joint Base San Antonio
March 3, 2015 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron works hard to insure the base population and visitors have a memorable experience while working or visiting Joint Base San Antonio.One task they are assigned is the... MORE

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas begins March 1
February 27, 2015 — The weather in Texas is so unpredictable that thunderstorms and tornadoes can happen year-round, but the time of year when these weather events are most prevalent is approaching.To ensure that people... MORE

Measles makes a comeback in several states
February 25, 2015 — As many are aware, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Health Departments are investigating a multi-state outbreak of measles linked to unvaccinated foreign travelers who visited... MORE

Carter named 25th Defense secretary
February 25, 2015 — Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17 after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic... MORE

Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic affairs.

Innovative submissions projected to save $35 million
February 24, 2015 — Approved ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation program since it launched in April 2014 are projected to save the Air Force at least $35 million, Air Force Personnel Center officials... MORE

JBSA leaders, military ambassadors express gratitude to veterans
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Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Hall, 2015 Joint Base San Antonio military ambassador, hands a valentine to Alfredo Espinosa during the 2015 National Salute to Veteran Patients program Feb. 13 at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

New 'Scholarship in Action' board highlights top academic accomplishments at BAMC
February 23, 2015 — A new "Scholarship in Action" board by the San Antonio Military Medical Center's emergency department entrance showcases top-notch academic research accomplished by Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

IMCOM plan shapes 2025 workforce
February 23, 2015 — The newly developed U.S. Army Installation Management Command Strategic Human Capital Plan lays groundwork for re-shaping its workforce and culture to answer the future needs of the Army, provide... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Retiree Council enhances mission
February 23, 2015 — After a career in the Army, former Soldiers might find adjustment to civilian life poses unique challenges."I didn't know how to buy insurance. I didn't know how to do things for myself because, in... MORE

Trainer development team preps C-17 for departure
February 17, 2015 — The C-17 Globemaster III became the most adaptable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force when it entered service in 1993. One of the major uses for a C-17 is for aeromedical evacuations to transport... MORE

Ernie Boulet, 502nd Trainer Development Squadron sheet metal shop supervisor, drills the C-17 fuselage Feb. 11 as he prepares the aircraft for shipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Academy students learn innovative problem solving
February 12, 2015 — The inaugural class of the 59th Medical Wing's Gateway Academy at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center graduated Jan. 14, marking a first for an organization whose quest is to bring innovative... MORE

U.S. Army South fields Global Combat Support System-Army to aid logistics
January 30, 2015 — Having the most advanced technology in today's military is the cornerstone of a strong and cohesive armed forces and the U.S. Army works relentlessly to use this technology to better serve... MORE

Monthly observance at JBSA locations addresses teen dating violence
January 27, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio helping agencies will focus on building healthy relationships through a range of activities during Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in February.At... MORE

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month on Minot Air Force Base, N.D. and the staff of the 5th Medical Group Family Advocacy Program have come together to create new educational events to promote awareness.The FAP is set to host a series of get-togethers focusing on dating violence issues that affect teens and their parents. The events will be at the base’s Youth Center every Friday during the month of February at 6:30 p.m.
(Courtesy photo)

Honoring the legacy of Navy nurses worldwide
January 23, 2015 — Jan. 6 commemorated the 72nd anniversary of one of the most tragic, yet heroic and triumphant, moments in Navy Nurse Corps history.On that date in 1942, 11 Navy nurses and three civilian nurses were... MORE

Navy Nurse Corps prisoners of war pose with Vice Adm. Thomas C. Kincaid, Commander of 7th Fleet and Southwest Pacific Force, after their rescue from Los Banos, Feb. 23, 1945. They were imprisoned Jan. 6, 1942 while stationed in the Philippines.
Photo courtesy Navy Medicine Live

Texas is 'wide open' for veterans
January 23, 2015 — Military and community leaders joined the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission as they celebrated the San Antonio launch of the "Texas Wide Open for Veterans" website Jan. 14... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command injects $191 million into small businesses
January 23, 2015 — More than $191 million in contracts were awarded to small businesses throughout the nation during the first quarter of this fiscal year by contracting officials with the Mission and Installation... MORE