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59th MDW medic shines as ceremonial guardsman
March 2, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Honor Guard covers a 65,000-square-mile region across69 counties in Texas. In order to cover this vast area, the JBSA Honor Guard has over 40 members including trainers, operations and leadership. ... MORE

Air Force Security Forces Center innovates to develop virtual visitor passes
February 27, 2021 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is testing a virtual process to streamline visitor pass requests and reduce foot traffic at visitor control centers across the force... MORE

Jeremy Quinn, an Air Force civilian police officer assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, uses the latest Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) equipment to scan driver’s identification at JBSA-Lackland Kelly annex. Airmen around the country are using the system to DBIDS as an enhanced security system used to monitor entry onto military installations. (US Air Force Photo/Vicki Stein)

2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements
February 24, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done... MORE

Working groups to present solutions at I-WEPTAC
February 24, 2021 — Members of four cross-functional teams tasked with tackling today’s combat support challenges will present their solutions during the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 19-21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

343rd TRS Airmen soar in joint air operations
February 23, 2021 — Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron/Operating Location-A teamed with National Guard Soldiers and Air Force Reservists to strengthen their warfighting skills and joint partnerships with a MEDEVAC exercise Jan. 9 and a sling load exercise Jan. 27... MORE

343rd Training Squadron/OL-A Airmen participate in joint exercises with the Texas Army National Guard.

59th MDW medics volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccine
February 23, 2021 — Since the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Dec. 14, 2020, more than 50 nurses and medical technicians have volunteered to administer the vaccine. ... MORE

Since the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Dec. 14, 2020, more than 50 nurses and medical technicians have volunteered to administer the vaccine.

502nd LRS unloads 80,000 bottles of water after winter storm Uri
February 22, 2021 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland assisted with the coordinating and unloading of more than 150,000 pounds of bottled water brought in via aircraft at JBSA-Kelly Field Annex to be distributed to the city of San Antonio after winter storm Uri... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers unload pallets of bottled water Feb. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. Joint Base San Antonio provided emergency response assistance to local officials and agencies in order to ensure the safety and security of the community during and after the severe winter storm.

Teams protect hundreds of military working dogs from weather in Texas
February 18, 2021 — The Warhawk Nation came together to protect their own Feb. 13, transporting 804 military working dogs indoors in preparation for severe winter weather in the Alamo Region... MORE

Airman 1st Class Dominic A. Fallon, a student in the Military Working Dog Handlers course, walks one of the dogs being kept warm inside at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex Feb. 15, 2021.

Reserve recruiters participate in joint air operations at JBSA
February 18, 2021 — In-service recruiters from the 352nd Recruiting Squadron participated in a joint Total Force helicopter sling load exercise Jan. 26-27 to enhance their situational awareness of the Air Force Reserve and broaden their understanding of the aerial transportation career field... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brasil A. Segura (right), 352nd Recruiting Squadron in-service Air Force Reserve recruiter, braces Senior Airman Arturo Delgado, 26th Aerial Transportation Squadron aerial porter, as they prepare to attach a 2,000 pound A-22 cargo bag to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flown by Texas Army National Guard Soldiers.

Watch out for the signs of teen dating violence
February 18, 2021 — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, or TDVAM. This month is set aside to ensure we all are made more aware of teen dating violence and some of its accompanying aspects such as stalking and sexual assault. This year’s TDVAM theme is “Know Your Worth.” ... MORE

Reserve Airmen need to know rights for reemployment after deployment
February 17, 2021 — When a Reserve Citizen Airmen gets tasked to deploy, home station or abroad, the service member needs to know their rights and responsibilities when it comes to being reemployed with their civilian employer after having performed duty in the uniformed service... MORE

Know your Rights under USERRA; Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act graphic. (U.S.Air Force graphic by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

Air Force first sergeant selected for Navy leadership course
February 17, 2021 — The U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy has selected Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Hernandez, first sergeant with the 502nd Communications Squadron, to attend an 11-week program dedicated to developing adaptive, ethical leaders and preparing them for greater responsibilities... MORE

Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Hernandez, first sergeant with the 502nd Communications Squadron

59th MDW reduces operations for Feb. 17
February 16, 2021 — Due to inclement weather, the 59th Medical Wing will have reduced services available at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Gateway Bulverde and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities Feb. 17, 2021. ... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday hours.

59th Medical Wing reduced operations for Feb. 16
February 16, 2021 — Due to inclement weather, the 59th Medical Wing will have reduced services available at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Gateway Bulverde and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities Feb. 16. Appointments and operating procedures that cannot be conducted virtually are canceled. Patients will be contacted to reschedule their appointment as soon as possible. Routine care appointments that are eligible may be conducted virtually, should staff and patients continue to have power... MORE

Emergency Operations Center continues coordinating JBSA’s COVID-19 response
February 12, 2021 — It’s been one year. The world has been in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic and Joint Base San Antonio is no exception. A team of dedicated professionals has been on duty protecting military service members and their families and, ultimately, the entire United States. ... MORE

Members of the Joint Base San Antonio Emergency Operations Center perform their duties Feb. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The EOC has been the command and control hub for emergency operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAMHS vaccinates beneficiaries 75 and older
February 11, 2021 — Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing were out Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, working tirelessly to vaccinate the local 75-plus-age population... MORE

Maj. Carla Cox, 59th Medical Wing commander’s executive officer, vaccinates a San Antonio Military Health System beneficiary Feb. 6 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
February 8, 2021 — An idea for a smart locker mail system in base dorms won the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

543rd ISRG opens Joint Collaboration Facility
February 5, 2021 — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 543rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Joint Collaboration Facility, or JCF, took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 29... MORE

Joint service members stand with U.S. Air Force Col. Ty Gilbert, 543rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, as he prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially open the Joint Collaboration Facility.

433rd Security Forces Squadron defenders return home
February 4, 2021 — More than 30 defenders with the 433rd Security Forces Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, reunited with their families at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 31... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Steven Redgate, 433rd Security Forces Squadron, reunites with his sons, Michael and Atom, and daughter, Desire Casillas, at the airport in San Antonio Jan. 31, 2021. Redgate has been with the 433rd SFS for 10 years and just completed his first deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Wich)

Portable exercise equipment ‘working out’ during COVID-19
February 4, 2021 — Physical readiness has long been a priority for the U.S. Air Force and now as COVID-19 is posing restrictions on fitness centers, portable training units located throughout the base are providing a convenient option for service members... MORE

Beaver Fit Gym Boxes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, provide better access to members.