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From flight deck to recruiting office: aircraft carrier Sailor inspires Navy recruits in the Lone Star State
July 1, 2024 — In the heart of Texas, a former aircraft carrier Sailor has found a new mission: inspiring the next generation of Navy recruits. Petty Officer 1st Class Gabriel Arreaga is now dedicating his skills and experience to mentor and guide young men and women entering the Navy. His journey from the flight deck of one of the world’s most impressive warships to the recruiting station in Southeast San Antonio represents the spirit of dedication and service... MORE

From field goals to the Navy: The remarkable journey of a UTSA kicker turned Naval officer
March 18, 2024 — In the world of college football, athletes become local heroes, celebrated for their accomplishments on the field. Rarely does the spotlight follow them into a different arena, one far removed from the roar of the crowd. Such is the story of U.S. Navy Lt. Sean Ianno, a former University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners kicker whose journey took an unexpected turn from the football field to the U.S. Navy... MORE

Hollywood produces another star; award-winning Navy recruiter brings talent to Texas
January 10, 2023 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Chemar Jordan, a recruiter for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is a multi-award-winning recruiter who continues to excel at his job of strengthening the United States Navy by adding quality people who will serve and protect the United States... MORE

NTAG San Antonio attends CAM prayer breakfast
November 9, 2022 — The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Celebrate America’s Military Prayer Breakfast at the Second Baptist Church, a staple of San Antonio's east side. The Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was represented by Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, NTAG SA executive officer, who joined chaplains and representatives for each branch of the U.S. military... MORE

NTAG San Antonio Attends Chamber Prayer Breakfast

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recruiter's service earns recognition
October 24, 2022 — Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy T. Lagunas, a Machinist Mate Nuclear, who has served as a recruiter for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio since 2020, recently earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon for his dedicated service... MORE

Machinist Mate Nuclear First-Class Petty Officer Earns is Honored for His Impressive Efforts

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recruiter receives honor
October 24, 2022 — Chief Petty Officer Robert B. Massingill, a Navy Fire Controlman who has served as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Lead Onboarder for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio since 2019, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon for his dedicated service Oct. 17... MORE

Lufkin Native Recognized for His Exceptional Naval Service

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio supports San Antonio Football Club
October 24, 2022 — In its continued effort to strengthen community relationships with the city of San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio participated in the city’s professional soccer club during the club’s Military Appreciation Night Sept. 9... MORE

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosts 2022 command reception
September 6, 2022 — Members of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio attended the 2022 Command Reception at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Betty Kelso Center Aug. 24... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio hosts frocking ceremony
July 19, 2022 — Several Sailors were “frocked” to petty officer first class in a ceremony at the Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 27... MORE

A Street Paved with Success: NTAG SA enlisted assistant command recruiter makes his mark
June 15, 2022 — The National Severe Storms Laboratory defines lightning in part as a giant spark of electricity. Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio received such a spark when Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Street III joined the command to serve as the enlisted assistant command recruiter... MORE

A Street Paved with Success - Enlisted Assistant Command Recruiter Makes His Mark

Naval Education and Training Command deputy commander visits Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio
June 15, 2022 — To gauge mission accomplishment and to check the welfare of Sailors, Rear Adm. Scott W. Rustin, deputy commander, Naval Education Training Command, visited Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 14... MORE

Deputy Commander, Naval Education and Training Command visits NT

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio welcomes new commander
August 13, 2021 — A new commanding officer took command of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during a change of command and retirement ceremony held at the Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center Aug. 11... MORE

change of command and retirement ceremony

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio visits Nimitz Middle School Junior Cadets
May 25, 2021 — To forge relationships with young students in Military City USA, leadership of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio and members of the Central Texas Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association visited Nimitz Middle School May 20... MORE

Sisters bring strength, dedication to America’s Navy
March 31, 2021 — On the final day of Women’s History Month, America’s Navy recognizes two siblings who are crucial to the success of recruiting and training the best and brightest for service in the Navy... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Sarah Minnick, a recruit division commander, corrects the neckerchief of one of her recruits inside their compartment of the USS Kearsarge recruit barracks at Recruit Training Command.

Commander, Navy Recruiting Command visits NTAG San Antonio Sailors
March 18, 2021 — Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Navy Recruiting Command, visited Sailors and support personnel assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio March 9-11 to oversee mission accomplishment and to check on the welfare of Sailors under his command... MORE

Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC), joined by Command Master Chief Rick Moreyra, and National Chief Recruiter Master Chief Navy Counselor Heather Charara, speak via video conference to more than 220 Sailors and support personnel assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during an All Hands Call at NTAG headquarters.

Warrior Challenge talent scout helps Naval Special Warfare recruits get into shape
February 27, 2021 — In observance of Women’s History Month, Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recognizes the contributions of Senior Chief Petty Officer Kristal Pena, NTAG San Antonio lead Warrior Challenge Program talent scout. Every morning, five days a week, Pena trains future Sailors to go beyond their limits to make it through one of the Navy’s most elite programs... MORE

Senior Chief Petty Officer Kristal Pena, the lead Warrior Challenge Program talent scout assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, oversees training of future Sailors, who are in the Warrior Challenge Program, at Jimmy Brought Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 26.

NTAG San Antonio officers selected for Navy national recruiters of the year
February 5, 2021 — Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Evans and Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, both of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, have been selected as national recruiters of the year by Navy Recruiting Command... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Evans and Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, both of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, have been selected as national recruiters of the year by Navy Recruiting Command.

Navy recruiting assistance council looks forward to its mission in 2021
January 26, 2021 — To continue supporting the U.S. Navy’s recruitment of high-qualified men and women in Central and South Texas, San Antonio’s Navy Talent Acquisition Group Assistance Council, or NTAGAC, held its first meeting of the year via video conference Jan. 19... MORE

Retired Navy Rear Adm. Eric Young, chairman of San Antonio’s Navy Talent Acquisition Group Assistance Council, or NTAGAC, speaks with retired service members, civic/veteran groups, educators, and business representatives via video conference during the first NTAGAC meeting of 2021.

NTAG San Antonio Education Services specialist earns Civilian Service Commendation Medal
December 3, 2020 — Juan P. Rodriguez was awarded the Department of the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal Dec. 1 at the Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Disc golf growing sport among JBSA members
November 20, 2020 — Whether it’s for exercise, relaxation, or spending time outdoors, several Joint Base San Antonio members are discovering the benefits of playing disc golf... MORE

Kenneth Boyce, (left), Joint Base San Antonio's Randolph Oaks Golf Course manager, throws a disc during a disc golf tournament held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Golf Course Oct. 23. Awaiting his turn is Fernando Brown, (right), 502nd Force Support Squadron assistant flight chief, community services.