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JBSA Security Forces ready for veterans’ access to JBSA
December 23, 2019
Members of the 502d Security Forces Group have been working hard to develop procedures that will grant base access to veterans and primary family care givers since the Department of Defense expanded Commissary and Military Service Exchange access as well as Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs.

Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates
December 19, 2019
37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Leadership tackles housing issues at JBSA Town Halls
December 17, 2019
Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her leadership team, host a housing town hall Dec. 12, 2019 at the Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. These town halls here implemented to listen to concerns and update residents on the ongoing measures being taken to ensure safe and healthy homes at JBSA.

Safety travel tips for the holidays
December 16, 2019
The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends.  Unfortunately it’s also a time for stress and fatigue.  Between traveling, planning and festivities, it’s easy to put safety on the back burner. So it is critical to incorporate risk management into our holiday routine.

Trees for Troops brings Christmas to JBSA
December 12, 2019
Trees for Troops

Archaeologist works to preserve Native American history at Joint Base San Antonio
November 27, 2019
Arlan Kalina, a cultural resource manager for archaeology at Joint Base San Antonio, works on an archaeological site located on JBSA.

JBSA hosts Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Open House
November 20, 2019
Joint Base San Antonio leadership hosted the 2019 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Open House Nov. 14 at Port San Antonio, where the most recent study was released.

For 50 years, Sweetwater stylist beautifies Randolph ladies
November 15, 2019
Lucy Richardson started working in the Randolph Air Force Base beauty salon 50 years ago and overcame prejudices of the time.

Building dedication ceremony honors Air Force advocate
November 14, 2019
(From left to right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Bissonette, 558th Flying Training Squadron commander; Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander; Nancy Crawford, wife of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, James Clark, family friend of the Crawford family; and Col. Mark Robinson, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, stand in front of the dedication naming the 558th Flying Training Squadron building Crawford Hall. The dedication ceremony was held Nov. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and is home to the sole source for all U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. Crawford was a pilot, charter member of the Air Force Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020
November 12, 2019
AFIMSC Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference 2020 graphic

Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen
November 8, 2019
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bill Johnson, 560th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to civic leaders about his unit’s mission Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at Joint Base San Antonio locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.

Veterans Day events abound around Military City USA
November 1, 2019
Military personnel and members from the community attended a wreath presentation ceremony at The Alamo in San Antonio Nov. 10. The ceremony was part of the Veterans Day parade held to honor veterans and current active duty Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.

JBSA observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 7, 2019
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with a purpose of educating people about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.

AACOG, JBSA sign blanket intergovernmental support agreement
September 30, 2019
Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Diane Rath, Alamo Area Council of Governments executive director, signed a historical agreement at the AACOG Board of Directors meeting Sept. 25. This new blanket Intergovernmental Support Agreement, or IGSA, will afford JBSA the opportunity to bring requirements they would normally fill through traditional federal contracting actions to AACOG.

JBSA dedicates new technology career training program for military spouses
September 30, 2019
Joint Base San Antonio officials and representatives from Microsoft marked the start of a new technology career training program geared towards military spouses known as the Microsoft Military Spouse Technology Academy at a ribbon cutting at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Sept. 27. Cutting the ribbon are (from left) Danny Chung, Microsoft military affairs chief of staff; Col. Peter Velesky, JBSA and 502nd Air Base Wing deputy commander; retired Maj. Gen. Chris Cortez, Microsoft vice president of military affairs; and Elizabeth O’Brien, U.S. Chamber of Commerce senior director of Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program.

Learning to serve kids a healthier future
September 17, 2019
Teaching children at a young age to appreciate vegetables encourages healthy eating habits. September is National Childhood Obesity awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

JBSA activities this month draw attention to suicide issue
September 6, 2019
Runs for Life and Resiliency Fairs are scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 21 at JBSA-Randolph’s Heritage Park and 9-11 a.m. Sept. 28 at JBSA-Lackland’s Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Community members can register at www.59mdw.org/runforlife and buy T-shirts before sales end.

JBSA leaders discuss mold remediation in dorms, way forward
August 2, 2019
Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Group remove carpet from a dorm room impacted by mold August 1, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. After an assessment, remediation steps include ensuring heating, ventilation and air conditions systems are properly working, as well as installing dehumidifiers, exhaust and ceiling fans. In order to reduce mold and humidity challenges, carpeting is being replaced with vinyl planking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th Training Wing immersion
August 2, 2019
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, salute basic military trainees during the graduation parade Aug. 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

59th MDW offers information, medical care after mold found in dorms     
July 31, 2019