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AFRS seeks "Ask an Airman" volunteers
August 10, 2017 — The Air Force Recruiting Service is looking for Joint Base San Antonio-area active duty officer and enlisted volunteers who would be interested in participating in an "Ask an Airman" campaign. ... MORE

CMSAF underscores leadership’s role in developing Airmen
August 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio July 31 to Aug. 4 during an immersion to view Air Education and Training Command’s role forging innovative Airmen to power the world’s greatest Air Force.... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts transition summit for servicemembers, veterans July 11-13
July 10, 2017 — A transition summit for servicemembers and veterans seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held July 11-13 at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, building 1395, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

WeCare app provides Soldiers, civilians, family members tools for U.S. Army SHARP/SAPR, Suicide Prevention
July 7, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio has created the WeCare app to provide Soldiers, civilians and family members the necessary tools for U.S. Army SHARP/SAPR, Suicide Prevention and Chaplain with the links necessary to contact those agencies for more information. The app will aid in informing personnel about the definition of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and the reporting procedures for both.... MORE

Feds Feed Families Food Drive seeks JBSA participation
June 28, 2017 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community have an opportunity to donate food items to those in need through a federal campaign that began June 1 and will conclude Aug. 31.... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio seeks public input on environmental community outreach
June 15, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio officials are seeking community feedback regarding its environmental program. People are invited to participate in a survey until July 7 to provide information on public concerns and preferred ways for base officials to communicate with the public about its environmental cleanup efforts.... MORE

British Soccer Camp returns to Youth Programs’ summer schedule
May 31, 2017 — Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for the fourth year as one of Youth Programs’ specialty camps this summer.... MORE

Updated AtHoc alert system delivers urgent news directly to subscribers’ fingertips
May 22, 2017 — Air Education and Training Command Airmen and their families have always been able to get information on the latest happenings at their location on their work computer, but now members and their families can receive immediate notifications through an improved AtHoc alert system and the new AtHoc mobile app available in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio doing its part to reduce ozone levels
May 19, 2017 — Starting in October, Bexar County will likely be designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, as a “non-attainment” county for ozone levels. This means that an average value of ozone levels detected by monitoring stations around San Antonio has surpassed the regulatory limit imposed by the EPA, and region-wide action is needed to lower it. ... MORE

Air Force Clubs transition from credit card system to virtual portal, app
May 19, 2017 — * Air Force clubs is transitioning to a web- and app-based portal system for membership, dues payment and information access. * The Air Force Club Member Portal launches at six pilot bases in May and across the Air Force in late summer. * This new approach to membership makes it easier for Airmen to stay connected with Air Force tradition.... MORE

Crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
May 12, 2017 — During the month of April, Joint Base San Antonio commanders administered 26 non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. ... MORE

$36,000 in scholarships available to AF club members, families
April 28, 2017 — Applications for the 2017 Air Force Club Scholarship Program close May 12. ... MORE

San Antonio students choose STEM, guided by 24th Air Force mentors
April 27, 2017 — Beaming with pride, the Alamo Heights High School competitors posed on stage behind a prop check representing the $1000 scholarships they had all just won. Fresh from the CyberPatriot all-service... MORE

JBSA leaders sign proclamation marking Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 7, 2017 — At an April 5 ceremony at the Medical Education and Training Campus Academic Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, four JBSA leaders signed a proclamation marking Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and urged active-duty members and government civilians to take action against sexual assault and to stand up for sexual assault survivors.... MORE

Who is “UNAFRAID?”
April 3, 2017 — By now, you’ve probably seen a banner or a yard sign that says, “UNAFRAID” at one of the Joint Base San Antonio locations. ... MORE

March observance emphasizes poison prevention
March 20, 2017 — An estimated 2.2 million calls were made to poison centers across the nation in 2015, according to the National Poison Center, proof that exposure to dangerous or potentially dangerous substances is a common occurrence in the United States.... MORE

Gateway momentum impresses Defense Health Agency director
March 14, 2017 — The Defense Health Agency director praised the 59th Medical Wing’s Gateway Performance System during a Feb. 24 visit to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.... MORE

School systems serving JBSA families receive $5 million grant
March 1, 2017 — The National Math and Science Initiative, or NMSI, in collaboration with the Alamo Area Council of Governments, announced a $5 million grant Feb. 27 to support expanded math and science educational opportunities at school systems serving families stationed at Joint Base San Antonio. ... MORE

AED training kicks in as Airman saves friend’s life
February 27, 2017 — Heart racing, hands shaking, and eyes teary, Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp waited for the small machine to start up. “Start CPR,” the machine announced.... MORE

What? Me a facility manager?! Don’t panic!
February 23, 2017 — So you have been “volun-told” by your commander or director that you will be the new facility manager for your facility or facilities. Anxiety begins to set in. You have never been a facility manager! What does a facility manager even do? What Air Force references do you use? Is there training for this extra duty position? Multiple questions begin to emerge within your brain. No need to panic! ... MORE