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Federal Voting Assistance Program keeps service members informed
June 26, 2024 — The Federal Voting Assistance Program works with the services to make sure eligible citizens are aware of their voting rights... MORE

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JBSA-Lackland to host voting assistance officer training
January 21, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center will conduct a training workshop for voting assistance officers, Family Support & Readiness Groups and networks of military Ombudsman and Key spouses from 9-11 a.m. Feb 28 at the JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center... MORE

What JBSA tech school students need to know about voting
September 8, 2021 — The right to vote is precious, and many Americans have given their lives for us to have that right. All technical school students throughout Joint Base San Antonio should be ready and able to vote in any election they are eligible to vote in. ... MORE

Election season do's and don'ts for DOD personnel
September 2, 2020 — It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear... MORE

It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear. Whether you're extremely involved in politics or you aren’t even registered to vote, the Defense Department has expectations for the way its military service members and civilian employees conduct themselves during this time.

Two simple steps for U.S. military members to vote from anywhere
July 21, 2020 — If you’re active duty and living away from your voting residence, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year... MORE

On a ship? In a combat zone? On base? No matter where you are, you can vote. If you’re active duty and living away from your voting residence, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year

Weeklong voter registration effort for military kicks off June 28
June 19, 2020 — During Armed Forces Voters Week, June 28-July 5, Federal Post Card Applications will be delivered to service members and their families as part of a program to encourage them to vote... MORE

During Armed Forces Voters Week, June 28-July 5, Federal Post Card Applications will be delivered to service members and their families as part of a program to encourage them to vote.

JBSA-Lackland M&FRC hosts voting workshop March 17
February 19, 2020 — Service members, their families and Department of Defense civilians will learn about the processes and guidelines for exercising their right to vote at the Voting Assistance Workshop from 9-11 a.m. March 17 at Arnold Hall, building 5506, 1560 Stewart Street, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Want to vote? The Federal Voting Assistance Program can help
January 29, 2020 — Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote... MORE

Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote.

Federal Voting Assistance Program helps service members exercise their right to vote
August 6, 2018 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio who are away from home can vote in the Nov. 6 general election through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, providing them a convenient way to cast their ballots... MORE

FVAP ensures that service members, whether they are stationed in the U.S. or overseas, their eligible family members and U.S. citizens residing overseas are able to exercise their right to vote by providing them the tools and resources they need to do so, from anywhere in the world.

Vote from anywhere when you’re in the military
June 7, 2018 — Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as U.S. citizens and the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, works to ensure members of the Uniformed Services, Merchant Marines, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens residing outside the United States understand their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so from anywhere in the world... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio FVAP is located within the Military & Family Readiness Centers at all three JBSA locations and provides accurate, nonpartisan voting information and assistance to ensure voters understand their voting rights.

Air Force Voting Assistance Officer training workshop planned for March 23
March 14, 2018 — The 802d Force Support Squadron Military & Family Readiness Centers now plan and administer the Air Force Voting Assistance Program. In conjunction with the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, a congressionally mandated Voting Assistance Officer, or VAO, training workshop is being offered... MORE

The 802d Force Support Squadron Military & Family Readiness Centers now plan and administer the Air Force Voting Assistance Program. In conjunction with the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, a congressionally mandated Voting Assistance Officer, or VAO, training workshop is being offered.

Get out the vote, know when your state’s primary elections are
March 12, 2018 — Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state's primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot... MORE

To find your state's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to your local election offices, visit the FVAPs contact page at http://www.fvap.gov/info/contact.