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Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force priorities, flexible spending accounts
March 14, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the Space Force’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit for service members.

Exceptional Family Member Program hosts Halloween Howl Down Oct. 18
October 15, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program hosts its annual Halloween event for children and families, which includes treats, entertainment, a resource fair, carnival games, hayrides, haunted house, food trucks, a Trunk-or-Treat, and more from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA hosts Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair
October 10, 2024 — The Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, held on Sept. 21, 2024, provided a network of support for military families with exceptional-needs dependents, bringing together more than 70 community and military partners to share information and resources with JBSA community members... MORE

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

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DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
July 30, 2024 — The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. ... MORE

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Army Exceptional Family Member Program Central Office will better support Soldiers and families
April 26, 2024 — Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth announced March 28 establishment of a central office for the Army Exceptional Family Member Program that will improve the stationing process for families who have members with special medical or educational needs. The single office will oversee implementation of the EFMP and will coordinate health care services, permanent change of station order processing and family support services... MORE

Navy EFMP families at JBSA welcome new case liaison
March 26, 2024 — The Exceptional Family Member Program is a vital support system for service members who have family members with special medical, mental health, or educational needs. The program is available to all service members on Joint Base San Antonio, no matter their branch of service... MORE

EFMP members learn, grow at equestrian experience
March 22, 2024 — Exceptional family members at Joint Base San Antonio had the opportunity over spring break to learn and practice horsemanship skills with the help of a generous grant from a community partner... MORE

Horsemanship class provides unique experience for exceptional families
July 18, 2023 — This summer, military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program at Joint Base San Antonio were offered the opportunity to attend horsemanship classes thanks to funding from the Air Force Personnel Center... MORE

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JBSA legal offices available to assist families with special education needs
December 7, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio legal offices are now ready to assist with special education law matters, ensuring military families, as well as retirees, understand their children’s right to a free and appropriate public education... MORE

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DOD survey asks participants to weigh in on Exceptional Family Member Program 
November 18, 2022 — For the first time, the Defense Department will offer those enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program an opportunity to provide detailed input about their experiences... MORE

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Exceptional Family Member Program hosts Halloween Howl Down Oct. 21
October 12, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program hosts its annual Halloween event for children and families, which includes treats, entertainment, a resource fair carnival games, hay rides, haunted house, food trucks, a Trunk-or-Treat, and more at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center parking lot from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21. ... MORE

M&FRC EFMP Halloween Howl Down Community Resource Fair

TRICARE operations and patient administration, EFMP streamline processes
October 6, 2022 — All TRICARE operations and patient administration flight services, as well as the Exceptional Family Member Program office, are now located on the third floor of A-Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center... MORE

Blood drive scheduled to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September 8, 2022 — This month, you can support those with blood cancers by participating in a blood drive coordinated by the Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program... MORE

Army EFMP reforms to improve transparency, trust for Army families
June 16, 2022 — Army life has many rewards, but navigating the unique demands that accompany it can sometimes be challenging. Frequent moves, family separations, school changes and work-life balance are part of every Army Family’s life. For the roughly 9 percent of active-duty Soldiers who have family members with special needs — these demands can be uniquely challenging... MORE

New EFMP liaison dedicated to Navy personnel in South Texas
May 16, 2022 — For military families with special needs, the Department of Defense Exceptional Family Member Program provides support and resources to help members and their families thrive in military life. At Joint Base San Antonio, EFMP programs are available to all branches of the military, but an additional bonus for Navy personnel in and around San Antonio is that they have their own case liaison for the program. ... MORE

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EFMP process updates create standardization across branches
May 5, 2022 — The Exceptional Family Member Program has undergone enterprise-wide changes to their processes since September 2021... MORE

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) has undergone enterprise-wide changes to their processes since September 2021.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit reopens at BAMC
March 16, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center reopened its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit March 1 after a two-year hiatus. The PICU mission was temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to conserve resources and personnel... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center opens new Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

First Lady visits JBSA-Lackland to discuss Joining Forces initiative
February 24, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, Feb. 23. The Mayor of San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg, and his wife, Erika Prosper-Nirenberg, as well as Air Education and Training Command leadership, were also on hand to welcome Dr. Biden at JBSA-Kelly Field... MORE

Respite Care available for EFMP families
February 22, 2022 — Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program... MORE

Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program, or EFMP RCP.