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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston town hall meeting addresses lead in drinking water
August 21, 2018 — “The drinking water on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is safe to drink.” That was the message delivered by 502nd Force Support Group Commander Col. Samuel E. Fiol and other officials to approximately 100 base housing residents at a town hall held at Lincoln Military Housing Aug. 2. ... MORE

“The drinking water on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is safe to drink.”

High lead levels found in some water samples at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 10, 2018 — During routine sampling completed in May, 21 samples of drinking water in buildings or residences taken from throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston exceeded the action level of lead from outside sinks... MORE

Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body from drinking water or other sources. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body.

Air Force offers several paths from stripes to bars
April 10, 2018 — The Air Force offers expansive opportunities for Airmen to progress in their career. For those who are in pursuit of higher education, commissioning programs are one of the ways future Airmen can begin their career as a company-grade officer within the military ranks. ... MORE

Protecting your Child from Lead and Other Household Poisoning
May 19, 2017 — Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures... MORE

Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 24 million homes in the U.S. contain lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust.