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Military spouses awarded grants for medical courses
July 16, 2019 — The career of a military spouse can sometimes be transient, but funds were made available at the beginning of 2019 to the Military and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to assist them. ... MORE

Rent or Buy: consider options before taking the plunge
June 14, 2019 — For some, a part of the American dream means owning a home. When making that jump from renter to homeowner, there are some factors to consider, especially for a first-time homebuyer. ... MORE

Having a healthy financial relationship with money
May 14, 2019 — From the first paycheck to the last, financial counselors here want to make sure everyone is keeping their financial portfolio healthy for a lifetime. Military members are required to pay debt in a timely manner and be responsible with their money, which counselors at the Military and Family Readiness Center are ready to help. ... MORE

MFRC provides holiday cheer for deployed service members and their families
December 6, 2018 — There’s no place like home for the holidays, no matter how far away you roam. For many military families, that classic line takes on greater importance as their service member deploys during the holiday season.... MORE

Need money yesterday? Explore better options
October 3, 2018 — You’ve seen the advertisements “Get fast instant approval, no credit checks, payday advance loans, get money right now” from companies that make quick loans, like payday lenders or car title loans. While they may seem enticing or a terrific option during times when money is needed quickly, they don’t come cheap. ... MORE

Build-A-Backpack drive provides backpacks for more than 1,400 JBSA schoolchildren
August 23, 2018 — More than 1,400 schoolchildren from military families are going back to school with backpacks and school supplies collected during the eighth annual Build-A-Backpack Program drive sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio Military Child Education Program-School Liaison Office from July 23-Aug. 3.... MORE

New Air Force spouses prepare for military life
April 19, 2018 — Once Airmen graduate from Air Force basic training, they enter a new chapter of life by starting technical training. Not only is it an important milestone for them, it’s a whole new lane for their partners. The Spouse Orientation seminar offered each week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland plays a major role in making that road a lot less bumpy.... MORE

Texas First Lady meets with Key Spouse Program volunteers
February 24, 2018 — Volunteers from the Key Spouse Program, a program that assists Air Force families within the Joint Base San Antonio community, went to Austin, Texas this past January and met with Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott as they highlighted the program’s success.... MORE

Air Force streamlines voting program to help optimize Airmen’s core missions
February 14, 2018 — Air Force officials recently released guidance that streamlines the organizational structure and functions of the Air Force Voting Assistance Program. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio locations host transition summits Feb. 21-23
February 8, 2018 — Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center hosts school workshop for parents
August 14, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center is hosting “PCS’ing with School Age Youth,” a workshop for active-duty and military spouses whose children are transferring to a new school, from 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 23.... MORE

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