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U.S. Army South hosts conference with state partners, adjutants
February 5, 2016 — More than 75 participants gathered at the Fort Sam HoustonMission Training Complex Jan. 20-21 for an adjutant general conference.The conference included adjutants and assistant adjutantgenerals and...

Families urged to learn about veteran burial honors
February 3, 2016 — Planning funerals for military veterans and retirees can beoverwhelming for their families and the Department of Defense director ofcasualty and mortuary affairs wants family members to familiarize...

Use SMART goals toward healthier eating, weight loss
February 3, 2016 — For many, ringing in a new year involves more than just acountdown, fireworks and champagne. Many take this opportunity to improve badhabits.Unfortunately, resolution-makers often give up.The failure...

Bowling center reaching new heights with interior upgrades
February 3, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Bowling Center, whichwas chosen the Air Force’s best bowling center in 2010, is nearing the end ofan improvement program that is raising it to yet another...

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Urgent Care Clinic offers virtual check-in
February 3, 2016 — Need quick access to urgent care? Thanks to new virtualcheck-in options at the 59th Medical Wing Urgent Care Center at Joint Base SanAntonio-Lackland, patients no longer have to wait in the lobby for...

JBSA park at Canyon Lake provides year round activities
February 3, 2016 — From boating to hiking, the Joint Base San AntonioRecreation Park at Canyon Lake offers several year-round activities for JBSAmembers and their families to enjoy in a scenic setting.The park is 52...

Program rewards innovation, benefits Air Force
February 3, 2016 — Two months ago, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force chief ofstaff, recognized an airman first class assigned to Air Force Personnel Centerfor submitting an idea that resulted in the creation of a...

12th FTW uses 'Continuous Process Improvement' to boost T-38C sortie numbers at JBSA-Randolph
February 3, 2016 — The 12th Flying Training Wing continued its commitment tothe Air Force’s Continuous Process Improvement initiative last month byexploring ways to boost the number of sorties flown by the wing’s two...

IRS offers tips to protect personal information while online
February 3, 2016 — The Internal Revenue Service, the states and the taxindustry urge you to be safe online and remind you to take important steps tohelp protect your tax and financial information and guard against...

Carter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits
February 3, 2016 — The Department of Defense is increasing military maternityleave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families,improve retention and strengthen the force of the future,...

Travel reimbursement changes in effect
February 3, 2016 — Changes made to the Joint Travel Regulation affect everytraveler in the Department of Defense, according to 502nd Comptroller Squadronofficials. Effective since Nov. 1, 2014, members on temporary...

Will you make a difference today?
February 3, 2016 — Will you make a difference in someone else's life today? Wehave all heard someone say, "Take care of your people and theirfamilies."Have you ever stopped to think why we hear this so often?As Airmen,...

Bexar County passes resolution to adopt 2015 JLUS and recommendations
February 2, 2016 — Bexar County became Joint Base San Antonio’s newest partnerin resolving incompatible development near military locations by adopting the2015 JBSA-Randolph Joint Land Use Study. In a public meeting at...

558 FTS ‘doubles down’ in effort to grow RPA pilot ranks
February 1, 2016 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron ramped up efforts todouble the remotely-piloted aircraft pilot ranks with the start of its first24-person class Jan. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The larger...

New moms give high marks to SAMMC for labor, delivery care
January 29, 2016 — The San Antonio Military Medical Center Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston remains the Department of Defense’s highest-ratedfacility for maternal-child satisfaction, according to TRICARE Inpatient...

FSHISD Board of Trustees recognized as superheroes
January 28, 2016 — January 2016 is School Board Recognition Month and the FortSam Houston Independent School District joins other districts across Texas asthey honor the countless contributions of these local advocates...

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center opens Monday
January 28, 2016 — With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston MilitaryTax Assistance Center opening Monday, it is important to understand where weare located, who the MTAC serves and the scope of the services...

JBSA-Randolph club brings soccer enthusiasts together
January 28, 2016 — A soccer club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is bringingtogether players from different generations and age groups who play for thelove of the sport.The Randolph Football Club Ramblers are made up...

Licenses from five states banned at DOD bases
January 28, 2016 — Department of Defense installations will no longer acceptdriver’s licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Washingtonas proof of identity, DOD officials said.The ban, which also...

Healthy relationships key to preventing teen dating violence
January 28, 2016 — February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention and AwarenessMonth across the U.S., and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Mental Health Clinicmembers will be educating teenagers, young adults and their...