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JBSA Hosts AICUZ Open Houses to inform public and community leaders on encroachment
October 17, 2017 — The goal of the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program, or AICUZ, is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of those living and working on or near military installations while ensuring the continued flight operations... MORE

The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron. The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Mission and Installation Contracting Command support to Soldiers exceeds $4.8 billion in fiscal 2017
October 17, 2017 — Acquisition members from Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston executed 31,312 contract actions valued at more than $4.8 billion in support of Soldiers and their families during fiscal year 2017... MORE

Air Show comes to JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field
October 16, 2017 — After nearly a year of planning and preparation, the Joint Base San Antonio 2017 Air Show and Open House is ready to showcase and celebrate its rich military and aviation history next month, Nov. 4-5, at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex flightline... MORE

Residents of the San Antonio community get a close up view of various aircraft during the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 1, 2015 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays and allowing attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Will preparation an important process for military members, retirees
October 16, 2017 — Judge advocate offices throughout the Air Force are well-known for their expertise in the area of military justice, but they also provide a variety of other legal services... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston breaks ground on new exchange shopping center
October 16, 2017 — Work has begun on a new $54 million exchange shopping center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston after JBSA leaders and Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials broke ground on the facility Oct. 13... MORE

Local military and civilian leaders join Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials in breaking ground Oct. 13 for the new $54 million exchange shopping center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Rambler 120
October 16, 2017 — The Rambler 120 Team Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio’s adventure race, featured a 22-mile bike ride, six-mile run, two-mile raft race and a mystery event that took place Oct. 14 at the JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. MORE

Celebrate Halloween safely at JBSA
October 13, 2017 — Halloween is a fun fall celebration with plenty of tricks and treats. Through planning ahead and teaching your children how to make smart decisions, Halloween can be fun and safe for everyone. Here... MORE

JBSA commander helps load last hurricane relief effort pallet
October 13, 2017 — Three and a half weeks of 24/7 hurricane relief operations came to an end Oct. 11 as Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, assisted Airmen from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron in loading the last pallet to leave JBSA-Kelly Air Field... MORE

AETC opens Commander Action Link
October 13, 2017 — First command Airmen and civilians now have a tool available to communicate their questions or concerns directly to the commander of Air Education and Training Command... MORE

To submit your question or concern, send an email to aetc.cc.action@us.af.mil, or go to the AETC website and click the button in the navigation sidebar.

AFIMSC war room facilitates fiscal year closeout
October 13, 2017 — Budget analysts representing every Air Force major command successfully closed out fiscal year 2017 from a war room established at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s headquarters in San Antonio... MORE

‘Make A Difference’ throughout JBSA Oct. 28
October 13, 2017 — Five Joint Base San Antonio volunteer organizations and facilities, in cooperation with the JBSA Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program, are hosting community service projects for the nationwide Make A Difference Day Oct. 28... MORE

Five Joint Base San Antonio volunteer organizations and facilities, in cooperation with the JBSA Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program, are hosting community service projects for the nationwide Make A Difference Day Oct. 28.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Parker Youth Center hosts Halloween carnival
October 13, 2017 — Children ages 12 and under can participate in several fun activities and dress up in their favorite costume at a Halloween carnival hosted by the W. Ed Parker Youth Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 1630, on Watkins Boulevard, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28... MORE

Children ages 12 and under can participate in several fun activities and dress up in their favorite costume at a Halloween carnival hosted by the W. Ed Parker Youth Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 1630, on Watkins Boulevard, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. The carnival is open to children of active-duty service members, Department of Defense civilians and DOD cardholders.

METC-trained lab technicians meritoriously advanced
October 12, 2017 — Cmdr. Stacie Milavec, head of the laboratory department at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, and Chief Petty Officer Jane Nonthaveth, the laboratory department’s leading chief petty officer, hoped at least one of the three, first tour corpsmen they nominated under the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP, would be selected for advancement. Instead of just one, all three Sailors – each of them a Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, graduate – were selected for the honor. ... MORE

(From left) Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnny Le, Petty Officer 3rd Class Candice Smith, Chief Petty Officer Jane Nonthaveth, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Royal Miller following the meritorious promotion ceremony concluded June 30 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan.

BAMC celebrates newest NCOs during induction ceremony
October 12, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center welcomed its newest non-commissioned officers into the ranks of the professional NCO Corps during a formal induction ceremony held in the auditorium Oct. 4... MORE

Soldiers participate in a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony Oct. 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Twenty-seven Soldiers recited the NCO charge led by BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough before walking through the NCO arch.

CATM instructor returns to JBSA, trains next generation of Airmen
October 12, 2017 — As a basic trainee, Senior Airman Robert Allore completed his combat arms training at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex... MORE

Army Surgeon General: caring for Soldiers, families is a shared responsibility
October 12, 2017 — Ensuring quality care, combatting opioid addiction and optimizing support for behavioral health were several critical topics of discussion during the first of three forums at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, that focused on military families... MORE

Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and U.S. Army surgeon general, spoke at a forum at the annual AUSA conference inWashington, D.C., Oct. 11, about ensuring quality care, combatting opioid addiction, and optimizing support for behavioral health within the U.S. Army.

Army leaders reaffirm family readiness as high priority
October 12, 2017 — Taking care of Soldiers and families ensures readiness, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, during a forum focused on military families at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey (right) addresses the Family Forum III participants at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition Oct. 10 alongside Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark Milley and Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy. The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development organization serving America's Army, Soldiers, Army civilians, and their families.

Commentary: Win, lose or draw, you still win by learning
October 12, 2017 — Regardless of the results — win, lose or draw — it is a win when you learn... MORE

The Randolph Air Force Base goal keeper makes a save which which prevents Cannon AFB from scoring, while Randolph scored two. Randolph Air Force Base soccer team plays other intramural teams from other Air Force bases from across the United States. The games were part of 2010 Defender's Cup held at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

USAISR doctor earns prestigious award for medical excellence
October 11, 2017 — Dr. Frank Butler, a retired Navy captain and SEAL, was the recipient of the Maj. Jonathan Letterman Medical Excellence Award during a ceremony in Frederick, Md., Sept. 15... MORE

Dr. Frank Butler and his wife Debbie during the award ceremony where he was presented the 10th Annual Major Jonathan Letterman Medical Excellence Award by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine Sept. 15.

Marine has celebrity visitor at Burn Center
October 11, 2017 — Actor Gary Sinese was at the Brooke Army Medical Center during his “Invincible Spirit Festival” with the Lt. Dan Band and celebrity chef Robert Irvine to celebrate the courage of wounded warriors, their families and caregivers... MORE

Actor Gary Sinese stopped by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to visit Staff Sgt. Christopher Guerrero Sept. 15.