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Lots of smiles at the San Antonio Military Children’s Holiday Party
December 14, 2017 — Over 1,800 people attended the 10th Annual San Antonio Military Children’s Holiday Party, hosted by HOPE Worldwide, at Kelly Field Annex here Dec. 9, 2017.Col. Lee Flemming, 502nd Air Base Wing and... MORE

Col. Lee Flemming, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA deputy commander, provided opening remarks at the 10th Annual San Antonio Military Children’s Holiday Party at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field Annex, Texas, Dec. 9, 2017.

560th FTS Ends 2017 Strong with T-38 Navy Test Pilot Transition
December 14, 2017 — The 560th Flying Squadron trained twenty-six Sailors, Marines, and international test pilots in 2017. The T-38 Navy Test Pilot Transition is vital to a diversely experienced and talented cadre across the joint force... MORE

Stepmother and son share BMT experience
December 14, 2017 — For Airman 1st Class Tyler Scott and his stepmother, Airman 1st Class Kelly Scott, the basic military training experience is something they will share and treasure together having graduated only eight weeks apart and being led by the same military training instructors... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center returns to full surgical capability
December 14, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has returned to full surgical capability after implementing a number of initiatives aimed at further improving surgical care... MORE

Spc. Thomas Kaithamattam, BAMC’s Sterile Processing and Distribution division technician, inspects surgical instruments as part of the sterilization process.

Four ways to go above and beyond at your job
December 14, 2017 — One of the most impressive things you can do in your job is to strive to continually improve. Alternatively, one of the worst things you can do is to make the same mistakes over and over again. To do this, start by listening to the feedback you get from your customers and actually use it... MORE

Take notice of your customer’s feedback. The Interactive Customer Evaluation, or ICE, program is a great source for process improvement minded ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Know the dangers of distracted driving
December 14, 2017 — According to Department of Defense Instruction 6055.0, DOD personnel are prohibited from driving any vehicle on or off installations on official government while text messaging, using cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a hands free device, except for receiving or placing calls in performance of duties from tactical or emergency vehicles or other mission critical duties, to include law enforcement use of in car mobile data terminals and other in car electronic devices... MORE

According to Department of Defense Instruction 6055.0, DOD personnel are prohibited from driving any vehicle on or off installations on official government while text messaging, using cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a hands free device, except for receiving or placing calls in performance of duties from tactical or emergency vehicles or other mission critical duties, to include law enforcement use of in car mobile data terminals and other in car electronic devices. Use of hands-free devices is also discouraged as creating significant distractions from safe driving performance.

President Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Authorization
December 13, 2017 — President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law during a White House ceremony Dec. 12. The act calls for $626 billion for the department's base budget and another $66 billion for operations. The act includes a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel... MORE

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior military leaders, signs H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Dec. 12, 2017.

Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018
December 13, 2017 — As part of the changes coming to TRICARE Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment... MORE

Beginning in January 2018, there will be changes to the TRICARE benefit.

Air Force announces change to deployments
December 13, 2017 — The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams... MORE

Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This directive, effective Nov. 30, 2017, is referred to as “Deployed Teaming.”

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign still needs people to ‘Show Some Love’
December 13, 2017 — The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing and there’s still plenty of time to “Show Some Love” and make a contribution to a worthy cause that is near and dear to a person’s heart. The current campaign runs through Jan. 12, 2018... MORE

There have been changes for the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign, but the mission remains the same: to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Airmen encouraged to update their emergency data, Servicemembers’ Online Election System information
December 12, 2017 — Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child... MORE

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data information and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

Go green for the holidays
December 12, 2017 — Join the JBSA Qualified Recycling Program and the JBSA Environmental Program in making a difference this holiday season by taking small steps that can have a meaningful impact by reducing waste and conserving energy... MORE

What is your leadership platform?
December 11, 2017 — The Air Force has blessed me with a wide spectrum of training, experience, culture and people; you could say the Air Force has literally “grown” me... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Heather Ransom, 502nd Security and Readiness Group Superintendent.

‘Never give up’: A personal story of resiliency, determination
December 11, 2017 — Building a resilient force is one of the Army’s top priorities. As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient program, many guest speakers share their personal stories of adversity and triumph. In a packed theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 8, a Shreveport, La., native shared her story about the fateful night she became paralyzed. This was Carlana Stone’s story. ... MORE

Carlana Stone, guest speaker for the Ready and Resilient campaign, addresses Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians Dec. 8 about the adversity she has faced and the resilient path she took to help herself and others at the main theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Stone, a paraplegic author and motivational speaker, said she enjoys speaking to service members because they are the embodiment of the resilient spirit.

Occupational therapist fine tuning skills through AMEDDC&S graduate program
December 11, 2017 — As an Army occupational therapist, Maj. Robin Tennekoon is inspired by the strength, courage and resiliency shown by the service members she provides care for on a daily basis at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Robin Tennekoon, a graduate student and fellow in the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy program at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, gives a presentation about an upper extremity orthopedic condition.

Boots To Business provides entrepreneurial education, resources to transitioning service members
December 11, 2017 — Transitioning service members who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs can sign up for the Boots to Business workshop Jan. 17-18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Leadership course focuses on strengthening HIV prevention
December 11, 2017 — Foreign leaders from their country’s military and ministry of health met at the 17th Annual Leadership Course in HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development in San Antonio Dec. 4-8 to discuss ways to strengthen HIV prevention around the globe... MORE

AMEDDC&S sergeant major receives award for outstanding support
December 11, 2017 — The Society of Federal Health Professionals honored Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall (right) from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is presented the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein (center), AMEDDC&S and U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence commanding general, Nov. 30 at the Potomac Ballroom of the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in Washington D.C. Marshall’s son-in-law, Sgt. Michael Beck (left), U.S. Marine Corps, is also pictured.

Infrequent travelers no longer exempt from use of travel card
December 8, 2017 — A Department of Defense policy now requires all DOD personnel who travel as part of their duties to obtain and use a Government Travel Charge Card, including those who travel infrequently... MORE

A Department of Defense policy now requires all DOD personnel who travel as part of their duties to obtain and use a Government Travel Charge Card, including those who travel infrequently.

Rare snowfall blankets JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
December 8, 2017 — A rare snowfall accumulated throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, leaving an unusual scene or two around Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The U.S. Army North Quadrangle got a dusting of snow.