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Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year
July 14, 2017 — A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

188th Medical Battalion changes leadership
July 14, 2017 — Army Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 13... MORE

Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the AMEDD Museum. LTC Pulliam is only the second commander of the 188th MED BN, formally the Academy Battalion Provisional, which was renamed on June 1, 2017. Former commander LTC Amy L. Jackson took command two years ago when the battalion first was stood up as part of an AMEDDC&S reorganization.

AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians
July 14, 2017 — Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The... MORE

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part-time in a “semi-retired” status with the new civilian phased-retirement program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center holds Back to School Bash July 29
July 14, 2017 — Schoolchildren and families can take advantage of free school supplies, take part in many activities and have a chance to win prizes during the Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630 on Watkins Boulevard, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Schoolchildren and families can take advantage of free school supplies, take part in many activities and have a chance to win prizes during the Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630 on Watkins Boulevard, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Wounded warrior brings Miss America to Brooke Army Medical Center
July 14, 2017 — Miss America Savvy Shields, the former Miss Arkansas, visited with wounded warriors, families and staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12... MORE

Miss America Savvy Shields talks with Evan Poole and his grandfather, Dr. Kelly Speer, in the Medical Mall during her visit to Brooke Army Medical Center July 11. Shields signed autographs, took photos and talked with wounded service members, staff and family members.

Air Force medic living her dream as a first sergeant
July 13, 2017 — A master sergeant who has spent most of her career helping people as a medic has long dreamed of serving the Air Force community in another way... MORE

Master Sgt. Gina Escanes, 502nd Wing Staff Agency first sgt., counsels an Airman on the Air Force Fitness Program July 5, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Escanes’ mission is to assist commanders with all matters affecting health, morale, discipline, welfare and legal issues.

One year later, the ISG focus is still ‘Your Success. Our Mission.’
July 13, 2017 — After one full year in command as the 502nd Installation Support Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the question that gets Col. Jonathan Wright motivated and inspired to come to work every day is, “How can we make JBSA a better place to live, work, and play?”... MORE

The 502d Civil Engineering Squadron conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a 144 person dormitory at JBSA Lackland AFB on February 21, 2017. The $18 million dollar facility opened after a 30 month construction in September 2016 when active duty airman of the 24th AF, 25th AF, and the 502 Air Base Wing began moving in.

Remains of Korean War POW finally make it home 66 years later
July 13, 2017 — Sixty-six years after he was reported missing in action and died while serving in the Korean War, Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval was laid to rest in his hometown of San Antonio July 11 with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Oscar Cortez (left), a former Korean War POW who served in the same unit with Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval, presents a framed photo of the unit he and Sandoval served in while they were in action to Sandoval’s sons, Frank Jr. and Alejandro, July 11. Cortez, 85, said the photo was taken three to four days before their unit was captured.

DUI: What it really costs
July 12, 2017 — When an Airman receives a DUI charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification... MORE

Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt, 23d Wing photojournalist, simulates a field sobriety test, July 7, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. When an Airman receives a driving under the influence charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

San Antonio sea service leaders recognize local Navy Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive efforts
July 12, 2017 — Several Navy and Marine Corps commands in the San Antonio area recognized key volunteers in the most recent annual Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, or NMCRS, fund drive during a quarterly sea service leadership meeting at Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 10... MORE

Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle (right), commander, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command presents Angelica Botkin, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society director of the San Antonio office, with a check representing the money collected by Navy and Marine Corps commands in the San Antonio area during an annual fund drive. NMETLC was one of several commands to contribute and McCormick-Boyle presented the check as the senior Navy officer in the San Antonio area.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership changes hands
July 12, 2017 — Command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command changes hands during a July 26 ceremony at the Army North Quadrangle on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. William Boruff (left) will assume command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert (right) in a July 26 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

AF selects 8,167 for promotion to technical sergeant
July 11, 2017 — Air Force officials selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible for a selection rate of 31.9 percent. The technical sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers July 20, 2017, at 8 a.m. CDT. On July 21, Airmen can also access their score notices on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight via Air Force Personnel Center’s secure applications page. ... MORE

Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18
July 11, 2017 — Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018. ... MORE

Scheduling starts for 2017 Sports Physical Clinic Appointments
July 11, 2017 — The staff at the 359th Medical Group Clinic are continually working to improve how they do business. In a continued effort to improve customer satisfaction, scheduling for annual sports physicals began June 26. Sports physicals will be conducted throughout July and into the beginning of August, specifically July 5 to Aug. 11... MORE

Sports physical appointments will be available to schedule beginning, June 26 and can be booked by calling the central appointment line at 916-9900, Monday – Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Air Force civilian at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston wins award for helping protect military members
July 11, 2017 — Dr. Bertram Jon Klauenberg, a senior research physiologist with the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently won the prestigious Defense Standardization Program Achievement Award for 2016, one of only a handful of recipients throughout the Department of Defense... MORE

Dr. Bertram Jon Klauenberg, a senior research physiologist with the 711th Human Performance Wing’s Radio Frequency Bioeffects Branch at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently won the prestigious Defense Standardization Program Achievement Award for 2016, one of only a handful of recipients throughout the Department of Defense.

JBSA REAL Identification Act Implementation Program
July 10, 2017 — The REAL ID Act was enacted to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance…of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act prohibits Federal agencies from accepting, for official purposes, driver’s licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act’s minimum standards... MORE

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.

May Diamond Sharp Award Winners
July 10, 2017 — During May, the following individuals were recognized by a Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland first sergeant with a Diamond Sharp Award. The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. Airmen are recognized monthly by the council with an award and remarks on their stellar performance from their first sergeant... MORE

505th Military Intelligence Brigade change of command has historical perspective
July 10, 2017 — In a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7, Col. Dustin Shultz completed her tour as commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), turning over command to Col. William Sears... MORE

Col. Dustin Shultz, outgoing commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, speaks to those gathered for the brigade's change of command ceremony July 7. Shultz was the brigade’s first commander and turned over command to Col. William Sears.

New leader takes helm of 470th Military Intelligence Brigade
July 10, 2017 — Col. Ingrid Parker became the new commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7... MORE

Col. Ingrid Parker (left) accepts the colors of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade from Maj. Gen. Christopher Ballard, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command commanding general, during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7. Parker takes over for Col. James “Jamey” Royse (right), who was the brigade’s commander for two years. Royse is leaving the 470th MIB to become director of intelligence for U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

Have safe summer vacations with planning, risk management
July 10, 2017 — Summertime means vacation and travel for many service members and their families, but enjoyable road trips can turn unpleasant or even deadly without proper planning and risk management... MORE

Summertime means vacation and travel for many service members and their families, but enjoyable road trips can turn unpleasant or even deadly without proper planning and risk management.