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Fifty years later, musical resource specialist has more to offer
December 2, 2017 — For Stanley Lockaby, Band of the West musical resource specialist at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, 50 years of military service is a milestone – but he insists he is not ready for the next chapter of rest and relaxation... MORE

Alamo Wing Airmen improve readiness with ATSO training
December 1, 2017 — More than 100 Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise along the flight line at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18, 2017... MORE

(Center) Senior Master Sgt. Leia Bernhard, 733rd Training Squadron first sergeant, provides guidance and training on how to properly go through the decontamination zone during an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Nov. 18, 2017. Both ground Reserve Citizen Airmen and air crew members participated in the exercise and were required to go through a decontamination zone to prevent the spread of any potential chemicals spreading. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

Risk assessment helps make holiday travels safer
December 1, 2017 — Air Force members and their families will be among the millions of Americans who will be hitting the roads in the coming weeks to visit loved ones or vacation destinations for the Christmas holidays... MORE

Building 100 experienced its first snowfall of the season Nov. 22 when more than two inches of snow collected on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adamarie Lewis-Page)

433rd Airlift Wing honors CCAF degree recipients
December 1, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium.

BAMC stresses awareness, education to prevent patient falls
December 1, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is taking pro-active measures to prevent and reduce the number of patient falls at the hospital... MORE

U.S. Army South member experiences a different type of homecoming in Puerto Rico
November 30, 2017 — Homecoming is an American fall tradition, full of festivities, excitement and reunions. For some U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees originally from Puerto Rico, homecoming has been a different experience this year... MORE

Maj. Eduardo Rodríguez works as a logistician for U.S. Army South at the port of Ponce where he coordinates the inventory of equipment coming in to help with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power restoration mission.

Joint Base San Antonio postal operations consolidate
November 30, 2017 — Effective Dec. 1, all Joint Base San Antonio postal operations became part of the 802nd Force Support Squadron. They had been a part of the 502nd Communications Squadron and will be realigned under the 802nd FSS... MORE

Lt. Col. Hart (left), commander, 802nd Force Support Squadron, and Lt. Col. Robert G. Giovannetti (right), 502nd Communications Squadron, pose outside the student mail center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 27 after JBSA postal operations transferred to the direction of the 802d FSS. They had been a part of the 502nd Communications Squadron since 1993 and will be realigned under the 802nd FSS.

Sailor reflects on year of recruiting for America’s Navy
November 30, 2017 — Petty Officer 1st Class Jalisa Green, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, has proved that not shying away from hard work and responsibility does not go unnoticed... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Jalisa Green, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Corpus Christi, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, speaks with future Sailor Oleksandr Omelchemko regarding his career choice at the Military Entrance Processing Station.

Military OneSource Highlights Commitment to Military in ‘Our Promise to You’
November 30, 2017 — As part of its commitment to service members and their families, Erika Slaton, a Military OneSource program analyst, said the program launched the “Our Promise to You” initiative that is featured prominently on the website... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Fitzgerald hugs his family after returning from a 10 month deployment to the Middle East with the 153rd Engineer Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, in Huron, S.D., Sept. 30, 2017. Whether deployed or at home, service members and their families are eligible for the resources offered through Military OneSource.

ARNORTH hosts author, speaker to share her inspirational story
November 29, 2017 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) will be featuring Carlana Stone, a paraplegic author and motivational speaker, on Dec. 8 for a two-part presentation as part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Carlana Stone (center), seen here in attendance at the Pentagon Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2008, is scheduled to speak Army Soldiers and units on Dec. 8 as part of the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and the Army’s Ready and Resilient program. Stone lost the use of her legs in an accident when she was 16 years old and shares her story of recuperation and triumph to motivate and empower others with their own struggles.

Commentary: Be decisive in what you do
November 29, 2017 — As leaders, we must remember to be decisive. The choices we make impacts others. If we do not make a decision, someone else will make it for us... MORE

Life is a series of choices: decisions made today impact our future options.

Take command: Improvements in preventive care coverage with TRICARE Select
November 29, 2017 — On Jan. 1, 2018, TRICARE Select will replace TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. As a result, beneficiaries will notice improved coverage for preventive services with TRICARE Select. Preventive care helps you take command of your health and manage potential issues before you experience symptoms. This type of health care allows you to address health problems before they become life threatening. Examples of TRICARE-covered preventive services include cancer screenings and vaccines, in addition to well-woman and well-child exams... MORE

On Jan. 1, 2018, TRICARE Select will replace TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. As a result, beneficiaries will notice improved coverage for preventive services with TRICARE Select.

IAAFA teams up for first ever joint training exercise
November 29, 2017 — Students from both the Inter-American Air Force Academy’s 837th Training Squadron and the 37th Training Group's 343rd TRS partnered in the first of many joint military training exercises... MORE

Students from the Inter-American Air Force Academy’s 837th Training Squadron and 343rd TRS attend a pre-mission briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis as part of their final training exercise Nov. 8, 2017. The students practiced reconnaissance, ambush, searching, and patrolling tactics. This was the first time the 837th TRS and 343rd TRS partnered for joint training.

Air Force announces continuation pay rates
November 28, 2017 — Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System... MORE

Continuation pay is a way to encourage Airmen covered by the Blended Retirement System.to remain in the Air Force since it will be possible to leave with some retirement benefit prior to 20 years of service.

AMEDDC&S leaders dish up Thanksgiving dinner at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston dining facility
November 27, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, Commanding General, Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Buck O'Neal serve Thanksgiving dinner to Soldiers at the Rocco Dining Facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23... MORE

Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, Commanding General, Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Buck O'Neal and other leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to Soldiers at the Rocco Dining Facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23.

Local families host Soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving
November 27, 2017 — Families from San Antonio and surrounding cities came to the Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23 to host Soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving... MORE

Cynthia Caballero and Josh Gutierrez with eight Soldiers from the Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23 they hosted for Mission Thanksgiving,

New Secretary of the Army sends message to the force
November 27, 2017 — Thanks to your service, our Army remains the world's premier ground combat force and the bedrock of our Nation's defense... MORE

Application window open for 2018 nurse, direct enlisted commissioning programs
November 27, 2017 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active-duty enlisted Airmen for the Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs through March 16, 2018, for the April selection boards... MORE

The Air Force has two commissioning programs for enlisted Airmen who have, or are close to having their nursing degree. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program helps Airmen finish their degree while the Direct Enlisted Commissioning Program is open to enlisted Airmen with a nursing degree and license. Initial applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 16, 2018.

It’s the law! Yield to emergency vehicles on JBSA
November 27, 2017 — Uh-oh! You’re driving down the road on one of the Joint Base San Antonio installations and you suddenly hear sirens in the distance. What do you do now?... MORE

A good rule of thumb is to simply drive as safe as possible. By giving emergency vehicles the right of way and/or enough space to get where they need to go, you’ll ensure your safety and will assist Joint Base San Antonio first responders to do their jobs – protecting our families.

25th AF civilian recognized as exceptional, visionary leader
November 25, 2017 — The recipient of the 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award for Air Combat Command was awarded to Pierre Terry, 25th Air Force director of staff at Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Directorate (A4). ... MORE

Pierre Terry, director of staff, 25th Air Force’s Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Directorate (A4), is the civilian recipient of the 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award for Air Combat Command. Terry holds the 25th Air Force INSPIRE program emblem she designed.