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59 MDW cares for the warfighter
January 4, 2017 — In mid-November, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Dwyer, a Special Forces officer assigned to U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, traveled to San Antonio for a week for a follow-up appointment. Within that short timeframe, he left with more than he expected and was able to get one of his longtime wishes fulfilled thanks to the specialists here at the wing... MORE

Lt. Col. Kenneth Dwyer, receives a new prosthetic eye at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 17, 2016. Dwyer wanted the iris of his prosthetic eye to be his unit's crest as a way of paying tribute his unit and the service members who never made it back home. (Courtesy photo)

Commentary: What service before self truly means
January 4, 2017 — In the summer of 2002, my wife Denise taught me the true meaning of service before self. We had just been stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where I started teaching technical training... MORE

Air Force program assists special needs family members
January 3, 2017 — Being the parent of an 11-year-old boy with high- functioning autism, said Master Sgt. Virmania Accoo, is often a challenging and difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.“One of the... MORE

The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational, and other resources are available to treat special needs family members. More than 28,000 active-duty Airmen with one or more exceptional family members are enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Commentary: Army Materiel Command recognizes JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers, organizations
January 3, 2017 — I recently completed a visit with the great Soldiers and organizations of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 7, 2016, and I could not be more impressed. The professionalism, talent and hard work was apparent in every office, motor pool, and center I visited. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Larry Wyche
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Deputy Commanding General

232ND MEDICAL BATTALION WELCOMES NEW COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
January 3, 2017 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jody L. Stanley (center), incoming command sergeant major for the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon (left), 232d Med. Bn. commander, while outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard A. Shanklin (right) looks on... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Jody L. Stanley (center), incoming command sergeant major for the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon (left), 232d Med. Bn. commander, while outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard A. Shanklin (right) looks on. The battalion is the largest training battalion in the U.S. Army, responsible for training Health Care Specialist, 68W, the second largest Military Operational Specialty in the U.S. Army.

Joint Base San Antonio names military ambassadors
January 3, 2017 — Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2017 Military Ambassadors program... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Marie Sarabia and Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Gooden-Bustamante are the 2017 U.S. Air Force Military Ambassadors for Joint Base San Antonio.

JBSA tax centers open Jan. 31 to assist military, family members, retirees
January 3, 2017 — This year, four tax assistance centers will be available at Joint Base San Antonio locations to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military taxpayers and family members. Services will be available for military retirees on a limited basis... MORE

This year, four tax assistance centers will be available at Joint Base San Antonio locations to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military tax¬payers and family members. Services will be available for military retirees on a limited basis.

January Diamond Sharp Award winners
January 1, 2017 — * Name/rank: Staff Sgt. Steven A. Turner* Unit: 343rd Training Squadron* Duty title: Security Forces Apprentice Course Instructor* Time in service: 27 Jan 2009 (8 Years)* Hometown: Azle, Texas* First... MORE