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JBSA fitness centers offer incentives to get into shape for the new year
January 5, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio members whose new year’s resolutions are to lose weight and get into shape could earn points and prizes just by going to the gym and exercising.Incentives are being offered to... MORE

Taking right steps can help people achieve New Year’s resolutions
January 4, 2017 — An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals.However, there are ways people can position... MORE

Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio dentist inspires interest during career day
January 4, 2017 — Lt. Cmdr. Jeffery Hoyle, a research dentist with the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, inspired students and raised awareness about career paths in Navy medicine during his talks to five classes of middle school students at the Joel C. Harris Academy in San Antonio Nov. 16, 2016.... MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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