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AF officials select three captains for Ph.D. program
September 11, 2018 — Air Force officials have selected three primary and three alternate captains for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.The program offers captains the opportunity to... MORE

JBSA-Randolph hosts 360° Leaders Course
September 10, 2018 — The 360° Leadership Course is a complex, hands-on universal leadership course focused on enhancing senior leaders while providing important and necessary tools for leaders to manage and respond to various issues and challenges they may face... MORE

Col. Peter Velesky, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, talks to NCOs Sept. 10, 2018 at the 360° Leadership Course at, JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The 360° Leadership Course is a complex, hands-on universal leadership course focused on enhancing senior leaders while providing important and necessary tools for leaders to manage and respond to issues and challenges they may face.

Lt. Col. Richard Cole, last of the 80 Doolittle Raiders, turns 103
September 10, 2018 — On April 18, 1942, sixteen B-25 bombers lined up on the USS Hornet and prepared to drop bombs onto Japan for a much-needed comeback following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Bataan Death March. Leading the way for 80 men was Lt. Col. James Doolittle, giving them the title “Doolittle Raiders.”... MORE

470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldiers mentor local students
September 10, 2018 — Soldiers from the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston volunteered during their lunch break Sept. 4 to mentor young minds at Bowden Academy, an San Antonio Independent School District campus. ... MORE

Command Sgt. Major Lee Yoneyama of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base Base San Antonio-Fort San Houston speaks to a science class of eighth grade students at Bowden Academy.

‘Make a Difference Day’ service projects save JBSA thousands of dollars; now accepting applications
September 10, 2018 — In a single day, Joint Base San Antonio benefited from approximately $22,000 worth of volunteer service during the 2017 Make a Difference Day. Volunteers cleaned headstones as part of an historic preservation project at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and gardened at the JBSA-Lackland Fisher House... MORE

Air Force releases operational safety review findings
September 10, 2018 — Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff... MORE

Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David L. Goldfein.

ARNORTH communications building dedicated to local World War II hero
September 10, 2018 — Members of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) honored a World War II hero and former Fifth Army soldier during a building memorialization ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 7... MORE

Staff Sgt. Fred Garcia, a U.S. Army telephone and telegraph line chief who fought in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of Rapido River in Italy, was honored during a building memorialization ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 7. Garcia was a San Antonio native and a direct descendent of the Padron family, one of the original 16 families who founded the city. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan (center, left), commanding general, U.S. Army North, joins (from right) Kenneth Garcia, Wayne Garcia and Diana Garcia-Schulze, all children of the late Staff Sgt. Fred Garcia, in the unveiling of the commemorative plaque to be mounted at the entrance of the U.S. Army North (5th Army) communications building, the Staff Sgt. Fred L. Garcia building.

Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training
September 10, 2018 — The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco... MORE

Despite strict policies on tobacco use and awareness of the risks to health, readiness, and performance, some Airmen continue to use tobacco products. Retired Col. G. Wayne Talcott, consultant, Chief of Air Force Health Promotions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and director, Military Population Health Program at the University of Virginia, and his team are working to understand what factors contribute to Airmen’s tobacco use and improve current tobacco cessation efforts.

ER physician returns to Army service following son's lead
September 7, 2018 — Father may know best, but when Army Reserve Lt. Col. Andrew "Andy" Nicholes recently returned to military service as an emergency medicine physician, he followed the direction of his son... MORE

The Nicholes family poses following a commissioning ceremony July 20 at the Army Medicine Department Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where Army 2nd Lt. Marc A. Nicholes (center left) administered the oath of office to swear-in his father, Army Reserve Lt. Col. Andrew “Andy” Nicholes (center right). They are joined by (l. to r.) Army Sgt. 1st Class Irvin Merino, a health care recruiter with the Army Medical Recruiting Station Houston, Marc’s wife, Kelly, Andy’s wife, Lorraine, and Staff Sgt. Joel Ocasio, a health care recruiter with the Army Medical Recruiting Station Houston.

Army Medicine to test the limits, name 2018 U.S. Army Best Medic
September 7, 2018 — Endurance will be tested -- both mentally and physically. Soldier knowledge and medical knowledge will be the proving ground for nearly 16 teams of Soldiers competing in this year's Army Best Medic Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 16-20... MORE

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Campbell, combat medic with 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, competes for the Regional Health Command-Pacific Best Medic competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 7. The competition brought the best medics across the Pacific Region - Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Japan and Korea.

Military caregiver survey launches at four military installations
September 7, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio is one of four military installations where the U.S. Army Medical Command's Army Public Health Center announced the launch of a survey for military caregivers, those family members and friends who provide assistance to a wounded, ill or injured Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine... MORE

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Army Public Health Center announced the launch of a survey for military caregivers. The survey seeks to understand the social, economic and health impact of caregiving and identify gaps in services.

U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomes new commanding general
September 6, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker took command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command in ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 5... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley (right). U.S. Army Chief of Staff, swears in Lt. Gen. Bradly A. Becker (left) as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Proper sleep hygiene as a force multiplier
September 6, 2018 — Human performance while sleep-deprived is a lot like being under the influence of alcohol. Driving after being awake for 18 hours is equal to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent - e.g. legally drunk - and leaves you at equal risk for a crash... MORE

The fact that properly resting personnel has multiple benefits across the spectrum of human performance and military readiness is undisputed.

25th Intelligence Squadron Direct Support Operators reach new heights
September 6, 2018 — The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions... MORE

The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions. As a testament to their heroic actions, three of these outstanding operators have earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Operational squadrons key to 'Air Force We Need'
September 6, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson outlined the way the Air Force will approach its future force structure while speaking at the Defense News annual conference in Arlington, Sept. 5... MORE

Hiring Heroes Career Fair offers career and job opportunities for military community
September 6, 2018 — Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Registration is not required to attend the Hiring Heroes Career Fair. For more information about the fair, contact the Transition Assistance Program office at 210-221-1213.

JBSA seeking volunteers for nationwide day of service Oct. 27
September 6, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to participate in “Make A Difference Day,” a nationwide day of community service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at installations throughout JBSA... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to participate in “Make A Difference Day,” a nationwide day of community service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at installations throughout JBSA. Make A Difference Day is one of the largest annual single days of voluntary service in the United States. Started in 1992, the day of voluntary service is held each year on the fourth Saturday in October.

410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomes new senior enlisted leader
September 5, 2018 — Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new senior enlisted leader during a ceremony Aug. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Sol NavarezBerrios during the ceremony officiated by Col. Robert McDonald, 410th CSB commander. NavarezBerrios comes to the brigade from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command's 918th Contracting Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado. Williams plans to retire from the Army in early 2019... MORE

Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new senior enlisted leader during a ceremony Aug. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Williams relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Sol NavarezBerrios during the ceremony officiated by Col. Robert McDonald, commander of the 410th CSB. NavarezBerrios comes to the brigade from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command's 918th Contracting Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado. Williams plans to retire from the Army in early 2019.

MICC pilot program to validate enhanced vendor invoicing process
September 5, 2018 — Twenty of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 30 contracting offices began participating in August in the Supplier Self-Services invoicing pilot to assist the Army in achieving its goal of 500 vendors actively using the process by the end of fiscal 2018... MORE

Twenty of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 30 contracting offices are participating in the Supplier Self-Services invoicing pilot with an aim to reduce the number of failed invoice submissions by Army vendors.

DOD recognizes enduring contributions to Government Purchase Card requirements
September 5, 2018 — A member of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Government Purchase Card Program team earned Department of Defense recognition during the 2018 GSA SmartPay3 Training Forum Aug. 7-9 in New Orleans for his contributions in developing requirements for the government’s next generation charge card program... MORE

Leroy Griffith earned recognition from the deputy director for program development and implementation for Department of Defense procurement and acquisition policy for his contracting support in developing requirements for the government’s next generation charge card, SmartPay3. Griffith is a contract specialist with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Government Purchase Card Program Management Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.