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‘Troops for Teens’ links Airmen mentors, local youth to shape futures
April 20, 2018 — In 2013, former Air Forces Cyber commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin, and his wife, Victoria, wanted to positively impact children in the San Antonio, Texas, community. Instead of searching for an opportunity, they created one --Troops for Teens. The program is a joint South San Antonio High School and AFCYBER volunteer program that links Airmen mentors with at-risk teens... MORE

South San Antonio High School students take pictures of Balto, an 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a Troops for Teens event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 9. Troops for Teens, a joint SSAHS and Air Forces Cyber volunteer program, links Airmen mentors with at-risk teens.

502nd ABW Safety Office presents challenge to stop distracted driving
April 20, 2018 — Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. It’s not only a problem in San Antonio; it’s a problem all across our nation. April marks the beginning of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The focus of this campaign is to bring much-needed attention to this epidemic and urgent problem... MORE

Army Secretary Mark T. Esper shares vision of Army's future
April 20, 2018 — In his first official visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as the 23rd Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper met with local senior Army commanders and Soldiers April 17 to discuss his priorities and share his vision for the future of the Army... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (right), commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), briefs ARNORTH’s functions and capabilities with the 23rd Secretary of the Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper inside of the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 17. The Quadrangle serves as the headquarters building for ARNORTH operations.

New Air Force spouses prepare for military life
April 19, 2018 — Once Airmen graduate from Air Force basic training, they enter a new chapter of life by starting technical training. Not only is it an important milestone for them, it’s a whole new lane for their partners. The Spouse Orientation seminar offered each week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland plays a major role in making that road a lot less bumpy... MORE

Air Force I-WEPTAC event offers unique look at mission support challenges, potential solutions
April 19, 2018 — San Antonio-based Airmen can get a unique look at enterprise-wide agile combat support challenges and potential solutions by attending 2018 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference events May 15-16. ... MORE

The three biggest mistakes service members are making with their money
April 19, 2018 — Since April is Financial Literacy Month, Joe Chesloski, a personal financial counselor with more than 20 years of business and finance experience, offered his perspective on the biggest mistakes service members make with their money – and how those mistakes can be avoided... MORE

Since April is Financial Literacy Month, Joe Chesloski, a personal financial counselor with more than 20 years of business and finance experience, offered his perspective on the biggest mistakes service members make with their money – and how those mistakes can be avoided.

Secretary of the Army sees combat medic training
April 19, 2018 — Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper visited several units at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 17, including a guided tour of the 232nd Medical Battalion 68W Advanced Individual Training, or AIT, Program for the Combat Medic Program... MORE

Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army, gets a demonstration by Maj. (Dr.) Stephen Harper at the 232nd Medical Battalion during a guided tour of the 232nd Medical Battalion 68W Advanced Individual Training, or AIT, Program for the Combat Medic Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 17.

Legally speaking: what an administrative demotion means
April 19, 2018 — An administrative demotion is a quality force management tool commanders have to help ensure a quality enlisted force. Administrative demotions are intended to place airmen at a rank commensurate with their skill level and ability... MORE

Crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio.

DOD, Homeland Security outline National Guard role in securing border
April 18, 2018 — National Guard troops are deploying to the U.S. border with Mexico to work in support functions for the Department of Homeland Security, including in aviation, operational and infrastructure missions, officials from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security told reporters in Washington April 16... MORE

A Texas Guardsmen and a Customs and Border Patrol agent discuss the lay of the land April 10 on the shores of the Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas as part of the federal call-up to the Texas Mexico border. Soldiers called to duty at the border support federal partners and primarily serve in observe-and-report roles.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
April 18, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed three Air Force courts-martial during the month of March. The results of a court-martial are not final until the clemency and/or appeals process is completed. Also during March, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Introducing Qualifying Life Events: Changes in your life may mean changes to your TRICARE options
April 17, 2018 — When life changes for you and your family, your TRICARE options may also change... MORE

59th Medical Wing opens new clinic on far north side of San Antonio
April 17, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing officially opened its new Gateway Bulverde Clinic April 17, located at 25615 US Hwy 281... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing officially opened the new Gateway Bulverde Clinic on April 17, 2018. It is located at 25615 U.S. 281, San Antonio, TX 78258. The new clinic is on the second floor of a freestanding Baptist Emergency facility, located between San Antonio and Bulverde.

688th Cyberspace Wing hosts mentorship program
April 17, 2018 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland wrapped up its inaugural mentorship program April 12. Airpower Leadership Academy provided 11 staff and technical sergeants the opportunity to learn from several senior noncommissioned officer facilitators during 10 weekly, two-hour sessions, all with one goal in mind. ... MORE

U.S. Army North hosts resiliency event at Fort Sam Houston Theater
April 17, 2018 — There are many things that can be viewed as setbacks or obstacles, whether at work or at home for some Soldiers. Having resiliency skills is an important key to being successful for many, not only in the military, but in personal relationships as well. Improving those resiliency skills is what attendees learned during the recent resiliency event. ... MORE

Col. Deydre Teyhen, guest speaker for the Ready and Resilient campaign, addresses Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians about the at the main theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 13. Teyhen is the commander of U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks in Hawai’i.

US-Mexico border conference focuses on common goals
April 17, 2018 — More than 30 general officers and senior leaders from across the Department of Defense; U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and its subordinate units; Arizona, New Mexico and Texas National Guard, along with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; and Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, or SEDENA, met for the annual Border Commanders Conference to discuss current trends taking place along the shared border in Tucson, Ariz., April 3-6... MORE

Two U.S. Border Patrol Officers chat before the start of the annual Border Commanders Conference. More than 30 generals and senior leaders from across the Department of Defense; U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and it’s subordinate units; Arizona, New Mexico and Texas National Guard along with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; and Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA) of the Mexican Army met for the annual Border Commanders Conference to discuss current trends taking place along the U.S-Mexico border in Tucson, Ariz., April 3-6.

502nd Civil Engineer Squadron steps up to build new ShareRide location at Binz-Engleman
April 16, 2018 — Students attending Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston training schools will now find it safer to get a ride, thanks to a new ShareRide location which opened April 13 outside the Binz-Engleman Entry Control Point... MORE

Col. Lee Flemming, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, and Col. David Rough, 502nd Force Support Group commander, are joined by security forces, civil engineers and others to officially open the Fort Sam Houston ShareRide location April 13. The new pickup and drop-off point is located just outside the Binz-Engleman Entry Control Point.

Thousands turn out for Cowboys For Heroes at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 14, 2018 — On a picture-perfect San Antonio day, thousands of fans of South Texas food and culture turned out for the annual Cowboys For Heroes at the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 14... MORE

Susan Curry from the Cocklebur Camp chuckwagon out of Odessa, Texas, serves up some beef stew during the annual Cowboys and Heroes event held at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 14.

VCSAF visits JBSA, presides over BMT graduation
April 13, 2018 — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited with members of the Battlefield Airmen Training Group ,the 343rd Training Squadron, and served as the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 12-13... MORE

JBSA-Randolph continues appreciation for volunteers
April 13, 2018 — April 15 to April 21 is recognized as National Volunteer Appreciation Week every year, honoring the value of volunteers and their efforts in everything they do. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph not only recognizes volunteers daily, but also participates in the observance every year... MORE

Scott Lee Denson, a volunteer youth coach for Joint Base San Antonio with Team Awesome after a soccer game, November 4, 2017. Denson volunteers to coach his daughter and a team of nine and ten year old girls throughout JBSA through the Alamo Heights Fort Sam Houston Soccer Club.

Randolph firefighters sharpen skills through quarterly training scenario
April 13, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fire Emergency Services hosted a quarterly live fire training April 11 at the Camp Talon fire training grounds... MORE