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Retiree News: New dental program insurance choices are coming for retirees
March 27, 2018 — People who have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program coverage now need to know that the program is ending Dec. 31, 2018. Anyone with TRDP this year or those people who would have been eligible for the plan will be able to choose a dental plan from among 10 dental carriers in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP... MORE

People who have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program coverage now need to know that the program is ending Dec. 31, 2018.

San Antonio Rampage Honor Four-Legged Hero
March 26, 2018 — The San Antonio Rampage hockey team honored Military Working Dog Sonja and her former handler Master Sgt. Casey Ouellette, Department of Defense MWD School Flight Chief, at the Rampage’s Pucks and Paws game March 24 at the AT&T Center... MORE

POWs/MIAs honored during 45th Annual Freedom Flyers Reunion
March 26, 2018 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion and 21st annual POW/MIA Symposium March 22-23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West plays during a wreath-laying ceremony March 23, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. The ceremony is held annually and is followed by a prisoner of war symposium that allows former POWs to share their experiences in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Sergeant Major of the Army visits soldiers, tours Vogel Resiliency Center
March 26, 2018 — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 23 and his stops included the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, the Vogel Resiliency Center and meeting wounded warriors at Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey (left) speaks with Lt. Col. Christine L. Edwards (right), senior nutritionist at the Vogel Resiliency Center teaching kitchen March 23 about healthy cooking techniques and habits. Dailey visited Soldiers assigned to the US Army Medical Department Center & School going through their Advanced Individual Training to become battlefield-ready medics at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service director meets service members, veterans at Hiring Heroes Career Fair
March 26, 2018 — A Department of Defense official who oversees human resources policies, programs and services for the civilian workforce met with transitioning service members and veterans during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio March 20-22... MORE

Ronna Garrett, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service executive director, gets ready to present the opening remarks at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair in the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. In her remarks, Garrett praised service members and their families for the sacrifices they have and continue to make and urged employers at the fair to look closely at the attributes and skills of transitioning service members and veterans for career opportunities. In addition, Garrett met with human resource directors who serve commands and agencies within JBSA to discuss human resource policies and priorities for military civilian employees.

JBSA confronts child abuse with activities throughout April
March 23, 2018 — Child abuse is an all-too-common problem, affecting nearly 700,000 children in the United States annually, according to the National Children’s Alliance, an organization that serves as a voice for abused children... MORE

Child abuse is an all-too-common problem, affecting nearly 700,000 children in the United States annually, according to the National Children’s Alliance, an organization that serves as a voice for abused children.

JBSA welcomes Microsoft Software and Systems Academy
March 23, 2018 — A new chapter in cooperation between industry and the military unfolded at Joint Base San Antonio March 23 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the new Microsoft Software & Systems Academy, or MSSA... MORE

(From left) Jon Henry and Arnold Juvera from Microsoft; Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; Dr. John Watret, Dr. John Watret, chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; and Lori Ham, Microsoft sales director, U.S. South Central Education, cut the ribbon to open the newest Microsoft Software & Systems Academy. The academy will be located at nearby JBSA-Randolph, and provide service members who are leaving the military with IT-related training and certifications.

School Liaison Office provides resources for school rezoning process
March 23, 2018 — The JBSA Military Child Education Program-School Liaison Office, which serves the needs of 35,000-plus military connected students, K-12, who are enrolled in 28 school districts in the San Antonio area and within JBSA, provides resources and information to service members about the process school districts use to redraw school attendance lines... MORE

The JBSA Military Child Education Program-School Liaison Office, which serves the needs of 35,000-plus military connected students, K-12, who are enrolled in 28 school districts in the San Antonio area and within JBSA, provides resources and information to service members about the process school districts use to redraw school attendance lines.

U.S. Army North opens new location for inspector general
March 23, 2018 — The U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Inspector General has a new home on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as of March 22... MORE

(From left) Kevin C. Franks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Col. Michael Mathews, U.S. Army North Inspector General; Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth A. Green, U.S. Army North Equal Opportunity Advisor; and Robert Naething, Deputy to Commanding General, cut the ribbon officially opening the doors to the new ARNORTH Inspector General's office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 22. ARNORTH I.G. is the senior command I.G. for Fort Sam Houston.

NORTHCOM Sergeant Major visits Army North
March 23, 2018 — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna visited Army personnel assigned to U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. McKenna spent time talking with the Soldiers and learning what they do and how their unity of effort drives the strength of the nation... MORE

Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps Paul G. McKenna visited Army personnel assigned to U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. McKenna spent time talking with the Soldiers and learning what they do and how their unity of effort drives the strength of the nation.

Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off March 26
March 23, 2018 — The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicks off March 26 and will run until May 4... MORE

Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families
March 23, 2018 — Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women... MORE

Tijuana Hannibal (left), a lead non-medical care manager with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, discusses personnel and career options with retired Senior Airman Hannah Stolberg, who enrolled in the AFW2 Program in 2015.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 22, 2018 — The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record... MORE

There are three different types of courts martial; general, summary and special. In a general court martial, the maximum punishment for a guilty verdict is higher than that of a summary or special trial.

Commentary: When it comes to alcohol, practice makes imperfect
March 22, 2018 — When it comes to drinking, you are at your best as a “stagnant novice.” High tolerance is not a skill. It is often a sign of excessive time, dedication, discipline and money being misplaced into alcohol... MORE

If you have a routine of binge drinking and have increased your tolerance, break the routine. This is not true practice. You can never become a “good” heavy drinker. If you cannot get better with increased practice, stop working so hard to improve.

AFCYBER hosts new Cybersecurity Foundry Course
March 22, 2018 — Air Forces Cyber hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Foundry Course, March 5-14, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Eighteen cyberspace professionals shared their knowledge and expertise of cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills with 100 cyberspace students from across the Air Force, all with one goal in mind... MORE

Col. Gregory Davis, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, gives closing remarks at the inaugural Cybersecurity Foundry Course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2018. Course instructors taught 100 cyberspace students various cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills to further their ability to secure the Air Force Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

Learn the dangers of opioid pain medications
March 22, 2018 — The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported more than 17,000 deaths were attributed to overdosing on commonly prescribed opioid medications in 2016, the latest year for which statistics are available... MORE

Pain medications can be dangerous opioids.

67th Cyberspace Wing hosts annual weapons competition
March 21, 2018 — In a conference room littered with tables, chairs, extension cords and caffeinated beverages, 66 cyberspace professionals sat, eyes glued to their laptops. The room was quiet and focused, minus the steady tapping of computer keys and the hum of music overhead. This was the setting of the 67th Cyberspace Wing’s annual weapons competition, which ran March 5-10 in San Antonio... MORE

Cyberspace professionals from the 67th Cyberspace Wing compete in the annual weapons competition, March 7, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. First, second and third place winners were named in individual, mixed team and unit categories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

Take command: Changes coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program
March 21, 2018 — Do you have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) coverage now? If so, then you need to know that the TRDP will end on Dec. 31, 2018... MORE

JBSA stresses safety during Motorcycle Safety Week
March 21, 2018 — Spring is here it is a great time for motorcycle riders... MORE

Staying aware of the changing road conditions and showing the discipline to adjust to them is fundamental to safe riding.

Guard and Reserve units welcomes Charleston civic leaders to the Alamo City
March 21, 2018 — Various community and business leaders from the Charleston, South Carolina area boarded a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster aircraft to participate in a Civic Leader tour to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, March 15-16, 2018... MORE