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Mission and Installation Contracting Command senior acquisition leaders discuss key topics
March 7, 2018 — Acquisition leaders from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command are meeting to discuss contracting priorities at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Housto... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff welcomes Army contracting leaders from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command March 6 and sets expectations for the three-day 2018 Acquisition Leaders Training Event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. More than 60 leaders from the MICC headquarters and its subordinate organizations throughout the country are participating in the ALTE. Boruff is the MICC commanding general.

Know the difference between a scald and burn
March 7, 2018 — Most of us may be aware what the impact a first-, second- or third-degree burn can cause on the human body. But the majority of us are unfamiliar on what scalding can have. Scalding recognition and prevention are not widely discussed as much as burns... MORE

What’s the difference between a burn and a scald? Recognizing the difference of these two injuries will help you decide if the pain you or a family member is experiencing is a burn or a scald.

Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1
March 6, 2018 — Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year. ... MORE

Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1, 2018, to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year. CDE offers more than 25 programs to help civilians develop leadership and management competencies.

Two-cycle officer assignment system means more time for Airmen, families to make career decisions
March 6, 2018 — In a move toward a more efficient and transparent process, the Air Force’s Personnel Center is transitioning the Air Force Officer Assignment System from three to two cycles. This modification will allow more time for interaction and communication between officers, billet owners, commanders and assignment teams. ... MORE

In a move toward a more efficient and transparent process, the Air Force’s Personnel Center is transitioning the Air Force Officer Assignment System from three to two cycles.

Air Force Civil Engineer Center revives in-person Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program training
March 5, 2018 — In support of missions around the globe, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center revived a workshop long lost to the world of online training... MORE

Meg Reyes, Joint Base San Antonio Community Initiatives director, addresses attendees at the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program conference at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 27. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted event brought AICUZ personnel from all around the Department of Defense, as well as representatives from the Office of Economic Adjustment and Department of Agriculture to discuss and share best practices with each other. The overall goal of the program is to protect the health, safety and welfare of those living and working on or near military installations while ensuring the continued flight operations.

JBSA-Lackland public health Airman inspects and connects in Afghanistan
March 5, 2018 — There are 63 districts at high risk and 135 districts at medium risk of malaria. Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, which is located in eastern Afghanistan, has the highest level malaria burden... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nikola Bozic, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group public health technician, inputs data into his computer after conducting his routine food inspection of the Grady dining facility Feb. 15, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Currently deployed from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Bozic is originally from Bosnia and has been in the Air Force for five years.

Reducing energy use shrinks utility bills, impact on planet
March 5, 2018 — No matter the season – whether it’s summer, when temperatures in South Texas climb into triple-digit territory, or winter, when cold fronts sometimes bring deep freezes – consumers should strive to be as energy-conscious as possible... MORE

Consumers should strive to be as energy effecient as possible.

59th Medical Wing expedites Airmen’s return to training
March 5, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing’s cardiology clinic, located at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is working to help Airmen complete their training as quickly and as safely as possible... MORE

Suzanne Packard, a Cardiology Phase II instructor at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, explains a cardio sonogram to Trenton Moore, Basic Military Training trainee at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during the Basic Military Training Fast Track program Feb. 28, 2018. The 59th Medical Wing’s weekly program gives trainees in BMT technical school on cardiology-related medical hold a singular location to have their issues tested and identified.

Genealogy program at JBSA-Randolph helps attendees untangle family trees
March 5, 2018 — A program that started March 1 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library is helping attendees overcome the obstacles they encounter as they research their family trees... MORE

Vintage family photos show a connection to the past through genealogy. (Courtesy Graphic)

Army aims to match Soldiers' talents with best MOS
March 5, 2018 — The Army is working hard to determine Soldiers' knowledge, skills, abilities and preferences, and use those metrics to get the best military occupational fit for them, said Lt. Gen. Thomas C. Seamands, G-1 deputy chief of staff... MORE

Mortar men with 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, conduct live fire exercise during Network Integration Evaluation 17.2, July 14, Dona Ana Range Complex, N.M. The Army aims to match Soldiers with the best MOS in order to best benefit the individual Soldier and optimize total readiness.

Army North helps kick off Army Emergency Relief campaign
March 5, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) kicked off the 2018 Army Emergency Relief campaign at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 2... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) kicked off the 2018 Army Emergency Relief campaign at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 2.

Couples cook together at Vogel Resiliency Center
March 2, 2018 — One of the reasons the teaching kitchen is such an important resiliency tool is it helps service members learn how to cook healthy meals for themselves and how to incorporate family members into the cooking process to ‘unite’ them as a family... MORE

Lt. Col. Christine Edwards (right), an Army dietician, prepares food alongside of her husband, David Abraham, during a marriage enrichment class at the Vogel Resiliency’s teaching kitchen Feb. 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

JBSA commemorates anniversary of first military flight
March 2, 2018 — On a morning one guest speaker said would have made for great flying weather, Joint Base San Antonio celebrated the 108th anniversary of the first military flight made by Army Lt. Benjamin Foulois at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 2, 1910... MORE

Retired Rear Adm. David "Deke" Philman salutes the flag during the National Anthem at the ceremony celebrating the first military flight, held at the Foulois House at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, March 2. Philman was the guest speaker for the event.

59th Medical Wing leaves large footprint on medical education
March 2, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Cody Vance)

Air Force retirees transition to new club membership portal
March 1, 2018 — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection... MORE

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.

Army South Soldiers hold coat drive for local elementary school
March 1, 2018 — The Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston held a coat drive from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, for the students of Booker T. Washington Elementary School in San Antonio. The school and battalion are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program... MORE

1st Sgt. Charmaine Reyna (right) and Capt. Debe Clark, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, sort through winter coats at Booker T. Washington Elementary School Feb. 22. The company held a coat drive at U.S. Army South from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, for the young students. The school and battalion are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program.

Know Your Soldier For Life Benefits: Yellow Ribbon Program
February 28, 2018 — The Department of Veterans Affairs sponsors a program in which Soldiers or their family members using their Post 9-11 GI Bill can receive additional funds from the participating school to cover the gap between GI Bill and the actual cost of tuition... MORE

Soldier for Life develops education and training opportunities for Soldiers, family members and Army veterans to facilitate individual readiness and professionalism during a Soldiers career and enhance post service employment opportunities.

T-6 Texan II operational pause lifted Feb. 27
February 28, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, has ordered an end to the operational pause of the T-6 Texan II fleet, with flying operations resuming Feb. 27 following the collection and analysis of operational flight test data... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty (left) , 19th Air Force commander, and Maj. Lincoln Olsen, T-6 instructor pilot, conduct a T-6 Texan II safety check before conducting an operational demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Feb. 21, 2018. Doherty was on the flightline getting test data first-hand during the command-wide T-6 operational pause.

67th Cyberspace Wing opens new OCO training location
February 28, 2018 — "Today we formally embark on a decisive path to deliver an offensive operating location for all Air Force cyber warriors. It's the first 'decisive step' upon which we will build and resource over time," said Col. Bradley Pyburn, 67th Cyberspace Wing commander, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Antonio Feb. 23. MORE

Col. Bradley Pyburn, 67th Cyberspace Wing commander, shares his thoughts about the new offensive cyberspace operations training location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23, 2018. The first class is scheduled for March 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

BAMC discovers likely source of Legionella bacteria in adjacent building
February 28, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center has identified the likely source of the Legionella bacteria in building 15, which is located adjacent to the main facility. After testing numerous sources, a hot water heater in the building was determined to be the source for the Legionella. ... MORE

A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6.