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JBSA leader honors legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson on 111th anniversary
August 28, 2019 — “President Johnson was a man whose legacy is as big as the Texas sky,” said Col. Philip G. Born, 37th Training Wing vice commander, during a public wreath-laying ceremony Aug. 27 at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. This year marked the 111th anniversary of Johnson’s birth, in a house on the sprawling ranch in the Texas Hill Country. ... MORE

Military students can win $20,000 in scholarships from exchange
August 28, 2019 — Military students who make a difference in their community are eligible to win one of 10 $2,000 scholarships through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s and Unilever’s Rewards of Caring essay contest... MORE

Husband and wife, both three-star generals, share secrets to dual family success
August 28, 2019 — During the onset of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Richardson family faced a difficult dilemma. James and Laura Richardson, Army officers with promising careers, both received orders to deploy to Iraq... MORE

Army names top drill sergeant at JBSA-Camp Bullis competition
August 28, 2019 — After five days, more than 70 tested events and hundreds of evaluated standards, the U.S. Army named its top drill sergeant in an Aug. 23 ceremony hosted by the Center for Initial Military Training, or CIMT, the lead in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC, for all initial entry training. The annual event was conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis for the first time since the Drill Sergeant of the Year was established 50 years ago... MORE

OTS beta courses test accelerated commissioning program for senior NCOs
August 28, 2019 — Air University is testing a new, accelerated program to help fast-track qualifying Air Force senior non-commissioned officers looking to commission as Air Force second lieutenants... MORE

Air Force EFMP families can attend Virtual Summit 3.0
August 28, 2019 — For the third year, Air Force Services Directorate, or AF/A1S, the Air Force's Personnel Center and the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency will jointly host the Exceptional Family Member Program Summit 3.0... MORE

Army offers more than $80,000 in re-up bonuses
August 27, 2019 — Effective Sept. 9, Soldiers willing to reenlist in some of the Army's most in-demand careers have the chance to receive up to $81,000 in lump-sum bonuses -- the highest amount in more than five years, officials announced Aug. 27... MORE

DOD to begin next major phase of military hospital consolidation
August 27, 2019 — The Department of Defense is preparing for the next major step in consolidating military hospitals and clinics under a single agency, one of the largest organizational changes within the U.S. military in decades... MORE

Army overhauls small arms training with tougher standards, combat-like rigor
August 27, 2019 — The U.S. Army has drawn up a sweeping overhaul of how it will train Soldiers in using small arms -- rifles, pistols and automatic rifles -- a revamp that adds tougher standards and combat-like rigor to training and testing marksmanship... MORE

Army North civilian is a 2019 Joint Women’s Meritorious Service Award recipient
August 26, 2019 — Martha Wilkins, U.S. Army North Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Program Manager, was recognized as one of the 2019 Joint Women’s Meritorious Service Award recipients at the Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association... MORE

Women's Equality Day: Inclusion, talent management is the way ahead
August 26, 2019 — Observed on Aug. 26, Women's Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, guaranteeing women the right to vote. While the change to the Constitution was significant toward shaping gender equality, it highlights the complicated journey women had to gain equal rights... MORE

Air Force pilot trainee accepts tennis award, life’s challenges
August 23, 2019 — Second Lt. Isaac Perez, a former tennis player at the U.S. Air Force Academy, has been named a 2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recipient by the National Collegiate Athletics Association. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio community celebrates women’s equality
August 23, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated Women’s Equality Day with its annual observance at the Fort Sam Houston Theater Aug. 22. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote,” is based on the U.S. Congress designation of Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day in 1971. The date commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. ... MORE

K-9 fixer upper: 340th FTG volunteers spruce up dogs’ digs
August 23, 2019 — It was a K-9 fixer upper opportunity that led two 340th Flying Training Group members who don’t have pets to spend a recent afternoon helping dogs who don’t have families... MORE

JBSA program provides information and resources on suicide prevention
August 23, 2019 — Active duty members, military family members, Department of Defense civilians and veterans who are experiencing thoughts of suicide have a program they can turn to at Joint Base San Antonio that can connect them with the resources they need to get help... MORE

Commentary: I did it. On purpose
August 23, 2019 — You’ve probably heard the words, “I’m sorry, it was an accident” or some variation countless times throughout your life. I have five kids, so I hear it way too often. ... MORE

AFIMSC-BESPIN alliance improves mission support capabilities
August 23, 2019 — An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors the 'Greatest Generation'
August 23, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Survivor Outreach Services Support Program, in partnership with the Fort Sam Houston Gold Star Families, hosted a ceremony recognizing World War II Veterans for their service and sacrifice at the Military and Family Readiness Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 20... MORE

Feedback Fridays
August 23, 2019 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available. ... MORE

BAMC oxygen therapy helps patient heal after multiple surgeries
August 21, 2019 — The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston uses oxygen therapy to treat patients who have a wide range of illnesses and injuries... MORE