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Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates
December 19, 2019 — If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Above all -- you matter and your Air Force Family cares about you. ... MORE

37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Leadership tackles housing issues at JBSA Town Halls
December 17, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander, hosted two town halls last week at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph to discuss ongoing military housing initiatives and hear feedback from JBSA residents... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her leadership team, host a housing town hall Dec. 12, 2019 at the Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. These town halls here implemented to listen to concerns and update residents on the ongoing measures being taken to ensure safe and healthy homes at JBSA.

RED Alert: Update your Record of Emergency Data
December 17, 2019 — Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child. The Record of Emergency Data, or RED, which replaced Department of Defense Form 93, is required to be kept updated by each service member... MORE

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data, or vRED, information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

Resourceful 502nd LRS munitions inspectors save time, money
December 17, 2019 — When Ray Jolivette, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron senior munitions inspector at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, heard someone say, “work smarter … not harder,” he took it to heart... MORE

David Dean, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron munitions inspector turns the handle on a collapsible reel while Kristofer Lastrapes, another munitions inspector, tightens the slack on the spool winder as cord goes into a counter on the team’s innovative design for revolutionizing the measuring of detonation and fuse cords at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex Dec. 3, 2019.

Anniversary of powered flight: The right move for the Wright Brothers
December 17, 2019 — It had long been the dream of man to take to the skies and soar like the birds. The notion of being able to fly had been hypothesized and experimented with far earlier than the twentieth century, but that aspiration wasn’t fulfilled until two brothers from Dayton, Ohio broke the barriers and fulfilled the visions of those who came before them... MORE

On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took their famous first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. After four years of experimentation, the brothers became the first to fly a "heavier-than-air machine with a pilot on board."

Air Force warns Airmen of e-cigarette risks
December 17, 2019 — With more than 2,000 reported cases of lung injury associated with electronic cigarettes nationwide, it is vital that Airmen understand potential impacts on their health... MORE

An Airman holds an electronic cigarette at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 13, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the more than 2,000 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury that have occurred across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erica Crossen)

Safety travel tips for the holidays
December 16, 2019 — The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately it’s also a time for stress and fatigue. Between traveling, planning and festivities, it’s easy to put safety on the back burner. So it is critical to incorporate risk management into our holiday routine... MORE

The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately it’s also a time for stress and fatigue. Between traveling, planning and festivities, it’s easy to put safety on the back burner. So it is critical to incorporate risk management into our holiday routine.

Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies
December 16, 2019 — The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures... MORE

Graphic with news lead information for Air Force 2020 officer developmental education procedures

Becoming a 'Pilot for a Day' with the 560th FTS
December 16, 2019 — Four-year-old Jack Faught, got a taste of the ‘Chargin’ Cheetah’ pilot life Dec. 12 when he participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s "Pilot for a Day" program. ... MORE

Jack Faught participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s Pilot for a Day program Dec. 12, 2019 at JBSA-Randolph. The Pilot for a Day program supports children with lifelong disabilities, providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot by accompanying them through various units on base packed with personalized pilot experiences.

During giving season, give blood
December 16, 2019 — To meet the ever-present demand for whole blood, platelets and plasma, the unit offers walk-in donations Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in addition to their regular traveling blood drives... MORE

Orientation session kicks off new year for EFMP
December 13, 2019 — An orientation session for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph newcomers whose family members have special needs will launch a year filled with workshops and special activities for them through the location’s Exceptional Family Member Program... MORE

Illustration of the letters EFMP, which stand for Exceptional Family Member Program.

JBSA Proud Week Winter Cleanup takes place Jan. 6 - 10
December 13, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio Proud Week Winter Cleanup is scheduled from Jan. 6-10 in order to enhance the appearance and beautification of JBSA and its facilities, conduct environmental maintenance on the installation and promote a clean work environment... MORE

The Holidays - The Most Wonderful (& Wasteful) Time of the Year!
December 13, 2019 — Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans increase their solid waste by an estimated 25 percent. According to the Environmental Protection Agency and TakeCareofTexas.org, the extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about one million extra tons per week. ... MORE

Please remember to reduce your holiday waste

Be safe online this, every holiday season
December 13, 2019 — The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves. While millions of Americans will be looking online for the best gifts and Cyber Monday deals, hackers will be looking to take advantage of weaknesses in shoppers' devices or connections in order to extract personal and financial information... MORE

The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves. While millions of Americans will be looking online for the best gifts and Cyber Monday deals, hackers will be looking to take advantage of weaknesses in shoppers' devices or connections in order to extract personal and financial information. Take extra precaution to defend against these attacks.

Therapy animals help Airmen cope with holiday stressors
December 13, 2019 — Many Airmen are not able to travel home for the holidays making it a stressful time, and Animals for Airmen can provide a relaxing, quiet environment for them to visit with therapy animals... MORE

World War II nurse turns 100, recalls war experiences
December 13, 2019 — Before she marked her 100th birthday Nov. 20, Freda Haworth Coate recalled the time she was called upon to serve her country in World War II... MORE

Freda Haworth Coate (front row, right) holds the Army Nurse Corps Association coin given to her by Lt. Col. Karen Santiago (back row, left) and Lt. Col. Teresa Shiels, both with the 228 Combat Support Hospital in San Antonio. The coin was given to Coate during her 100th birthday celebration Nov. 20 in Leander, Texas. Coate served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II in the South Pacific from 1943-45.

Feedback Fridays
December 13, 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... MORE

Band of sisters reunite, rekindle a 40-year bond
December 12, 2019 — Basic military training, or BMT, trainees are provided different skills that can help them throughout their military careers. Some skills come from materials found in textbooks. A few develop the ability to connect within a BMT flight. It was because of this connection that Susan Whaley and her band of sisters were able to reunite after 40 years... MORE

Group photo of flight 3707th Squadron, flight W09, 1979

FSS leaders tackle top issues, talk future support to Airmen and families
December 12, 2019 — More than 220 force support officer and enlisted leaders gathered in San Antonio Nov. 18-22 at the 2019 Force Support Squadron Leadership Training Workshop to help tackle big rock items impacting Airmen and families, and plan for future programs... MORE

More than 220 force support officer and enlisted leaders gathered in Texas Nov. 18-22 at the 2019 FSS Leadership Training Workshop to help tackle big rock items impacting Airmen and families, and plan for future programs.

Keep the holiday season joyous, not dangerous
December 12, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services offers these safety tips for choosing and preparing Christmas trees for decoration that will minimize the risk of fire and injuries... MORE

Approximately 400 fires occur annually involving Christmas trees according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, resulting in more than a dozen deaths and injuries and more than $10 million in property loss and damage. Short-circuiting tree lights are cited as the leading cause.