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NRD-SA Sailors visit local school for Pearl Harbor remembrance program
December 12, 2019 — In remembrance of those who fought and lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, students and faculty from Dorie Miller Elementary School in San Antonio hosted their annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Angelica Brown (left), community service coordinator assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, joined by NRD-SA’s assistant command career counselor, Petty Officer 1st Class Kamitria Delaney, reads to a first-grade class at Dorie Miller Elementary School as part of the school’s annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program.

Air Force Secretary: Time to move forward with Space Force
December 12, 2019 — A lack of understanding by Americans of the importance of space is hurting the effort to establish the Space Force, the secretary of the Air Force said Dec. 7... MORE

Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett discusses establishment of a Space Force at the Ronald Reagan National Defense Forum, in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 7, 2019.

Trees for Troops brings Christmas to JBSA
December 12, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Outdoor Recreation distributed 400 live Christmas trees Dec. 6 to service members and their families as part of Trees for Troops, an annual Christmas tree giveaway program... MORE

Alamo Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders serve lunch
December 11, 2019 — Commanders and senior noncommissioned officers from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up with their honorary commanders to serve lunch to military members at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec.7... MORE

Honorary commander John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty owner, Chief Master Sgt. Shana C. Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, and Craig Veltri, Veltri Interests Inc. founder, plate meals at the Serve the Airmen event Dec. 7, 2019 at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Alamo Wing takes part in Texas National Guard response evaluation exercise
December 11, 2019 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing were part of the Texas National Guard's 6th CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package Task Force which took part in a response evaluation exercise Dec. 4-8 in Round Rock, Texas... MORE

The Texas National Guard's 6th CERFP Task Force, which includes the 149th Medical Det-1 and Fatality Search and Recovery Team, participated in a response evaluation exercise Dec. 7, 2019, in Round Rock, Texas. The 6th CERFP is made up of Texas Air and Army National Guard members who may be called upon to assist first responders within FEMA region 6. These regions include Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Local Sailors honor Pearl Harbor survivor
December 11, 2019 — In commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Sailors from the Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, led by Rear Adm. Tina Davidson, attended a Dec. 6 ceremony honoring one of the survivors at Poet’s Walk, a Spring Hills Memory Care Community... MORE

Rear Adm. Tina Davidson, commander of Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, speaks with William “Bill” St. John during a visit to Poet’s Walk in San Antonio Dec. 6 about his experience during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1
December 10, 2019 — The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020... MORE

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The Health & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18. The event will also feature a Breakfast of Champions and Gourmet Pasta Dinner scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18. Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

37th TRW Command Chief: AIRMEN these days: Volume 1
December 10, 2019 — I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen who join and stay on our team (no matter what age) – I’m going to start a series which demonstrates it called “Airmen these days.” ... MORE

Airmen 1st Class Washington celebrates Basic Military Training graduation with Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, 37th Training Wing command chief. Washington holds his 12-week-old daughter and kicks off his Air Force career.

AFIMSC innovation streamlines comptroller tasking process
December 9, 2019 — After three years of brainstorming and research, Linda Alcala and her finance operations team have found a way to simplify management of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Resources Directorate tasks to installation comptroller squadrons. ... MORE

Linda Alcala and her finance operations team launch an innovative tool today that will simplify management of AFIMSC Resources Directorate tasks to installation comptroller squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ed Shannon)

San Antonio’s electromagnetic defense partners continue building strategy for Alamo Region
December 9, 2019 — One year ago last month, Joint Base San Antonio leaders brought together local subject matter experts from government, military, industry, research, and academia to create a collaborative pilot project known as San Antonio Electromagnetic Defense, or SA-EMD, as part of the JBSA Electromagnetic Defense Initiative, or JBSA-EDI... MORE

Lt. Col. Eddie K. Stamper (center), Joint Base San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense Initiative project officer, speaks with J.O. McFalls, McFalls Associates LLC, and Klaus Weiswurm, Innovation Technology Machinery chairman and an appointee to the U.S. Air Force Civic Leader Program, before the quarterly San Antonio Electromagnetic Defense meeting at Southwest Research Center Nov. 18.

Surgeon general reaffirms promise of quality care during DHA transfer
December 9, 2019 — The military's top health officials testified before Congress Dec. 5 on the ongoing transfer of healthcare systems to the Defense Health Agency... MORE

Col. Adrienne Ari, an optometrist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, performs an eye examination Sept. 19, 2019. In October 2018, the Army, Navy and Air Force started the process to transfer the administration and management of their military medical treatment facilities to DHA. Phase II of that transition was completed this fall with roughly half of the MTFs in the continental U.S. now under the DHA. All other hospitals and clinics, including those overseas, will follow suit by 2021.

733rd Training Squadron welcomes new commander
December 9, 2019 — Col. James “J.C.” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, passed the 733rd Training Squadron’s guidon to Lt. Col. Seth W. Asay signifying the transition of command at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 7... MORE

Col. James “J.C.” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, hands the 733rd Training Squadron’s guidon to Lt. Col. Seth W. Asay signifying the transition of command Dec. 7, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Eagle Eyes program urges people to say something if they see something
December 9, 2019 — Have you ever noticed something that just didn’t look right, but weren’t sure what to do? In an effort to highlight the importance of reporting suspicious behavior, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and security forces officials across the Air Force are urging all base personnel to remember: “If You See Something, Say Something.” ... MORE

In an effort to highlight the importance of reporting suspicious behavior, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and security forces officials across the Air Force are urging all base personnel to remember: “If You See Something, Say Something.” If you “see something” that you know shouldn't be there, or someone's behavior doesn't seem quite right or is troubling, then “say something.” This type of reporting is part of an integrated base defense program called the AFOSI Eagle Eyes program.

Fixer upper project merges with new layout at JBSA-Randolph Library
December 6, 2019 — The final pieces will soon be falling into place as the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library completes its transition to the modern bookstore layout the Air Force is adopting for its libraries... MORE

The entrance way to the children’s area of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library, Texas, with new carpet and book bins Dec. 5, 2019. There will be new signage and nooks and crannies that will be quieter. “We’re just trying to improve service here and make people more comfortable,” said Diana Lisenbee, supervisory librarian.

JBSA-Randolph’s military service station leans on alternative fuel
December 6, 2019 — For more than a decade, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s military service station has depended on an alternative fuel to power many of the location’s government cars and passenger vans... MORE

Gentleman pumping gas into a government vehicle.

Warm hearts help keep students warm at annual 502nd FSG coat drive
December 6, 2019 — To help ensure the students at Wilshire Elementary School in San Antonio’s Northeast Independent School District are warm during the winter months, volunteers from the 502nd Force Support Group collected coats, as well as socks and toys, to give needy children during a ceremony Dec. 4 as part of the Adopt a School program... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Danang McKay, 502nd Force Support Group command sergeant major, gives a personalized gift bag to a student at Wilshire Elementary School in San Antonio Dec. 4 as part of the Adopt a School program. To help ensure the students at the school are warm during the winter months, 502nd FSG volunteers collected coats, socks, and toys to give needy children as part of the program.

AETC Learning Wi-Fi Service begins roll out across the command
December 6, 2019 — In an effort to expand learning opportunities for Airmen and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command has begun a project to install commercial wireless Internet across the command called the AETC Learning Wi-Fi Service... MORE

Airman 1st Class Christine Smith and Airman 1st Class Kaylie Cunningham, 364th Training Squadron electrical and environmental apprentice course students, remove and install an oxygen regulator on an F-15 Eagle at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2019. In an effort to expand learning opportunities for Airmen and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command has begun the Learning Wi-Fi Service project to install commercial wireless Internet across the command’s installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

JBSA group meets to address educational issues, plan education summit
December 6, 2019 — A group of 29 Joint Base San Antonio members and parents discussed and brought forth ideas on how to address educational issues and challenges experienced by military school-age children and their families during a meeting at 502nd Air Base Wing Headquarters at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 26... MORE

A group of 29 Joint Base San Antonio members and parents discussed and brought forth ideas on how to address educational issues and challenges experienced by military school-age children and their families during a meeting at 502nd Air Base Wing Headquarters at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 26.

Depression can offer opportunity for reconnection
December 6, 2019 — As a psychologist, I am frequently asked by my patients about the seriousness of their condition: “What does this mean? Am I crazy to be feeling this way? Do I have mental issues?”... MORE

355th Medical Group Mental Health clinic personnel discuss routine tasks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 27, 2019.

Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
December 5, 2019 — The Department of Defense has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations... MORE

The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Veterans and primary family caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC. Primary family caregivers must have an eligibility letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Community Care.