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MEDCOM establishes Housing Environmental Health Response Registry
May 6, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Command has established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to address Army Family concerns about housing and related health issues... MORE

The U.S. Army Medical Command has established a Housing Environmental Health Response Registry to address Army Family concerns about housing and related health issues. The registry’s telephone numbersare 1-800-984-8523, DSN 421-3700 or 210-295-3700.

Housing executives, Army leaders discuss plan of action
May 6, 2019 — Three major actions must happen to course correct the state of Army housing, said the four-star general officer responsible for Installation Management during a forum with the presidents of the Residential Community Initiative companies April 26... MORE

Army leaders ask a military family to respond to a survey as part of an Army-wide effort to resolve inadequate housing on installations. Army senior leaders introduced an action plan that outlines steps to remedy military housing issues to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 7.

Egyptian generals visit AMEDD Center and School, Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence
May 6, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Mohamed Sherif and Brig. Gen. Hala Ahmed of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, along with members of their staffs, visited the Army Medical Department Center and School, Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence April 26 to learn about the different programs and see first-hand training and detailed briefings by instructors and subject matter experts... MORE

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Sherif and Brig. Gen. Hala Ahmed of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, along with members of their staffs, are briefed by Lt. Col. Steven Kertes, Deputy Director of the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, during a visit to the Army Medical Department Center and School, Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence April 26. The Egyptian generals paid a visit to learn about the different programs and see first-hand training and detailed briefings by instructors and subject matter experts.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
May 6, 2019 — During the months of March and April 2019, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

During the months of March and April 2019, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Cole High School photographers featured at UT Institute of Texan Cultures exhibit
May 6, 2019 — Photos of San Antonio places and landmarks taken by Cole High School students at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are the focus of a special exhibit on display at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texas Cultures... MORE

“Mission San Jose” is one of 31 photos taken by students from the Cole High School photography program that are included in the exhibit, “San Antonio: Esta es mi Ciudad,” at the Institute of Texan Cultures. Julia Alvarez took the photo of Mission San Jose reflected in a glass ball.

JBSA honors National Police Week
May 3, 2019 — In recognition of National Police Week, Joint Base San Antonio will be hosting tributes and other activities honoring fallen law enforcement officers May 12-17... MORE

Col. Brian Barthel (right), Chief, Security Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Col. Thomas Miner (second from right), commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group, look over some of the weapons used by 502nd Security Forces Squadron members at the opening of National Police Week at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14.

JBSA Single Parent Support Group supports new chapters
May 3, 2019 — Sometimes families face changes that affect the dynamic of the household. Parents may separate or divorce or a spouse can pass away and the remaining provider has to navigate alone... MORE

Alyssa Carvajal bowls with her son, Easton, Jan. 30, 2019, at the bowling event held by Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 3, 2019 — Each year, celebrated in May, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the challenges faced by Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians and their vital contributions to the American story... MORE

Each year, celebrated in May, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the challenges faced by Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians and their vital contributions to the American story. The vibrant colors in the design embody the diversity of the Asian American Pacific Islander community, which represents nearly 50 countries and ethnic groups, each with distinct cultures, traditions, and histories; the words surrounding the puzzle emphasize the skills and characteristics necessary to “Unite Our Mission by Engaging Each Other.”

Innovation in the Cloud(s): Inside AETC’s Push for Mobile Applications in the Cockpit
May 3, 2019 — The success of electronic flight bags in the operational Air Force has encouraged Air Education and Training Command to find a way to integrate the technology earlier in an aviator’s career, enhancing training through digital efficiency... MORE

2nd Lt. Lucas Erickson, 12th Training Squadron student pilot and electronic flight bag technician, organizes iPad tablets in a specialized charging and upload cabinet, May 3, 2019, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The team at 12th TRS uses this equipment to expedite the issue and maintenance of the EFB inventory across JBSA-Randolph.

Feedback Fridays
May 3, 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

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.

Youth summer camps offer engagement, growth
May 2, 2019 — It may seem far away, but schools will be out for the summer before most realize. How are you going to keep your kids engaged and excited during their break and give them opportunities to grow? The Air Force Services Activity, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, manages many programs designed specifically for kids, to include a variety of summer camps – both residential and at home station... MORE

Air Force Services Child and Youth Programs is offering a variety of summer youth camps in 2019, to include Air Force Space Camp.

OTS beta courses aim to test shortened commissioning program for senior NCOs
May 2, 2019 — Air Education and Training Command officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are reimagining how Airmen are developed and have proposed two beta course tests that would shorten the officer commissioning program for senior noncommissioned officers... MORE

Officer Training School cadets in OTS class 16-07 take the oath of office during their graduation parade at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 17, 2016. In April 2019, Maxwell Air Force Base announced two beta courses, called Officer Training School-Accelerated Commissioning Program, that will shorten OTS from 40 training days to 14 training days for selected senior NCOs.

Physician Assistants help medical personnel hone battlefield skills
May 2, 2019 — The Tactical Combat Medical Care Course, or TCMC, began in April 2004 when several Physician Assistants noticed that many medical Soldiers were being deployed to combat areas without being properly equipped or trained in medical combat readiness. The TCMC, presently taught at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, currently covers a wide variety of areas within a 5-day time frame to include trauma and wound care. ... MORE

Instructors from the Tactical Combat Medical Care Course, or TCMCC, reenact a trauma scenario consisting of two segments - Care Under Fire and Tactical Field Care. The course is geared toward medical doctors, physician's assistants, nurses and senior medics in preparation for deployment to hostile environments. TCMCC prepares students for potential injuries and wounds they might encounter on the battlefield. The intense 5-day course is offered several times a year and is held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis.

Eye injury prevention depends on protective eyewear at work, home
May 2, 2019 — Eye injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in the United States, affecting more than 20,000 workers each year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics... MORE

Frank Callahan, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy equipment mechanic, performs maintenance on a government vehicle wearing proper safety gear at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Eye injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in the United States, affecting more than 20,000 workers each year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics.

Joint Base San Antonio libraries more than shelves of books
May 2, 2019 — Children who visit the Joint Base San Antoniolibraries are learning more than how to read. The library of decades ago has evolved into a special place where service members, veterans and families can do more than check out a book... MORE

JBSA-Lackland library features special theme events including Legos; Craft: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math [STEM] on Thursday nights. The events provide educational hands-on experiences to those with base access.

Know how to continue your TRICARE health coverage after retirement
May 1, 2019 — When you retire from active duty or turn age 60 as a retired reserve member, your TRICARE coverage changes. After either of these Qualifying Life Events, or QLEs, you must take action and enroll in a TRICARE retiree health plan so that you and your family members don’t have a gap in your TRICARE coverage after retirement... MORE

When you retire from active duty or turn age 60 as a retired reserve member, your TRICARE coverage changes.

433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airman, loving sister, living organ donor
May 1, 2019 — When one 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airman learned there was a way to help her sick sister through a living organ donor program, she didn’t hesitate to volunteer. Senior Master Sgt. Carol A. Allen, 433rd Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight superintendent at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is dedicated to her family and her role as an Airman... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Carol A. Allen (right), 433rd Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight superintendent, takes a moment with her sister, Yvonne Hernandez at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 26.

FDA issues voluntary drug recall alert for Fentanyl
May 1, 2019 — On April 19, the Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons labeled Fentanyl 12 mcg/h Transdermal System patches. Fentanyl is used to manage pain for patients who can tolerate opioids. The recalled cartons contained 50 mcg/h patches instead of 12 mcg/h patches... MORE

On April 19, the Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons labeled Fentanyl 12 mcg/h Transdermal System patches. Fentanyl is used to manage pain for patients who can tolerate opioids. The recalled cartons contained 50 mcg/h patches instead of 12 mcg/h patches

59th MDW radiation oncologist completes Boston Marathon
May 1, 2019 — Lt. Col. (Dr.) Trevor Lim, 59th Medical Wing Radiation Oncology chief, pinned on bib number 10874 to race among 27,355 other runners in the 2019 Boston Marathon April 15. Accomplishing one of his biggest bucket list items, Lim completed the race in the top 28 percent of overall finishers with a run time of 3:24:49... MORE

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Trevor Lim, 59th Medical Wing Radiation Oncology chief, poses for a photo after completing the 2019 Boston Marathon, April 15 in Boston, Massachusetts. Lim completed the race in the top 28 percent of overall finishers with a run time of 3:24:49.

Air Force Civilian Service seeks skilled employees
May 1, 2019 — The Air Force Civilian Service held a job fair concentrated on skilled-trade candidates April 22-23. The event focused on filling more than 300 skilled-labored Air Force positions in the San Antonio and surrounding areas, including Altus and Laughlin Air Force Bases, Texas... MORE

To learn more about the Air Force Civilian Service, career opportunities and future events, visit http://www.afciviliancareers.com/.