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Army contracting brigade returns home, uncases colors
January 10, 2019 — Leaders from the 419th Contracting Support Brigade uncased their organization colors during a ceremony Jan. 4 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, signaling the end of their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. Col. Brad Hodge and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman uncased the brigade colors in a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff, the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. Brad Hodge, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman uncase the 419th Contracting Support Brigade colors as Staff Sgt. Natoya Bojunjoko looks on during a ceremony Jan. 4 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The brigade deployed to Afghanistan for nine months as the lead Army element for Army Contracting Command-Afghanistan. Hodge is the brigade commander and Perryman is the command sergeant major.

502nd Civil Engineer Group earns top Air Force honors
January 10, 2019 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Group was awarded the 2018 Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award, as well as the 2018 Brig. Gen. Michael A. McAuliffe Award for housing excellence... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary reveals new operating hours
January 10, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary has new operating hours as of Jan. 27... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Commissary has new operating hours as of Jan. 27.

502nd Communications Squadron keeps JBSA connected
January 10, 2019 — On any given day, a member of the 502nd Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio can be found in the trenches supporting the workload of its more than 266 mission partners... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Armstrong, 502d Communications Squadron Cyber Transport systems technician, wires a new telephone connection at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 502d Communications Squadron handles approximately 42,000 tickets a year ranging from network concerns, phone problems and communications systems challenges.

Secure your new tech gifts
January 10, 2019 — During the holidays, internet-connected devices also known as Internet of Things, or IoT, are often popular gifts -- such as smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets. This technology provides a level of convenience to our lives, but it requires that we share more information than ever. The security of this information, and the security of these devices, is not always guaranteed... MORE

A 96th Security Forces Squadron uses the android tactical assault kit to send a message from his patrol vehicle July 5, 2017 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smart devices can provide a great level of convenience, however there are steps that must be taken in order to keep them secure.

Air Force-wide lodging rates increase
January 10, 2019 — Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience... MORE

Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.

Send thieves a clear message by securing your property
January 10, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has seen a dramatic increase in thefts of unsecured personal property across the installation... MORE

Bikes, scooters, electronics such as game consoles and smartphones should be marked and serial numbers recorded for future reference in the event of a theft.

SMART resolutions for a healthy new year
January 10, 2019 — Resolution: a firm decision to do or not do something. Each New Year brings New Year's Resolutions, but I encourage you to avoid jumping on the diet band wagon this year. The dieting culture promotes restriction, labels foods as good or bad, and often results in limited long term success... MORE

The problem most people struggle with is that they decide to hitch themselves to a particular diet wagon and struggle to stay on board. They fall off, regaining any weight loss and end up in worse state than they started.

Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 10, 2019 — In times of inclement weather in San Antonio, pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing find themselves in similar predicaments. Thick clouds and heavy precipitation can render pilots virtually blind, creating an extremely stressful situation especially as they approach to land at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

A T-38C Talon lands at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. The 12th Flying Training Wing employs the T-38C to teach pilot instructor training students, test pilots, and introduction to fighter fundamentals students.

Gate changes at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston begin Jan. 22
January 9, 2019 — Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

AFIMSC continues to innovate in 2019
January 9, 2019 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has been at the innovation forefront since it stood up in 2015, and it's taking it to the next level in 2019... MORE

2018 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference attendees read about one of the four mission area working group chairmen who led a team to think innovatively in tackling one of the Air Force’s toughest agile combat support challenges during the San Antonio event out-brief. The May 16 out-brief presented proposed solutions to about 1,000 senior Air Force leaders and members of the installation and mission support community.

Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications
January 9, 2019 — The Language Enabled Airman Program is accepting cadet applications until March 15. Those intending to submit applications must apply online by visiting http://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC... MORE

LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center, the program seeks to develop cross-culturally competent leaders who can meet Air Force global mission requirements.

Recruiting: the first face of the Air Force
January 8, 2019 — As the first face of the Air Force, it’s important that recruiters embody the pride, professionalism and enthusiasm it takes to be an Airman... MORE

A class graduates from the 344th Training Squadron Air Force recruiting school Dec. 6, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The Air Force Recruiting Service mission is to inspire, engage and recruit future Airmen to deliver airpower for America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

JBSA conducts severe weather, natural disaster response exercise
January 8, 2019 — A severe weather and natural disaster response exercise will be held throughout Joint Base San Antonio from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27, according to the 502nd Air Base Wing’s Inspector General’s office... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing will conduct a severe weather exercise from Feb. 20-26, consisting of exercise weather messages and a full-scale natural disaster response exercise, or NDRE, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27 throughout Joint Base San Antonio.

‘Good things are happening’ as DOD continues to roll out MHS GENESIS
January 8, 2019 — Adopting a new electronic health record, also known as an EHR, across a large, geographically diverse enterprise is no easy task. To meet the change management needs for this critical effort, the Defense Health Agency has established the Office of the Chief Health Informatics Officer, or OCHIO. The OCHIO will collaborate with a community of health care clinicians, health information technology experts, and testers to help users of this health information management system seamlessly transition to new technologies and processes. ... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne discusses MHS GENESIS at the 2018 AMSUS annual meeting.

The Navy corpsman: carrying the legacy
January 8, 2019 — The screams of the wounded and dying filled the stale room as medical workers rushed to check for pulses, resuscitate the unconscious and stop the bleeding. The darkness was pierced by red and green lights that illuminated pools of blood on the floor. Nervous hands scrambled to find the proper medical equipment amid the chaos of the combat environment that surrounded them, working frantically and disregarding their own safety. Fortunately, none of this is real; it's a simulated casualty exercise, part of the training every future Navy hospital corpsman undergoes. The rate is actually the largest and most decorated in the Navy... MORE

Seaman Brandon Taylor, a corpsman, inserts a decompression needle into an essential care simulator manikin during shock trauma section drills. The drills focused on sharpening life-saving skills and capabilities.

Sticking to your New Year's resolutions all year
January 8, 2019 — With the new year, you’ve probably got a new set of goals. Losing weight and improving fitness top most New Year’s resolutions lists. Making these resolutions is easy, but sticking to them can be hard... MORE

Losing weight and improving fitness top most New Year’s resolutions lists. Making these resolutions is easy, but sticking to them can be hard.

Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 8, 2019 — In times of inclement weather in San Antonio, pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing find themselves in similar predicaments. Thick clouds and heavy precipitation can render pilots virtually blind, creating an extremely stressful situation especially as they approach to land at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Instructor pilot and student from the 559th FTS taxi a T6 Texan II aircraft toward the runway at Randolph AFB TX.
19 Aug 2009 (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

433rd Medical Group opens new facility
January 7, 2019 — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new 433rd Medical Group building at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 4, attended by 433rd Airlift Wing leadership and guests... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing and 433rd Medical Group leaders cut a ribbon to signify opening the medical group’s new building Jan. 4, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Army to survey family housing residents by email starting Jan. 15
January 7, 2019 — Residents of Family housing owned and leased by the Army will have a chance again to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019. The second online survey of about 10,000 residents living in Army-owned and Army-leased housing worldwide will be emailed Jan. 15. CEL & Associates Inc. will administer the survey for the Army. The email will be from ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com. ... MORE

Residents of Family housing owned and leased by the Army will have a chance again to rate the quality of housing and housing services in 2019. The second online survey of about 10,000 residents living in Army-owned and Army-leased housing worldwide will be emailed Jan. 15. CEL & Associates Inc. will administer the survey for the Army. The email will be from ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com.