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433rd Airlift Wing performs flyover at opening ceremony of Special Olympics
May 9, 2019 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performed a C-5M Super Galaxy flyover during the 50th Annual Special Olympics Texas Summer Games opening ceremony May 3 at Toyota Field.... MORE

24th Air Force adds combat comm capabilities with ANG wing transition
May 9, 2019 — The 156th Airlift Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, transitioned to the 156th Wing April 10. The name change synced with the unit’s newly assigned contingency response and combat communications missions.... MORE

DOD, OPM team up for improved online training
May 9, 2019 — A new memorandum of agreement between the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management promises to reduce the cost for training for defense employees and enhance the training experience. The two agencies signed the memo May 3, making OPM's “USALearning” program DOD's partner as the "centralized source for training, education, and domain-specific expertise."... MORE

Mother's Day a chance to highlight care in the Military Health System
May 8, 2019 — The Military Health System handles about 100,000 births each year, the largest number of inpatients in military treatment facilities and TRICARE-approved community hospitals. Almost 50,000 of those births take place in 50 military hospitals around the world.... MORE

Commentary: the professional NCO
May 8, 2019 — Webster's Dictionary defines being a professional as “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession.” As noncommissioned officers we are the "backbone" of the Army profession. It is our inherent duty to uphold our responsibilities, be both technically and tactically competent, quality leaders and trainers and maintain the welfare of our Soldiers and their families. ... MORE

New capabilities, rotations to bolster Army presence in Eastern Europe
May 8, 2019 — Ongoing efforts to cut acquisition timelines will get new capabilities out sooner to counter near-peer threats in Eastern Europe, Army leaders told lawmakers May 1. ... MORE

Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers
May 8, 2019 — The Air Force announced May 8 it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019. The new policy will reduce the promotion recommendation narrative from nine lines to two and provide guidance for stratification and comments.... MORE

JBSA turns out for 59th Medical Wing’s Health Rally, Fun Run
May 7, 2019 — The annual 59th Medical Wing Health Rally and Fun Run May 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph featured more than 20 vendors promoting health and wellness services and resources for active duty and family members.... MORE

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. campaign encourages everybody to 'Reach your peak'
May 7, 2019 — "Reach Your Peak" is the theme for the U.S. Army's ninth annual STRONG B.A.N.D.S. campaign in May, emphasizing physical health and well-being as vital components of readiness and resiliency.... MORE

Local high school science students learn about Army Medicine
May 7, 2019 — Forty-two students from McCollum High School in the Harlandale Independent School District of San Antonio toured the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, May 3 to gain insight into the varying careers Army Medicine has to offer.... MORE

Air Force sports seeks male, female softball players
May 7, 2019 — The Air Force is looking for men and women for 2019 Air Force Softball Trial Camps. The men’s camp is at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and the women’s is at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Both camps are from July 25 to Aug. 11. The Armed Forces Softball Championships are Aug. 12-18 at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida.... MORE

Commentary: From one leader to another, the Army values
May 7, 2019 — Values tell us what we need to be every day, in every action we take. Army values form the identity of America’s Army, the solid rock on which everything else stands. They are the glue that binds us together as members of a noble profession. ... MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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