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Weather wing realigns under 16th Air Force
November 5, 2019 — The 557th Weather Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, has been reassigned to the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Lt. Gen Timothy Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force commander, speaks during the 557th Weather Wing’s Sixteenth Air Force reassignment ceremony at the wing’s headquarters building, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Oct. 29, 2019. Sixteenth Air Force is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and is the Air Force’s first information warfare NAF.

Army moves to single entry criteria to enter Warrior care program
November 5, 2019 — The U.S. Army is restructuring the Warrior Care and Transition Program, or WCTP, to focus on its central mission of complex case management for wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers... MORE

Currently, there are two distinct eligibility criteria to enter a WTU. One is specific to the active component and based on a complex care requirement and a six-month treatment timeline. The other is specific to the reserve components and based on a definitive care requirement and 30-day treatment timeline.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training -- as real as it gets
November 5, 2019 — The U.S. Army North Civil Support Training Activity certified the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training of Soldiers from the 3rd Platoon, 68th Engineer Company from Fort Hood, Texas during an exercise at the San Antonio Firefighter Training Facility... MORE

An observer/trainer from U.S. Army North Civil Support Training Activity evaluates decontamination procedures performed by 3rd Platoon, 68th Engineer Company during a two-day Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training and certification exercise. The training was held at the San Antonio Firefighter Training Facility Oct. 22-23.

AETC Command Team hosts Facebook Town Hall Nov. 14
November 5, 2019 — The AETC Command Team will host a Facebook Live Town Hall Thursday, Nov. 14 beginning at 2 p.m. central time. The commander’s intent is to outline his priorities to the command... MORE

The command team of Air Education and Training Command will host a Facebook Live Town Hall Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, beginning at 2 p.m. central time. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AETC, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, command chief, will outline the command's priorities, focus areas, and take questions from the AETC command team Facebook live feed during the event. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 2nd Lt. Robert Guest)

The art of moulage: METC combat medic manikins simulate realistic wounds
November 4, 2019 — Simulation plays an important role in preparing enlisted medical trainees at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to respond appropriately when faced with an actual life-or-death situation... MORE

Combat Medic Training program students at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston conduct an emergency cricothyrotomy on a “casualty” during simulation training. The “wounded” manikin also presents with facial burns that were created with moulage techniques.

To flush or not to flush; learn the do’s and don’ts
November 4, 2019 — People cause blockages in sewers or damage to the environment by putting trash down the toilet... MORE

Sewers are designed to take away wastewater from sinks and baths, as well as toilet paper and human waste flushed down the toilet. But hundreds of people cause blockages in sewers or damage to the environment by putting trash down the toilet.

Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force
November 4, 2019 — David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence. ... MORE

Class teaches how to prepare for new Army Combat Fitness Test
November 1, 2019 — Approximately 50 servicemembers learned about the standards for the Army’s newest fitness test and the proper techniques for preparing and training for it during a class held at the Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 31... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jose Lopez, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade mechanic shop foreman, prepares to throw a 10-pound ball overheard as part of his training for the Army Combat Fitness Test Fitness Leaders Class at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 31. The class provided classroom and hands-on instruction to Army physical trainers and master fitness trainers on the proper techniques to train and prepare service members to pass the new Army Combat Fitness Test that will take effect in October 2020.

Remembering the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers on Veterans Day
November 1, 2019 — Their courage, dedication and discipline were second to none. They were given the name “Buffalo Soldiers” by their Native American foes probably due in part to their superb fighting skills, courage and physical attributes being reminiscent of the sacred Buffalo... MORE

Members of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers march into the San Antonio National Cemetery Nov. 11, 2018, for the annual Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative Ceremony. Comprised of former slaves, freed men and Black Civil War veterans, the historic Buffalo Soldiers persevered through the most difficult conditions imaginable to become some of the most elite and most decorated units in the U.S. Army.

340th Flying Training Group major helps AF reclaim Commander-in-Chief Cup in polo
November 1, 2019 — Air Force player Cody Goetz, an Air Force Reserve major and instructor pilot assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, earned kudos for exceptional play... MORE

Inter-American Air Forces Academy students tour Reserve C-5M
November 1, 2019 — Twenty-nine students and faculty members from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy toured an Air Force Reserve Command C-5M Super Galaxy belonging to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 30... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 356th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5M Super Galaxy’s cargo carrying capabilities to Inter-American Air Forces Academy students Oct. 30, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Soldiers conduct Army Warrior Training
November 1, 2019 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston conducted Army Warrior Training at Salado Creek Training site at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 23-24... MORE

Sgt. Guillermo Lopez applies a combat application tourniquet as Spc. Kiontai Lawson looks out of enemy combatants. The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston conducted Army Warrior Training at Salado Creek Training site at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 23-24.

Veterans Day events abound around Military City USA
November 1, 2019 — The 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, known as Veterans Day since 1954, will be observed in the San Antonio area with activities ranging from a drill team competition and parade to a band concert and naturalization ceremony... MORE

Military personnel and members from the community attended a wreath presentation ceremony at The Alamo in San Antonio Nov. 10. The ceremony was part of the Veterans Day parade held to honor veterans and current active duty Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.

AFIMSC seeks ideas for Innovation Rodeo
November 1, 2019 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicked off its second annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign Nov. 1. ... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its second annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign Nov. 1.

Feedback Fridays
November 1, 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.

Five MEDCoE NCOs inducted into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
October 31, 2019 — Five soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston were inducted into the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, or SMAVA SAMC, at a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Post Theater Oct. 30, 2019... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado, U.S. Army North Command Sergeant Major (left) with the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inductees (from left Staff Sgt. Jazmi I. Swingler, Staff Sgt. Brandy M. Ritch, Staff Sgt. Charles E. Mays Jr., Staff Sgt. Kacie M. Kennedy, Staff Sgt. Alexander H. Bach, and Sergeant Maj. James Musnicki, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Directorate of Training and Academic Affairs Sergeant Major.

What is the Combined Federal Campaign?
October 31, 2019 — If you've been in the military or worked for the government for a while, you've heard about the Combined Federal Campaign. Every year, unit representatives go to work in support of the CFC to help ensure its success. But what is the Combined Federal Campaign?... MORE

The CFC is a method for federal employees, military and civilian, to donate to qualifying charities. The Combined Federal Campaign is a 58-year Federal workplace giving tradition that has raised more than $8.3 billion for charitable organizations.

Retirees get special treatment at JBSA
October 31, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio gave a segment of the community some special treatment during its annual Retiree Appreciation Day, hosted by Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 19... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derrick Wells, executive officer, Department of Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center (right) hands out information brochures to patrons during Joint Base San Antonio’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 19, hosted by BAMC.

Remarriage affects a military retiree’s Survivor Benefit Plan coverage
October 31, 2019 — There are several options available to a retiree participating in the Survivor Benefit Plan with spouse or spouse and child coverage when the spouse is lost through death, divorce, or annulment, and the retiree later remarries... MORE

There are several options available to a retiree participating in the Survivor Benefit Plan with spouse or spouse and child coverage when the spouse is lost through death, divorce, or annulment, and the retiree later remarries.

59th Medical Wing integrates missions, strengthens operational medical readiness
October 31, 2019 — The 59th Medical Wing activated the 559th Medical Squadron in a redesignation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 30, after deactivating the 359th Medical Group... MORE