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ARSOUTH, multinational planners prepare for PANAMAX with Planning in Crisis event
November 4, 2020 — On the road leading up to PANAMAX, the major capstone training exercise for U.S. Army South, military officers from Brazil, Colombia and Peru arrived to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to take part in the Multinational Forces South Planning in Crisis event Oct. 26-30... MORE

Military officers from Brazil, Colombia and Peru conduct mission analysis as part of the Planning in Crisis exercise Oct. 28 hosted by U.S. Army South and held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 26-30. The exercise allowed partner nations from the Western Hemisphere to plan and develop an operation order with component commands in preparation for the U.S. Southern Command PANAMAX exercise.

Improvements to Soldier movement ensure MEDCoE training continues
November 3, 2020 — U.S. Army Soldiers continue to train at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, despite the added challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. How they arrive and later depart, however, has changed. ... MORE

A Soldier has his temperature checked after arriving at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex from Fort Jackson, Mississippi, on a chartered flight. Checking for symptoms is one of the many preventive measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

San Antonio Military Health System seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
November 3, 2020 — Two San Antonio Military Health System facilities are seeking volunteers from among the military beneficiary population to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial... MORE

Marcy Edwards, a Military Health System beneficiary, signs up for Operation Warp Speed Nov. 2. Operation Warp Speed is a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

Join Nov. 4 Chat with TRICARE About Open Season
November 3, 2020 — The TRICARE Open Season is almost here. Do you have questions about your health plan options? Not sure if you need to take action? Here’s your chance to plan ahead and get your questions answered. Join TRICARE on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Central Time. The live Q&A session is on the TRICARE Facebook page... MORE

Joint Outpatient Experience Survey feedback, the only path to change
November 3, 2020 — The Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, plays a critical role in enabling patients to communicate their experiences... MORE

FSHISD schools awarded Purple Star designation
November 3, 2020 — The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, announced Oct. 29 that both Fort Sam Houston Elementary School and Robert G. Cole Middle and High School have been awarded the Purple Star Designation for their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of their military-connected students... MORE

The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, announced Oct. 29 that both Fort Sam Houston Elementary School and Robert G. Cole Middle and High School have been awarded the Purple Star Designation for their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of their military-connected students.

Classroom excellence pays off with AAFES ‘You Made the Grade’ program
November 2, 2020 — For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation’s youngest heroes... MORE

For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation’s youngest heroes.

South Korean immigrant finds future in Air Force
November 2, 2020 — When Jay Park was 8 years old, his parents immigrated from South Korea to the United States in hopes of building a better life for Jay and his older brother. His parents didn’t know it at the time, but for Jay, that better life would mean serving in the Air Force... MORE

Then Capt. Jay Park, is greeted by his wife, Anna, after arriving home from his first deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England.

‘Speckled Trout’ ready to go for flight attendant students
October 30, 2020 — An aircraft that began life as a refueling tanker and later provided executive airlift for the Air Force Chief of Staff as part of Project Speckled Trout will soon provide the service’s prospective flight attendants with a more realistic training environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force instructors with the 344th Training Squadron Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence cut the ribbon during the ceremony of the ‘Speckled Trout’ Oct. 26, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Nineteenth Air Force activates maintenance training center
October 30, 2020 — The Nineteenth Air Force Maintenance Training Center, located on the south end of Hangar 62 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, will start producing a new generation of trainer aircraft maintenance technicians for Air Education and Training Command’s 19th Air Force when classes begin in the near future. ... MORE

Brian Bastow, Nineteenth Air Force logistics requirements branch chief, cuts a ribbon held by Chris Padeni, Nineteenth Air Force maintenance training superintendent (right), and Dean Jeavons, Nineteenth Air Force maintenance requirements section chief (left), during the Nineteenth Air Force Maintenance Training Center activation ceremony Oct. 29, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

JBSA recognizes hard work of volunteers at annual awards ceremony
October 30, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio recognized the hard work of individuals and groups who have contributed to the betterment of the military community during its ninth annual Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony Oct. 28 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center... MORE

Christopher Lowry (left), Chief, Military and Family Readiness, present the “Big Check” to Col. Shane R. Cuellar, 502nd Force Support Group commander. The check represents in dollars the amount of volunteer hours the program provides to Joint Base San Antonio. The presentation was made during the Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Oct. 28.

AETC’s rated diversity improvement strategy team aims to strengthen representation in rated career fields
October 30, 2020 — From increasing awareness about rated officer careers, to removing barriers for qualification, Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy Team is making significant strides to remove barriers that impede the service’s ability to cultivate a diverse rated force... MORE

Capt. Kimberly Bray, 47th Operations Support Squadron executive officer and instructor pilot, performs pre-flight checks on a T-6A Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020. Laughlin observes Women’s Equality Day by flying an all-female formation sortie with instructor and student pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

JBSA Security Forces sharpen skills with AACOG assistance
October 30, 2020 — The Alamo Area Council of Governments, a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts within South Central Texas, has a longstanding relationship with the San Antonio military community and recently hosted a training event for Joint Base San Antonio security forces members... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kody Negri, 802d Security Forces Squadron, Staff Sgt. William McLaughlin, 502d SFS, Sgt. Michael Aulner, 502d SFS and Officer Jeremy Quinn, 802d SFS participate in combative training at the Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio, Texas, Oct 22, 2020.

Feedback Fridays
October 30, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com 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.

Learn the risks on the road for motorcycle riders
October 29, 2020 — The Air Force Safety Center took a look at common risks riders experienced over the past 10 years that resulted in mishaps. These risks can be used as lessons learned or food for thought for all riders... MORE

The Air Force Safety Center took a look at common risks riders experienced over the past 10 years that resulted in mishaps. These risks can be used as lessons learned or food for thought for all riders.

In Operation Warp Speed effort, knowing where vaccines are is key to distribution strategy
October 29, 2020 — Right now, six vaccines for COVID-19 are in development as part of Operation Warp Speed, said the program's chief operating officer. Once one or more of those vaccines proves both effective and safe, their fast and efficient distribution will require knowing where every dose is at all times... MORE

Army Maj. (Dr.) Neel Shah, an anesthesiologist, gets assistance with putting on a powered, air-purifying respirator at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, Aug. 7, 2020.

MEDCoE building more capable, cohesive team
October 29, 2020 — As part of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Leader Professional Development, Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, MEDCoE commanding general, hosted a session on the “Foundations of Leadership” Oct. 28... MORE

Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, hosted a Leader Professional Development session on the Foundations of Leadership at the Blesse Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 28. The event was attended by nearly 100 virtual and in-person attendees, using COVID-19 mitigation measures.

433rd AW family, teammates welcome home Reserve Citizen Airmen
October 29, 2020 — Thirteen Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland returned home from a deployment in Southwest Asia, were greeted by family members at the San Antonio International Airport Oct. 26... MORE

Senior Airman Deonna N. Brown, 433rd Security Forces Squadron, is greeted by her husband Coy Brown and their two children Levi and Madison Oct. 26, 2020 at the San Antonio International Airport. Brown’s husband surprised her as she walked out to the baggage claim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

Leader’s perspective: Team MICC wins by providing to mission partners
October 29, 2020 — The incredible men and women of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command closed out fiscal year 2020 with some big wins. Team MICC wins when we deliver the outstanding contracting support our mission partners rely upon to sustain Soldiers, their families and our great Army civilians... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command: "Despite many challenges this year from the coronavirus pandemic and transitioning the majority of our workforce to telework, the MICC remained strategically engaged with mission partners to execute 29,092 contract actions valued at $5.48 billion."

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate by age or gender
October 28, 2020 — In October, we tend to see a sea of pink on everything from pro football players’ uniforms, to ads for products touting support for breast cancer awareness. Although breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, it affects men also... MORE

Senior Airman Elisabeth Stone compresses a male patient's breast tissue during a baseline screening of mammogram at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2014.