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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.

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.

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."

Legendary equestrian rider Russell passes away at 100
October 28, 2020 — Retired Col. John Russell, who was the oldest living Olympic medalist, respected international equestrian rider and coach, and World War II veteran, passed away at the age of 100 in his home in San Antonio Sept. 30... MORE

Retired Col. John Russell, who was the oldest living Olympic medalist, respected international equestrian rider and coach, and World War II veteran, passed away at the age of 100 in his home in San Antonio Sept. 30.

Medical professionals from BAMC, Argentine Army discuss COVID best practices
October 28, 2020 — Medical professionals from Brooke Army Medical Center and Argentine Army’s Central Military Medical Hospital didn't let 5,600 miles of separation keep them from discussing best practices against COVID-19 Oct. 21... MORE

Argentine Army Col. Oscar Zarich (left), Argentine Partner Nation Liaison Officer, U.S. Army South, moderates a COVID-19 subject matter expert exchange between doctors from the Argentine Army and Brooke Army Medical Center Oct. 21.

WWII legendary ace’s aircraft lore alive and well at 12th FTW, 39th FTS
October 28, 2020 — The 340th Flying Training Group’s 39th Flying Training Squadron, initially activated as the 39th Pursuit Squadron in 1940, re-designated as the 39th FTS in 1999 and subsequently activated in the Reserve component in 2001, has a storied World War II past that’s being celebrated by its operational host, the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander and Air Force Reserve Command T-1 instructor pilot, stands beside the squadron's T-6 flagship aircraft, which the host wing - 12th Flying Training Wing-Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas - painted in the heritage scheme used on the P-51 “Little Girl” flown by Capt. Leroy Grosshuesch, commander of the then-designated 39th Fighter Squadron, during the during WWII single-handed attack on a Japanese destroyer off Goto Retto near Kyushu, Japan in 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Reservists must stay focused on PII breach reduction during ‘new normal’
October 28, 2020 — For most Reserve Citizen Airmen, partial or full-time telework has become the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since telework poses a slew of potential information security risks, Reserve Command officials are encouraging all members of the Reserve team to stay focused on Personally Identifiable Information breach reduction while working from home... MORE

PII is unique information about an individual not releasable to the public without the written consent of the individual. Examples includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, marital status, race or financial information. (Air Force Graphic by Naoko Shimoji)

Commentary: Delivering a 21st century learning services environment
October 27, 2020 — Something big is happening and it affects us all -- the journey to modernize the delivery of Air Force learning services... MORE

All-female CCATT saves life of infant
October 27, 2020 — A 59th Medical Wing Pediatric Critical Care Air Transport Team from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provided care to a five-month-old patient on board a C-17 Globemaster III headed to California Oct. 9. The patient and his family were traveling from the neonatal intensive care unit in Hawaii to Texas... MORE

MTI recruiter swaps campaign cover for RED HORSE cap
October 27, 2020 — An Air Force Reserve military training instructor and MTI recruiter swapped his campaign cover for a RED HORSE ball cap this month, returning to his pre-MTI career field with new tools that he'll use in the next phase of his career... MORE