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Hatch Act limits political activities, even during telework
October 14, 2020 — The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, D.C., and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs, even during telework... MORE

The Hatch Act's purpose is to ensure federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan fashion, to protect federal employees from political coercion in the workplace, and to ensure federal employees are advanced based on merit and not based on political affiliation.

Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month
October 13, 2020 — Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month to promote energy resilience and acknowledge the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. As the battlefield grows increasingly complex, supplying power to our forces safely and reliably remains fundamental to our global mission... MORE

Energy=Capability Energy Awareness Month 2020

DLIELC resumes mobile training teams after COVID-19 pause
October 13, 2020 — On March 19, the Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In response to the global health advisory, the closing of international borders and the cancellations of international flights, Defense Language Institute English Language Center personnel on outside contiguous United States mobile training teams, or MTTs, repatriated... MORE

The Defense Language Institute English Language Center is a world-renowned institution in the field of English Language Training with a mission is to teach, monitor and conduct the Defense English Language Program while providing a look into American culture.

Partnership brings movies, activities to technical trainees
October 13, 2020 — Life for U.S. Air Force Airmen in technical training has been rough since March due to COVID-19 restrictions. That changed Oct. 9 when several organizations partnered at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field to provide a movie, games and socializing night for the Air Force’s newest Airmen. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Cali Mason (left) and Airman Basic Harry Torres-Guzman (right), both with the 343rd Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, play a game during movie and game night Oct. 9 at JBSA-Kelly Field Annex.

Voice Your Values: Voting assistance available on JBSA
October 12, 2020 — As the Nov. 3 election fast approaches, Joint Base San Antonio Voting Assistance Offices are helping eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots... MORE

Voting Assistance Offices are headquartered in JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers and staff members are working hard to help all eligible voters raise their voices.

TRICARE Select enrollment fees for Group A retirees coming January 2021
October 12, 2020 — There is news on enrollment fees for those signed up with TRICARE Select. TRICARE Select Group A retirees must begin paying enrollment fees to maintain health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2021. TRICARE Select is the name of the plan that replaced the former TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra programs in 2018... MORE

MEDCoE commander clarifies unit mission, lines of effort, priorities
October 9, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, announced Oct. 8 a change of unit mission statement, lines of effort -- or LOEs, -- and enduring priorities with a greater focus on large scale combat operations... MORE

A group of U.S. Army Soldier trainees conduct Army 68W Combat Medic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 23. Soldier medics learn their trade through the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

502d ABW commander unveils wing’s new Lines of Effort
October 9, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, addressed base personnel with the wing’s new Lines of Effort and vision Sept. 28 at her first commander’s call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. General Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, addresses the audience during a commander’s call Sept. 28, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts National Night Out with ceremony, motorcade
October 9, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders observed National Night Out by urging installation members to help their neighbors in fighting crime and keeping their communities safe during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 6... MORE

Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller (left), JBSA and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, and Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner (right), Navy Medicine Education, Training & Logistics Command commander, render salutes at the start of the National Night Out ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 6.

M&FRC classes can help keep Grinch in check during holiday shopping
October 9, 2020 — Four upcoming virtual classes presented by Joint Base San Antonio’s Military & Family Readiness Centers will provide shoppers with ample opportunities to learn how to budget their money wisely and avoid the holiday blues... MORE

Military families come together bringing with them many different traditions, styles of celebrating and methods of holiday shopping. A common thread for holiday planning is to begin saving early.

Air Force family suicide prevention training now available
October 9, 2020 — Department of the Air Force family suicide prevention training is now available as a way to educate spouses, partners, adult family members, and loved ones on the signs and symptoms of suicide... MORE

Department of the Air Force family suicide prevention training is now available as a way to educate spouses, partners, adult family members, and loved ones on the signs and symptoms of suicide.

ARNORTH adjusts military wildland fire ground response operations in California
October 9, 2020 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center and in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, U.S. Army North, which is U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, recently adjusted its joint wildland fire ground response operations in California... MORE

U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Cardens assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, recovers fire hose while conducting wildland fire fighting operations Oct. 5 with National Interagency Fire Center personnel at the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest, California.

Feedback Fridays
October 9, 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

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.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
October 8, 2020 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission.

Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready
October 8, 2020 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is delivering the next generation of ballistic helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force... MORE

Airman Alex Orquiza, 71st Security Forces Squadron, wears the next generation of ballistic helmet during a door breaching exercise at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2020.

Hurricane Delta has 403rd Wing evacuating to JBSA-Lackland again
October 7, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its aircraft for the third time this year, but this time it was to get out of the path of Hurricane Delta as it made its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast... MORE

Robert Huth, Joint Base San Antonio transient alert marshaller, directs a WC-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” weather reconnaissance aircraft from the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, into a parking spot on the 433rd Airlift Wing ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Oct. 6, 2020.

AFCEC space optimization efforts key to rightsizing facilities at installations
October 7, 2020 — With help from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, the Air Force is leaning forward to consolidate and reduce the facility footprint at installations across the enterprise... MORE

With help from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, the Air Force is leaning forward to consolidate and reduce the facility footprint at installations across the enterprise.

AFPC receives Innovation Award for ‘Digital Airman’ initiative
October 7, 2020 — The Air Force Personnel Center’s Innovation Cell and Robotics Process Automation Branch were awarded the 2019 Larry O. Spencer Innovation award in September 2020... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center’s Innovation Cell and Robotics Process Automation Branch were awarded the 2019 Larry O. Spencer Innovation award in September 2020.

Air Force military ambassador program looking forward to Fiesta 2021
October 7, 2020 — As Joint Base San Antonio looks ahead to Fiesta 2021, the Air Force begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service. ... MORE

Air Force military ambassador program looking forward to Fiesta 2021 Ambassador Selection

SAMHS COVID-19 operations for Columbus Day
October 7, 2020 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center drive-through testing site will be the only site open on Columbus Day, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Brooke Army Medical Center and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph COVID-19 Drive-thru sites will be closed Oct. 12. Normal hours of operation will resume thereafter... MORE

The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation over Labor Day weekend.