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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Increasing access, opportunity
October 2, 2020 — This October marks not only the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, but also the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act... MORE

This October marks not only the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, but also the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

149th Operations Group’s Yankee Range operators clear strafe pits
October 2, 2020 — These members of 149th Operations Group’s Detachment 1 must clear the surface and remove projectiles from the strafe pit as part of their recurring maintenance... MORE

Holistic health added to Army fitness doctrine
October 2, 2020 — The ink has dried on the Army’s updated physical fitness doctrine, which now includes a portion on holistic health that aims to prevent injuries, increase Soldier lethality, and be an essential component of individual readiness... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sharonica White, assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan, completes a deadlift repetition during the U.S. Army Japan 2020 Army Week’s Army Combat Fitness Test Fitness Warrior Competition at Camp Zama, Japan, June 8, 2020.

Feedback Fridays
October 2, 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.

Army medical program to improve individual Soldier care
October 1, 2020 — The Army Recovery Care Program is in full swing following its initial restructure over the summer, according to an Army medical official... MORE

Acting battalion commander Maj. Becky Lux (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Bunesiha Jones case the colors of the Warrior Transition Battalion with Col. Thomas Bundt, commander of Madigan Army Medical Center, as part of the redesignation ceremony to the new name of Soldier Recovery Unit on Thursday, June 25, 2020, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington.

AFRS hosts 'Pathway to Wings' brief Oct. 7
October 1, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards... MORE

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340th TRG instructor pilots selected for Air Force Reserve 'Profiles in Leadership'
October 1, 2020 — Two 340th Flying Training Group instructor pilots will be featured in the Air Force Reserve's Profiles in Leadership, Volume 6... MORE

340th members to be featured in Pentagon display

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions
October 1, 2020 — The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006 and will be available until Oct. 28... MORE

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be available for Air Force civilian employees until Oct. 28.

Navy Recruiting District San Antonio transitions to Navy Talent Acquisition Group
October 1, 2020 — The Navy Recruiting District San Antonio was decommissioned and re-established as Navy Talent Acquisition Group, or NTAG, San Antonio during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at NTAG headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1... MORE

Cmdr. Nicholas Gamiz (left), commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, and executive officer Cmdr. Michael Files cut the ceremonial ribbon which decommissioned Navy Recruiting District San Antonio and established NTAG San Antonio at NTAG headquarters.

Achieving the American Dream: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1, 2020 — “I was born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in Queens,” said Tech. Sgt. Genesis Infante. “I am a proud Hispanic woman in the United States Air Force.” ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Genesis Infante is the chief of Basic Military Training Protocol.

JBSA Suicide Prevention Taskforce coordinates resources
October 1, 2020 — Saving lives is the mission of the Joint Base San Antonio Suicide Prevention Task Force. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio's Suicide Prevention Task Force

Updates to Air Force dress, appearance regulation affect hair length
October 1, 2020 — Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards... MORE

The Department of the Air Force has made additional updates to its dress and appearance regulations,

Defense against electromagnetic pulse priority for SA-EMD
October 1, 2020 — Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity, no cell service, and no chance of them returning for months. That is the potential nightmare of an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, whether naturally occurring or man-made... MORE

Michael Lovell, executive director of the Joint Base San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense Initiative and 5G program executive, speaks to attendees of the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense quarterly meeting held virtually Sept. 29, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

AFIMSC council aims to improve diversity, inclusion
October 1, 2020 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has established an all-volunteer force of 39 members whose focus is to seek solutions to existing diversity and inclusion issues across the organization... MORE

Texas Army National Guard jump at JBSA-Camp Bullis
October 1, 2020 — Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 197th Special Troops Support Company at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis took part in airborne operations training Sept. 25... MORE

Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 197th Special Troops Support Company at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis took part in airborne operations training Sept. 25. Starting at JBSA-Lackland’s Kelly Field Annex, the Soldiers loaded onto a C-130J Super Hercules from the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to complete static line jump training onto the drop zone at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Soldiers assigned to airborne units must complete a parachute jump every three months to maintain their airborne status.

Air Force recruiters, families benefiting from new child custody assignment program
October 1, 2020 — A recently announced Air Force initiative is already paying dividends for several Air Force recruiters and their families. The new court-ordered child custody decree makes it easier for Airmen to defer or seek assignments so they can be stationed near their children... MORE

Master Sgt. Raymond Sanchez, 337th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, and his daughter, Nadia, are benefiting from the new child custody assignment program.

MICC leaders celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 30, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz provided remarks to members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month and the achievements that Hispanic Americans have contributed to the nation during an observance Sept. 29 at MICC headquarters at Joint-Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz

Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21
September 29, 2020 — Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1... MORE

Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.

Leaders seek feedback on how to improve inclusion in the Army
September 29, 2020 — Army senior leaders continue to prioritize efforts to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion across the ranks, including a series of national listening sessions and finding ways to better select leaders... MORE

The Army looks to foster an equitable and inclusive environment that facilitates building diverse, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

First DRIVE program candidate placed into civil service
September 29, 2020 — Elizabeth Ross, an Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in zoology and former Airman, was recently hired as an animal caretaker with the Military Working Dog Center, 341st Training Squadron at JBSA-Lackland through the DRIVE Program. ... MORE