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San Antonio twin brothers strengthen bond by joining Navy together
September 29, 2020 — Two Highlands High School seniors have made the decision to join the world’s most powerful naval force, America’s Navy. Twin brothers Kalvin and Kelvin Rodriguez Rivera of San Antonio entered the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program and are making preparations to attend recruit training to become naval aircrewmen. ... MORE

Twin brothers Kalvin (left) and Kelvin Rodriguez Rivera of San Antonio entered the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program and are making preparations to attend recruit training to become naval aircrewmen. The brothers, who are seniors at Highlands High School, were recruited by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Rodriguez of Navy Recruiting Station Southeast San Antonio.

JBSA-Randolph lifeguards come to the rescue – but not at pool
September 28, 2020 — At the beginning of every pool season at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, MariAnne Clark tells the lifeguards she supervises they have the most important job of all the summer hires... MORE

(From left) Lifeguards Maiah Kuzan, Samuel Landreth, Dominic Mercado, Blake Mai and Matthew Oakland hold coins they received at the 502nd Air Base Wing Commander’s Staff meeting at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 24. The lifeguards were recognized for their actions taken in putting out a fire in JBSA-Randolph base housing. The individuals, who were cleaning the pool for the end of season, saw the smoke from housing, called 911, rushed over to warn the family and put out the fire prior to the fire department arriving on scene.

Understanding depression in a time of COVID-19
September 28, 2020 — This is a stressful, uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many significant changes to how we live daily life. Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation can be overwhelming and may cause feelings of insecurity, confusion, hopelessness, and, ultimately, depression... MORE

The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.

'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast highlights AFCLC Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium
September 28, 2020 — A sneak peek into “Women, Peace and Security,” a scheduled presentation at Air University’s upcoming Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Sept. 24... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

A Gold Star to remember for 433rd AW member
September 27, 2020 — The last Sunday of September every year is Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day, where the families of service members who died while in the line of duty are honored. On this day, these families are remembered for the losses they suffered. While many choose to honor their losses in different ways, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Perez, 26th Aerial Port Squadron ramp services supervisor, said he chose to honor his father by serving in the same unit as him... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Perez, 26th Aerial Port Squadron ramp services supervisor, visits the grave of his father Sept. 25, 2020, with his family at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Fourth Air Force commander tours 433rd Airlift Wing
September 25, 2020 — Former 433rd Airlift Wing commander and now Fourth Air Force commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington returned for a visit and tour the 433rd AW Sept. 22 and 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, meets with several 433rd Airlift Wing Airmen in the 433rd Maintenance Group Sept. 23, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

MICC procurement analyst earns spot in University of Maryland program
September 25, 2020 — A Mission and Installation Contracting Command senior procurement analyst began studies Sept. 23 in the University of Maryland Global Campus Graduate Certificate Foundations of Business Analytics Program following her selection by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement... MORE

Veronica Limon was selected by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement to participate in the University of Maryland Global Campus Graduate Certificate Foundations of Business Analytics Program, which got underway Sept. 23.

Feedback Fridays
September 25, 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.

12th FTW protocol chief recognized by AETC commander
September 24, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Marshall Webb, commander, Air Education and Training Command, presented the Award for Civilian Achievement to 12th Flying Training Wing protocol chief Ty Reyes Sept. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

JBSA discontinues ‘For Official Business Only,’ changes to HPCON BRAVO PLUS
September 24, 2020 — As of Sept. 25, Joint Base San Antonio discontinued “For Official Business Only” access to the installation and has changed the Health Protection Condition to BRAVO PLUS... MORE

Be THAT sergeant: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24, 2020 — “I was so afraid when I went to Basic Military Training because it was my first time ever being in an environment where everyone spoke only English,” said Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo, international student manager at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo, international student manager at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, knew joining the military would make her parents proud.

Run with the Chief brings JBSA teammates together
September 24, 2020 — For U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, his chief’s run Sept. 22 was about more than exercise, it was about participants coming together to connect, decompress and reduce stress... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, meets with participants for a three-mile run Sept. 22, 2020, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

433rd Airlift Wing Airmen help San Antonio combat spread of COVID
September 24, 2020 — Senior leaders from the 433rd Airlift Wing, the Air Force Personnel Center, and the City of San Antonio and Bexar County Metropolitan Public Health District gathered to recognize 433rd AW Reserve Citizen Airmen, who assisted at the Bexar County COVID-19 Operations Center at the San Antonio Alamodome Sept. 17... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Juan Vazquez Garcia, 433rd Medical Group, processes a COVID-19 positive case report as a case investigator at the Bexar County COVID-19 Operations center in San Antonio, Texas Sept. 17, 2020.

Don’t overlook the signs: Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility
September 24, 2020 — One of the messages military members can take away from Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month each September is that it is their responsibility to serve as wingmen to all their brothers and sisters in arms. ... MORE

For information on suicide prevention, visit the Air Force Wingman Online Suicide website at www.wingmanonline.org/Home or call 866-66-1020.

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!’
September 24, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign titled “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign titled “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

Navy Recruiting District San Antonio earns Bronze ‘R’ Award
September 24, 2020 — The mission of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, or NRD SA, is to recruit the best and brightest men and women for service in America’s Navy, and for its performance during the first half of the fiscal year 2020, NRD San Antonio was awarded the Navy Recruiting Command’s Bronze “R” Award... MORE

Cmdr. Nicholas Gamiz (right center), Navy Recruiting District San Antonio commanding officer, is joined by (from left) Command Master Chief Francisco Valdovinos, Cmdr. Michael Files, and Master Chief Matthew Maduemesi, along with the 2004 Navy Recruiting Command’s Bronze “R” Award at NRD-SA headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The NRD was awarded the Bronze “R” by the Navy Recruiting Command for its performance during the first half of fiscal year 2020.

DOD anticipates significant troop reduction in Afghanistan
September 24, 2020 — Based on the current conditions in Afghanistan, the Defense Department expects there will be fewer than 5,000 U.S. military service members in that country by the end of November, said David F. Helvey, who is currently performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs... MORE

A crew member assigned to the scans his sector while providing security during a flight aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a fly-to-advise mission Dec. 14, 2019, in Southeastern Afghanistan.

ARNORTH adjusts COVID-19 operations as demand for federal military support decreases
September 23, 2020 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command's Joint Force Land Component Command, adjusted its COVID-19 operations, and as of Sept. 23, all of the approximately 740 federal military medical and support professionals from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force who deployed to Texas and California in July have returned to their home units... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force-7452, mobilized from San Diego, Calif., arrive in San Antonio, Texas, July 27, 2020. The UAMTF-7452 is supporting DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas as part of the Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to COVID-19.

Army North Caisson horses get visit from the farrier
September 23, 2020 — The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Platoon, one of two active duty caisson units in the U.S. Army, proudly honors fallen members of the military with funeral honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Regular care for the unit’s 18 horses falls to eight Soldiers, with advising from the Herd Manager and Horse Trainer, as well as weekly equine hoof care visits... MORE

Rodney "Skip" Burgess, a farrier, resets the shoe of U.S. Army North Caisson horse Munemori at the Fort Sam Houston Caisson stable at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 21.

School Liaison Program focus of latest 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
September 23, 2020 — A look at the Air Force's School Liaison Program is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Sept. 22, 2020... MORE