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AFCEC helps Air Force transition to the next generation KC-46A tanker
September 15, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is expanding global reach through a multi-phase construction effort to support the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker... MORE

KC-46 depot maintenance hangar exterior at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Disasters don't wait – make your plan today
September 14, 2020 — A natural disaster can occur at any time. Some disasters give a warning, such as a storm preceding a flood. Others, such as earthquakes, give little or no warning. But, once a disaster happens, the time to prepare is gone. The best way to cope with a natural disaster is to have a plan before it strikes... MORE

Shane MacDonald, 340th Flying Training Group emergency manager and his buddy Bryson, came to offer disaster preparedness tips. (U.S. Air Force photo graphic)

A Bag Full of Dreams: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14, 2020 — “I was born in Monterrey, Mexico,” said Ismael Lopez. “My hometown is Villaldalma, Nuevo Leon.” It has been quite a journey to get to where he is now, from his hometown to a new life in America. ... MORE

Ismael Lopez celebrates traditions, shares customs with friends from different backgrounds, and teaches his children about their Hispanic roots during Hispanic Heritage Month.

‘We Care’ message resonates throughout JBSA community
September 14, 2020 — Signs proclaiming “We Care” greeted motorists as they entered the gates of Joint Base San Antonio installations on an unseasonably cool Sept. 10 morning... MORE

Master Sgt. Tiffany Arrington, 12th Operations Group first sergeant, waves at people driving past her during the “We Care” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 10.

Third class graduates Pilot Training Next
September 14, 2020 — The third iteration of Pilot Training Next conducted their third and final graduation Sept. 3, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The first four students graduated Aug. 13, 2020, the second group of four students graduated Aug. 21, 2020, and the final six students graduated Sept. 3, 2020... MORE

U.S. Army North supports Texas agencies during pandemic, beyond
September 14, 2020 — As COVID-19 cases began to surge this summer in Texas, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, joining forces with the Texas Military Department and Texas Division of Emergency Management to combat the disease... MORE

A military commander pins an award on a Soldier in a medical center.

Here we go again: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to Texas
September 14, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started relocating aircraft to locations in Texas Sept. 13 as Tropical Storm Sally makes its way towards the Gulf Coast. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was one of the locations. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

U.S. Army North’s new senior enlisted advisor reflects on COVID-19 response
September 11, 2020 — Command Sgt. Maj. Phil K. Barretto, the new senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), arrived in Military City USA in July from South Korea, where he served as the 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Division command sergeant major... MORE

People speaking in the hall of a medical center.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
September 11, 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.

Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities
September 11, 2020 — The majority of fire deaths transpire in the home, so helping everyone escape from a fire, especially those with disabilities, must be considered in this type of emergency... MORE

The majority of fire deaths transpire in the home, so helping everyone escape from a fire, especially those with disabilities, must be considered in this type of emergency.

AETC innovators invited to attend virtual innovation summit Sept. 24
September 11, 2020 — In an effort to fuel collaboration amongst Air Education and Training Command innovators, AETC’s Analysis and Innovation Directorate (AETC/A9) will host the Command’s next virtual iSummit from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 24... MORE

Digital giving available for Army chapels across the world
September 11, 2020 — Soldiers, their families and civilians who attend chapel at any Army post across the world can now give their tithes and offerings online... MORE

Soldiers, their families and civilians who attend chapel at any Army post across the world can now give their tithes and offerings online.

Former BAMC COVID-19 patient returns as convalescent plasma donor
September 11, 2020 — Thefety Tibbs, who was among the first COVID-19 patients treated at Brooke Army Medical Center, is now among the first of BAMC's former patients to donate convalescent plasma, which is currently being explored as a potential treatment for COVID-19... MORE

Richard Rangel, medical laboratory technician, prepares Thefety Tibbs, who was among the first donors of convalescent plasma, for his first convalescent plasma donation in June 2020 at the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

DOD educates military service members, civilian employees on Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral
September 11, 2020 — In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued Aug. 8, 2020, followed by Internal Revenue Service guidance issued Aug. 28, 2020, to temporarily defer the withholding of Social Security taxes for certain individuals beginning Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020... MORE

In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued Aug. 8, 2020, followed by Internal Revenue Service guidance issued Aug. 28, 2020, to temporarily defer the withholding of Social Security taxes for certain individuals beginning Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020.

Feedback Fridays
September 11, 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.

New Army Digital Garrison app serves as guide to on-post services
September 9, 2020 — The Army has launched the new Digital Garrison mobile app that provides information and facilitates access to a full array of on-post services, as part of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES... MORE

The Army has launched the new Digital Garrison mobile app that provides information and facilitates access to a full array of on-post services, as part of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES.

AFSVC launches pilot program for online food ordering at NAF operations
September 9, 2020 — As part of the Air Force Services Center’s enterprise-wide E-commerce initiative, the Nonappropriated Fund Food and Beverage Branch is launching a pilot program bringing online food ordering and pick-up to NAF food operations. Air Force Global Strike Command installations are the first onboard to test the online food ordering system. ... MORE

Installations, such as at Dyess AFB, Texas, are taking part in the pilot program bringing online food ordering and pick-up to NAF food locations.

LiDAR part of digital foundation for installations of future
September 9, 2020 — Airborne imagery and light detecting and ranging, or LiDAR, data collected under an Air Force enterprise installations contract began in 2016 continues to build and fortify the digital foundation for installations of the future, including hurricane-stricken Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. ... MORE

Thermal imagery supporting roofing system assessments at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, in 2017.

Exceptional Family Member Program hosts blood drive Sept. 16 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 8, 2020 — Blood donors are needed as the Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program is hosting a blood drive from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797... MORE

Blood donors are needed as the Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program is hosting a blood drive from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797.

Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns
September 8, 2020 — Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Department of Defense civilian employees and service members must follow. ... MORE

James Brady, 14th Force Support Squadron community readiness specialist and installation voting assistance officer, talks with Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Henning, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, during Armed Forces Voters Week in the base exchange on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., June 27, 2018. Though federal election years have a large effect on the voting community and activity, elections are happening across the country every year.