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AETC cultivates community culture of innovation with new APAN online tool
August 3, 2020
AETC Innovation Community

Settlement of estate
August 3, 2020
Any persons having a claim for or against the estate of Airman 1st Class Taylor Ray Siebels should contact Capt. El Attrache at 210-671-1272.

MEDCoE’s top drill sergeant competes at Army level
August 3, 2020
Staff Sgt. Travis Webster, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2020 Drill Sergeant of the Year.

AETC deputy commander completes JBSA immersion tour
August 3, 2020
Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, vice commander of Air Education and Training Command, elbow bumps Lt. Col. Damien Williams, 37th Training Group deputy commander, during an immersion tour June 24, 2020, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Skin cancer: Here's how to reduce the risk
August 3, 2020
Image of an Airman on the flight line.

San Antonio mayor visits JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 31, 2020
Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, met with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City of San Antonio Municipal Government officials during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 29. They were interested in learning JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's daily missions as well as the U.S. Army South missions with its partner nations.

Seguin airfield maintains steady course during pandemic
July 31, 2020
A T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon-cutting event signifying the reopening of the airfield Jan. 20, 2015, after completion of a three-year construction project. The airfield continues to serve the 12th Flying Training Wing’s mission while meeting the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

DOD medical officials outline COVID-19 testing approach
July 31, 2020
A soldier with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade receives a test for COVID-19 at a mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas, July 9, 2020.

Airmen rescue family from house fire
July 31, 2020
Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, vice commander of Air Education and Training Command, coins Airman 1st Class Brian Hallock and Airman 1st Class Sebastian Flores, both from the 502nd Operational Support Squadron, during an immersion tour June 24, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Feedback Fridays
July 31, 2020
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.

DOD must do more to prevent sexual assault
July 30, 2020
A teal ribbon pin adorns a pocket flap on a soldier's uniform.

Fort Sam Houston ISD announces free, reduced-price meals policy
July 30, 2020
The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

DOD proposes removing more than 11,000 troops from Germany
July 30, 2020
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper, Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, and Commander, U.S. European Command Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, brief the media on the European Strategic Force Posture Review from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020.

Multi-Base Virtual Tech Expo scheduled for Aug. 19
July 30, 2020
JBSA-Lackland will join several other installations for a joint virtual tech expo from 9 a.m. to noon Central time Aug. 19.

Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available
July 30, 2020
Call center employee

Army South works with Barbados Defence Force
July 30, 2020
Army South works with Barbados Defence Force

U.S. Army Reserve units join U.S. Army North COVID-19 operations in Texas
July 29, 2020
Soldiers board aircraft.

Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME
July 29, 2020
Lt. Col. Hallie Herrera salutes during her change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Md., June 16, 2020. Hererra, who was eight months pregnant at the time, took command of the 22nd Intelligence Squadron. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Felix Herrera)

Air Force environmental programs help endangered species thrive
July 29, 2020
Erica Lee, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Support Program manager for Eglin Natural Resources, and Amanda Robydek, Leidos Environmental Scientist, hold a Kemp's ridley sea turtle during one of many acoustic and satellite tagging events.

Gateway Wing hosts 24-hour walk in honor of Spc. Vanessa Guillen
July 29, 2020
Participants walk the Warhawk Fitness Center track in shifts during a 37th Training Wing hosted 24-hour walk honoring fallen U.S. Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, 25-26 July, 2020. The event was a way for community participants to make a stand against injustice and reiterate the DoD's zero tolerance of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence.