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JBSA fitness centers keeping doors open to service members with safeguards in place
July 22, 2020 — Due to Health Protection Condition Charlie restrictions, fitness centers at Joint Base San Antonio installations are open to active duty, active Reserve and active Guard service members only at this time, with safeguards put into place to protect the health and safety of both customers and facility staff members during the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Kimberly LaCour, 502nd Force Support Squadron recreation fitness specialist, cleans and sanitizes a stationary bike at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawk Fitness Center.

JBSA chapels offer virtual options during pandemic
July 22, 2020 — Religious freedom is an entitlement for service members guaranteed in Title 10 of the U.S. Code and the chaplains at Joint Base San Antonio are doing their best to ensure all service members, retirees, Department of Defense civilian employees, and their family members have options for practicing their faith during COVID-19... MORE

Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Kimberly Hall welcomes viewers to a virtual service being livestreamed from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 12, 2020.

Two simple steps for U.S. military members to vote from anywhere
July 21, 2020 — If you’re active duty and living away from your voting residence, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year... MORE

On a ship? In a combat zone? On base? No matter where you are, you can vote. If you’re active duty and living away from your voting residence, you can have your absentee ballots sent to you this election year

12th MXG continues to support flying mission while protecting its workers
July 21, 2020 — More than four months ago, Robert West, director of the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, learned through a social media video sent to him by his uncle in Australia that the Czech Republic was encouraging its citizens to wear masks in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, which was quickly gaining momentum... MORE

Roger Arredondo, T-6 Aircraft Maintenance Chief, conducts a regular aircraft control check at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 14.

Army North hosts hurricane ROC drill
July 21, 2020 — U.S. Army North hosted a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 10, both in-person and virtually, with more than 250 leaders from federal, state, U.S. territories and the military, to discuss their respective courses of action in the event of hurricane response... MORE

U.S. Army North hosted mission partners during the 2020 ARNORTH Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston both in-person and virtually, July 9. The event included more than 250 leaders from federal, state, U.S. territories and the military, to discuss their respective courses of action in the event of a hurricane response.

JBSA golf courses still open utilizing health, safety protocols
July 21, 2020 — Golf courses at Joint Base San Antonio remain open as the 502nd Force Support Squadron is taking several measures to protect the health and safety of patrons and staff members during the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

A golfer tees up at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Course.

Trinity Competition selects best of MEDCoE
July 21, 2020 — Each year, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, plans, coordinates, and executes the Trinity Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis to select the best medic, best warrior, and drill sergeant of the year... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Shepler, Headquarters Medical Professional Training Brigade, prepares to administer intravenous fluids to a simulated casualty on the Best Medic lane.

‘Stop the Bleed’ kits installed throughout BAMC, clinics, other locations
July 21, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is installing Stop the Bleed kits throughout the hospital to be used in the event of an active shooter or other scenario involving traumatic blood loss... MORE

Chris Talamantez installs a Stop the Bleed kit at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 17.

Unit assists ARNORTH in preparing for hurricane season in age of COVID-19
July 20, 2020 — The 377th Theater Sustainment Command is in uncharted territory, bridging the gap between its traditional role in support of the United States Army Reserve Command and its newfound role as the lead logistics supplier for U.S. Army North, which supervises homeland defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions throughout North America. ... MORE

AFCEC welcomes first active duty director
July 20, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomed its new leader during an assumption of leadership ceremony July 13. ... MORE

Photo of Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon singing national anthem as Brig. Gen. John Allen and Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox look on.

ACC officially declares Full Operating Capability for Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber)
July 20, 2020 — Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander declared Full Operating Capability for Sixteenth Air Force during a virtual ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 14... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Shields

Wilford Hall updates entry points, changes COVID drive-thru screening location
July 20, 2020 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center COVID-19 screening/testing is now taking place at the bottom level of the WHASC parking garage. Days/hours remain from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon... MORE

Wilford Hall Updates Entry Points Amid COVID-19

Reserve squadron, American Airmen march into history
July 20, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve's 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, marched hundreds of Total Force Air Force trainees into the history books July 16 when those trainees took their Airman's Oath during basic military training graduation and took their place in the long blue line... MORE

37th Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 20, 2020 — Col. Rockie K. Wilson, assumed command of the 37th Training Wing July 15 in a virtually broadcasted ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland officiated by Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, the commander of Second Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Rockie Wilson, 37th Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony July 15, 2020

'Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force airs July 24 on AETC Facebook
July 20, 2020 — The first episode of “Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force” will air live July 24 beginning at 5 p.m. central time on the AETC Facebook page, hosted by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AETC, with Maj. Dan Walker, an instructor pilot from the 435th Flying Training Squadron... MORE

graphic with pictures of Lt Gen Webb and Maj Dan Walker

Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations
July 19, 2020 — To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others... MORE

AFSFC launches software to monitor health of Military Working Dogs
July 17, 2020 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has officially launched the Kennel Health Assessment 2.0 project to ascertain the holistic state of all of the kennels across the U.S. Air Force and ensure the well-being of all Military Working Dogs... MORE

Vanda, a military working dog, or MWD, trainee assigned to the 341st Training Squadron, runs through a tunnel during obedience training Nov. 17, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The course is designed to improve agility, reaction time and stamina in the military working dogs as part of their training.

Register now for 'Pathway to Wings' accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5
July 17, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards beginning at 1 p.m. central time Aug. 5, 2020... MORE

graphic with Seven Airmen in flight suits standing next to T-38 aircraft

JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members
July 17, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.

Air Force Recruiter running to educate others
July 17, 2020 — An Air Force recruiter has devised an innovative way to educate his fellow recruiters about recruiting squadron locations around the world. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Beaucage, assigned to the 341st Recruiting Squadron as the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station liaison supervisor, runs each day in honor of a different Air Force Recruiting Service group or squadron.