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433rd AMXS welcomes new commander
July 13, 2020 — Lt. Col. A. Spence Pennington assumed command of the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Lt. Col Michael Webb during a virtual change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 11... MORE

Lt. Col. Stuart Martin, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. A. Spence Pennington, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, at a change of command ceremony for the 433rd AMXS July 11, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

VA offers debt relief through year’s end
July 12, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced July 9 its commitment to extend debt relief to veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 through the end of 2020 by suspending certain debt collection actions... MORE

Secretary of the Army announces independent review of Fort Hood
July 11, 2020 — Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, met with members of the League of United Latin American Citizens and two members of Congress July 10 to discuss the loss of Spc. Vanessa Guillen and issues raised because of the investigation. ... MORE

Four civilian consultants, which the Army will hire as highly qualified experts, will form a panel and spend an estimated five to 10 days at Fort Hood.

Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates
July 10, 2020 — The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members... MORE

Commissaries worldwide selling reusable, disposable protective masks
July 10, 2020 — Commissaries worldwide are now selling reusable and disposable protective masks, the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales announced... MORE

Commissaries worldwide are now selling reusable and disposable protective masks.

With mortgage rates down, virtual class fills need for potential homebuyers
July 10, 2020 — “Home Sweet Home: Home-Buying Strategies,” a virtual class offered from 10-11:30 a.m., July 23, by the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center, will address a variety of topics to help prospective home buyers make the right decisions for themselves and their families... MORE

Now that mortgage rates have hit a sweet spot for the budgets of many individuals and families seeking to buy a home, the time is right to become better informed about the home-buying process.

Feedback Fridays
July 10, 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

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.

ARNORTH holds Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion change of command ceremony
July 9, 2020 — Col. Niave Knell, U.S. Army North Chief of Staff, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Lt. Col. Richard Teta, during the battalion’s change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 8... MORE

Air Force selects 4,649 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 16
July 9, 2020 — Air Force officials selected 4,649 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 20E7 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 16... MORE

Blue graphic with Master Sergeant stripes, and 20E7 cycle statistics

Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse memorializes Air Force history
July 9, 2020 — Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse... MORE

Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse.

Remaining virtually connected through stories of resilience
July 9, 2020 — Physical distancing has evolved into a new normal way of life that has left many individuals feeling isolated and uncertain on what the future holds. With strict measures in place throughout the nation, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Outreach team has worked to maintain a social connection with Air Force unit personnel in a more virtual way... MORE

The Outreach team is continuing their mission in spreading awareness of the AFW2 Program and ensuring Ambassadors have a platform to share their testimonies of resilience and help-seeking behaviors. During this unprecedented time, the Outreach team has heightened their efforts in providing Airmen and Air Force leaders the opportunities to host virtual briefings to learn about the resources that are available for Airmen in need and become connected with AFW2 Ambassadors.

BAMC ‘agilely adapts’ to support community COVID-19 response
July 9, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is continuing to aid the San Antonio community in the midst of a COVID-19 surge across the region... MORE

Army Spc. David Pyke, medical laboratory technician, loads a patient sample for rapid COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction testing at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 9.

Online tools ease COVID-19 turbulence at 12th Flying Training Wing
July 8, 2020 — For the last 20 to 30 years, staff members of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s 12th Operations Group have tackled flying operations traditionally. Then, in mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and changed everything... MORE

Maj, Marcus Mosher (left) and Maj. Nathan Moseley (right) participate in a video chat.

Regional Health Command-Central welcomes new CG
July 8, 2020 — The reins of leadership changed hands for Regional Health Command-Central during a change of command, relinquishment of responsibility and retirement ceremony at Wood Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 2... MORE

Inaugural trauma readiness training receives rave reviews
July 8, 2020 — The new Strategic Trauma Readiness Center of San Antonio, or STaRC, completed its first trauma readiness training for the 555th Forward Surgical Team June 6... MORE

Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team operate on a simulated trauma patient

AFCEC leads hurricane season preparedness
July 8, 2020 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 could include 19 named storms and 10 hurricanes – six of which are likely to be classified as major hurricanes... MORE

The “Air Force Be Ready” app features a main menu that includes: emergency phone numbers, websites, a storm preparation checklist, potential storm threats, a customizable family plan and basic preparation suggestions.

106th Signal Brigade holds virtual change of command, responsibility ceremonies
July 8, 2020 — Due to COVID-19, the 106th Signal Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will hold dual virtual ceremonies July 29 for their change of command and change of responsibility... MORE

Settlement of estate
July 7, 2020 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah T. Senate, assigned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away June 24, 2020... MORE

JBSA members express views on diversity in military at July 1 forum
July 7, 2020 — Service members shared their personal experiences on topics including race, gender, and equality in the military, and what can be done to improve opportunities for everyone serving in the uniform, during a diversity forum at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center July 1... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, 502d Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, speaks with an attendee at a diversity forum

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions
July 7, 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. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete and is anonymous... MORE

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey graphic