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Leaving a legacy: IMCOM bids farewell to senior executive leaders
July 7, 2020 — U.S. Army Installation Management Command said goodbye to two members of the Senior Executive Service during a retirement ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre June 25... MORE

(From left) Delia Adams and Stephanie Hoehne at their retirement ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Theater. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command said goodbye to the two members of the Senior Executive Service June 25.

No sign of operations tempo slowing, National Guard Bureau chief says
July 6, 2020 — Some 120,000 members of the National Guard have responded this year to natural disasters — floods in Michigan, wildfires in Kansas and tornadoes in Tennessee, just to name a few — and have participated in global military operations and responded to civil disturbances and to COVID-19, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said... MORE

North Carolina Army National Guardsmen Spc. Isai Arroyo, assigned to the 883rd Engineer Company, carries produce to a vehicle

Staff members at JBSA museums keep busy despite lockdown
July 6, 2020 — Historians and staff members at museums throughout Joint Base San Antonio have had to adjust since shutting their doors to visitors in March because of the pandemic... MORE

Bill Manchester, director of the Airman Heritage Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Spark Tank 2021 encourages leadership to support Airmen ideas
July 6, 2020 — Spark Tank, a collaboration between AFWERX and Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management, is now accepting submissions for the 2021 campaign from July 1 to October 16... MORE

College students participate in virtual civilian internship
July 6, 2020 — As COVID-19 continues to shape a new normal for Air Force and Space Force operations, several hundred college students virtually on boarded as Air Force civilian service summer interns June 15... MORE

Blue graphic with Air Force's Personnel Center shield and large text across the top reading, "AFCS"

Why I Serve: ARSOUTH's Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath
July 5, 2020 — Experiencing situations that are uncertain, ambiguous, physically and mentally demanding, while coming together as a team – being able to endure and share a hardship like that – I have always found exciting, said Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 22... MORE

Water safety remains important during a pandemic
July 5, 2020 — Indeed, last summer was the last of its kind for the foreseeable future however, despite this new normal the risks associated with swimming and being around the water remain the same... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service solidifies Total Force partnership with Air National Guard
July 5, 2020 — In an historic milestone for the Total Force recruiting enterprise, Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising.

Feedback Fridays
July 3, 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.

Commentary: This moment in time will define us
July 3, 2020 — A message from the commander of Air Education and Training Command, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb... MORE

Lt. Gen. Marshall B. "Brad" Webb is the Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

'Strength of the Nation' assists wildland firefighting operations
July 2, 2020 — The primary mission of U.S. Army North is homeland defense, however, when requested, their forces may deploy to provide Defense Support to Civil Authorities for disasters and emergencies, such as wildland fires... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier deployed in support of wildland firefighting for the National Interagency Fire Center helps complete mop-up operations that are important to extinguishing and containing wildland fires.

Flexibility essential during pandemic: NCOA builds first-ever virtual course
July 2, 2020 — The first-ever virtual, in-residence Enlisted Professional Military Education Course at the Robert D. Gaylor Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is now available to students across the country. The inaugural course started June 15 and the first graduation is scheduled for July 10... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kurt Alie (left), Robert D. Gaylor Non-Commissioned Officer Academy student instructor, receives an evaluation from Tech. Sgt. Michael Napieraj, instructor trainer, while Tech. Sgt. Alie’s virtual class takes a break June 23, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

For some, working from home brings more pain than comfort
July 2, 2020 — “There’s no place like home” may be an appropriate sentiment for people who favor working from the comfort of home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, it doesn’t ring true for those teleworkers who are feeling more pain than comfort because their home office leaves much to be desired. ... MORE

Army National Hiring Days: Army South command sergeant major encourages others to serve
July 2, 2020 — As the senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker serves in one of the Army’s most influential positions to support “Army National Hiring Days,” the Army’s first nationwide virtual hiring event to hire 10,000 Soldiers from June 30 to July 2... MORE

As the senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker serves in one of the Army's most influential positions to support "Army National Hiring Days," the Army's first nationwide virtual hiring event to hire 10,000 Soldiers from June 30 to July 2.

Army's virtual recruiting event eyes diverse talent
July 2, 2020 — The Army National Hiring Days, an ambitious three-day hiring windfall looking to draw more than 10,000 recruits, launched June 30. The first-ever event is designed to redress end-strength setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic after much of the Army paused earlier this year, said Gen. Paul E. Funk II, the commanding officer of the Army Training and Doctrine Command... MORE

Future specialized undergraduate pilot training instructors undergo extensive training
July 2, 2020 — Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training, or PIT, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, inspects at T-38 Talon before takeoff at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Col. Graham attended Pilot Instructor Training with the 560th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

AFIMSC single data call frees up civil engineers
July 2, 2020 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Facility Recap and Sustainment Branch collaborated with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Planning and Integration Directorate to develop an integrated data call list of specific deliverables needed throughout the calendar year to help base civil engineers in programming efforts for requirements and projects. ... MORE

Photo of 96th Civil Engineer Group engineer Kevin Gerrity

USSF field command structure reduces command layers, focuses on space warfighter needs
July 2, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force and the United States Space Force have finalized the new service’s organizational structure for echelons below the headquarters, reflecting the newest branch of the armed forces’ guiding principles of being a lean, agile and mission-focused organization... MORE

The U.S. Space Force organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect and defend U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

The last Medical Professional Training Brigade commander reflects on unit’s legacy
July 1, 2020 — Effective July 1, 2020, the 32nd Medical Brigade receives Operational Control, or OPCON, of the Medical Professional Training Brigade’s, or MPTB’s, two battalions: the 187th and 188th Medical Battalions. MPTB will retain administrative control, or ADCON, of the battalions until discontinuation orders are received from Headquarters, Department of the Army, expected later this year or early 2021. ... MORE

Col. Shannon Shaw assumed command of the Medical Professional Training Brigade July 16, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Redding is seen behind the soldier color guard.

Summer learning keeps young minds active, improves resiliency
July 1, 2020 — When summer break arrived, most students were relieved to depart from their daily, virtual learning routine, but keeping young minds active, while also enjoying a leisurely break, could be key to future academic success... MORE

Maintaining the routine of educating children is important, and it can also improve parent/child relationships.