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55th Wing brings the Rivet Joint to San Antonio
March 23, 2020 — Members of the Air Force’s 55th Wing, out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, stopped by JBSA-Lackland Feb. 21 to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the RC-135, known as Rivet Joint... MORE

Air Force Information Warfare’s new warfighting unit activates
March 23, 2020 — The 616th Operations Center was activated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland during a ceremony March 16... MORE

Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance
March 23, 2020 — Air Force officials announced March 23 that Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11 to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19... MORE

BAMC further adjusts visitation policies
March 23, 2020 — The safety of patients and visitors is a top priority at Brooke Army Medical Center. While we understand the importance of family support during hospitalization, the new COVID-19 coronavirus requires us to temporarily adjust our visiting policy in order to keep our patients and visitors safe from infection... MORE

Soldiers on PCS orders can now request to stay extra year at duty station
March 23, 2020 — Soldiers preparing for a permanent change-of-station move can now request to stay at their current duty station for up to a year, as the Army adapts how it moves people during the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

59th Medical Wing adjusts pharmacy hours, prescription services
March 23, 2020 — The 59th Medical Wing is continuing to make several precautionary adjustments to services to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and ensure healthcare professionals and resources are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care... MORE

BAMC works to minimize COVID-19 risk by delaying routine, non-urgent care
March 22, 2020 — To ensure Brooke Army Medical Center healthcare professionals are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care and minimize risk to all, certain services and programs have been delayed/reduced at this time, hospital officials said March 22... MORE

Air Mobility Command temporarily suspends most Space-A travel due to COVID-19
March 22, 2020 — Air Mobility Command has temporarily suspended most Space-Available travel aboard AMC and contracted aircraft, except for certain Category I, IV, and VI travel, effective March 21 in order to limit COVID-19’s spread and its impact on the force. ... MORE

DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus
March 21, 2020 — The Defense Department is making plans to combat the coronavirus, DOD leaders said during a news conference March 20... MORE

Army Grappling with COVID-19 Head-on, Says Army Secretary

902nd SFS takes steps to enhance protection during pandemic
March 20, 2020 — As members of the Joint Base San Antonio community grapple with the challenges of shielding themselves and their families during the coronavirus pandemic, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-Randolph is ramping up its efforts to provide another layer of protection... MORE

As members of the Joint Base San Antonio community grapple with the challenges of shielding themselves and their families during the coronavirus pandemic, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-Randolph is ramping up its efforts to provide another layer of protection.

AETC awards Richard C. Schneider Airman of the Year Award
March 20, 2020 — Airman 1st Class Salvatore Morrone, a religious affairs Airman stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was awarded the Richard C. Schneider Airman of the Year award by the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps Feb. 13... MORE

Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions
March 20, 2020 — The Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions... MORE

JBSA hazmat team prepares new apparatus for consolidated service
March 20, 2020 — A shiny new piece of life-saving equipment sits in an engine bay at Fire Station 5 on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston waiting for a chance to see action. The 30-foot "tool box on wheels" has four tons of carrying capacity, four air tanks for refilling bottles used for breathing air, a 15-foot light mast that can provide 6,000 watts of light, and a generator that can put out 25,000 watts of power... MORE

BAMC implements COVID-19 drive-thru screening
March 20, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center implemented a COVID-19 drive-thru screening process March 17 to help identify people with COVID-19 indicators before they enter the hospital, reducing the health risk to our beneficiaries, visitors, staff and family members... MORE

IAAFA hosts second-ever Professional Development Seminar with Peruvian Military in Peru
March 20, 2020 — The goal for this Professional Military Education seminar was to create an opportunity to increase collaboration, share experiences and lessons learned and showcase the importance of leadership training for officers and enlisted military members at all levels to enhance interoperability and mission success... MORE

The Inter-American Air Force’s Academy hosted this second-ever Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar and Subject Matter Expert Exchange with members of the Peruvian Army, Air Force, and Navy, in Lima, Peru, March 9-12.
The goal for this PME seminar was to create an opportunity to increase collaboration, share experiences and lessons learned and showcase the importance of leadership training for officers and enlisted military members at all levels to enhance interoperability and mission success.

AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen
March 20, 2020 — For the first time since the inception of the Air Force Recruiting Service Operation Blue Suit award, AFRS is recognizing its Total Force partners by honoring an Air Force Reservist and Air National Guardsman... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavit, Air Force Recrruiting Service commander, talks to a group of recruiters as she congratulates the 2020 Operation Blue Suit winners.

59th MDW adjusts services, offers options to continue care
March 20, 2020 — The 59th Medical Wing is making several precautionary adjustments to services to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and ensure healthcare professionals and resources are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care... MORE

Defense health officials detail COVID-19 aid effort
March 20, 2020 — Senior Department of Defense health officials detailed what the department is doing to support the whole-of-government assault on the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

New allowances for Soldiers, families affected by COVID-19
March 20, 2020 — The Army has rolled out new allowances for Soldiers and families facing official travel delays or in quarantine amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak... MORE

April is Military Child and National Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 20, 2020 — April is the Month of the Military Child and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It represents an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices made by military families, especially children worldwide, while also renewing the commitment to ensuring all children have the opportunity to grow and prosper in an environment that is free from abuse and neglect, an environment that fosters and bolsters their social and emotional well-being... MORE

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.