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UPDATE 4: CDC Novel Coronavirus Response Support
February 18, 2020 — A Department of State flight from Japan, carrying U.S. citizens and their immediate family members who had been passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, arrived at JBSA-Lackland at 3:50 a.m. today...

UPDATE 3: CDC Novel Coronavirus Response Support
February 18, 2020 — At the request of the Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services, Joint Base San ANtonio-Lackland is scheduled to receive passengers early this week from the Diamond Princess cruise ship currently docked in Japan. The DOS, DHHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to take the lead in helping to bring American residents back to the United States for screening, monitoring and medical care needed to contain the spread of COVID-19...

CDC and City of San Antonio Press Conference - February 13, 2020
February 18, 2020 — CAPT Jennifer McQuiston, CDC lead at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and City of San Antonio officials provided an update on the quarantine today...

New DFAS tools help retirees with submitting forms
February 18, 2020 — The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is rolling out a series of new tools to help retirees and annuitants fill out and submit forms easily and correctly. The tools include helpful PDF form wizards, checklists, how-to videos and online upload tools...

Pilot Training Next celebrates first solo flights on 25th training day
February 18, 2020 — Pilot Training Next's third iteration marked a milestone as two students flew their first solos at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Feb. 14...

AETC commander swears in newest Air Force enlistees at Daytona 500
February 18, 2020 — In front of a crowd estimated at around 100,000 looking on, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, swore in 30 of the Air Force’s newest Total Force enlistees prior to the start of the Daytona 500 Feb. 16, 2020. ...

AFIMSC engineer honored with Bronze Star Medal
February 18, 2020 — Capt. Shane Lockridge received the award for his performance as the director of operations and engineer adviser for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from March 2018 to February 2019. ...

Basura Bash brings out hundreds of volunteers to clean up Salado Creek
February 17, 2020 — Hundreds of dedicated volunteers came out on a cool, crisp morning Feb. 15 to help clean up an important waterway that runs through Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the annual community-wide Basura Bash...

37th Training Wing bivouac exercise builds readiness, camaraderie
February 14, 2020 — Personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in a bivouac exercise Feb. 11-13, at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, site at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex...

AFIMSC engineer honored with Bronze Star
February 14, 2020 — Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox awarded the Bronze Star to Capt. Shane Lockridge at a commander’s call at JBSA-Lackland Feb. 13. Lockridge received the award for his performance as director of operations and engineer advisor for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from March 2018 to February 2019. ...

Feedback Fridays
February 14, 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...

U.S. Army South hosts first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition
February 13, 2020 — A Peruvian officer competed alongside Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland, as U.S. Army South hosted the first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition Feb. 7-8...

Session at youth center designed to help students become ‘money smart’
February 13, 2020 — The Air Force provides service members with ample resources to help them achieve financial readiness. A session scheduled this month at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs will help their dependents learn the basics of money management as they transition into adulthood. ...

New IMCOM commander addresses Installation Innovation Forum
February 13, 2020 — In his first official event representing U.S. Army Installation Management Command to an external audience, Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, IMCOM commanding general, described actions the Army is taking to strengthen Soldier, family and civilian readiness...

MICC teams key in IMCOM contract reform initiative
February 13, 2020 — U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals are playing a key role in an initiative to allow garrison commanders greater visibility over contract expenditures and support agreements...

CDC Press Conference - February 7, 2020
February 13, 2020 — Capt. Jennifer McQuiston, team lead for HHS & CDC’s efforts on the arrival, screening and quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, provided an update on the plane’s arrival and passengers Feb. 7, 2020. ...

BAMC marks milestone with 100th hip preservation surgery for adult hip dysplasia
February 13, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center orthopaedic surgery recently celebrated a milestone, completing the 100th hip preservation surgery for adult hip dysplasia...

Loving well this Valentine's Day: Tips for Military Marriages
February 13, 2020 — It’s February at Joint Base San Antonio, and as everyone knows, February is the month of love. Last week, I sat down with Dr. Kendra Lowe, a military spouse and former active-duty service member, to discuss marriage in the military and finding ways to spread the love. Dr. Lowe is a practicing clinical psychologist who has published some of her findings in Military Spouse Magazine as well as the Journal of Family Studies...

BAMC Bariatric Surgery Clinic receives national recognition for care
February 13, 2020 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Clinic has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, or MBSAQIP...

MEDCoE graduate student gets perfect score on Army Combat Fitness Test
February 13, 2020 — Second Lt. David Cummings is one who never backs down from a challenge, especially when it comes to pushing the limits of physical fitness...