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Volunteer advocates encourage sexual assault victims to become survivors
February 13, 2020 — One of the readily available support options for victims of sexual assault at Joint Base San Antonio are Volunteer Victim Advocates. These dedicated, trained volunteers are available to meet with victims 24/7 and can provide support until full-time Sexual Assault Prevention and Response personnel become available... MORE

SkillBridge, Career Skills Program provide transitioning members training opportunities
February 12, 2020 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio transitioning from the military have several options for assistance when preparing for a new career... MORE

DOD budget request seeks 3% pay raise for service members
February 12, 2020 — President Donald J. Trump's request for $705.4 billion to fund the Defense Department in fiscal year 2021 prioritizes readiness and modernization, the strengthening of alliances, performance and accountability reforms, and service members and their families... MORE

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew supports the validation of air assault instructors at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2020.

Fleet master chief visits Navy Recruiting District San Antonio
February 12, 2020 — Master Chief Wes Koshoffer, fleet master chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education, speaks with Sailors assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 11... MORE

Army doubles amount for spouse licensure reimbursement
February 12, 2020 — Under the National Defense Authorization Act 2020, civilian spouses can now receive up to $1,000 in reimbursements for relicensing costs during permanent change-of-station relocations... MORE

AFCLC's LEAP featured on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
February 12, 2020 — A deep dive inside the Language Enabled Airmen Program is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Feb. 11, 2020... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

Air Force announces art contest winners
February 12, 2020 — The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8... MORE

Photos of the top three winners of the Air Force Art Contest in the youth ages 6-8 category.

BAMC recognized as 'meritorious' military hospital
February 12, 2020 — This year, 88 hospitals reached meritorious distinction based on strong scores. Risk-adjusted data from the July 2019 ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Semiannual Report was used to show which hospitals had the best outcomes. Hospitals in the survey were recognized for “high-risk” cases, as well as “all cases.”... MORE

Surgical care within the Military Health System helps build and maintain a ready medical force. Results from the adult ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program assist the MHS in creating policy and verifying surgical skills throughout the enterprise's military hospitals.

68th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander
February 11, 2020 — The 68th Airlift Squadron welcomed its new commander, Lt. Col. Douglas P. Schoenenberger, during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 433rd Airlift Wing auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 8... MORE

Col. James C. “JC” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Douglas P. Schoenenberger, 68th Airlift Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 8, 2020.

DOD vows to help Exceptional Family Member Program
February 11, 2020 — The Department of Defense is working to improve the Exceptional Family Member Program with several initiatives, a DOD official said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing Feb. 7... MORE

The Defense Department is working to improve the Exceptional Family Member Program with several initiatives, a Defense Department official said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. (Photo Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Pilot Training Next, Air Force ROTC partner for distance learning instruction
February 11, 2020 — For the first time ever, Air Force ROTC cadets with Detachment 536 at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, received real-time instruction remotely from a fully qualified Air Force instructor pilot sitting an airport in Louisiana... MORE

Pilot Training Next helped make Air Force ROTC history while pushing the limits of technology and training during their recent partnership with Clarkson University.

Army Air Corps veteran awarded French Legion of Honor
February 11, 2020 — Longtime San Antonio resident and U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran Roland Dullnig was presented the French Legion of Honor medal in San Antonio in a ceremony Feb. 8, 2020... MORE

Long-time San Antonio resident and United States Army Air Corps World War II veteran Roland Dullnig (second from left) stands with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Sears (left), Air Education and Training Command director of plans, programs and requirements, as well as the Consul General of France in Houston, Alexis Andres (second from right), after being presented the French Legion of Honor medal in a ceremony which included family and friends in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 8, 2020. The French Legion of Honor is a prestigious medal and has been recently awarded by the people of France to American Veterans who fought for the liberation of France during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo / Maj. Kim Garbett)

Health and Human Services, CDC officials host JBSA town hall on quarantine efforts
February 10, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio commander hosted a town hall meeting Feb. 5 at JBSA-Lackland during which an official from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefed and answered questions from the base community including base employees and their families, as well as some city and state representatives... MORE

RESILIENCY: MTI shares journey from Article 15 to stan/eval leader
February 10, 2020 — Master Sgt. Nickole Rhodes shares her story to offer encouragement to Airmen who might be struggling to overcome hardships and adversity – past or present... MORE

JBSA 2020: the future of the customer experience is here
February 10, 2020 — Is your organization prepared to meet the needs of its customers? Do you know what your customers need and expect from your organization? ... MORE

Now that 2020 is here, is your organization prepared to meet the needs of its customers? What new demands do your customers need and expect from your organization?

Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
February 10, 2020 — An idea to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers won the 2020 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 7 in San Antonio... MORE

Maj. Jacque Vasta presents her idea for a child care app to senior leaders during the 2020 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo, Feb. 7, 2020, in San Antonio.

59th MDW among Air Force Medical Service 2019 Award Winners
February 10, 2020 — Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland were among the 2019 Air Force Medical Service annual award winners announced Feb. 7, 2020... MORE

The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2019 Air Force Medical Service individual and team awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

JBSA-Lackland receives repatriated Americans evacuating China
February 10, 2020 — Ninety-one passengers traveling from China’s Hubei province arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 7. They evacuated China to avoid infection by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, spreading from the city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the global epidemic... MORE

One hundred forty-seven passengers traveling from China’s Hubei province arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 7. They evacuated China to avoid infection by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, spreading from the city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the global epidemic.

Total Force Integration team assesses JBSA-Randolph
February 7, 2020 — Total Force Integration officials visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to learn from the successes and improve the challenges of Randolph Airmen Feb. 4-6... MORE

Col. Robin Bowman, director of Total Force Integration, speaks with members of the 12th Flying Training Wing Feb. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. TFI works to improve integration between active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.(U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

MEDCoE hosts Army Medicine Modernization 2028 Strategy SYNCH
February 7, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, commander, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, and J.M. Harmon, deputy to the MEDCoE commanding general, provided welcome and opening remarks for the recent Army Medicine Modernization 2028 Strategy SYNCH, hosted by the MEDCoE at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, commander, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, addresses senior leaders during the Army Medicine Modernization 2028 Strategy SYNCH Feb. 6.