Home : News : News
JBSA News
Results:
Archive: 2020

BAMC recognized as 'meritorious' military hospital
February 12, 2020
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
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 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
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
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
RESILIENCY: MTI shares journey from Article 15 to stan/eval leader
February 10, 2020
MTI shares resilience story
JBSA 2020: the future of the customer experience is here
February 10, 2020
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
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
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
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
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, addresses senior leaders during the Army Medicine Modernization 2028 Strategy SYNCH Feb. 6.
Weight loss: there is no 'magic pill'
February 7, 2020
Preventing obesity and weight gain is much easier than treating it and the comorbidities associated with it, so military members and their families should focus on sustaining a healthy lifestyle.
How to avoid phishing emails exploiting coronavirus fears
February 7, 2020
Graphic of a Coronavirus phishing email. (Courtesy graphic)
Air Force Optometry History in 2020: 'The Year of Optometry'
February 7, 2020
Air Force optometry came into existence around the same time the Air Force Medical Service stood up on July 1, 1949, and has been caring for the vision of aviators and warfighters ever since. 2020, ‘The Year of Optometry’, focuses on ensuring eye health and vision care are a priority.
AETC partners with UTSA to refine pilot candidate selection
February 7, 2020
In an effort to gain more insight into the predictable attributes of a successful pilot training candidate, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them continue their efforts to refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as part of an Educational Partnership Agreement. (U.S. Air Force graphic / Dan Hawkins)
Learn to use social media safely
February 7, 2020
Social media
METC instructor lauded for his efforts in saving the life of a gunshot victim
February 7, 2020
Clyde Foster, Medical Education and Training Campus Department of Combat Medic Training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, has been nominated for a METC award for his actions in saving the life of a gunshot victim at a northeast San Antonio H-E-B store in late July 2019.
Officials provide details on building Space Force, structure, operating imperatives
February 6, 2020
United States Space Force Graphic