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I-WEPTAC 2020 registration opens
January 14, 2020
Registration for the fourth annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference opened Jan. 7

BASHing bird strikes aim of JBSA-Randolph program
January 13, 2020
Courtesy Photo

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence welcomes new commander
January 13, 2020
(From left) Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, Lt. Gen. James E. Rainey and Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent salute the national colors during the playing of the national anthem during the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.

Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training
January 13, 2020
U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees are issued personal computers during in-processing as part of a pilot test under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement partnership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 11, 2019. The computers replace all hard copy textbooks BMT trainees currently use with the intent to help BMT assess learning outcomes, value and return on investment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) celebrates 77 years
January 13, 2020
Spc. Dazhir Walker, 323d U.S. Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own;” Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Noles; and Army North Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado, senior enlisted leader, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, cut a cake to celebrate Fifth Army’s 77th birthday at the Military & Family Readiness Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.

Feedback Fridays
January 13, 2020
Feedback Fridays

Smoke alarms: a fire safety success story
January 10, 2020
According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, an estimated 94 percent of homes in the United States have at least one smoke detector in the home. The death rate has been 40-50 percent less than the rate for homes without smoke detectors.

Pilot Training Next’s third class underway at JBSA-Randolph
January 10, 2020
Pilot Training Next begins the New Year with the start of the third iteration at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas Jan. 8.

AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists
January 10, 2020
AFIMSC announced finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo on Jan. 9.

Taxpayers should be on the lookout for new version of SSN scam
January 10, 2020
In the latest twist on a scam related to Social Security numbers, scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel the victim’s SSN. It’s yet another attempt by con artists to frighten people into returning “robocall” voicemails.

Mutual aid agreements provide essential support for JBSA, local fire emergency services
January 10, 2020
A firefighter from Joint Base San Antonio assesses fire movement and terrain at JBSA-Camp Bullis Aug. 19, 2019.

Retirement nears for ‘best of friends’ who devoted 80 years to mission
January 9, 2020
Marilyn Cunningham and her husband, Tony Williams, Air Education and Training Command Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection acquisition program managers, pose for a photo in Williams’ workspace Dec. 23, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. At 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Club, Cunningham and Williams will be honored at a ceremony marking their second retirement – this time from civil service after long, rewarding military careers.

CSAF visits JBSA-Lackland on Standing Watch tour
January 9, 2020
Gen. Goldfein

Joint Base San Antonio skies a "no-drone" zone
January 9, 2020
Drone technologies have advanced to the point where they are safe and affordable to own and will likely find their way into many homes over the holidays. These systems can be a lot of fun for people of all ages and appear to be here to stay. But before you fly, there are some important things to know about operating drones, also known as small unmanned aircraft systems, or SUAS, at 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio locations.

Chief’s Corner: 12 traits of all effective leaders
January 9, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. Scott Goetze, Superintendent (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Army Recruiting Command discredits military draft texts
January 9, 2020
a gray, black, white, and red graphic containing two text messages with red letters indicating a fraud alert.

Psychologist helps remote aviators reach their goals
January 9, 2020
Dr. Julie Landry listens to an Airman during a new student briefing at the 558th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph. As the unit psychologist, she teaches students and staff resiliency.

Air Force relaunches Employee Assistance Program
January 9, 2020
The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number, 1-866-580-9078, and new website, www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP. The program will provide the same services and same access to care provided in the past with continued access 24/7 via telephone, website or in-person. (Courtesy graphic)

Main BAMC Outpatient Pharmacy implementing new system to reduce wait time
January 9, 2020
Huy Nguyen, pharmacist, dispenses a prescription in the main pharmacy at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

NATO temporarily suspends training mission in Iraq
January 8, 2020
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tells reporters that the alliance will suspend training Iraqi forces until the situation in the country stabilizes.