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Warrior Challenge talent scout helps Naval Special Warfare recruits get into shape
February 27, 2021 — In observance of Women’s History Month, Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recognizes the contributions of Senior Chief Petty Officer Kristal Pena, NTAG San Antonio lead Warrior Challenge Program talent scout. Every morning, five days a week, Pena trains future Sailors to go beyond their limits to make it through one of the Navy’s most elite programs... MORE

Air Force Security Forces Center innovates to develop virtual visitor passes
February 27, 2021 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is testing a virtual process to streamline visitor pass requests and reduce foot traffic at visitor control centers across the force... MORE

JBSA’s civil engineers power through, continue repairs after brutal storms
February 26, 2021 — During the historic artic blast last week at Joint Base San Antonio, civil engineers at the Department of Defense’s largest joint base fielded more than 1,200 calls. From those calls, 1,125 emergency work tasks were created... MORE

502d ABW senior leaders discuss Black History Month culture, inclusion
February 26, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider discussed Black History Month and the culture at JBSA during their Tough Conversation discussion Feb. 23 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Feedback Fridays
February 26, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Multiple agencies using Seguin airfield to assist Texas winter storm victims
February 25, 2021 — Seguin Auxiliary Airfield became a resource staging area Feb. 20 to provide relief to victims of winter storm Uri which brought sustained freezing temperatures to Texas... MORE

BAMC offers COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries 75 and older
February 24, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries ages 75 and older by appointment only at its Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston vaccination site... MORE

Registration open for MICC nationwide industry outreach
February 24, 2021 — Registration is open through March 12 at beta.SAM.gov for the virtual Mission and Installation Contracting Command Advance Planning Briefing for Industry taking place March 22-26... MORE

ARNORTH to oversee military vaccination support to FEMA in Florida, Pennsylvania
February 24, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 780 Department of Defense military medical and support personnel are deploying to Florida and Pennsylvania to support five state-run, federally-supported Community Vaccination Centers, or CVCs... MORE

Three JBSA-Randolph Airmen among 2020 Vice Chief of Staff's Challenge winners
February 24, 2021 — The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge "Saving Airmen Time" results were announced Feb. 22. The 15 winning submissions were selected for their innovative approach to work faster, smarter, and ability to find ways for giving Airmen back their time. Three Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airmen were among the winning entries... MORE

30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces
February 24, 2021 — Thirty years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched... MORE

2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements
February 24, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done... MORE

Working groups to present solutions at I-WEPTAC
February 24, 2021 — Members of four cross-functional teams tasked with tackling today’s combat support challenges will present their solutions during the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 19-21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

DLA Intelligence publishes new controlled unclassified information policy
February 24, 2021 — Say goodbye to For Official Use Only. A Defense Logistics Agency policy published Jan. 28 by DLA Intelligence provides new guidance on labeling unclassified information that’s sensitive but doesn’t require classification... MORE

MICC commanding general to lead Army Contracting Command
February 24, 2021 — The Army chief of staff announced Feb. 23 the selection of the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command as the next leader of the Army Contracting Command and identified the next MICC senior leader... MORE

343rd TRS Airmen soar in joint air operations
February 23, 2021 — Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron/Operating Location-A teamed with National Guard Soldiers and Air Force Reservists to strengthen their warfighting skills and joint partnerships with a MEDEVAC exercise Jan. 9 and a sling load exercise Jan. 27... MORE

Upcoming Army budget continues focus on modernization
February 23, 2021 — As the Army crafts its next budget, its chief of staff said he will ensure every dollar counts as the service pushes ahead with its modernization efforts. ... MORE

59th MDW medics volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccine
February 23, 2021 — Since the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Dec. 14, 2020, more than 50 nurses and medical technicians have volunteered to administer the vaccine. ... MORE

Commission soon to begin examining problem of sexual assault in military
February 23, 2021 — A commission to examine the problem of sexual assault in the military should begin work soon, and will have 90 days to compile its recommendations... MORE

JBSA continues to recover from extreme winter weather in Texas
February 22, 2021 — As President’s Day approached, so did severe winter weather at Joint Base San Antonio Feb. 14. Winter storm warnings were issued as northerly winds at 10 to 20 knots and bitter cold fell upon the region, leading to extensive power and water outages, slick roads and burst pipes... MORE