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IPAP application season open for Air Force active duty through Jan 2022
October 29, 2021 — The Interservice Physician Assistant Program, or IPAP, is accepting applications through January 21, 2022, from active duty enlisted and officer service members interested in caring for Airmen,... MORE

59th Medical Wing raises month-long breast cancer awareness
October 29, 2021 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted a series of breast cancer awareness events throughout the month of October to bring attention to this specific type of cancer... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing hosted a series of events through October to raise awareness for breast cancer preventative measures and treatment offered at JBSA.

Feedback Fridays
October 29, 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

Cancer diagnosis leads Airman to BAMC for treatment
October 28, 2021 — A rare cancer diagnosis led a young Airman to Brooke Army Medical Center for lifesaving care... MORE

Virtual Appointment Management office reaches significant milestone
October 28, 2021 — The Virtual Appointment Management Office, assigned to the Virtual Medical Center, celebrated a significant milestone recently. They scheduled more than 100,000 Virtually Integrated Patient Readiness Remote, or VIPRR, clinic appointments... MORE

Notice of public meeting to discuss Fort Sam Houston Independent School District’s state financial accountability rating
October 28, 2021 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 11 a.m. Nov. 18 to discuss the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District’s rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” on the state’s financial accountability system... MORE

Be safe and don’t have a scary Halloween
October 28, 2021 — For Joint Base San Antonio members and their families, celebrating Halloween safely is a matter of following common-sense tips that can make the day enjoyable without any unsafe incidents... MORE

Army Medicine tests new smartphone, tablet apps at JBSA-Camp Bullis
October 28, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity, or USAMTEAC, in collaboration with the United States Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, or USAMMDA, recently tested two medical devices employing the latest in smartphone technology in critical hands-on assessments during a simulated real-world scenario at two different locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Department of Defense Move.mil website relocates to Military OneSource
October 28, 2021 — The Defense Department recently launched a new landing page on MilitaryOneSource.mil designed to serve as a replacement for its previous information hub, Move.mil... MORE

'Basic' docuseries goes behind-the-scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28
October 27, 2021 — An unprecedented look behind the scenes at U.S. Air Force basic military training will be available to the public through a docuseries on the Air Force Recruiting Service’s YouTube channel beginning Oct. 28... MORE

Basic military training instructor in face of Airman

DOD: Suicide prevention is ongoing issue for all personnel
October 27, 2021 — The health and well-being of service members, Department of Defense civilian employees and families is paramount for force readiness, said the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr. on Oct. 25... MORE

MICC welcomes new leaders at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
October 27, 2021 — Soldiers and civilians from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Field Directorate Office-Fort Sam Houston and MICC-Fort Sam Houston contracting office recently welcomed their new leaders at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Aundair Kinney is the deputy director of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Field Directorate Office-Fort Sam Houston at Joint Base San Antonio

TRICARE pharmacy copayment increases Jan. 1, 2022
October 27, 2021 — Starting Jan. 1, 2022, copayments will increase for those using the TRICARE mail-order program or utilizing the retail network. These costs changes won’t affect all beneficiaries... MORE

TRICARE open season is an annual period when you can enroll in or change health plans for the next year.

AFIMSC Ventures accelerates change across I&MS enterprise
October 26, 2021 — A small team of innovation experts at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is empowering speed, innovation and change across the service... MORE

AETC Innovation Summit set virtually for Nov. 10
October 26, 2021 — The 6th Innovation Summit, or iSummit, will be hosted virtually by Air Education and Training Command officials Nov. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The theme for the event is, “Innovation Accelerators You Need to Know.” The iSummit is designed to advance collaboration by providing AETC Airmen at all levels... MORE

How to prevent the flu
October 26, 2021 — Influenza (flu) season happens every year, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications... MORE

Annual TRICARE open season begins Nov. 8
October 26, 2021 — TRICARE open season is an annual period when you can enroll in or change health plans for the next year. Now is the time to think through whether you or your family members want to make changes to your current health, dental, and vision plan coverage... MORE

Air Force foundational competency Developing Ideas group on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
October 25, 2021 — Episode 57 focuses on the third group of the Air Force foundational competencies – Developing Ideas... MORE

59th MDW: Patient and Family Partnership Council works to improve patient experience
October 25, 2021 — The Patient and Family Partnership Council meets quarterly to discuss matters of patient experience, evaluate current processes and make changes to better the conditions of the San Antonio Market Military Treatment Facilities... MORE

The council meets quarterly to discuss matters of patient experience, evaluate current processes and make changes to better the conditions of the San Antonio Market Military Treatment Facilities.

EFMP adds dedicated, specialized attorney to Central Cell
October 25, 2021 — The EFMP Central Cell has expanded over the past year, consolidating Air Force resources into one central location, and recently adding a specialized attorney from the Judge Advocate General Corps, or JAGC, as part of continuing efforts to provide access and support for families... MORE