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CNO and Linda Gilday issue a message to the Fleet for the Navy Birthday
October 13, 2021 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and his spouse Linda issued a message to the fleet for the Navy's 246th birthday...

Chief of Navy Reserve message to celebrate Navy’s 246th Birthday
October 13, 2021 — Oct. 13, 2021, marks the Navy's 246th Birthday. The central theme of this year’s 246th Navy Birthday and Heritage Week is “Resilient and Ready”, which speaks to the Navy’s history of being able to shake off disasters, such as the loss of a ship or a global pandemic, and still maintain force lethality and preparedness. It allows the messaging to showcase readiness, capabilities, capacity, and of course the Sailor -- all while celebrating our glorious victories at sea and honoring our shipmates who stand and have stood the watch...

Air Force announces changes for enlisted promotion recommendation points
October 12, 2021 — Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System’s promotion recommendation point matrix...

IAAFA participates in AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
October 12, 2021 — A team of instructors and leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland joined hundreds of Airmen and Guardians at the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22...

MEDCoE commanding general visits Fort Irwin
October 12, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, visited units during a rotation at the National Training Center, or NTC, and Weed Army Community Hospital at Fort Irwin, California...

DOD official discusses cybersecurity priorities
October 12, 2021 — The Department of Defense is becoming smarter about cybersecurity and is at an inflection point, saidKelly Fletcher, performing the duties of the chief information officer. ...

Border conference promotes security for neighboring countries in South America
October 12, 2021 — The Brazilian Army hosted senior military leaders from U.S. Army South, the armies of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and the Panamanian SENAFRONT at the 2nd Multilateral Border Conference in Manaus, Amazonas state, held Sept. 27-29. The focus of the conference was to improve cooperation between participants and to develop solutions for regional border problems...

New processes happening at AFW2
October 12, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program is always looking for new ways to keep up with the world, expand and improve current processes to ensure they meet the needs of their warriors and caregivers...

SWTW dedicates new tactical training facility to fallen Special Warfare Airman
October 8, 2021 — The Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio dedicated their newest tactical training facility to fallen teammate Maj. Walter David Gray at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex Oct. 8, 2021...

Career skills program saves JBSA approximately $1 million
October 8, 2021 — Since its inception in 2016, the Joint Base San Antonio SkillBridge/Career Skills Program has provided a savings of nearly $1 million by helping over 1,400 transitioning service members with job training and new career opportunities as they leave the military...

Special Warfare Training Wing Airmen earn 2020 AFSPECWAR awards
October 8, 2021 — Two Special Warfare Training Wing Airmen received 2020 Air Force Special Warfare awards, a first in the history of the SWTW, during a ceremony held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C, Sept. 17, 2021. ...

902nd CES EOD called to investigate potential sea mine in Matagorda
October 8, 2021 — When coming across a large metal sphere that you suspect could contain approximately 300 pounds of explosives, you should probably bring in the experts – in this case, the 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland...

319th Training Squadron lays foundation for CBRN training
October 8, 2021 — Airmen and Guardians are able to operate in a ready state and continue the mission when chemicals are present, thanks to their Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training...

Egyptian Armed Forces make historic visit to IAAFA
October 8, 2021 — A new partnership between the Texas National Guard and the Egyptian Armed Forces led to a historic visit at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 27, when an Egyptian delegation visited the academy...

JBSA identifies deceased service member
October 8, 2021 — Officials have identified a Joint Base San Antonio service member who died Oct. 3 in Corpus Christi...

Feedback Fridays
October 8, 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...

Web-based enrollment streamlines visitor pass process
October 7, 2021 — A new web-based enrollment system now deployed at several Air Force installations is streamlining the visitor pass process and reducing foot traffic at visitor control centers, including at Joint Base San Antonio...

DOD announces strategy to tackle climate crisis
October 7, 2021 — The Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan articulates a bold vision for climate adaptation and aligns adaptation and resilience efforts with the department's warfighting mission....

VA partners with Cybercrime Support Network to teach veterans how to fight cybercrime
October 7, 2021 — The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network to protect veterans who are disproportionately targeted for identity theft and other online scams...

San Antonio Market expands Pfizer booster vaccine availability
October 7, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston COVID-19 Vaccination Site and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center are offering the booster shot for Pfizer recipients according to CDC recommendations starting Oct. 7. ...