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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... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (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. For this reason, a new form has been implemented to allow warriors, and caregivers, an opportunity to let AFW2 staff know what they need more of.

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... MORE

Table draped in green cloth with military items honoring fallen airman

JBSA observes Energy Awareness Month with Annual Energy Expo
October 8, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio kicked off Energy Awareness Month by hosting an Energy Expo at the JBSA-Lackland Main Exchange Oct. 7... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio kicked off Energy Awareness Month by hosting an Energy Expo at the Main Exchange, Oct. 7, 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... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Workforce and Transition Alliance SkillBridge/Career Skills Program coordinators

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. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rylan Neely, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron, SW Preparatory Course superintendent, poses for a portrait after his selection as the 2020 Air Force Special Warfare Combat Controller Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 12, 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... MORE

The 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team

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... MORE

Trainees take part in CBRN 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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community.

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... MORE

DVES streamlines visitor entry at JBSA-Randolph, Texas

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.... MORE

Soldiers look at the sun on the horizon.

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... MORE

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. ... MORE

Domestic abuse, violence victim shares her story
October 6, 2021 — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a member of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center wanted to share her experience... MORE

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Columbus Day weekend closures for JBSA's screening, testing and vaccine sites
October 6, 2021 — The following are Columbus Day weekend closures for Joint Base San Antonio's COVID-19 screening/testing sites... MORE

MHS GENESIS: New electronic health record coming soon to the San Antonio Market
October 6, 2021 — The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS GENESIS – in January 2022... MORE

Elaine Sanchez explores the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FedMall users must have active status by Oct. 12 or lose account access
October 6, 2021 — Military and federal agency customers who use FedMall must log in to their accounts to maintain an active status before Oct. 12 to ensure continued access when the e-commerce site moves to a new platform in November... MORE

AUSA to host COVID-19 pandemic response forum
October 6, 2021 — The 2021 Association of the United States Army annual meeting will address lessons learned from the Army’s pandemic response, specifically accelerating the all-of-nation response at one of eight contemporary military forums Oct. 13. The panel lead is Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brenda Collins (left), medical specialist from Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to a patient

TRICARE For Life expert discusses how to get coverage
October 6, 2021 — Oct. 1, 2021, marked the 20th anniversary of TRICARE For Life, or TFL. Congress created TFL as Medicare-wraparound coverage in 2001 in order to extend TRICARE coverage to Medicare-eligible military retirees and their family members... MORE