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Army Chief of Chaplains visits IMCOM HQ
September 23, 2021 — Chaplain (Maj. Gen) Thomas Solhjem, the Army’s Chief of Chaplains, visited the Installation Management Command headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8 to meet with IMCOM Chaplain (Col.) Michael Zell. Solhjem was in San Antonio for the Senior Enlisted Advisory Group... MORE

Chap. (Maj. Gen) Thomas Solhjem (center), the Army’s Chief of Chaplains, visited the Installation Management Command headquarters Sept. 8 to meet with Chap. (Col.) Michael Zell, IMCOM chief of chaplains.

Defense Department outlines strategy to thwart sexual assault in military
September 23, 2021 — The Department of Defense announced its strategy as approved by the secretary of defense to act on the recommendations of the 90-day Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military. ... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks briefs reporters at the Pentagon.

Update: San Antonio Market COVID-19 booster shots
September 21, 2021 — The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to assess the efficacy and safety of a COVID-19 booster dose for the general population. Until a final decision is made and the Department of Defense receives official guidance, the San Antonio Market is not administering the booster dose to our patients and staff at this time. ... MORE

Impact of Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit far-reaching, strategic
September 21, 2021 — After nearly three years in the planning and several delays due to COVID-19, the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit finally became a reality Aug. 9-13. The event, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, brought together approximately 120 top enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 44 partner nations... MORE

JBSA commemorates POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 20, 2021 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community took part in a 5K run commemorating Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 18, 2021, at Heritage Park on JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio community members participate in a 5-Kilometer run commemorating Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day

37th TRSS CATM instructors guide students with skill, precision
September 20, 2021 — Headlights illuminate a winding, dark road against the backdrop of what resembles the Texas countryside. With no building or person in sight, this single road leads to a wide-open space with one building and one purpose... MORE

More resources now available to help develop Airmen’s growth mindset
September 20, 2021 — Airmen now have access to the Growth Mindset MilBook, a populated webpage with myriad resources designed to help Airmen develop a growth mindset in themselves and others... MORE

Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care
September 20, 2021 — In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun... MORE

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. These new changes will be effective upon publication of the new standards in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Feb. 10, 2021.

Air Force refines pilot candidate selection process in support of rated diversity
September 20, 2021 — Several Air Education and Training Command initiatives to remove barriers for qualified candidates in the pilot candidate selection process were highlighted in the Air Force’s six-month assessment of its initial Racial Disparity Report Sept. 9... MORE

graphic of African American pilot posing in front of a T-6 Texan air frame with text stating "improving rated diversity.

U.S. Air Force 74th Birthday Letter
September 18, 2021 — It is an honor to serve with you on the commemoration of the United States Air Force’s 74th birthday! Our rich history lends itself to recognizing this is a celebration of outstanding determination, heroics, and innovation. We honor the brave and dedicated Airmen who led the formation of our Air Force and the outstanding women and men who continue to build on their remarkable legacy. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic commemorating USAF's 74th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established Sept. 18, 1947. (courtesy graphic)

Defense Language Institute English Language Center recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month in the United States recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States... MORE

New 'foundational competencies' include digital literacy
September 17, 2021 — The Air Force has identified 24 Air Force foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic, competency-based approach to develop the force. These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Developing Organizations. One of those 24 foundational competencies is digital literacy, which was added this year... MORE

Air Force Foundational Competencies Digital Literacy Graphic with the definition of what a digital literacy is

New SHARP policy grants additional services to Army civilians
September 17, 2021 — The safety and well-being of all Department of the Army Civilians, or DACs, is at the forefront of a policy unveiled Friday, which now allows them to receive Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention services... MORE

The safety and well-being of all Department of the Army Civilians, or DACs, is at the forefront of a policy unveiled Sept. 17, 2021, which now allows them to receive Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention services.

Army South Contingency Command Post conducts deployment readiness exercise
September 17, 2021 — Army South personnel learned pallet loading and securing at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex Sept. 14 as part of the Army South Contingency Command Post during a level II deployment readiness exercise... MORE

Army South personnel learn pallet loading and securing at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex Sept. 14.

Army South, Peruvian Army planners meet to identify training opportunities
September 17, 2021 — Army South and Peruvian Army staff planners met in Lima, Peru, on Sept.13, 2021, to identify training and bilateral exercise opportunities between the two armies... MORE

Army South and Peruvian Army staff planners meet

DOD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — The Department of Defense and the nation celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15... MORE

A multicolored poster with the words: : Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.

DOD Still Seeks to Find Missing Service Members From World's Battlefields
September 17, 2021 — There are thousands of American service personnel missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. About 75% of those are in the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

Defense Department observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 17, 2021 — National POW/MIA Recognition Day — which usually falls on the third Friday in September — was established in 1979 to honor those service members who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing. ... MORE

A flag flies against a blue sky with white clouds.

DOD identifies most remains of those killed on USS Oklahoma
September 17, 2021 — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has identified most of those killed on the USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941... MORE

Thick, black smoke fills the sky above several burning ships; one ship capsizes.

Feedback Fridays
September 17, 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.