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Americans show support for survivors of 9/11 attack on the Pentagon
September 10, 2021 — A number of organizations and individuals laid wreaths at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Sept. 7, including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks. She also spoke with some of the survivors of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon... MORE

A row of wreaths is displayed in a row outside.

Feedback Fridays
September 10, 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.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
September 9, 2021 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

A day full of anxiety: recounting 9/11
September 9, 2021 — On the day of 9/11, I was a junior in high school. Specifically, I was in in-school suspension for skipping a class the day prior... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary School honors U.S. Army Environmental Command for partnership efforts
September 9, 2021 — Fort Sam Houston Elementary School employees and Fort Sam Houston Independent School District school board members visited U.S. Army Environmental Command headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8 to recognize the unit for its support of the elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year... MORE

149th Fighter Wing pitches in for Louisiana cleanup
September 9, 2021 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland traveled to Louisiana recently to help with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts... MORE

Members of the 149th Fighter Wing help clean up the Raceland Community Center in Raceland, Louisiana, during Hurricane Ida response Sept. 6, 2021.

What JBSA tech school students need to know about voting
September 8, 2021 — The right to vote is precious, and many Americans have given their lives for us to have that right. All technical school students throughout Joint Base San Antonio should be ready and able to vote in any election they are eligible to vote in. ... MORE

Thirteen shooters qualify for bronze pistol badge
September 8, 2021 — The 2021 Excellence in Competition Pistol Shoot, hosted by the 37th Training Support Squadron Combat Weapons Flight, brought out 130 military participants, all vying to place in the top 10 percent... MORE

Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
September 8, 2021 — The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations... MORE

JBSA leadership sign National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
September 7, 2021 — Leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio came together Sept. 7 to sign a National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Family Member Travel Screenings are now electronic for all Airmen and Guardians, as of Aug. 30. The AF form 4380 is obsolete. ... MORE

As of Aug. 30, Department of the Air Force members with dependents selected for an assignment will receive an email and a myVector notification to complete the mandatory screening questionnaire electronically

September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September 7, 2021 — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time when the Department of Defense brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide and emphasizes the valuable resources and support available year-round. This year’s theme, “Connect to Protect: Support Is Within Reach,” highlights the critical role relationships and interpersonal connections to family, friends, the community and resources can play in preventing suicide. ... MORE

Hands reaching out to help prevent suicide

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Idaho, Arkansas, expands in Alabama
September 7, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 60 military medical personnel deployed in three, 20-person teams, each to one of three states – Idaho, Arkansas and Alabama – to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in local hospitals... MORE

Soldiers provide COVID-19 care in Idaho.

Army South hosts 2nd Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep for rotating Security Force Assistance Teams
September 7, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the second pre-deployment training seminar, Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep, at their headquarters Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to prepare teams assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future training and advising missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama... MORE

AFPC hosts 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit
September 7, 2021 — Approximately 400 human resources professionals attended the 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit in San Antonio, Aug. 2-6. The annual event brought together civilian personnel specialists from around the force in-person and virtually this year for education and collaboration. ... MORE

Air Force 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit attendees.

AIT Soldiers, former combat medic come to aid of fallen retiree at Fort Sam Houston Exchange
September 7, 2021 — Four Advanced Individual Training Soldiers training at the U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence to become 68W combat medics recently helped a fallen man at the Fort Sam Houston Post Exchange... MORE

Oct. 15 deadline approaching to submit innovation ideas for AETC Spark Tank 2022
September 7, 2021 — All AETC Airmen are encouraged to submit ideas they believe will significantly impact Air Force missions within 6-24 months using the Guardian and Airmen Innovation Network. It is critical to enter submissions as early as possible so AETC innovation experts can assist with your pitch video and prepare you for the competition. The campaign runs until Oct. 15, 2021... MORE

Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption... MORE

DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians.

AFICC awards Pool 3 in architect & engineering services contract series
September 4, 2021 — A collaborative effort between the Air Force Installation Contracting Center and Air Force Civil Engineer Center led to the award of Pool 3 contracts Aug. 30, 2021, as part of the $2 billion Architect-Engineer Next program consisting of four contractor pools... MORE

Graphic for A-E Next Service program pool awards

JBSA members find self-care, healing through Wet Paint Project
September 3, 2021 — The Wet Paint Project gives survivors of sexual assault and violence, and those professionals and volunteers helping them in the SAPR program, the opportunity to raise awareness and prevention of sexual assault by creating abstract art pieces... MORE