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Air Force invites community to serve as ambassadors to international students
August 24, 2021 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is inviting members of the community to join their AMIGO sponsor program. ... MORE

Students talk with AMIGO volunteers outside.

DOD intends to mandate Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Pentagon official says
August 24, 2021 — Since the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, it's very likely the vaccine will soon become mandatory for Defense Department personnel, the Pentagon press secretary said... MORE

A female soldier wearing a face mask and gloves points a finger and watches as another soldier, whose face mask is pulled down beneath his chin, swabs his nose.

ARNORTH supports FEMA in Mississippi, expands in Louisiana
August 23, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 20 military medical personnel have deployed to Jackson, Mississippi, while another 20 will deploy to Tupelo, Mississippi. ... MORE

ARNORTH to participate in Vigilant Guard, test response capabilities during exercises

JBSA Army medical personnel participate in Forager 21 exercise in the Pacific
August 23, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, or MEDCoE, and the Army Capability Manager-Army Health System, or ACM-AHS, participated in the Forager 21 exercise in the Pacific supporting Army components from July 9-Aug. 6... MORE

U.S., Chilean armies finalize 16th bilateral army-to-army staff talks
August 23, 2021 — U.S. Army South and the Chilean Army held virtual bilateral staff talks Aug. 19-20 to formally agree upon security cooperation activities from 2022-2024... MORE

TRICARE Dental Program covers braces, but does it cover clear aligners?
August 21, 2021 — Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program, or TDP? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have — and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750... MORE

Navy Medicine steeped in symbolism
August 21, 2021 — From uniforms and branding to wall decorations and command seals, Navy Medicine is steeped in symbolism... MORE

Navy Medical Department Flag, originally adopted by BUMED in 1948.

AFIMSC expands development programs with supervisor rotation program
August 20, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will offer more professional development opportunities for unit members when it launches the Supervisor Rotation Program Sept. 1... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will offer more professional development opportunities for unit members when it launches the Supervisor Rotation Program Sept. 1.

Remembering the old enlisted barracks of Randolph Field
August 20, 2021 — In 2001, the National Park Service created the Randolph Field Historic District because of its role in early aviation history, its unique design, and the fact many of its buildings remained unchanged from their original 1930s era construction... MORE

AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force
August 20, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

59th MDW: The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center clinical laboratory
August 20, 2021 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center clinical laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland tests specimens to assist with treatment for various infections and gives providers results of which antibiotics work best for each patient... MORE

The WHASC’s clinical laboratory tests over three million samples each year in support of 715 providers.

Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
August 20, 2021 — The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests... MORE

Feedback Fridays
August 20, 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.

502nd ABW senior NCO wins National Public Service Award
August 19, 2021 — Senior Master Sgt. Jermaine King is the 2022 Air Education and Training Command National Public Service Award winner and will go on to represent AETC at the Air Force level... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Jermaine King is the 2022 Air Education and Training Command National Public Service Award winner and will go on to represent AETC at the Air Force level.

U.S.-Chilean Army Staff Talks commence for 16th year
August 19, 2021 — As the Army’s Executive Agent, U.S. Army South conducts bilateral staff talks with partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility to strengthen the command’s professional relationships and create training opportunities in the Western Hemisphere... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center temporary visitation policy effective Aug. 19
August 19, 2021 — In support of patients and families, Brooke Army Medical Center is carefully modifying its visitation policy as of Aug. 19. The health and safety of patients, visitors, staff and community remain the top priority... MORE

International enlisted leaders focus on ‘Building an Airman’
August 19, 2021 — A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrops for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held in San Antonio Aug. 9-13. The SELIS, 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

59th MDW: COVID-19 drive-through testing reinstated at WHASC
August 19, 2021 — Due to an increase in cases, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is conducting drive-through COVID-19 testing available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the parking garage... MORE

Due to an increase in cases, the WHASC is conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first floor of the parking garage. Since the testing site uses the polymerase chain reaction tests, the results are available to patients through TRICARE Online within 24 to 72 hours.

Department of the Air Force selects 15,660 for promotion in the 21E5 promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 24
August 19, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 15,660 Air Force senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 44,663 eligible for a selection rate of 35.06% in the 21E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
August 19, 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