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433rd Airlift Wing assists 920th Rescue Wing's Exercise Distant Horizon
August 19, 2021 — In less than 24 hours, the 920th Recue Wing, based at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, personnel mobilized, maneuvered across 4,700 miles, established a forward operating base, and postured to conduct rescue raid events as a self-sustained encampment for seven days. Strategic airlift from the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, conducted rapid transport of the Rescue Force to the remote island location that is part of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division training area... MORE

ARNORTH provides operational command of military hospital support to FEMA in Louisiana
August 19, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 20 military medical personnel from the U.S. Navy will deploy to Louisiana as part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation... MORE

U.S. Airmen from Brooke Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas and Kessler Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss., assigned to U.S. Army North Task Force 46, get a tour of Kingman Regional Medical Center as part of in-processing at KRMC, Kingman, Ariz., March 2, 2021.

2021 DOD Warrior Games canceled due to COVID-19 Delta variant
August 18, 2021 — The 2021 DOD Warrior Games have been canceled due to the requirement to ensure the safety, health and well-being of our service members and local communities as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to affect the country... MORE

AFW2 hosted its first live in-person event since the beginning of 2020 on Sunday, July 25th, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas Rambler Fitness Center. Distinguished visitors and guest welcomed Team Air Force to the week long training event in preparation for the upcoming Department of Defense Warrior Games, September 12-22, in Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melissa Espinales)

Texas military installations collaborate with TxDOT to strengthen economy, infrastructure
August 17, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio officials met with local city and state representatives at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aug. 16 to commemorate the passing of House Bill 3399... MORE

A man and woman shake hands after a press conference in San Antonio.

Register now for AETC virtual mentorship panel Sept. 14
August 17, 2021 — Civilian leaders will host the “Soaring to New Heights: a Leadership Perspective” virtual mentorship panel from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 14... MORE

59th MDW: Medical Education and Training Campus trains biomedical technicians
August 16, 2021 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is home to the Biomedical Equipment Technician program that meets the unique mission of training, mentoring, professionally developing and qualifying the most proficient Air Force, Army and Navy biomedical equipment technicians... MORE

Airman 1st Class Troy Thibodeau, Biomedical Equipment Technician program student, left, and Staff Sgt. Austin Jur, instructor, right, examine medical equipment at the Medical Education and Training Campus.

MICC contracting team supports Vibrant Response disaster exercise
August 13, 2021 — Members from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Field Directorate Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston directly supported the 2021 Vibrant Response disaster exercise in support of Joint Task Force Civil Support that came to an end Aug. 9. ... MORE

Augmentees from various Army commands collaborate in the joint operations center at Joint Task Force Civil Support headquarters

Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
August 13, 2021 — Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become commissioned officers and military healthcare providers can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty... MORE

Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-19-positive patients
August 13, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to help COVID-19 patients receive the monoclonal antibody treatment and potentially lessen the severity of the illness... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio welcomes new commander
August 13, 2021 — A new commanding officer took command of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during a change of command and retirement ceremony held at the Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center Aug. 11... MORE

change of command and retirement ceremony

See something, say something: Army observes Antiterrorism Awareness Month
August 13, 2021 — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month and an opportunity for all Soldiers, civilians, and family members to increase their understanding about extremism, terrorism, insider threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, said James Crumley, the antiterrorism deputy division chief for the Office of the Provost Marshal General. ... MORE

Tough conversation: ‘The Things We Carry’ resiliency campaign
August 13, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luke Lucas, 502nd Civil Engineer Group Senior Enlisted Leader, sat down with 10 members from the wing for their “Tough Conversation” series on the topic of “The Things We Carry” resiliency video campaign Aug. 10 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Feedback Fridays
August 13, 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.

Military training instructor dons uniform for the last time
August 12, 2021 — In December 1965, R. Thomas Coons left Chesterfield County, Virginia, to join the U.S. Air Force. He didn’t know a career as a military training instructor would be his calling... MORE

The Initial Perception: Recovery Care Coordinators assist with Air Force Wounded Warrior Program
August 12, 2021 — There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with. ... MORE

There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with.

DAF Gaming League season two takes off
August 12, 2021 — The Department of Air Force Gaming League is back for another season with more games and prizes while expanding the community to include Air Force veterans and Wounded Warriors. ... MORE

Airmen gives Air DAFGL teammate a thumbs up

Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes
August 12, 2021 — New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board... MORE

New dress and appearance changes are expected to be released in early October 2021 upon the updated publication of Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel. Changes include male bulk hair standards, cosmetic tattooing, female hair accessory size, optional hosiery in dress uniform, transparent piercing spacers and morale patches. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

CMSAF visits AFIMSC, recognizes Airmen
August 12, 2021 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Aug. 10, meeting with leaders and discussing Airmen and family quality of life programs the center executes across the Air Force enterprise... MORE

Services will make call on religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
August 12, 2021 — For service members who have religious objections to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, the path for how they might seek an exception is defined by their individual military service's regulations, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Aug. 10... MORE

Hands hold a COVID-19 vaccine record card.

ARNORTH Best Warrior leads Soldiers in becoming winners
August 12, 2021 — Army Staff Sgt. Walton, the reigning Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston NCO of the year, is a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band, and strives to motivate, mentor, and adapt to all of his Soldiers’ needs... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey J. Walton, member of U.S. Army North's 323d Army Band, "Fort Sam's Own", plays the tuba at Fiesta Fiesta, San Antonio, Texas, June 17, 2021.