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Fires involving smoking materials are preventable
July 27, 2021 — Home is the place where we are supposed to feel the safest. However, home is where most structure fires, deaths, and injuries due to smoking materials occur... MORE

Settlement of estate
July 27, 2021 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Spc. Tanayshia Surigao, assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away June 9, 2021... MORE

Express Scripts mobile app makes for more convenient prescription service
July 27, 2021 — Looking for an easier way to manage your prescriptions? Tired of waiting at a pharmacy to pick up your medications? The Express Scripts mobile app can help you access your TRICARE pharmacy benefit and securely manage the medicine you take... MORE

Express Scripts mobile app open on cellphone

Courses, resources help JBSA members deal with financial stress
July 26, 2021 — At some point during their service or careers, Joint Base San Antonio members may experience the effects of financial stress on their budgets... MORE

Army South participates in Dynamic Force Employment exercise in Colombia
July 26, 2021 — U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers arrived at Tolemaida Air Base, Nilo, Colombia, July 21 for a Dynamic Force Employment exercise with members from the Colombian army, navy, marines and air force... MORE

Certain Special Warfare SNCOs eligible for retention bonus
July 26, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force will offer Selective Retention Bonuses, or SRBs, to a wider population of eligible Special Warfare senior noncommissioned officers, if they agree to continue serving for a minimum of three years... MORE

Team Air Force has arrived at training camp
July 26, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program from Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, is hosting the 2021 Warrior Games Training Camp, July 23-30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games Team Air Force is at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas for a week of intense training in preparation for the games in September. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Melissa Espinales)

502nd Air Base Wing keeps communication lines open with area chambers
July 23, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio Annual Chamber Summit was hosted by Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center July 20, bringing together chambers of commerce from throughout the JBSA area... MORE

W. Ed Parker Youth Programs to host Back to School Carnival Aug. 7
July 23, 2021 — Schoolchildren and families can take advantage of free school supplies, take part in activities and have a chance to win prizes during the Back to School Carnival from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Programs, building 1630 on Watkins Path at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training graduation reopens to the public
July 23, 2021 — After 16 months without families being able to attend Air Force Basic Military Training graduations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, more than 1,200 guests viewed the ceremony July 22, with many shedding tears of joy at finally seeing their Airman recite the oath of enlistment in person... MORE

JFCE21 observations shape future contracting exercises
July 23, 2021 — Exercise planners involved with the execution of the 2021 Joint Forces Contracting Exercise met virtually with key stakeholders to discuss key takeaways from the exercise and its future use for preparing contracting professionals for a joint contingency environment... MORE

TRICARE autism care demonstration evolves
July 23, 2021 — Do you have a child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD? TRICARE is revamping your access to health and support services. The Defense Health Agency announced the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration policy changes in late March... MORE

AF Career Development Academy transforms CDC content, delivery to Airmen
July 23, 2021 — Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development and agile curriculum updates, with an emphasis on tasks that are mission-focused, the effort ties to the people-first approach of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Order-A (Airmen) and directly contributes to developing Airmen to ensure they are ready for the future fight... MORE

Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2021 — Air Force and Space Force members performing active service, and Reserve and Guard Airmen on Title 10 or Title 32 orders, can now accrue up to 120 days of annual leave for fiscal year 2021 instead of the typical 60 days of leave. ... MORE

Feedback Fridays
July 23, 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

Commanding generals from U.S. Army South, Colombian Army meet in Bogotá
July 22, 2021 — Brig. Gen. William L. Thigpen, U.S. Army South commanding general, met with Gral. Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro Altamiranda, Colombian National Army commanding general, July 21 in Bogotá for the first time as Thigpen recently took command of U.S. Army South in late June... MORE

Brig. Gen. William L. Thigpen (left), U.S. Army South commanding general, meets Gral. Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro Altamiranda (right), Colombian National Army commanding general, July 21 in Bogotá, Colombia.

Brig. Gen. Omuso George retires as IMCOM G8 Director
July 22, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Omuso George’s 30 years of service in the U.S. Army were celebrated at his retirement ceremony July 16 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. George retired as IMCOM’s G8 director, where he managed an $11 billion annual budget... MORE

Striving for excellence key to work-life balance
July 22, 2021 — Work-life balance is a growing societal problem, and military members are no exception... MORE

FSHISD offers free meals for school year 2021-2022
July 22, 2021 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost.

U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon works hard to train, care for their horses
July 22, 2021 — The mission of the U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is to honor fallen members of the military with funeral honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and the surrounding area, which includes approximately 58 counties of Texas... MORE

Caroline Stryjewski, an equine trainer for the U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon