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Two NAMRU-SA members recognized by American Society of Military Comptrollers
June 28, 2021 — The American Society of Military Comptrollers, or ASMC, has selected two Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio members for awards recognizing their work within the command... MORE

Working dog team travels overseas to purchase four-legged trainees
June 25, 2021 — Travel is a regularity for the 341st Training Squadron and Department of Defense Veterinary Service working dog procurement team. These trips are vital to procure working dogs for the DOD and Transportation Security Administration... MORE

Man holds dog back on chain while another man approaches dog.

Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron reaches milestone
June 25, 2021 — The Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron, or SWHPS, recently marked its second anniversary. It is the first squadron of its kind in the Department of Defense, and its sole purpose is to provide Special Warfare Airmen and cadre embedded/holistic human performance support. ... MORE

312th Military Intelligence Battalion holds FTX
June 25, 2021 — The 312th Military Intelligence Battalion held a field training exercise at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Intelligence Training Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 3-14, 2021. ... MORE

Nuclear Posture Review, National Defense Strategy will be thoroughly integrated
June 25, 2021 — A new National Defense Strategy is in the works and is expected to be completed early next year. When delivered, it will provide a new set of goals and priorities for America's defense... MORE

National Guard Chief details contributions over past year
June 25, 2021 — National Guardsmen more than demonstrated their value to America during 2020, and the need for their service has never been greater, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau... MORE

Preventing suicide includes support of JBSA family, agencies
June 25, 2021 — Whether it’s going through basic training, processing or deploying, service members, military spouses and family members are constantly having to adapt to change. Sometimes the stressors of military life, or other life-changing events, can cause loneliness, isolation or depression and lead to thoughts of suicide. ... MORE

Command Master Chief Wendell Snider (middle) holds a signs in support of the We Care Day event April. 16, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The event was in support of Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse awareness month.

Feedback Fridays
June 25, 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

JBSA SAPR advocacy team seeks volunteer victim advocates
June 24, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advocacy Center is looking for compassionate active duty military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees to serve as volunteer victim advocates... MORE

IMCOM commanding general kicks off Fiesta San Antonio opening ceremony
June 24, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command. served as the senior commander for the Fiesta event June 17, representing the partnership between the Department of Defense and San Antonio, known as Military City, USA®... MORE

Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram (right), Installation Management Command commanding general, shakes hands with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg during the Fiesta event June 17.

ARNORTH ends COVID-19 vaccination mission, leaders look back on effort
June 24, 2021 — With more than 5 million vaccinations administered, the Army has concluded its COVID-19 support mission, which found Soldiers helping others and building trust within some of the nation’s hardest-hit communities, Army leaders recently said... MORE

Female military member administering vaccine to patient.

USAISR Burn Center seeks therapy dog teams
June 24, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center is looking for very qualified and dynamic dog teams to aid in the burn center’s healthcare mission... MORE

Colombian Army conducts staff talks with Army South, trains at Joint Readiness Training Center
June 24, 2021 — The U.S. Army can trace its history training with the Colombian Army, or COLAR, to more than 60 years ago, when U.S. Army Ranger officers developed the Lancero training program for the COLAR in the mid-1950s... MORE

MICC focuses on safety, health measures for return to office
June 24, 2021 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders at all levels can make a difference by becoming involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture, enabling MICC Soldiers and civilians to effectively manage their personal risk as the MICC workforce begins returning to the office after working for more than a year under COVID-19 protocols... MORE

Photo of heating and air conditioning inspection.

Milley: Budget request is down payment on investments of future
June 23, 2021 — A combination of the nation's military capabilities, economic strength and diplomacy will deter U.S. adversaries and preserve great power peace, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said... MORE

Department of the Air Force selects 9,422 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 29
June 23, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 9,422 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 34,973 eligible for a selection rate of 26.94% in the 21E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Blue Graphic announcing technical sergeant promotion statistics

Become an instructor pilot for a day … via Instagram
June 23, 2021 — If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a mile in a First Assignment Instructor Pilot’s shoes, log into Instagram and make sure your seat is in an upright and locked position. On June 24, 2021, 1st Lt. Courtland “Bang” White from Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, will take over the AETC Instagram page — follow along at @aetc_firstcommand... MORE

1Lt Courtland White stands outside air craft with 2Lt Skylar Reese, pointing at air frame

DOD official details efforts to improve housing, climate resilience, energy efficiency
June 23, 2021 — Military installations afford the Department of Defense important power projection capabilities, especially in today's world where the U.S. is no longer a sanctuary, the official performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for sustainment said... MORE

MEDCoE graduations re-opening to family and friends
June 22, 2021 — Family and friends of trainees assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are invited back to base for the first open graduation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Reopening MEDCoE graduations will occur in a systematic manner that is not expected to be complete until July 9 at the earliest... MORE

Hunt Military Communities assumes housing management at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
June 22, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston welcomed the Hunt Military Communities announcement June 22 that it will assume asset and property management at the historic U.S. Army post... MORE