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Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to learn how Medicare, TRICARE work together
June 14, 2021 — Will you be turning age 65 soon? Or are you already eligible for Medicare? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should check out the TRICARE For Life Handbook... MORE

Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust: Myths vs. Facts
June 14, 2021 — As of today, more than 140 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New vaccinations are happening every day, and it’s a sign of how far we’ve come since the start of the pandemic. Still, there are those who’ve decided to hold off on getting the COVID-19 vaccine until they learn more about it... MORE

MEDCoE instructor selected as U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command instructor of year
June 14, 2021 — Maj. Jordan Gammons, an instructor at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been selected as one of the top classroom instructors within the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC... MORE

Air Force coins official Maintenance Duty Uniform, adds immediate wear of tactical OCP caps
June 14, 2021 — Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the updated AFI 36-2903 anticipated for August 2021... MORE

2021 U.S. Army Military Fiesta Ambassadors announced
June 14, 2021 — The beloved festivities of San Antonio's Fiesta are just around the corner, and this year the U.S. Army Fiesta Military Ambassadors are looking forward to their chance to represent the U.S Army in this 11-day celebration held June 17-27... MORE

16th Air Force (AFCYBER) vice commander promoted to major general
June 14, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David M. Gaedecke (right), 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) vice commander recites the Oath of Office during an official promotion ceremony officiated by U.S. Air Force Lt... MORE

Two Airmen in dress uniform hold up right hands during the Oath of Office.

IAAFA leads professional development seminar in Ecuador
June 14, 2021 — For the first time in more than a decade, members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently collaborated with Ecuadorian armed forces for a professional military exchange in Ecuador... MORE

Longest-serving 59th Medical Wing civil servant retires
June 11, 2021 — “Since I began working here, I have felt like I am a part of something bigger and I was doing something to help people,” said Louise Brown, 59th Medical Wing director of protocol. “I’ve stayed so long, because I really enjoy what I’ve been doing.”... MORE

Five 37th TRG instructors earn AETC master instructor designation
June 11, 2021 — Training squadrons rely on instructors to train the next generation of Airmen on the technical skills needed to perform in their career field specialties. Many Airmen come to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as formal technical training instructors; however, few earn the designation of master instructor – the highest honor Air Education and Training Command bestows on instructors... MORE

Instructors and leadership gather for group photo at ceremony.

Showcase highlights talents of 37th Training Group
June 11, 2021 — Approximately 800 technical training students, permanent party Airmen and their families got a firsthand view of several Air Force career fields during the 37th Training Group Showcase held May 14... MORE

Aviator shares dad's passion, passes it on to his son
June 11, 2021 — Thirty-two years is a long time to do anything, but when you love what you do, three-plus decades can fly by in the blink of an eye, and that's how it felt for Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger, newly retired T-6 Texan instructor pilot, 39th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Feedback Fridays
June 11, 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

All active duty Soldiers to pin on corporal after BLC, promotion boards
June 10, 2021 — Soldiers soon will shoulder the responsibilities of noncommissioned officers earlier in their careers, following a new Army directive that will promote all junior enlisted members to the rank of corporal prior to making sergeant... MORE

Feds Feed Families underway through August as commissaries continue role as DOD’s lead
June 10, 2021 — The USDA’s Feds Feed Families campaign for 2021 began June 1 and continues through Aug. 31 for federal workers and commissary customers and employees who want to donate to food banks and pantries in their area... MORE

The USDA’s Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign for 2021 began June 1 and continues through Aug. 31 for federal workers and commissary customers and employees who want to donate to food banks and pantries in their area. (Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs graphic)

410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomes new commander
June 10, 2021 — Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new commander during a change-of-command ceremony June 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force Academy cadets learn about Black Hawks at local Army airfield
June 10, 2021 — Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy learned the capabilities and medical evacuation support mission of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Martindale Army Airfield in San Antonio May 28... MORE

A U.S. Army warrant officer briefs U.S. Air Force Academy cadets about the flight capabilities of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Martindale Army Airfield, San Antonio, Texas, May 28, 2021.

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander
June 10, 2021 — A change of command ceremony was held June 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to welcome Maj. Robbie Walsh as the new commander of the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

Making PCS moves easier during peak household goods shipping season
June 10, 2021 — When permanent change of station, or PCS, orders are received, being proactive and prepared helps maximize the potential to receive your requested move dates... MORE

Secretary of Defense signs internal directive to unify department's China efforts
June 9, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued an internal directive June 9 to laser-focus Department of Defense efforts to address China as the nation's number one pacing challenge... MORE

Austin Signs Internal Directive to Unify Department's China Efforts

U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon receives new horse trailer
June 9, 2021 — The U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon, which honors fallen members of the military with funeral honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and the surrounding area, recently purchased a custom horse trailer improving mission capability, efficiency and safety... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French, right, assigned to the U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon, describes the advantages of the caisson platoon’s new trailer to Lt. Col. Richard Teta, center, U.S. Army North battalion commander, and Capt. William Giddens, left, Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North commander, on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, April 8, 2021.