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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

Learn how to improve run times for Air Force PT test
June 22, 2021 — The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1, 2021. The 1.5-mile run component is weighted as the highest scored portion of the assessment, accounting for 60 component points of the 100 point composite score... MORE

AFIMSC accelerates change across the enterprise with Big Data
June 22, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving data-driven decision-making processes across the Air and Space Forces. The center hosted a Big Data Summit June 15-17 to share its data management strategy, vision and ongoing efforts with key stakeholders... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center hosted a virtual Big Data Summit June 15 -17, 2021. The summit shared best practices and updated enterprise stakeholders on AFIMSC's data management strategy, vision and ongoing efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month
June 22, 2021 — The month of June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.Many people know of PTSD, but may not fully understand how it affects people. It can affect those suffering from it differently,... MORE

According to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the term PTSD was introduced in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition and has played an important role in psychiatric theory and practice. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Joshua Rosario)

Instructor combat systems officer serves openly with pride
June 21, 2021 — Maj. Kiersten “Clicks” Thompson is an instructor combat systems officer at the 479th Flying Training Group at Naval Air Station- Pensacola, Florida. Thompson is an advocate for the Air Force’s diversity and inclusion and female fitment initiatives... MORE

Maj. Thompson is a instructor combat systems officer at the 479th Flying Training Group.

Air Force seeks civilian input on developmental education
June 21, 2021 — Department of the Air Force civilians will get an opportunity to shape Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) by sharing their feedback in a new survey starting today... MORE

Army Medical Department Museum now open
June 21, 2021 — The Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has re-opened its doors to all Joint Base San Antonio personnel, students, residents and their families... MORE

BMT trainees now able to get COVID-19 vaccines while at JBSA-Lackland
June 21, 2021 — Recruits at Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland now can become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during their training... MORE

Trainees signing up at table for vaccine.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston virtual town hall scheduled for June 23
June 21, 2021 — Leaders from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and the 502nd Air Base Wing host a JBSA-Fort Sam Houston virtual Town Hall meeting via WebEx Link at 5 p.m. June 23... MORE

Feedback Fridays
June 18, 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

‘Pride in all who serve' - JBSA pilot breaking barriers for LGBTQ community
June 17, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio joins the Department of Defense and the Nation in paying tribute to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community during Pride Month. For the month of June, this celebration brings light to the way LGBTQ service members and civilians have strengthened our military and our country with the theme, “Pride in all who serve.” ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland hosts USO Summer Tour July 1
June 17, 2021 — Join the USO in celebrating a safe return to its legacy in-person entertainment tours! A special summer performance featuring a variety of entertainers will take place 7:30 to 9 p.m., July 1, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Amphitheater. The talent line-up will also participate in several activities on-base prior to their performance... MORE

Army South staff tour Colombian Army Infantry Museum during annual Army-to-Army Staff Talks
June 17, 2021 — Each year, the U.S. Army conducts staff talks with the Colombian Army to provide a strategic forum, promote professional relationships and coordinate engagement activities... MORE

Three men in military uniform stand in hallway

149th FW honors history with heritage-themed aircraft pattern
June 17, 2021 — An F-16 from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is painted with a Vietnam-era nonstandard camouflage pattern June 10, 2021. The new heritage jet's paint scheme was chosen to honor the 149th FW’s 25th anniversary of being redesignated from the 149th Fighter Group to the 149th Fighter Wing. ... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 17, 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

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.