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93-year-old volunteer, veteran gets satisfaction from volunteering at BAMC
May 14, 2021 — For 15 years, the friendly voice of Victor Lopez has greeted and welcomed visitors at the information desk at Brooke Army Medical Center. The 93-year-old veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars volunteers every Tuesday at the hospital’s information desk from 7 a.m. to noon or longer, depending on how busy it gets... MORE

Victor Lopez holds the President's Volunteer Service Award, awarded to him at the JBSA Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony April 21.

JBSA celebrates Police Week 2021
May 14, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been celebrating National Police Week, May 9-15, with signs and activities across the installation. The U.S. Congress signed an executive order in 1962 making it a week “to honor our law enforcement officers and those that give their lives in the line of duty.” ... MORE

A blue light emits on the building known as the "Taj" in recognition of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 9.

Joint Base San Antonio transitions to HPCON Bravo
May 14, 2021 — In order to better balance expanding installation access and services while continuing to emphasize public health precautions, Joint Base San Antonio has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo, or HPCON B, on May 14... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo, or HPCON B, on May 14.

Feedback Fridays
May 14, 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 fire emergency crews flex joint training skills at massive fire incident
May 13, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fire Emergency Services answered the call April 11 to assist with fighting a large, multi-structure fire, as part of a mutual aid agreement between JBSA and Atascosa County. ... MORE

A Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services water tanker supplies water.

BAMC dedicates auditorium to hospital’s longest-serving civilian
May 12, 2021 — With friends, family and a host of former bosses cheering her on, Brooke Army Medical Center dedicated its fourth-floor auditorium to Carolyn D. Putnam, the hospital’s longest-serving government civilian, during a ceremony May 11... MORE

Stories of resilience told through first-hand experiences in new campaign series - 'The Things We Carry'
May 12, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, launched a new video campaign series that allows JBSA members to tell their individual stories of resilience. ... MORE

Annual BAMC mammogram event helps save lives
May 12, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center partnered with University Health System to offer mammograms to BAMC civilian and contract employees May 7... MORE

Breast Cancer Awareness event at Brooke Army Medical Center

Empowered Airmen accelerate change across Air Force
May 12, 2021 — Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture. Today, Airmen worldwide continue to exemplify these traits as they find innovative ways to implement new programs and processes to accelerate change in support of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.'s “Accelerate Change or Lose” strategic approach and accompanying Action Orders... MORE

Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture.

Settlement of estate for Master Sgt. Eric Ivan Feliciano
May 11, 2021 — The commander regrets to announce the death of U.S. Army Master Sgt. Eric Ivan Feliciano, assigned to the Warrior Detachment, U.S. Soldier Recovery Unit, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away April 29, 2021... MORE

59th MDW: SAUSHEC urology residency program director named Urologist of the Year
May 11, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Allam, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium urology residency program director, was recently named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association... MORE

Allam was named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association.

Settlement of estate for Spc. Jerald W. Offer
May 11, 2021 — The commander regrets to announce the death of Army Spc. Jerald W. Offer, assigned to the Training Support Company at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, who passed away April 24, 2021... MORE

Air Force selects 4,676 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 19
May 11, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 4,676 (includes supplemental promotions allocations) technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 24,721 eligible for a selection rate of 18.91 percent in the 21E7 promotion cycle... MORE

Blue Graphic announcing 21E7 promotion statistics

Army South strengthens cooperation in Jamaica with humanitarian assistance, disaster relief response
May 11, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, represented the U.S. Army and conducted a walk-through of the second field hospital donated to Jamaica by the U.S. through U.S. Southern Command... MORE

#AFDefender: Meet Master Sgt. Kameron Clark
May 11, 2021 — National Police Week is May 9-15. The week is set aside each year to honor all law enforcement officers – military and civilian – who have given their lives for our nation and their communities... MORE

Force generators: Leaders behind the success, growth of Airmen
May 11, 2021 — To maintain the competitive edge over adversaries, the Air Force must select the best Airmen to train and educate the next generation of Airmen... MORE

Graphic containing images of Force Generators along with text that contains statistical averages of Force Generators' promotion rates.

Mobile paint simulator helps expand training to partner nation students
May 11, 2021 — With just a few clicks, a spray gun and virtual reality goggles, instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using new software to teach proper painting techniques – in the classroom here and across partner nation countries – without wasting a drop of paint... MORE

Staff Sgt. Julia Reyna, 318th Training Squadron Structures and Corrosion Instructor, uses the paint simulator during a demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas, April 28, 2021. The newly acquired software allows mobile training teams to travel with the equipment and provide instruction to partner nation members with real-time results while eliminating expenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Local AFOSI agents build partnerships with state law enforcement
May 11, 2021 — "Strengthening Partner Engagement" is one of the bedrock strategic lines of effort for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, the value of which was showcased recently in the Lone Star State. ... MORE

Twelve members of the OSI 3rd Field Investigations Squadron, Specialized Surveillance Team, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, participated in advanced driver training, in vehicles like the one pictured, and hosted by Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers. It consisted of various dynamic driving courses of high and low-speed maneuvers, designed to enhance SST member skills and judgment behind the wheel. (DPS photo)

960th Cyberspace Wing Gladiators gather for 2021 Leadership Summit
May 11, 2021 — Gladiators in the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, as well as virtually April 26-30 to participate in the 2021 Leadership Summit. Over the course of four days, participants had opportunities to listen, interact and ask questions of keynote speakers, cyberspace leaders and each other... MORE

A group of 960th Cyberspace Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen receive a briefing on officer promotion boards April 28, 2021, at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, during the 960th CW 2021 Leadership Summit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

AETC announces winners of iChallenge 2021
May 10, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, announced the winners of the AETC iChallenge and awarded a combined $300,000 during the annual Gathering of the Torch event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The winners will work with their wing leadership to use the funds to further advance their ideas... MORE

Winner receiving award from Lt. Gen. Webb