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59th MDW: How to obtain your medical records
April 7, 2021
The TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration office, located on the third floor of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, creates, maintains and quality checks all written medical records, and handles medical examination boards.
Civilians can submit retirement forms electronically using myPers
April 6, 2021
Submitting civilian retirement applications just became a little easier. Effective April 1, 2021, civilian Airmen and Guardians can now submit their electronically-signed retirement forms using myPers.
Military spouses worldwide to join online for DOD's annual virtual symposium
April 6, 2021
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Helping patients accomplish daily life tasks goal of METC occupational therapy assistant training
April 6, 2021
Staff Sgt. William Cox (left), an Army instructor in the Medical and Education Training Campus Occupational Therapy Assistant program, observes a student practicing convective thermal therapy, a type of dry heat therapy used to enhance flexibility and circulation while decreasing the need for anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications.
62nd Airlift Wing airlifts COVID-19 patient to BAMC
April 6, 2021
A COVID-19 patient who was being cared for at Madigan Army Medical Center is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III by an aeromedical evacuation team from the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation flight from Travis Air Force Base, California, and other medical professionals from Madigan, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, March 31, 2021. The patient was in severe respiratory distress and was hooked up to an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (EMCO) system, which aids the body in breathing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikayla Heineck)
Army SHARP director: Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s responsibility
April 6, 2021
Building a culture of prevention, awareness, trust and support continue to drive efforts within the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, as it works toward rolling out new changes to eliminate those harmful behaviors. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and it is going to take all Army personnel working together throughout the year to eliminate inappropriate behavior and prevent sexual violence, according to the director of SHARP.
TACPs recognize Military Child of the Year
April 6, 2021
The 353rd Training Squadron, Special Warfare Training Wing, honored Nyah Gray, the 2021 Military Child of the Year® for the Air Force, during an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, TACP, "Final Formation" ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex April 2.
New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched
April 5, 2021
The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records April 5.
Contract allows for rapid augmentation of support services
April 5, 2021
Soldiers line up for a temperature check at Fort Bliss, Texas, in 2020. The recent award of a small business contract by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office in Texas allows installations in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico to more rapidly provide base support services in support of mobilization, deployments, redeployments and demobilization.
Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
April 5, 2021
2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey
Program for sexual assault survivors available at JBSA
April 2, 2021
For more information about the Sexual Assault Intensive Outpatient Program or the pilot study, contact the Psychological Health Intensive Outpatient Program patient care coordinator at 210-539-1066.
JBSA continues adding renewable energy sources
April 2, 2021
As Earth Day 2021 approaches, Joint Base San Antonio continues to do its part to utilize renewable energy sources and reduce emissions by installing solar energy systems at multiple locations across San Antonio.
Feedback Fridays
April 2, 2021
Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.
Goodfellow wing commander visits IAAFA
April 1, 2021
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The 17th Training Wing commander from Goodfellow AFB visited with leaders and students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy March 15.
AETC Innovators invited to virtual iSummit April 29
April 1, 2021
Graphic publicizing iSummit April 29 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CST.
Program offers options for PCSing spouses with occupational licenses
March 31, 2021
For information on the Military Spouse Interstate License Recognition Options program, contact JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC at 210-221-2705, JBSA-Lackland M&FRC at 210-671-3722, or JBSA-Randolph M&FRC at 210-652-5321, or email usaf. jbsa.aetc.mbx.jbsa-employment-org-box@mail.mil.
Spring cleaning, grilling safety: Deterrence from fire
March 31, 2021
Grilling is as American as hot dogs, baseball and apple pie. With warmer temperatures, the thought of “firing up the old grill” comes into mind. Before engaging in this pastime with family and friends, take a few moments to ensure your grill is safe to operate.
DAWN-ED advanced degree program accepting applications for 2022 academic year
March 31, 2021
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ARNORTH to oversee military vaccination support to FEMA at five new locations
March 31, 2021
Airman administers COVID-19 vaccine.
DHA improves TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Program
March 30, 2021
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