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Information Warfare Airmen rise up to break COVID kill chain
January 18, 2021 — More than 300 enlisted personnel, officers, civilians and contractors from the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) received the COVID-19 vaccine administered at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical... MORE

Department of the Air Force offers civilians more than 30 development programs
January 18, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force provides developmental education, academic programs, and leadership assignment opportunities to prepare civilian Airmen and Guardians to anticipate and successfully meet challenges across the wide range of Air and Space Force operations and missions, and ultimately any high-end fight. ... MORE

Settlement of estates for two JBSA Airmen

JBSA Religious Affairs Airmen to answer questions during live recruiting chat
January 18, 2021 — In an effort to ensure potential Air Force recruits have all the information they need to make decisions about their future military career, Air Force Recruiting Service offers live social media career chats each month when anyone can ask questions about a specific enlisted Air Force specialty. On Jan. 27, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Religious Affairs Airmen will be in the hot seat for questions regarding their careers... MORE

Senior Airman Tamera Fowler (left) and Senior Airman Lillian Griffith (right), Religious Affairs Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, stand at the main entrance to the Gateway Chapel. The Airmen will answer questions from potential Air and Space Force enlistees during an Air Force Recruiting Service social media chat session Jan. 27, 2021.

Guidance details dos and don'ts for participation in political demonstrations
January 15, 2021 — According to the FBI, individuals have planned “armed protests” to take place at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol in Washington leading up to and in the days following the upcoming presidential inauguration. In light of this information, and considering the violence that transpired at the Capitol on Jan. 6, Department of Defense and Air Force military and civilian personnel must ensure they understand legal parameters for off-base demonstrations, thereby preventing inadvertent violations of standards while also honoring individuals’ constitutional rights of free expression... MORE

Infographic depicting how military and civilians can express themselves in public demonstrations and social media.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC holds AFAP Focus Group Jan. 27
January 15, 2021 — Military service members, including active, Reserve and National Guard, military spouses, family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and survivors are invited to participate in the Armed Forces Action Plan Focus Group online from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27... MORE

Military service members, including active, Reserve and National Guard, military spouses, family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and survivors are invited to participate in the Armed Forces Action Plan Focus Group online from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27.

JBSA biologists, fire crew help clear invasive species at JBSA-Camp Bullis
January 15, 2021 — From December to January, Joint Base San Antonio partners helped to protect native vegetation and provide a safer training environment for service members by clearing out a section of JBSA-Camp Bullis from an invasive plant species and cedar debris... MORE

Work crews made up of members of the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio Natural Resources Office, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute and the JBSA Wildland Support Module burned golden bamboo and cedar mulch

NAMRU-SA participates in first virtual San Antonio postdoctoral research forum
January 15, 2021 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, was one of five academic or scientific research institutions in San Antonio to provide presenters, judges, organizers and attendees for the annual San Antonio Postdoctoral Research Forum, Dec. 7-11, 2020. Due to COVID-19, it was the first time the program went virtual in its eight-year history... MORE

Cmdr. Linda Smith, a Navy Medical Corps doctor and Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s executive office.

12th OSS Airmen participate in tandem freefall jump training
January 15, 2021 — Three U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 12th Operations Support Squadron had the opportunity to participate in a tandem freefall jump training exercise with members of the 4th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion at South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020... MORE

U. S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Patrick Doody, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion paraloft chief, Marine Forces Reserve, and U. S. Air Force Lt. Denise Johnson, aerospace physiologist assigned to the 12th Operations Support Squadron, complete a tandem freefall jump training exercise at South Texas Regional Airport, Hondo, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020.

A ‘Tough Conversation’ with a focus on bureaucracy
January 15, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, along with Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, started off the New Year by hosting their “Tough Conversation” forum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 5 with the topic of bureaucracy within the wing... MORE

Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, along with Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, started off the New Year by hosting their “Tough Conversation” forum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 5 with the topic of bureaucracy within the wing.

First five Master Military Training Leaders selected in 37th TRW
January 15, 2021 — The aiguillette that hangs from a Master Military Training Leader’s left shoulder is distinctive. The mixed colors of royal and navy blue signify the superior performance, ethics and leadership that are hallmarks of reaching that achievement, awarded to only the top 10 percent of the MTL corps... MORE

Five noncommissioned officers now have the distinction of being the first Military Training Leaders in the 37th Training Wing to wear the aiguillette of the Master MTL.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
January 15, 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.

Feedback Fridays
January 15, 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

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.

AF Reserve major promotion, captain continuation boards postponed
January 14, 2021 — The Calendar Year 2021 Air Force Reserve Major Line and Nonline Promotion Board has been rescheduled for March 29, pushing it back two months from its original date of Jan. 29. This change is due to the new Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force requirements, and the time needed to implement them. ... MORE

The Calendar Year 2021 Air Force Reserve Major Line and Nonline Promotion Board has been rescheduled for March 29, pushing it back two months from its original date of January 29. This change is due to new Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force requirements, and the time need to implement them.

As a result of the changes to major promotion boards, the captain continuation boards have also been postponed and will be held immediately following the major promotion boards.

M&FRC, Key Spouse partnership helps welcome future JBSA families
January 14, 2021 — When military members receive orders to change duty stations, also known as permanent change of station, their first plan of action might be to investigate the new location. A good place to find answers to the questions incoming JBSA families have is Military OneSource... MORE

When military members receive orders to change duty stations, also known as permanent change of station, their first plan of action might be to investigate the new location. A good place to find answers to the questions incoming JBSA families have is Military OneSource.

Take charge of your health with a Health Risk Assessment
January 14, 2021 — The Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services program, or CHPS, is a mobile worksite wellness program providing free health and wellness services and resources to the federal civilian workforce here, and they have a great way for you to take charge of your health by completing the Health Risk Assessment Wellness Profile... MORE

A graphic encouraging people to take their Health Risk Assessment at USAFwellness.com.

Army CID offers reward in JBSA Soldier’s murder
January 14, 2021 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking the public’s help and offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Joint Base San Antonio Soldier, Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell. ... MORE

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking the public’s help and offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Joint Base San Antonio Soldier, Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell

Settlement of estates for two JBSA Airmen
January 14, 2021 — Settlement of estates for two JBSA Airmen... MORE

COVID presents new set of challenges for DOD environmental health
January 14, 2021 — Total Force Fitness is a fundamental element of the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy. Helping to “Build a More Lethal Force,” Total Force Fitness focuses on a service member’s overall health over the duration of their career, including physical, environmental, spiritual, psychological, social, and financial components... MORE

Image of Marines hiking through the snow in the mountains.

SecAF selects Huntsville, Alabama, as preferred location to host U.S. Space Command
January 14, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force conducted both virtual and on-site visits to assess which of six candidate locations would be best suited to host the U.S. Space Command Headquarters based on factors related to mission, infrastructure capacity, community support and costs to the Department of Defense... MORE

Commentary: Mandatory perspective, brought to you by COVID
January 14, 2021 — Probably the most interesting side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over these many months has been the re-arranging of our lives, which has caused us to look at the work-life balance in a new way. For many, work has been literally brought into our homes... MORE

This illustration reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.