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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.

Army to review discharges, status-upgrade procedures for behavioral health conditions
January 13, 2021 — The U.S. Army has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma or other behavioral health conditions, and to change some of its administrative procedures for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future... MORE

The U.S. Army has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma or other behavioral health conditions, and to change some of its administrative procedures for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future.

960th Cyberspace Wing accelerates change during leadership summit
January 13, 2021 — Leaders within the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered in-person and virtually at the Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex Nov. 16-19, 2020, to meet and discuss the future of Air Force Reserve Command’s only cyberspace wing... MORE

960th Cyberspace Wing members speak with Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, Nov. 19, 2020, during the leadership summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

The power of Total Force recruiting
January 13, 2021 — As Air Force Recruiting Service embarked on a Total Force Recruiting enterprise, a handful of Air Force Reserve Airmen began to matriculate at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in early 2019, working side by side with their active duty counterparts... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Lear, Air Force Recruiting Service Strategic Marketing Division superintendent, broke the Texas Deadlift state record previously set at 705 pounds by pulling 733 pounds in the 93kg weight class.

AFIMSC announces 2021 Innovation Rodeo finalists
January 13, 2021 — The AFIMSC leadership team and Ventures Innovation Office staff picked eight finalists out of more than 370 submissions to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas... MORE

All 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo teams pose for a group photo with AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox and AFIMSC Command Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludvigsen Feb. 7, 2020.

Mentoring helps builds strong bonds, network of support
January 12, 2021 — Mentoring plays a vital role within the military and in the Military Health System... MORE

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg (center), senior enlisted leader at the Defense Health Agency, mentors airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2020.

USAISR collaboration to optimize combat casualty care
January 12, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston continues to be a driving force behind important advances in combat casualty care. Contributing to the Institute’s success has been establishing and maintaining collaborations with governmental and nongovernmental organizations to include industry and academia... MORE

Jose Salinas, Ph.D. (right), chief of Engineering Processes and Product Development at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, explains the research his team is conducting to Col. Bruce Syvinski (left), director of Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate at the Futures and Concepts Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.