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MICC master gunners receive unique skill identifier
October 30, 2023 — The Army is now granting noncommissioned officers who successfully complete the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Master Gunner Course a personnel development skill identifier code recognizing the increased capability they bring to the service’s sustainment requirements... MORE

Mission Monday: Security Forces Readiness Training
October 30, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Keegan Donnelly, Air Force Security Forces Center Readiness Training manager... MORE

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Week 4: Importance of updating software
October 30, 2023 — National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and focuses on a different topic each week... MORE

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Be safe and don’t have a scary Halloween
October 30, 2023 — For Joint Base San Antonio members and their families, official trick-or-treating hours are from 6-8 p.m., and celebrating Halloween safely is a matter of following common-sense tips that can make the day enjoyable without any unsafe incidents... MORE

Operation Home Cooking: Annual Thanksgiving tradition opens homes to trainees
October 28, 2023 — Approximately 330 families in the San Antonio area will have the opportunity to host Air Force Basic Military Training trainees in their homes on Thanksgiving Day with Operation Home Cooking... MORE

PHOTOS | Joint Base San Antonio fire departments conduct live fire exercise
October 26, 2023 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio fire departments participated in an aircraft live fire exercise at JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2023. The biannual training’s purpose is to assess the firefighter’s ability to eliminate a fire from an aircraft while maintaining control of an emergency situation by leading a team so they could be prepared when a real-world situation arises... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire departments live fire exercise

Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
October 26, 2023 — Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Oct. 24, 2023... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Securing Airmen to help secure our world
October 26, 2023 — Have you ever thought about what you may be doing to secure our world? Think about it. As technology advances, what are you doing to protect yourself from online threats and malicious ransomware attacks? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is working to ensure a secure and resilient critical infrastructure for the American people. That work starts right here in places like your U.S. Air Force base... MORE

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Minor tornado touches down at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
October 26, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio has confirmed that a minor tornado touched down at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston around 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2023... MORE

97th FTS welcomes new commander, celebrates 25th anniversary
October 26, 2023 — In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, the 97th Flying Training Squadron “Devil Cats” decided to host a packed week of events celebrating its 25th anniversary, which included a fini-flight, a heritage flight, unit training assembly, and change of command, Oct. 18-20, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas... MORE

Celebrate America’s Military 2023: Honoring the past, the present, and the future of our armed forces
October 25, 2023 — San Antonio has been home to a consistent military presence for nearly 300 years. It’s why it is called "Military City USA." Since 1970, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has organized Celebrate America's Military (also known as CAM) as an annual tribute to our military. The two-week celebration during the first few weeks of November features more than a dozen events, proudly presented with community partners, making it the largest event of its kind nationwide... MORE

149th Fighter Wing hosts ESGR Boss Lift
October 25, 2023 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, part of the Texas Air National Guard, hosted an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Boss Lift” on Oct. 21, where civilian employers of Guardsmen get the opportunity to see first-hand what their employees do when away for drill, training, or deployments... MORE

BAMC receives 2023 Digital Health Most Wired recognition
October 25, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives... MORE

59th Medical Wing’s own honored with Aerospace Medical Association fellowship
October 25, 2023 — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting... MORE

Official photo of retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, the Director of Radiological and Aerospace Medical Research at the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Defense Health Agency, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas.

Defense leader discusses progress of National Defense Strategy
October 25, 2023 — The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said Oct. 24... MORE

BAMC offers flu vaccinations through Nov. 3
October 25, 2023 — To ensure we are caring for the health and welfare of our staff and patients, BAMC will offer flu vaccinations to TRICARE beneficiaries 7 years and older, and Department of Defense employees at 10 a.m. through Nov. 3 at the Medical Mall... MORE

F-16s head to Middle East to help protect U.S. troops
October 25, 2023 — A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities the Department of Defense sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves... MORE

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It’s time to elevate attention on the civilian workforce, Army leaders say
October 24, 2023 — The mission is clear: We are preparing our force to become the Army of 2030 through innovation... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Schofield Gate at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston has reopened
October 24, 2023 — Multiple gunshots were heard just outside of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Schofield Gate today just off installation property beginning at approximately 11 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2023. The San Antonio Police Department promptly responded to the reported gunfire and began conducting sweeps of the wooded area just south of Salado Creek. SAPD concluded their sweeps at 2:16 p.m. with no findings... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month | Prioritize cybersecurity: Adopting the Navy’s Cyber Ready Initiative
October 24, 2023 — As the Navy concludes its Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, spending the month highlighting cybersecurity best practices while in the office, teleworking, underway, or off the clock, it begs the question: How can we, as individuals, keep year-round emphasis on cybersecurity in support of the Navy's mission?... MORE