Aug. 6, 2018 Federal Voting Assistance Program helps service members exercise their right to vote Service members at Joint Base San Antonio who are away from home can vote in the Nov. 6 general election through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, providing them a convenient way to cast their ballots.
Aug. 3, 2018 Early bird registration underway for Rambler 120 adventure race The Rambler 120, Joint Base San Antonio’s annual adventure race at JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake, is just around the corner.
Aug. 2, 2018 Don't let the bugs bite this summer Warmer temperatures of summer mean more outdoor family activities. It's important to make sure that time is safe for everyone, especially children. Most parents do a good job of protecting their kids from the sun, but they also need to consider why it's important to guard against potentially harmful
Aug. 2, 2018 Pentagon: $717 billion budget critical to rebuilding, restoring readiness The Department of Defense applauds the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at the swiftest pace in 20 years, Pentagon officials said Aug. 1. In a statement, DOD officials noted that this year’s bill passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan support – a vote of 87-10 in
Aug. 1, 2018 Air Force Civil Engineer Center launches dashboard to share status of military construction projects A new tool puts the status of Air Force military construction projects at people's fingertips. The tool, known as MILCONnect, provides an efficient way for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate to share MILCON project information with its stakeholders around the
July 28, 2018 AETC Reserve leaders visit Alamo Wing Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Wilks, 733rd Training Squadron superintendent, discusses an aircraft simulator with Col. James M. Payne II, Air Force Reserve advisor to the Air Education and Training Command commander (left), and Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Kelly, mobilization assistant to the Air Education and
July 27, 2018 Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.
July 27, 2018 JBSA survey looks for feedback on 502nd Force Support Squadron activities Take a few moments to give feedback on Force Support Squadron activities available at Joint Base San Antonio.
July 25, 2018 Air Force establishing new office aimed at driving down maintenance costs Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the establishment of the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office today.
July 25, 2018 DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits The Department of Defense issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients.