Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) --vThe COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to
Aug. 28, 2020 Virtual Fridays provide holistic resiliency programs to military spouses Since May, the Joint Base San Antonio Key Spouse program has hosted Virtual Fridays for military spouses each week at 2 p.m. The learning experience includes a presentation, followed by a question and answer session.
Aug. 17, 2020 JBSA to celebrate Women’s Equality Day virtually In observance of Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26, Joint Base San Antonio will provide a virtual presentation, including a video featuring some of JBSA’s prominent women leaders, the official Women’s Equality Day poster, and a fact sheet.
Aug. 5, 2020 JBSA schools to start school year with online instruction Joint Base San Antonio schools will start the first few weeks of the 2020-21 school year with remote learning before being allowed to open campuses to students under directives issued by local health authorities and the Texas Education Agency.
July 31, 2020 DOD medical officials outline COVID-19 testing approach Though the rate of confirmed positive COVID-19 tests among those in uniform is lower than that of the nation's civilian population, the most junior service members have a slightly higher rate than that of their civilian counterparts, the medical advisor to the Defense Department's coronavirus task
July 30, 2020 Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available The Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy office is adapting how it executes its programs in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 17, 2020 JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.
May 26, 2020 Mortgage, housing assistance website for veterans impacted by COVID-19 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with several other agencies, launched a new unified mortgage and housing assistance website.
May 14, 2020 Air Force equipped to protect patients and providers Even as the U.S. health system faces a shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Medical Service is equipped to protect patients and providers.
May 14, 2020 Air Force Thunderbirds honor San Antonio in Operation America Strong flyover The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds conducted flyovers May 13 over San Antonio and Austin as a salute to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel, while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.