WASHINGTON (AFNS) October 03, 2013 - Though Airmen are still receiving their normal pay checks, their bank accounts may still be impacted as their grocery bills take a hit. Commissaries in the United States closed Oct. 2 as a result of the government shutdown. “We are acutely aware of the hardships placed on all our customers if we cannot deliver their commissary … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- RANDOLPH, Texas, September 30, 2013 (AFNS) - Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and all dependents claimed on their federal tax return, or must qualify for an exemption. Those who do not will be charged a penalty beginning with their 2014 federal tax return. Under, the Patient Protection … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) September 25, 2013 - Airmen concerned about losing access to benefits web pages once they retire should establish their Department of Defense self-service logon identification account today, Air Force Personnel Center officials suggested. The common logon, developed by the DOD and Veterans' Administration allows beneficiaries … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) September 24, 2013 - Airmen can now download an Air Force mobile application designed to help them better get at the root of workplace problems. Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, is the Air Force's eight-step problem solving method and the application puts AFSO21 resources right at their fingertips. … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (AFNS) September 23, 2013 - In the commentary below, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Larry Spencer, gives direct feedback to Airmen on comments and suggestions posted on the service’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response blog. Since launching July 15, more than 900 comments have been posted on the blog, with more than 500 coming on the first … [Read more...]