Base animal shelter to close

The 5th Maintenance Group animal shelter is scheduled to close Sept. 1. However, volunteers are still needed to help foster cats. Volunteers interested in helping can contact Capt. Bryan Fanick, 5th MXG maintenance officer at 210-887-5697/723-1382 or by e-mail at

CSA card policy change update

Effective immediately, the Controlled Spend Account card, formerly known as the Government Travel Card, may only be used for expenses related to official government travel. Personal use of the CSA card is no longer authorized. Payments in excess of overall expenditures placed on the CSA card, after

Surveying from above

Courts-Martial results

On Aug. 10, a general court-martial was convened to hear the case of the United States versus Airman Jeremy K. Arsenault, 5th Medical Support Squadron. Arsenault was charged with violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including two specifications of abusive sexual contact

Proper transport of privately owned weapons

With hunting season coming up, it's time to reflect on what Airmen and their families can and cannot do in regards to carrying and transporting privately owned firearms on base. It is important base personnel are aware of base rules and regulations concerning privately owned firearms. Pistols and