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Retiree News: Older adults should get new shingles vaccine
May 14, 2018
An earlier shingles vaccine was introduced in 2006, but that vaccine was for people 60 and older when it first came out, and only about 70 percent effective in offering full protection against the virus.

AETC commander commissions next generation of leaders
May 11, 2018
Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to family and friends of members of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 842 during their commissioning ceremony May 10, 2018, at the University of Texas San Antonio. Kwast is responsible for the recruiting, training and education of more than 293,000 Air Force members annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Mission Motherhood: 'Service Before Self' rings especially true
May 11, 2018
Andrew U.S. Air Force Major Lindsay Andrew, 12th Training Squadron director of student affairs, poses with her family. Lindsay is the mother of twins and has been serving in the air Force for 14 years. (courtesy photo)

455th FTS’ heritage aircraft wears colors of WWII-era B-26 Marauder
May 11, 2018
455th FTS’ heritage aircraft wears colors of WWII-era B-26 Marauder

Twins with military bloodlines forging path at METC
May 11, 2018
Private Joanna Barton (left) and Private Jaclynn Barton (right) are identical twins who are students in the radiology program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The twins entered the program in March and are set to graduate in September.

IAAFA deputy commandant selected for new assignment
May 11, 2018
Lt. Col. Matos

JBSA Airmen welcome home Honor Flight 008
May 10, 2018
Veterans shake the hands of Airmen and supporters while being pushed by Honor Flight San Antonio volunteer "Guardians" May 5, 2018 .

From homeless to hopeful: JBSA-Lackland civil servant retires
May 10, 2018
Susan Brasel

Historic tours: Army history in San Antonio transcends Alamo
May 10, 2018
Michael Henderson and his wife, Connie, receive a guided tour of the historic 129-year old Stilwell House at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 5 as part of Military Appreciation Weekend. Located at 626 Infantry Post Road, the house is named after Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell, also known as “Vinegar Joe.” This historic house was one of the many stops during the hourly historic tour of the installation.

U.S. Cyber Command elevates to combatant command
May 9, 2018
In response to the changing face of warfare, U.S. Cyber Command was elevated to a combatant command May 3.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command unit returns' from deployment
May 9, 2018
Col. Lynda Armer (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Darnyell Parker uncase the 418th Contracting Support Brigade colors during a ceremony April 20 at Fort Hood, Texas. The uncasing of organizational colors signals the return from deployment to Afghanistan for the unit. Armer is the 418th CSB commander and Parker is the brigade command sergeant major.

BAMC offers full range of behavioral health options to service members, beneficiaries
May 9, 2018

High-touch leadership in a high-tech world
May 8, 2018
Staff Sgt. Paul Willey (left), an instructor at the Army’s Northern Warfare Training Center in Alaska, inspects a student’s equipment during the Basic Mountaineering Course.

359th Medical Group proves to be a medical ready force
May 8, 2018
359th Medical Group service members report during a bag drag recall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph clinic, May 3. The recall was conducted to measure military preparedness, operational readiness mindset and to support the Air Force Medical Service and Defense Health Agency goals of a Medically Ready Force and a Ready Medical Force.

May is Lupus Awareness Month: Being visible for an invisible disease
May 8, 2018
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Wear purple and be visible for those who are constantly fighting this invisible disease.

Research network works to combat number one disability claim among veterans
May 8, 2018
Senior Airman Michelle Reidel, an Air Transportation specialist assigned to the 30th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, N.Y., wears her hearing and eye protection on the flight line before an aircraft unloading during Exercise Global Medic, Fort McCoy, Wis., July 20, 2013.

Create an escape plan, have a safe way out in case of a fire
May 8, 2018
Planning ahead is the key to any successful escape plan. You have only minutes to get everyone out safely if a fire breaks out. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go in case of a fire.

Annual SAPR Challenge makes JBSA ‘Unafraid’
May 7, 2018
Teams lined up to participate in the SAPR scramble challenge during the “Survivor’s Challenge” April 27, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Survivor’s Challenge is a JBSA competition where teams compete in mental and physical challenges to help raise awareness and prevent sexual assault within the military and federal service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

JBSA-Randolph main gate dedicated to Security Forces Airman
May 7, 2018
Airman 1st Class Charles T. Lindsey is photographed while on patrol with the 12th Security Police Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in 1994.

Thousands turn out for Military Appreciation Weekend May 5-6
May 7, 2018
U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during the annual Military Appreciation Weekend May 6, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. U.S. Army North and JBSA hosted the two-day event, which featured music, family activities, and various military demonstrations. This year, the appreciation weekend also commemorated the 300th anniversary for the city of San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega / Released)