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Beyond The Horizon 2017: New clinic in Belize lays foundation for future
June 19, 2017 — Members of the Beyond the Horizon Task Force and the Belize Ministry of Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 9 for a newly constructed addition to the Ladyville Health Clinic in Ladyville, Belize. BTH 2017 is a partnership exercise between U.S. Army South and the Government of Belize providing five construction projects and three medical events throughout the country... MORE

Completion of the new building at the Ladyville Health Clinic is officially marked at the ribbon-cutting ceremony June 9 in Ladyville, Belize. Shown cutting the ribbon (from left): Chief Warrant Officer 3 Herminio Romero, site project manager and member of the 448th Engineer Battalion from Puerto Rico; Col. John Simma, Beyond the Horizon 2017 Task Force Jaguar commander; Adrienne Galanek, Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy Belize; Ramon Figueroa, CEO of the Belize Ministry of Health; Lance Cpl. Gladden of the Belize Defence Force and Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché for the U.S. Embassy. Construction was accomplished during Beyond the Horizon 2017, a collaborative training event between U.S. Army South, the Belize Defence Force, other Central American nations and local and international NGOs, providing medical and engineering services throughout Belize.

Youth learn firefighting skills at Fire Explorer Summer Camp
June 19, 2017 — Firefighters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are hoping a camp they are putting on will spark the interest of youngsters who want to learn about firefighting... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Fire Capt. Adam Martinez moves the ladder into position and prepares to extend it for Fire Explorer students June 14 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fire Station. The program allows students to experience some of what it takes to become a firefighter, including climbing to the top of the ladder.

First Space Cyber Challenge held by 707th Communication Squadron warriors
June 19, 2017 — At this year’s National Security Agency Cyber Defense Exercise, the first Space Cyber Challenge was hosted. Five 707th Communications Squadron Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed in the challenge against graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada... MORE

The glowing LED lights on a miniature satellite, or CubeSat, simulate its thrusters firing during a demonstration May 22, 2017, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Five 707th CS Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed with graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada in a Space Cyber Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Boss Lift provides sky-high look at Alamo Wing mission
June 17, 2017 — Twenty-eight civilian employers of 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen were provided an opportunity to experience the Alamo Wing's mission from the sky in a C-5M Super Galaxy June 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Twenty-eight civilian employers of 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen were provided an opportunity June 10, 2017 to experience the Alamo Wing’s mission from the sky in a C-5M Super Galaxy as a part of a local Boss Lift. The event, which was sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve component service members and their civilian employers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

CSAF visits Battlefield Airmen, presides over BMT graduation
June 16, 2017 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein; his spouse, Dawn Goldfein; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, June 15-17. As part of that visit, Goldfein toured the Battlefield Airmen Training Group and was the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addresses Airmen during a basic military training graduation June 16, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Goldfein toured various JBSA-Lackland facilities and met many 37th Training Wing Airmen during his two-day visit. Every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force career at basic military training. JBSA-Lackland is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Air Force," graduating about 39,000 Airmen annually. BMT is one of the missions of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Summer heat dangerous without proper caution
June 16, 2017 — During the extreme temperatures and humidity of the summer, military personnel, their families, and anyone working outside become susceptible to heat related injuries... MORE

The WBGT index is a heat stress indicator used to gauge the relative severity of environmental temperature on the human body by measuring humidity, wind speed, and sunlight and then compositing the information into an actual temperature experienced by personnel.
The index consists of five color-coded categories with associated temperature information derived from the WGBT and specifies fluid intake requirements and work allowed. Flags with corresponding colors are flown to indicate current heat and work conditions.

New potential approach to traumatic brain injuries assessment, treatment
June 16, 2017 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, in collaboration with NeuroChaos, Inc., in Austin, Texas, are looking at a novel approach to assessing traumatic brain injuries which could assist in the way patients with TBI are identified, assessed and treated... MORE

Jeffrey T. Howard, Ph.D., a general health scientist and epidemiologist at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and primary investigator at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, uses a transcranial Doppler technology called the Neurovascular Complexity Index to evaluate a new algorithm that measures cerebral blood flow velocity.

MICC Soldier perseveres at Army Contracting Command Best Warrior competition
June 16, 2017 — Fellow competitors, sponsor and cadre motivate Staff Sgt. Michael Floore (center) as he nears the finish of a 12-mile foot march carrying a 35-pound ruck as part of the 2017 Army Contracting Command Best Warrior Competition June 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Fellow competitors, sponsor and cadre motivate Staff Sgt. Michael Floore (center) as he nears the finish of a 12-mile foot march carrying a 35-pound ruck as part of the 2017 Army Contracting Command Best Warrior Competition June 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Floore was one of seven Soldiers from throughout the command vying for the best warrior title over five days of competition and right to represent ACC at the Army Materiel Command level in July. The competition included several events aimed at testing the tactical skills of contracting NCOs in the 51-Charlie military occupational specialty. Floore is a contract specialist with the 410th Contracting Support Brigade at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month Event Celebrates Diversity
June 16, 2017 — Robert Salcido speaks to military leaders, service members and civilians who came together June 13 for an observance celebrating Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Robert Salcido speaks to military leaders, service members and civilians who came together June 13 for an observance celebrating Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The event was co-hosted by the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command and Mission and Installation Contracting Command and featured speakers from JBSA, the Pride Center San Antonio as well as a Navy chief petty officer and parent who shared their personal stories. Performing during the observance were the Basic Medical Technician Corpsmen Program Choir and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays community. Salcido is the president of the Pride Center San Antonio.

ARNORTH Soldiers vie for ‘Best Warrior’ slot
June 16, 2017 — Every year Soldiers across the Army vie to call themselves the best warriors during an intense competition, and this year is no different. After enduring four long days of intense physical and mental tests, two Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and two Soldiers from the U.S. Army Installation Management Command garnered the title of “Best Warrior” competitor. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jody McIlroy, a signal intelligence analyst with U.S. Army North at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, plots his route during the day land navigation event of the Best Warrior Competition June 13 at JBSA-Camp Bullis,

Progress made on local Armed Forces Action Plan issues
June 16, 2017 — During the recent fiscal year 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Armed Forces Action Plan, or AFAP, Forum, volunteers worked in groups to review 41 issues pertaining to numerous subject areas from medical benefits, housing, recreation, education and more... MORE

(From left) The local senior leadership panel of Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general and; Navy Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, discuss the issues presented amongst each other during the fiscal year 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Armed Forces Action Plan, or AFAP, Forum, Nov. 3, 2016.

Inter-American Air Force Academy logisticians visits Alamo Wing
June 16, 2017 — Students from the Inter-American Air Force Academy got a first hand look at the 433rd Maintenance Squadrons propulsion, fabrications, and sheet metal shops during a tour June 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, explains the capabilities of the F-138 jet engine used on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft to students of the Inter-American Air Force Academy June 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The students also visited the fabrication and sheet metal shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers receive Purple Heart
June 16, 2017 — Maj. Evan Chung and Sgt. 1st Class Mark Lewis from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command were presented with the Purple Heart recently for their actions in Afghanistan... MORE

Maj. Gen. James Simpson presents the Purple Heart to Maj. Evan Chung June 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Simpson is the Army Contracting Command commanding general, and Chung is a contracting officer assigned to Field Directorate Office-Fort Sam Houston. Also pictured is Chung’s wife, Nickola.

U.S. Army North officer receives MacArthur Leadership Award
June 16, 2017 — The road to the U.S. Army differs for each and every Soldier in uniform. But for some it is a continuation of a family legacy; the next generation to serve, keeping with an unwritten family tradition. Army Capt. Catherine Smith of U.S. Army North is one of those Soldiers. She is a military brat who moved with her family from assignment to assignment as her father served as an Army intelligence officer. ... MORE

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley and Patrick Herman, General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, host the 30th Annual General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., June 15.

SAM Junctional Tourniquet among exhibits at the 2017 Military Invention Day
June 15, 2017 — A researcher from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was among several military scientists, engineers and inventors at the 2017 Military Invention Day held May 20 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History... MORE

Michael A. Dubick, Ph.D., chief of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Damage Control Resuscitation Research Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, explains the function and capabilities the SAM Junctional Tourniquet to Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army Chief of Staff.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research’s top NCO arrives from AMEDDC&S
June 15, 2017 — Sgt. Maj. William “Dave” Poist Jr. assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently after a tour as the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, Operations, Plans, and Training, chief operations noncommissioned officer... MORE

Sgt. Maj. William “Dave” Poist Jr. is the senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Shedding ‘male mask’ difficult for male victims of sexual assault
June 15, 2017 — Sexual assault is an offense typically associated with female victims, but men can also fall prey to these brutal attacks... MORE

Sexual assault is an offense typically associated with female victims, but men can also fall prey to these brutal attacks. The Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military for Fiscal Year 2016 showed male victims made about 20 percent of the 6,172 reports of sexual assault during the time period of Oct. 1, 2015-Sept. 30, 2016.

Joint Base San Antonio seeks public input on environmental community outreach
June 15, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio officials are seeking community feedback regarding its environmental program. People are invited to participate in a survey until July 7 to provide information on public concerns and preferred ways for base officials to communicate with the public about its environmental cleanup efforts... MORE

Same problem, new solution
June 14, 2017 — In September last year, David Duggar, the new propulsion shop supervisor for the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph saw an opportunity to improve performance that affected two shops in the 12th Maintenance Group... MORE

Dave Duggar, propulsion shop supervisor, receives an update on one of the J-85 engines from one of his team members inside Hangar 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 8, 2017.

340th Flying Training Group hosts spring mandatory unit training assembly
June 14, 2017 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its spring mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 8-9. ... MORE

Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group Commander, coins Lt. Col. Charlan Poirson at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Poirson was celebrated during the unit's MUTA, June 8-9 in recognition of her being named to the Key Personnel List and for her service as the Group’s Deputy Commander. She will soon depart for a new position working for Brig. Gen. Ellen Moore at the Air Reserve Personnel Center. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).