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Conference of the American Armies participants support human rights in the age of partnership
December 20, 2016
(From left) Dr. Bridget Gersten, the State Department’s foreign policy/political advisor assigned to U.S. Army South; Lt. Col. Javier Rivera Rosaria, Staff Judge Advocate for U.S. Army South; and Enrique Labrador, U.S. Army’s liaison officer to the Conference of American Armies, all attended specialized conference on human rights Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Army Surgeon General praises staff during BAMC visit
December 20, 2016
Lt. Gen. Nadja West (right), U.S. Army Surgeon General, talks with Army Staff Sgt. Peter Dubey during her visit to the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 14.

Women’s health clinic open to all women
December 19, 2016
Expectant mothers receiving care at the 59th Medical Wing’s Women’s Health Clinic attend a Mom Strong session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 1, 2016. Considered one of the wing’s specialty care clinics, the clinic offers a wide-range of obstetrical and gynecological services and is open to all women regardless of pregnancy status or age. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

59th MDG Women’s Health Clinic open to all JBSA women
December 19, 2016
Expectant mothers receiving care at the 59th Medical Wing’s Women’s Health Clinic attend a Mom Strong session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 1, 2016. Considered one of the wing’s specialty care clinics, the clinic offers a wide-range of obstetrical and gynecological services and is open to all women regardless of pregnancy status or age. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

MTI gives trainees a dose of reality at BEAST site
December 16, 2016
Staff Sgt. Britney Simpson (left), 319th Training Squadron military training instructor, directs trainees on proper escalation of force procedures during a training exercise Sept. 28 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Medina Annex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)

Hanukkah: Being a light in the darkness
December 16, 2016
Hanukkah, which is celebrated this year from sundown Dec. 24 to sundown Jan. 1, is known as the Festival of Lights. Following Hanukkah tradition, one candle is lit each night throughout eight days to honor the miracle of the Hanukkah lights. The 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplain’s Office gives Airmen in basic training and technical school the opportunity to attend the traditional ceremony and enjoy traditional Hanukkah refreshments and activities afterward. (Courtesy Photo)

JBSA Weather Advisory for Dec. 17-19
December 16, 2016

Language program officials announce 2017 application dates
December 15, 2016
Officials with the Air Force Culture and Language Center have released dates for Air Force ROTC cadet and active-duty Airmen 2017 selection boards for the Language Enabled Airman Program.

Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery
December 15, 2016
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez (center) and two of his children, Kianni (left) and Kimo (right) pose for a photo after an extensive rehabilitation session at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016. During the Brussels Airport bombing March 22, 2016, that tragically killed his wife and injured him and his children, Kato and his children have faced a long road to recovery with determination and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)

59th TRG molds new Airmen
December 14, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Blades, a dental laboratory apprentice course instructor, demonstrates a technique for carving out partial dentures at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Oct. 20, 2016.  Blades is one of 10 Air Force instructors, all of whom are assigned to the 381st Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Collaboration emphasized at 2016 Regional Border Commanders Conference
December 14, 2016

‘Lily pads’ brighten pediatric patients’ stay at BAMC
December 14, 2016
Amaya Mali (right) presents several IV pole “lily pads” to Maj. Carla Cox, pediatric clinical nurse specialist. Mali and two other students from the Westlake Robotics Club in Austin, Texas, donated 10 of the wooden pads to Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 1.

264th Medical Battalion takes part in East Terrell Hills Elementary School Career Day
December 14, 2016
Staff Sgt. Christopher Magnuson from the 264th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston shows students how to see bacteria and pathogens under a microscope.

Adaptive reconditioning: aiming with a purpose
December 14, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad, Bravo Company, Warrior Transition Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center, inspects her air rifle before firing during a training session at Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 10, 2016. The training is part of the WTB’s adaptive reconditioning program.  (U.S. Army photo by Robert A. Whetstone/Released)

AMEDD-TV expands, modernizes multimedia approach through today
December 14, 2016
On location shooting “The Spirit of Courage” video in 2007, one of AMEDD-TV's productions.

Annual JBSA Volunteer of the Year Award ceremony recognizes year-round efforts by many
December 14, 2016

Winter safety tips for safe, happy holidays
December 14, 2016
While winters in San Antonio may be milder than other parts of the country, temperature drops means there are still precautions that should be taken to ensure your family’s safety. For inclement weather notifications and current, automated information on base operating status during a natural disaster, crisis or emergency, call the JBSA Straight Talk Line at 466-4630.

59 MDW on ‘ALRT’: Medics sustain patient in the air
December 13, 2016
2nd Lt. Andrea Perez, member of the 59th Medical Wing Acute Lung Rescue Transport team, monitor a patient onboard a C-130J Super Hercules, Dec. 12, 2016. The 59th Medical Wing’s Acute Lung Rescue Team provided medical care for a military dependent, during the four-hour flight.. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

JBSA taxi provides services for members on official business
December 13, 2016
Donald Cruz, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, inspects his taxi Dec. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. When members at Joint Base San Antonio locations need a ride for work-related functions, they call on the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron military taxi to help them get to their destination.

JBSA offers chapel services for holiday season
December 12, 2016
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