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Resilience on the Homefront: A POW wife's story
February 26, 2016
Retired Air Force Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris and wife Louise spend time together at their home Feb. 3, 2016, in Tupelo, Miss. Louise Harris faced a myriad of obstacles during the time her husband spent in captivity during the Vietnam War but prevailed in part due to her resilience.

Former BAMC commander first to use heart-lung machine in Army
February 26, 2016
Capt. Floyd Baker (center), first-year surgical resident, using the pump-oxygenator to close an atrial septal defect during a surgery at Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Colo., in 1956.

Flag for Hope visits Fort Sam Houston Museum
February 25, 2016
U.S. Army veteran and artist Marcos Antonio (right) explains the meaning behind the Flag for Hope to Fort Sam Houston Museum curator William Manchester (left).

ARNORTH marks 10th anniversary of Defense Support to Civil Authorities course
February 25, 2016

Drone operators should know rules before flight
February 24, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration estimated more than one million drones were sold during the year-end holiday season. With that many new drones added to existing numbers, federal, state and local officials are concerned about safety, security and privacy related to these remotely piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Philip Carter)

Registration deadline Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 24, 2016

JBSA to train pool of lifeguards in March
February 24, 2016
Alex Pharris, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club pool lifeguard, oversees pool safety June 22, 2015, at JBSA-Randolph.Joel Martinez

Electrical system failure leading cause of home structure fires
February 24, 2016

Military members must follow rules regarding political activities
February 24, 2016

Pharmacy provides drop box for expired, unused medications
February 24, 2016

New Crime Stoppers line helps security forces keep JBSA-Randolph safe
February 24, 2016
Staff Sgt. Camilo Guzman, 902nd Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, answers the “Crime Stoppers” hotline phone Feb. 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Crime Stoppers hotline allows JBSA-Randolph members to report suspicious activity on base without having to reveal their identity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Former POWs to speak at Freedom Flyer symposium March 4
February 24, 2016
Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status.  To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973.  (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China/released)

Airman’s bond with ‘man’s best friend’ benefits Air Force
February 23, 2016
Senior Airman Jordan Fuller, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD, Rocco, perform maneuvers Feb. 23, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex. Handlers regularly practice obedience training with their working dogs to increase their team cohesiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

AICUZ study updated for JBSA-Randolph, Seguin airfields
February 22, 2016
The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20.  Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron.  The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon.  The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston commemorates Black History Month
February 19, 2016
Samuel Swofford (left) and Raquelle Bennett read their essays during
the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Black History
Month commemoration Feb. 10 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater.

U.S. Army North hosts Alaskan Command planners to discuss mission support options
February 19, 2016

West assumes command of U.S. Army Medical Command
February 18, 2016

Registration deadline is Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 18, 2016
Sofia Jackson  and Cheyenne Gramlick  prepare their dish, “spicy-yummy-breakfast”, for an “Iron Chef” cooking contest July 9, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. More than 500 children are involved in activities and programs provided by Randolph Youth Programs each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Curbside car seat clinic reaches across Joint Base San Antonio
February 17, 2016
Patricia stark, Curbside Car Seat Clinic volunteer, teaches Petty Officer 1st Class Clifton Alexander, Defense Language Institute English Language Center operations specialist, how to properly install a car seat Feb. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The “Curbside Car Seat Clinic,” a monthly event presented by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy’s New Parent Support Program that teaches parents how to correctly install child safety seats in their vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

Youth club members collecting jeans for homeless teens
February 17, 2016
Bryttney London (left), Keystone Club president, and Darian Elkins, Keystone Club secretary, place a Teens for Jeans donation box at the Joint Base San Antonio Youth Center Feb. 3. Teens for Jeans is an annual worldwide effort to provide jeans for children 18 years of age and under who are in homeless shelters.