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Lure of outdoors draws Airman to cable, antenna systems career
January 28, 2016 — Ever since he was a boy growing up in a Kansas City, Mo.,suburb, Staff Sgt. Adam Nichols has enjoyed the great outdoors.His days of Boy Scout campouts are behind him, but nowNichols is serving his... MORE

Staff Sgt. Adam Nichols, 502nd Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems craftsman, climbs an antenna Sept. 14, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. 502nd CS members serve more than 40,000 joint military and civilian customers in more than 600 buildings at JBSA.

DUI aftermath: Who's affected?
January 28, 2016 — I used to wonder if people would look at me different ifthey knew. Would they whisper about me? Would they tell others what happened?Does anyone actually have the guts to ask me what happened? Are... MORE

Texas firearms laws changes do not apply on JBSA
January 28, 2016 — As most of you are aware, as of Jan. 1, a Texas law nowallows citizens with a concealed handgun license to openly carry a handgun.With a license, license holders may now carry a handgun concealed or... MORE

Army North welcomes new deputy commanding general
January 22, 2016 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Fort Sam Houston welcomedBrig. Gen. James Blackburn, the new deputy commanding general, with a ceremonyJan. 14 at the historic Quadrangle.Blackburn told the... MORE

Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, new U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) deputy commanding general, speaks to Soldiers, family members and guests at a welcome ceremony Jan. 14.

Instructor infuses Zumba with festive environment
January 22, 2016 — A Gateway Fitness Center recreation aide is in a festive mood while dancing to various music genres in front of her students, who try to mimic her moves during Zumba class.Zumba, or exercising in a... MORE

MLK Service touts King’s legacy as a reverend
January 22, 2016 — While history will long remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s involvement in the Civil Rights movement, fewer people today might note how much of this work he accomplished at the pulpit.So, at the 2016... MORE

Gulf War created need for better critical care
January 22, 2016 — January 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm, andalso a turning point in Air Force Medical Service’s Critical Care TransportTeams. “We were not serving the Army as well as we could have... MORE

Sessions will aim to improve legislation for Air Force missions
January 22, 2016 — A day after the Air Force flew a B-52 Stratofortress overSouth Korea in the wake of their northern neighbor’s nuclear bomb test, AirForce officers discussed the service’s nuclear capabilities with... MORE

Bridging the ‘generation schism’ via Bowie
January 22, 2016 — Last week we said goodbye to a music and pop icon. Like many of you, I’ve been listening to a lot of David Bowie the last couple days.Since I believe you can find leadership lessons wherever you look,... MORE

Take time to explain ‘why’
January 22, 2016 — Good communication is a key element of successfulorganizations. As leaders, managers, or supervisors, we're sometimes so focusedon communicating the "what" or the "how" that we fail toexplain why the... MORE

Storytellers show other side of Airmen’s lives
January 22, 2016 — Resiliency and support were key themes as six Airmen withunique tales of hardship and resiliency took part in the base’s first-ever“Storytellers” event at Arnold Hall at Joint Base San... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier 67th Cyber Operations Group superintendent, and his wife share their life experiences Jan. 19, 2016, at Arnold Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The “Storytellers” event was created to provide a forum where Airmen can share experiences and learn about one another promoting understanding throughout the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/Released)

MICC leaders come together to discuss acquisition matters
January 22, 2016 — Leaders from throughout the command took part in the Missionand Installation Contracting Command Acquisition Leadership Conference at FortSam Houston Dec. 1-4, 2015, to discuss key issues impacting... MORE

New Mission and Installation Contracting Command program reintroduces career series to assist contracting offices with workloads
January 22, 2016 — A new program is being developed to reintroduce a careerseries to assist contracting offices with their workload to support the Missionand Installation Contracting Command’s 2025 transformation.The... MORE

Renee Burek (left) discusses the 1105 career series program with Kim Wentrcek at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Burek is the 1105 program coordinator for the MICC and Wentrcek is chief of business operations for the MICC Contracting Operations Directorate.

Army medic earned Medal of Honor during Vietnam
January 22, 2016 — On Jan. 10, 1968, U.S. Army Spec. 5 Clarence E. Sasserearned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam as a member of Headquarters Company, 3rdBattalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division in Ding Tuong... MORE

Learn the facts about smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
January 22, 2016 — An early warning of fire smoke alarms can provide additionaltime to escape.The National Fire Incident Reporting System and the NationalFire Protection Association’s fire department survey from... MORE

AETC Command Chief culminates 31 years of service to Air Force, people
January 22, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Air Education and TrainingCommand command chief, retires today after a 31-year Air Force career.Before his final salute, Tapia took a moment to reflect onhis time as... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Air Education and Training Command command chief, shares a laugh with the 47th Medical Group at the base clinic on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 9, 2014. The clinic’s team members spoke to him about how they train and maintain standards, supporting mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)

JBSA-Randolph running club seeks people who ‘hate to run’
January 21, 2016 — A running club for people who “hate to run” is gainingtraction at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The “Runners-Haters” Club, also known as the RHC, is stillin its infancy, but it’s drawn the interest... MORE

Keystone Club members bond as family, grow as leaders
January 21, 2016 — Whether they’re serving the homeless or providing gifts forchildren from abusive homes, the high school students who belong to Joint BaseSan Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’ Keystone Club are... MORE

JBSA Tax Centers open Feb. 1 to assist military, family members, retirees
January 21, 2016 — Tax centers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston have begun taking appointments toprovide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income taxreturns... MORE

LaMarr Queen, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Tax Center coordinator, assists Staff Sgt. Nelly Hensley, in preparing her 2015 income tax returns, Jan. 15, 2016. The tax office will help military members, retirees and family members complete their 2015 income tax returns before the April 15 deadline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

JBSA, community officials adapt to city growth
January 21, 2016 — Every day, more than 80,000 people go to work at one of 11military locations across Joint Base San Antonio, which has become a key partof the San Antonio community. San Antonio has grown substantially... MORE

Lt. Col. Robin Baldwin, 12th Flying Training Wing Community Initiatives director, briefs other training participants on encroachment issues at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 13, 2016 during a training workshop at the Alamo Area Council of Governments in San Antonio, Texas. Representatives from Joint Base San Antonio, conservation organizations, and local government offices met at the workshop to discuss compatible land use. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Avery Larkin/Released)