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Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: Anniversary event draws crowd to honor heroes
April 21, 2014 — It was April 18, 1942, and the United States was embroiled in World War II following the unsuspected attack on Pearl Harbor and the Imperial Japanese forces had rapidly extended their reach across the... MORE

Retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole, second from left, co-pilot of Aircraft No. 1 of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, and his daughter, Cindy Chal, at left, listen during the 72nd Doolittle Tokyo Raiders anniversary celebration event April 18 at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club. Cole is one of four remaining survivors from the Doolittle Tokyo Raid of 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Solis)

Flying squadron honors, remembers instructor pilot's ultimate sacrifice
April 18, 2014 — Maj. Jeff 'Oz' Ausborn, 41, was killed April 27, 2011, in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a shooter opened fire at the Kabul International Airport, killing eight Airmen and one American contractor. Ausborn,... MORE

Maj. Jeff Ausborn’s family and friends watch a slide show in the Ausborn Memorial Heritage Room during a dedication ceremony April 18 at the 99th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Ausborn was deployed from JBSA-Randolph and killed April 27, 2011, in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a shooter opened fire at the Kabul International Airport killing eight Airmen and one American contractor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

JBSA Public Health Flight provides preemptive measures to fight mosquito-borne disease
April 17, 2014 — Every year during the peak mosquito season of April through October, Public Health receives routine complaints about mosquitoes disturbing housing residents across Joint Base San Antonio.Although we... MORE

JBSA-Randolph to host commemorative toast for Doolittle Raider
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Coach walks away proud of Warhawks performance in 2014 tournaments
April 16, 2014 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks' head coach is proud of his team despite its fourth place finish at the National Military Basketball Tournament.Kenneth Plummer said the team played... MORE

JBSA volunteers benefit military operations, save DOD money
April 16, 2014 — Volunteers make up a large part of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph fabric, donating their time to organizations across the board from the chapels and the library to spouses groups and the medical... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center offers workout DVDs for in-house use
April 16, 2014 — In keeping up with alternative workout trends of today, the Rambler Fitness Center houses an assortment of exercise DVDs ready for checkout to Department of Defense cardholders. The DVDs can be played... MORE

Fiesta in Blue: artistically bolstering community relations
April 16, 2014 — It's April again in Military City, USA and excitement is in the air for the annual Fiesta San Antonio. However, the locals aren't the only ones prepping for this celebration. Fiesta in Blue, an... MORE

Members of "Fiesta in Blue," an ensemble from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, take a rehearsal break April 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photos by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA plans activities to observe Earth Day, Arbor Day
April 15, 2014 — A variety of activities highlighting Joint Base San Antonio's commitment to protecting and improving the environment are planned next week to observe Earth Day and Arbor Day.Activities include... MORE

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Burn flight team provides training for combat support hospital
April 11, 2014 — The burn flight team from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has a reputation of living up to its motto: "Anytime, Anywhere." That's... MORE

PROSE optical treatment helps save sight, allows patients to regain quality of life
April 11, 2014 — Brooke Army Medical Center Optometry offers a special optical treatment for patients who suffer from severe complex corneal disease.In collaboration with the Boston Foundation for Sight, an... MORE

JBSA leaders send stern message about sexual assault
April 11, 2014 — Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at the Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with the theme "Live... MORE

Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Taking part in the signing were (from left) Army Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA; Navy Capt. Gail Hathaway, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Marine Maj. Martin Gale, executive officer for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Joshua Rodriguez

IMCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND
April 11, 2014 — MORE

Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson (left) accepts the colors from Army Gen. John F. Campbell (center), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and assumes duties as commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management as outgoing IMCOM commander Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter (right) looks on during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field Tuesday. Halverson served as deputy commanding general for the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis, Va., before this assignment. An article and additional photos from the change of command will appear in the April 18 edition of the News Leader.

Photo by Joel Martinez

AFISRA colonel's son earns medals at Texas State Tae Kwon Do Championships
April 11, 2014 — With his father's help, an Air Force colonel's son earned medals in two competitions at the Texas State Tae Kwon Do Championships.Brandon Gavino, son of Col. Amando Gavino, Air Force Intelligence,... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Cadets visit Texas, JBSA for the first time
April 10, 2014 — Fifty-eight Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 62 Phantom Squadron in Grimsby, Ontario, spent their spring break on a 10-day trip to Texas, getting a firsthand look at the U.S. military in action... MORE

JBSA promotes healthy families
April 9, 2014 — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Joint Base San Antonio is doing its part to spread the word on the terrible reality of abuse and what can be done to promote strong family relationships and... MORE

Army North CSTA train up Guard, Reserve units for homeland mission
April 3, 2014 — A man lies on his stomach, low crawling through the darkness of a tunnel. The ground above, along with the air all around him, has been contaminated by a vehicle-borne explosive device that detonated... MORE

BAMC offers free patient transfer service
April 3, 2014 — With a single phone call providers can arrange for military beneficiaries to be transferred from a civilian medical facility to the San Antonio Military Medical Center for care. Brooke Army Medical... MORE

Army South Soldiers take part in 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
April 3, 2014 — The morning sun peeked over the mountaintops at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., as more than 25 U.S. Army South Soldiers were an hour into their dismounted trek through the rugged desert terrain.Some... MORE

Three members of U.S. Army South’s 1st Battlefield Coordination Detachment lead the pack as they march along the highway during the 25th Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. March 23. More than 25 Army South Soldiers participated in the Bataan MDM. Open To military and civilian teams and individuals in either heavy or light divisions, the Bataan Memorial Death March honors a special group of World War II heroes who were captured by Japanese forces and marched for days in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles in 1942. Thirteen World War II Bataan veterans were in attendance to watch the march.
Photo by Robert R. Ramon

Air Force's secure healthcare messaging, MiCare, now fully implemented
April 2, 2014 — The Air Force has recently completed implementing of its secure healthcare-messaging system, MiCare, in all 76 of its medical treatment facilities worldwide.As of March 1, more than 360,000 Air Force... MORE