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Joint Base San Antonio honors its best
April 1, 2014 — MORE

Representing the Army for award presentations during the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Awards Banquet March 29 are Army Col. Jim Chevallier, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Witzel, right. Johnny Gray from Army Support Activity Center, center, received the Civilian Non-Supervisory Category II of the Year Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Shoplifters be warned: AAFES will catch, prosecute you
March 27, 2014 — Step outside any of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston without paying for merchandise in your possession and it will cost you a lot more than... MORE

Larry Martin monitors the security cameras located throughout AAFES Main Exchange at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Loss prevention teams are also in place at the AAFES facilities on JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph.

Photo by L.A. Shively

Two San Antonio residents make history at Medal of Honor ceremony
March 27, 2014 — Two San Antonio residents were presented the nation's highest military honor during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House March 18.Retired Master Sgt. Jose Rodela and former Sgt. Santiago... MORE

FDA approval clinical trial underway for Compensatory Reserve Index
March 27, 2014 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are conducting a clinical trial on the Compensatory Reserve Index to gather data for submission... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center debuts self-officiated volleyball league
March 27, 2014 — Indoor volleyball is back at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as the Rambler Fitness Center opened its evening league March 25, and anyone with a Department of Defense ID card can still join a team if... MORE

Walk-in service at TRICARE centers in U.S. ends next week
March 26, 2014 — Walk-in customer service at TRICARE military health plan service centers throughout the United States, including those at Joint Base San Antonio locations, will cease next week.Starting Tuesday,... MORE

AETC the "First Command" for Air Force Women
March 26, 2014 — In the 67-year history of the Air Force women have achieved countless milestones, from breaking the sound barrier, entering the Air Force Academy, operating forward deployed in combat roles, to... MORE

Changes coming to deployed Airman pay
March 26, 2014 — Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple... MORE

'We must do this right': Army North prepares for casualty assistance duty
March 19, 2014 — It is a no-fail mission. Anything less than perfect is unacceptable. The mission is notifying and assisting the family of a Soldier who has died while on active duty.To prepare for this mission, U.S... MORE

TRICARE simplifying life for beneficiaries with online options
March 19, 2014 — While walk-in services will no longer be available at local TRICARE Service Centers nationwide starting April 1, eligible beneficiaries now have access to a full range of services both on the web and... MORE

Cellular therapy and apheresis section saves lives at San Antonio Military Medical Center
March 19, 2014 — Each year, more than 12,000 people are diagnosed with diseases that require an infusion of stem cells, but more than 70 percent of patients are unable to find an appropriate match within their own... MORE

4th ESC names top Soldier, NCO of the Year
March 19, 2014 — Eight warriors - the best from units within the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) - arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis March 6 ready to contend for the title of Noncommissioned... MORE

Soldiers are evaluated on the Dismounted Soldier Training System during the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
Photo by Master Sgt. Robert R. Ramon

Two new apps provide Airmen free mobile medical education, tools
March 19, 2014 — Two free mobile applications produced by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia are now available for Airmen and all military health system beneficiaries.The CEMM released two mobile apps in... MORE

Airmen honor former senior enlisted leaders
March 19, 2014 — Airmen gathered to honor the former chief master sergeants of the Air Force with a positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force... MORE

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, joins former chiefs and surviving family members on stage during a CMSAF positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. (USAF photo by Donna L. Burnett/Released)

Former AFPC commander loses battle with brain cancer
March 19, 2014 — Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, who had an illustrious 32-year military career, most recently as the commander of Air Force Personnel Center, died March 9. He was 55.Stewart lost his battle with brain cancer,... MORE

Diabetes class emphasizes standards of care, treatment
March 18, 2014 — A class offered by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group focuses on a disease that is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.Diabetes Update, which is held at the... MORE

Jennifer Wetzel (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron health management registered nurse, conducts a Diabetes Update class with Charrisse Gaffisan March 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

AETC husband creates online, education resource for male spouses
March 12, 2014 — The husband of an Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services major was recently recognized for his creative efforts in educating other male military spouses... MORE

Chris Pape, founder of "Macho Spouse," and his wife Maj. Dana Pape, Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Resources section chief, pose for a photo during an Air Force function. (Courtesy photo)

Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles
March 12, 2014 — Commanders and senior raters of enlisted Airmen slated to meet the quality force review board in May or an enlisted retention board in June must complete an AF Form 3538E, Enlisted Retention... MORE

AFAF: Give today to help a fellow Airman tomorrow
March 12, 2014 — I am pleased to announce the 41st annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign. This year's theme of "Commitment to Caring" continues to capture our proud heritage of taking care of our own through four... MORE

Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command Commander (official photo)

AFAF: An opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they need it most
March 12, 2014 — The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for Joint Base San Antonio will be kicking off on March 24 and runs through May 2, giving us all another opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander (official photo)