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Vaccines: A public health success story
August 8, 2019 — Throughout U.S. history, people have benefited from improvements in the field of public health. The availability of clean water, the development of sewage systems, and other effective interventions worked to cut the rate of disease in entire segments of the population at relatively low cost. Vaccination is an intervention that has proved effective in terms of cost and effort in protecting the population from disease... MORE

Tech Sgt. Joseph Anthony, medical technician with the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, administers a vaccination to a member of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 336 Engineering Company Command and Control, Chemical Radiological and Nuclear Response Enterprise Team at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, April 11, 2019. Department of Defense-issued vaccinations are used to prevent a variety of diseases that military members may encounter in the course of their duties.

Cigarettes are the leading cause of home fire fatalities
August 7, 2019 — According to the National Fire Prevention Association, cigarettes are the leading cause of home fire fatalities in the United States. From hot ashes dumped into the garbage to a cigarette falling on to a couch cushion, carelessly discarded smoking materials kills 700 to 900 people, smokers and nonsmokers alike, per year. ... MORE

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, cigarettes are the leading cause of home fire fatalities in the United States. From hot ashes dumped into the garbage to a cigarette falling on to a couch cushion, carelessly discarded smoking materials kills 700 to 900 people, smokers and nonsmokers alike, per year.

BASH Program promotes aviator, community safety at JBSA-Randolph
August 7, 2019 — In an ongoing effort to reduce airfield obstructions at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team has an approved plan for the pruning and removal of selected trees at JBSA-Randolph. Trees that impose a significant risk to aviators, and the families they fly over, will be modified to improve aviator and community safety. ... MORE

In an ongoing effort to reduce airfield obstructions at JBSA-Randolph, the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team has an approved plan for the pruning and removal of selected trees at JBSA-Randolph. Trees that impose a significant risk to aviators, and the families they fly over, will be modified to improve aviator and community safety.

Task Force-51 Soldiers from U.S. Army North support Ohio exercise
August 7, 2019 — Task Force-51 Soldiers from U.S. Army North’s rapidly deployable headquarters deployed from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of Vigilant Guard-Ohio disaster and emergency response exercise Aug 3-4... MORE

A Soldier with Task Force-51 and an Airman with the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron load equipment on a C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane in preparation to support exercise Vigilant Guard-Ohio at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex in San Antonio Aug 4. VG-Ohio is held by U.S. Northern Command and the National Guard Bureau that will test the state's emergency response capabilities with a simulated attack.

Two days could mean a lifetime to a Wingman
August 6, 2019 — Airmen can find the courage to help from Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, a suicide intervention skills training offered every month at Joint Base San Antonio. ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready and able to intervene with someone at risk of suicide... MORE

Armando O. Franco, wellness team lead, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, instructs unit and service members during an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training session, July 31, 2019, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The training is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches suicide first-aid initiatives.

Starbase Kelly summer camp students visit Southwest Research Institute
August 6, 2019 — Students participating in the Starbase Kelly summer program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland toured the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio July 31. They received instruction and demonstrations in how the institute’s scientists use science, technology, engineering and mathematics... MORE

Gregory Fletcher, Southwest Research Institute Space, Science, and Engineering Division senior program manager, guides Starbase Kelly summer camp students through an experiment at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio July 31. The students, who are attending a camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, received instruction and demonstrations from experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Love of America inspires calling to Army chaplaincy
August 6, 2019 — “It was 14 years of really dedicated work to prepare, and so that’s why I’m really passionate about the chaplaincy,” stated Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby, chaplain for the 502nd Force Support Group and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Brian Jones (left), chaplain noncommissioned officer in charge, 502nd Force Support Group, serves with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd Colby, chaplain, 502nd FSG and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, at the 502nd FSG headquarters building Aug. 2.

Ollie Crawford: AF advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
August 5, 2019 — Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, pilot, advocate for the U.S. Air Force and one of the charter members of the Air Force Association, was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Aug. 5... MORE

Nancy (left), surviving wife of Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, is presented the American flag by retired Lt. Gen. John Bradley Aug. 5, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. "Ollie" passed away at the age of 94, on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

New DOD program leaves sexual predators nowhere to hide
August 5, 2019 — A new Department of Defense program called Catch a Serial Offender, or "CATCH," aims to make it more difficult for perpetrators of sexual assault to evade identification and capture by law enforcement... MORE

A new Defense Department program called Catch a Serial Offender, or “CATCH,” aims to make it more difficult for perpetrators of sexual assault to evade identification and capture by law enforcement.

Ollie Crawford: AF advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (Video)
August 5, 2019 — Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, lifelong pilot and advocate for the U.S. Air Force was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, August 5th. Crawford died July 21st in San Antonio, Texas, two days after turning 94 years old... MORE

340th Flying Training Group volunteers help make a Million Summer Meals for Kids
August 5, 2019 — Volunteers from the 340th Flying Training Group joined the San Antonio Food Bank’s effort to wipe out hunger when they participated in the Million Summer Meals for Kids campaign in July... MORE

Lt. Col. Samuel Moore (blue shirt) and Tech. Sgt. Christian Delgado, from the 340th Flying Training Group headquarters, help prepare sandwiches for nearly 1,000 lunches that will be provided to food insecure children in the San Antonio multi-county region. Group members volunteered July 12 to support the San Antonio Food Bank’s Million Summer Meals for Kids campaign focused on bridging the gap during the summer months, when many kids may not have regular access to food.

JBSA leaders discuss mold remediation in dorms, way forward
August 2, 2019 — As part of the 502nd Air Base Wing’s effort to address the mold situation in barracks, ships and dorms, JBSA leaders continue to ask residents to up-channel their concerns for resolution. Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, stressed the command is committed to transparency and regaining the trust of residents. “Trust and transparency are my ultimate goal and I need to rebuild the trust and ensure we have transparency so we can eradicate this issue,” she said... MORE

Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Group remove carpet from a dorm room impacted by mold August 1, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. After an assessment, remediation steps include ensuring heating, ventilation and air conditions systems are properly working, as well as installing dehumidifiers, exhaust and ceiling fans. In order to reduce mold and humidity challenges, carpeting is being replaced with vinyl planking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th Training Wing immersion
August 2, 2019 — The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, for a two-day immersion at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 1-2... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, salute basic military trainees during the graduation parade Aug. 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

149th Medical Group Gunfighters 'All In' for Nevada exercise
August 2, 2019 — The 149th Medical Group Gunfighters from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland learned some new skills during Exercise "All In" at Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe, Nevada, July 18... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alisha Ayon (left) and SSgt. Jennifer Hughes (right) carry Sgt. Kimberly Gaona to a medical evacuation area during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe, Nevada June 16. all are members of the 149th Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Fort Sam Houston ISD offers free, reduced-price meals for qualified families
August 2, 2019 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Former USAISR research fellow takes unique path to becoming a critical care physician
August 2, 2019 — The path Natalie Koons, a former research fellow at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, has followed in studying to become a critical care physician is a unique one... MORE

Natalie Koons exercises on a cycle ergometer at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Koons, who recently completed a research fellowship at USAISR, is going to medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine, where she is working towards her doctorate in osteopathic medicine.

AFPC hosts 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit
August 2, 2019 — More than 250 civilian personnel professionals from across the Air Force gathered in San Antonio for the third annual Civilian Personnel Training Summit July 22-26. The event was hosted by the Air Force’s Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Programs division in the Personnel Programs Directorate. ... MORE

More than 250 civilian personnel professionals from across the Air Force gathered in San Antonio for the third annual Civilian Personnel Training Summit July 22-26.

JBSA activates webpage to disseminate most current mold mitigation information
August 2, 2019 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at Joint Base San Antonio. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at JBSA. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter.

The site can be found at: https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/JBSA_Mold_Remediation/

AFIMSC navigates storms, disasters to exceed 84 percent budget execution
August 2, 2019 — A flexible strategy combined with strong partnerships that focus on taking care of Airmen. That’s what helped the Air Force exceed a goal to execute more than 83 percent of its $7 billion installation and mission support portfolio by the July 31 deadline... MORE

Members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Budget Office Installation Support Team review the Budget Execution Analysis Strategy Tool, or BEAST, to monitor the status of must pay and unfunded requirements at installations across the Air Force.

Social media scams are affecting the military
August 2, 2019 — Nowadays, people have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets... MORE