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Medical training becomes a matter of life and death at JBSA-Camp Bullis
January 28, 2019 — Training is what Soldiers do to prepare for missions during both peace and war time. Training is designed and simulated to be as realistic and demanding as possible. But what happens when a training event becomes a real world situation where someone’s life is on the line? Some Soldiers from the 1st Medical Brigade, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, experienced this very situation at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. ... MORE

(From left) Staff Sgt. Jose Dominguez, Spc. Alexsi Valle and Spc. Calvin Duke stand in front of the 1st Medical Brigade Head Quarters Jan. 10, 2019 at Fort Hood, Texas.

433rd Financial Services Office wins best in AFRC
January 28, 2019 — The 433rd Financial Services Office was named best in Air Force Reserve Command for 2018... MORE

Weapon grade vision from laser precision
January 28, 2019 — Surgeons at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center's Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center performed the center’s 50,000th refractive surgery Jan. 15, 2019... MORE

Military members urged caution with sharing personal info online
January 28, 2019 — In recent months, military members have been victims of doxing -- the practice of an outside entity making public personal or private information about an individual or organization by placing it in public areas of the Internet... MORE

Those who carry out doxing often find the information from publicly available sources -- such as social media posts, websites and other online forums -- but may also use more advanced techniques such as phishing scams or hacking.

Army Secretary: 'Renaissance' budget to boost modernization
January 28, 2019 — In anticipation of a future "high-intensity conflict" against a strategic competitor like Russia or China, the Army plans "big changes" in its fiscal year 2020 budget, said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper... MORE

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper inspects parts at Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y., March 30, 2018.

Activities at JBSA in February focus on preventing dating violence
January 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio will observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with activities that include “Wear Orange” day at the three main JBSA locations, an information table at JBSA-Lackland and a program titled “In Their Shoes” at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.The installation will observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with activities that include “Wear Orange” day at the three main JBSA locations, an information table at JBSA-Lackland and a program titled “In Their Shoes” at JBSA-Randolph.

Commentary: leading with positive energy
January 25, 2019 — If we step back and look, everything on Earth is run by energy, including us. This energy acts as fuel and variance of our fuel level can change our emotions. Furthermore, as we walk through life, we emit emotional energy, which – positive or negative – can influence those around us... MORE

Sessions for facility managers focus on new web-based IT system, work orders
January 25, 2019 — A series of awareness sessions for Joint Base San Antonio facility managers continues through February as the 502nd Civil Engineer Group prepares for the implementation of a new web-based information technology system that will improve the processing of work orders... MORE

Ramiro Rodriguez, 502 Civil Engineer Squadron TRIRIGA customer support technician, informs Joint Base San Antonio Airmen and civilians on the TRIRIGA Work Management system during a class Jan. 25, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas. The software will centralize and integrate critical facility management processes to manage a distributed workforce, increase the utilization of physical facilities, and configure Civil Engineer operating capability. The system replaces legacy IT systems like the Interim Work Information Management System, or IWIMS, and the Automated Civil Engineer System, or ACES, modules for real property, project, housing and financial management.

502nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers work never-ending puzzle
January 25, 2019 — As aircraft constantly arrive and depart Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex Air Field, they are in non-stop contact with 502nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone has room to operate... MORE

Air Force chief of staff gets up close view of new T-X trainer
January 25, 2019 — After his first up-close view Jan. 15 of a ready-to-fly T-X, the Air Force’s training aircraft of the future, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein could have been expected to marvel at the technical sophistication of a state-of-the-art plane designed and manufactured not only with future pilots in mind but with maintainers and software specialists as well. The first T-X aircraft and simulators are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in 2023... MORE

Boeing test pilot Steve Schmidt explains features of the new T-X trainer to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein as Goldfein sits in the plane’s elevated instructor’s seat. Goldfein inspected the plane during a visit Jan. 15 to Boeing’s St. Louis production facility.

Houston Astros pitchers visit U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center
January 25, 2019 — Houston Astros pitchers Dean Deetz and Rogelio Armenteros stopped by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to visit with burn patients, sign autographs and tour the facility Jan. 24... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Peters (left) describes the mission and capabilities of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Burn Flight Team to Houston Astros pitchers Dean Deetz, Rogelio Armenteros and Astros broadcaster Alex Trevino during their visit to the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 24.

New AMEDD Museum exhibit honors only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam
January 25, 2019 — The life of 1st Lt. Sharon Lane, the only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam, and her legacy of service is the subject of a new exhibit at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

1st Lt. Sharon Lane, a U.S. Army nurse, was killed by enemy fire while trying to protect patients at the 312th Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai, South Vietnam in June 1969. She was the only U.S. military nurse killed by enemy fire during the Vietnam War.

Joint Personnel Processing Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston relocates
January 25, 2019 — The Joint Personnel Processing Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, currently located at building 2263, will relocate for renovation scheduled from May 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020... MORE

Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies
January 25, 2019 — The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports. The revised policies are in response to feedback from the field and are geared towards increasing flexibility for commanders and empowering performance within the enlisted corps. ... MORE

The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.

902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts Citizens Police Academy to foster a safer community
January 24, 2019 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy to educate and train members of the community at 8 a.m. Jan. 31, 2019, at building 205 inside the training room at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The training will empower members of our community to help provide a safer place for families and mission partners... MORE

902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts Citizens Police Academy to foster a safer community
The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy to educate and train members of the community at 8 a.m. Jan. 31, 2019, at building 205 inside the training room at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The training will empower members of our community to help provide a safer place for families and mission partners.

Biomedical Science Corps celebrates 54th anniversary
January 24, 2019 — The Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Biomedical Science Corps by designating the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 as BSC Appreciation Week. This week is intended to honor the heritage of the BSC while recognizing the achievements and continuing efforts of the men and women who comprise the corps... MORE

The Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio celebrate the 54th Anniversary of the Biomedical Science Corps by designating the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 as BSC Appreciation Week.

Medical school advisors visit Brooke Army Medical Center
January 24, 2019 — Two U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Battalions recently joined forces in order to show medical school pre-health advisors the benefits of choosing an Army healthcare career over the civilian sector, visiting staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

University of Vermont's medical school advisor Cara Calvelli (left) and Marguerite Degenhardt (right) of North Central College witness the birth of "Baby Simi" in the training delivery room of Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Advisors from several institutions attended the Medical Advisor Army Experience Tour,from North Central College, Beaumont Health System, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Farmingdale University, West Virginia Health System, University of Vermont and Dartmouth University.

Future yeoman sailor follows brothers into Navy
January 23, 2019 — Celebrating her 19th birthday, Lesley Torres of Edinburg, Texas, enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station. Assisting her in journey of becoming a Sailor was her brother, Petty Officer 1st Class Ivan Aguilar of Pharr, Texas, a division leading petty officer assigned to Navy Recruiting Station McAllen, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio. ... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Ivan Aguilar of Pharr, Texas, poses for a photo with his sister, Lesley Torres, of Edinburg, Texas, after Torres took the oath of enlistment at the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station. Aguilar is a division leading petty officer assigned to Navy Recruiting Station McAllen, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio and helped enlist his sister into the Navy. Torres, a 2018 graduate of Edinburg North High School, is the third of three siblings and the first female in her family to serve in the military.

BAMC hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance
January 23, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the Joint Base San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the historic Fort Sam Houston Theater Jan. 17... MORE

Retired Command Sgt. Major Marshall L. Huffman speaks to attendees of Joint Base San Antonio’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event at the Fort Sam Houston Theater Jan. 17. The event, hosted by Brooke Army Medical Center, celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King and served as a reminder to continue to strive toward his dream of equality for all.

Gateway Innovation Center kicks off 59th MDW Spark Cell
January 22, 2019 — More than sixty officer, enlisted and civilian Airmen gathered in the garden level of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center for the 59th Medical Wing Spark Cell kickoff event, led by the Gateway Innovation Center Jan. 11... MORE

More than sixty officer, enlisted and civilian Airmen gathered in the garden level of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center for the 59th Medical Wing Spark Cell kickoff event, led by the Gateway Innovation Center, Jan. 11, 2019. The Spark Cell is an Air Force initiative that drives innovation within our Airmen to develop a better and faster way to accomplish the mission.