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IAAFA continues decades old tradition with Alamo Wing visit
July 24, 2018 — A 24-year tradition continued as 40 students from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 18 to learn about the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, the maintenance mission and how the Reserve Citizen Airmen maintainers keep their Air Force Reserve Command of C-5Ms battle operational. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brandi King, 356th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy instructor pilot, talks with students from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy July 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The students are senior maintenance officers in their respective countries’ air forces from Latin America.

U.S. Army Medical Department Center of History and Heritage creates World War I poster series
July 24, 2018 — As a part of the World War I Centennial observance, the U.S. Army Medical Department Center of History and Heritage has created a poster series that recognizes the roles of U.S. Army Medical Department personnel during the war... MORE

As a part of the World War I Centennial observance, the U.S. Army Medical Department Center of History and Heritage has created a poster series that recognizes the roles of U.S. Army Medical Department personnel during the war.

59th Medical Wing deployment training reinforces critical skills
July 24, 2018 — On the grounds of the Air Force’s largest medical mobility mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the 59th Medical Wing amplifies critical readiness and combat skills to enhance joint service integration downrange... MORE

An Airman from the 59th Medical Wing performs sentry duty during a combat simulation as part of the Ability to Survive and Operate course Oct. 10, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The ATSO course takes Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing out of their traditional patient centric clinics and places them into a realistic combat settings and scenarios they may encounter in the real world.

Fort Sam Houston ISD offers free, reduced-price meals for qualified families
July 24, 2018 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for students served under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program... MORE

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced reduced or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldier wins national bodybuilding contest
July 24, 2018 — Being physically fit, going to the gym and living healthy is a way of life for Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Osorio, a member of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Staff Sgt. Bryan Osorio, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade counterintelligence special agent, holds the two first-place trophies he won while competing at the Europa Games bodybuilding competition in Dallas June 16-17. Osorio finished first in his class in the open category and first in the novice category.

Leadership change at 232nd Medical Battalion
July 23, 2018 — Lt. Col. Corey J. Plowden assumed command of the 232nd Medical Battalion July 18 during a ceremony on MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Plowden assumed command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon. At the same ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj.Jodi L. Stanley relinquished responsibility as the 232nd Medical Battalion Command Sergeant Major... MORE

Lt. Col. Corey J. Plowden (left) accepts the unit colors from Col. Clinton W. Schreckhise, 32nd Medical Brigade commander, while outgoing commander Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon looks on.

502nd Security Forces Group welcomes new leader
July 23, 2018 — Col. Jeffrey Carter took command of the 502nd Security Forces Group during a ceremony July 18 in front of the Taj Mahal, building 100, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

NORTHCOM commander: Protecting homeland is military's top priority
July 23, 2018 — Homeland defense is the top priority for the Department of Defense and U.S. Army North plays an important role in that no-fail mission, said the new commanding general of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command during a town hall meeting July 17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy (right), commanding general, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan (left), commanding general, U.S. Army North, and Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado (center), ARNORTH senior enlisted leader, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s historic Quadrangle during a visit July 17.

Parents learn strategies to fight online bullying at Vogel Resiliency Center workshop
July 23, 2018 — Parents learned about skills and strategies they can utilize in protecting their children from dangers posed by social media and online bullying at a workshop hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Vogel Resiliency Center July 16... MORE

Donnell Dawson (right), Joint Base San Antonio Family Life lead program educator, conducted and was the instructor for the “Social Media Safety and Bullying” workshop held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Vogel Resiliency Center July 16. The workshop focused on skills and strategies parents can utilize in protecting their children from dangers posed by social media and online bullying. Joining Dawson are two parents who attended the workshop, Geremy and James Chavez.

SERE candidates face trial by fire at JBSA-Camp Bullis
July 20, 2018 — Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, or SERE, candidates must overcome roughly a year’s worth of demanding training before calling themselves SERE specialists. Their trails start with the SERE Specialist Training and Orientation Course, or SST-OC... MORE

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron wins top honor
July 20, 2018 — 2017 was a busy year for the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The team continues to play pivotal roles in carrying out the mission of JBSA-Lackland starting from the beginning of entry into the military, helping countless units operate smoothly and stepping up to assist during times of need when disaster strikes... MORE

Toastmasters help public speakers find their voice
July 20, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Toastmasters Club is now holding meetings Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 24 at the Base Education Center... MORE

Adrian Huddleston, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Toastmasters vice president education, speaks to other members during a club meeting July 18, 2018, at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Toastmasters is an international organization that empowers and develops individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

New online ID card renewal process for dependents, retirees slashes wait time
July 20, 2018 — An ID card renewal process for military dependents and retirees that originated three years ago at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is gaining traction in the Air Force and is already up and running at Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

An ID card renewal process for military dependents and retirees that originated three years ago at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is gaining traction in the Air Force and is already up and running at Joint Base San Antonio.

Army Futures Command to build on 3 pillars 'to ensure we can fight and win'
July 19, 2018 — "We'll potentially be in a near-peer fight in the near future ... and it will be a difficult fight," said Lt. Gen. Paul A. Ostrowski, principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and director of the Army Acquisition Corps, during an Association of the U.S. Army breakfast in Arlington, Virginia, July 18. ... MORE

Ground power at 12th MXG shop supports air power
July 19, 2018 — From troubleshooting to final fitting, the 12th Maintenance Group’s metals technology shop fabricates and custom-makes the metal components critical to the functioning of the T-1A, T-6C and T-38C aircraft... MORE

Carlos Casasola, 12th Maintenance Group metals technology shop, machinist, forms a flat surface on a block of metal using a vertical milling machine, July 2, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The maintenance group executes more than 40,000 flight hours annually supporting six training operations squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

Air Force recruiters learn about innovations for next-gen Special Ops Airmen at JBSA-Lackland
July 19, 2018 — For the first time in the Department of Defense, a series of career field specialties is using human performance monitoring and a data collection system, as well as specialized recruiters. ... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Jette undergoes a body composition measurement test at the 350th Battlefield Airman Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio June 28. Jette is a Special Operations recruiter based in Fresno, California

Joint Base San Antonio offers motorcycle safety training
July 19, 2018 — Much can be said about motorcycle safety. “Look twice for motorcycles. Be aware of their presence. Take the training. All the gear, all the time. Ride to be seen.” We have heard these phrases over and over again, but do we really live by them? ... MORE

Staying aware of the changing road conditions and showing the discipline to adjust to them is fundamental to safe riding.

Navy releases uniform updates
July 19, 2018 — The Navy announced the expansion of hair styles for women along with several other uniform policy changes and updates July 11 in Naval Administrative Message 163/18... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson (center left) and Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert P. Burke (center right) and Sailors assigned to the Pentagon announce new grooming standards on camera during a live all-hands call. The event was held to answer questions from the fleet and to announce upcoming changes and updates to Navy policies.

Eligible veterans can seek refund for taxes on disability severance payment
July 18, 2018 — The Department of Defense has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their disability severance payment, a DOD tax expert said... MORE

Veterans who are eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their disability severance payment can submit a 1040X Amended U.S. Individual Tax Return for their reimbursement. Army Lt. Col. David Dulaney, the executive director for the Armed Forces Tax Council, said the Defense Department has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for the refund.

24th Air Force joins Air Combat Command, welcomes new commander
July 18, 2018 — Twenty Fourth Air Force was reassigned to a new major command and welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 17. During the ceremony, 24th Air Force moved from Air Force Space Command to Air Combat Command. Gens. Jay Raymond, AFSPC commander, and Mike Holmes, ACC commander, presided over the ceremony. ... MORE

Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, presents the 24th Air Force guidon to Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, who assumed command of the 24th Air Force during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 17. Twenty Fourth Air Force was reassigned to a new major command and welcomed Skinner during the ceremony.