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Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio hosts Alamo STEM educators visit to Navy Research Lab
July 2, 2018 — Scientists at the Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio at the San Antonio Military Medical Center campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted 10 high school chemistry and health professions educators for a laboratory tour and “meet the scientists” career path discussion June 27... MORE

High school chemistry and health professions educators from the Alamo STEM Workforce Coalition program visited with scientists at Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio to learn about research career paths in Navy Medicine for their students.

Secretary of the Air Force talks innovation across JBSA, Austin
July 2, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin, Pilot Training Next and Joint Base San Antonio June 27-29 to see firsthand the focus Airmen in the area are placing on improving readiness, cost-effective modernization and developing exceptional leaders... MORE

SECAF talks Air Force innovation across JBSA, Austin

560th FTS welcomes newest Pilot for a Day
June 29, 2018 — In December 1994 the 560th Flying Training Squadron started the program “Pilot for a Day.” The program offers children with lifelong disabilities the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot... MORE

Maj. Justin Stimets, 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, speaks with Megan Foster aboard a T-38 Talon during her “Pilot for a Day” orientation June 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The "Pilot for a Day" program invites children of all ages, military or civilian, to be guests of the 12th Flying Training Wing and its flying squadrons for an entire day. Doing so, the 12th FTW strives to give each child a special day and a break from the challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

Vogel Resiliency Center hosts ‘Social Media Safety and Cyberbullying Awareness’ workshop July 16
June 29, 2018 — Parents can learn the risks and dangers their children are exposed to on social media, including online cyberbullying, and what to do about it at the “Social Media Safety and Cyberbullying Awareness” workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Vogel Resiliency Center, building 367, from 4 to 6 p.m. July 16... MORE

The workshop will also educate parents on how to identify warning signs of children who are being bullied online and how to notice behaviors, including anxiety, depression and isolation, which are associated with bullying and could lead to suicide.

Service dog rescues veteran from despair of PTSD
June 29, 2018 — After battling night terrors and the pain and anxiety of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for decades, an Air Force veteran found his lifeline at the end of a dog leash. (Editor's Note: This is part 2 of Ryan Kaono's story about living with PTSD.) ... MORE

Ryan Kaono's work area at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center clearly shows his cube mate and service dog Romeo belongs there too.

59th Medical Wing paramedic channels passion to save lives
June 29, 2018 — For Senior Airman Tyler Stager, a paramedic from the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,, having the unique opportunity to work as an emergency responder is a way of life for him... MORE

Senior Airman Tyler Stager, a paramedic with the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, poses for a photo at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Stager is part of a team of paramedics within the 59th MDW that serve both JBSA and the San Antonio area.

Army medical readiness exercise provides rural Salvadorans with medical, dental care
June 29, 2018 — Army dentists took part in a medical readiness exercise that included a team of 40 that included Peruvian and Salvadoran doctors and nurses. Of the 40, 32 were U.S. Army medical personnel from Combined Joint Task Force Hope participating in the Beyond the Horizon exercise, which is led by U.S. Army South. The larger scope of the humanitarian exercise included construction of clinics and schools. The dental MEDRETE in Olocuilta, one of five that will be conducted during the exercise, started June 25 and concludes June 29... MORE

A Salvadoran girl gets dental care during a medical readiness training exercise June 24, 2018, at Centro Escolar Canton La Esperanza de Olocuilta, El Salvador. The MEDRET is part of U.S. Army South-led Beyond the Horizon exercise lasting May 12 through August 4. The exercise involves about 1,800 Soldiers of all components, part of Combined Joint Task Force Hope and includes MEDRETS and construction of schools and a clinic addition.

Incentive flight gives graphic artist insight into pilots’ use of tablet computer
June 28, 2018 — A special event in the career of a 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs graphic artist last week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph provided him with a pilot’s perspective of a device that is transforming information management in the cockpit throughout Air Education and Training Command... MORE

Tony Ervin, 502nd Air Base Wing, Public Affairs illustrator, prepares to test the electronic flight bag during flight, June 21, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. EFBs are used by aircrews to plan, execute and debrief flights. Applications on the tablets enable pilots and their crews to determine weather patterns, approach paths, flight line makeup and other relevant information used during all types of flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

25th Air Force mission leader recognized for life-long dedication to ISR networks
June 28, 2018 — When Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance computer networks have outages, Chuck Ham is the man to call. A Mission Operations shift leader in the 625th Operations Center, 25th Air Force, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Ham was recently recognized for his incredible, life-long dedication to the Intelligence Community when he was presented the Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community Award by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. ... MORE

Chuck Ham, a Mission Operations shift leader in the 625th Operations Center, 25th Air Force, Ham was recently recognized for his incredible, life-long dedication to the Intelligence Community when he was presented the Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community Award by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

Commentary: When the storms of life arise, how do you survive the onslaught?
June 28, 2018 — The storms of life appear in many forms. Some are small and arise as unexpected showers to rain on your parade, while others last so long they leave you exhausted -- mentally, physically, emotionally or even spiritually... MORE

67th Cyberspace Wing welcomes new commander
June 28, 2018 — Col. Bradley Pyburn relinquished command of the 67th Cyberspace Wing to Col. Melissa Cunningham during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20. Maj. Gen. Chris Weggeman, Air Forces Cyber commander, presided over the ceremony... MORE

Maj. Gen. Chris Weggeman (left), Air Forces Cyber commander, presents the 67th Cyberspace Wing guidon to Col. Melissa Cunningham (right), 67th CW commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20. Col. Bradley Pyburn relinquished command of the wing to Cunningham.

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training starts at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
June 28, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, famously known as “The Gateway to the Air Force,” is also the gateway to the SERE career field through the SERE Specialist Training Orientation Course, a 15-day course held on JBSA-Lackland’s Medina Training Annex... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Cole Kramn, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist Training Orientation Course candidate, conducts a pull-up during a mock physical fitness assessment at the SERE specialist schoolhouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 22. Kramn, a Spokane, Washington, native, is one of about 400 candidates to come through the orientation course annually.

New Battlefield Airmen Prep Course: Improves attrition rates, builds more resilient candidate
June 26, 2018 — Battlefield Airmen Preparatory Course candidates participate in a ruck run April 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Battlefield Airmen hopefuls graduating from Basic Military Training will have to complete the course before transitioning into the initial entry course... MORE

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns of virtual kidnapping scam
June 26, 2018 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit, or CCIU, is warning the military community to be on the lookout for the “Virtual Kidnapping” hoax... MORE

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit, or CCIU, is warning the military community to be on the lookout for the “Virtual Kidnapping” hoax. The scam occurs when an unsuspecting person receives a call and the caller immediately says, “I’ve kidnapped your kid. Send money or the kid dies,” or some similar version of the call.

59th Medical Wing evacuates El Paso patient
June 26, 2018 — Members of the Acute Lung Rescue Team from the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, perform an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation procedure on a patient in El Paso, Texas, June 10. The team is the Department of Defense's only medical evacuation team with ECMO capabilities. ECMO enables the team to safely transfer critically ill patients with severe heart and lung issues across long distances for further treatment... MORE

Members of the Acute Lung Resuce Team from the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, perform an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation procedure on a patient in El Paso, Texas, June, 10, 2018. The team is the Department of Defense's only medical evacuation team with ECMO capabilities. ECMO enables the team to safely transfer critically ill patients with severe heart and lung issues across long distances for further treatment.

U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomes two new SES leaders
June 26, 2018 — U.S. Army Installation Management Command has two new Senior Executive Service leaders within its headquarters staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl (center), commanding general, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, welcomes IMCOM's two new Senior Executive Service leaders within its headquarters staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. At left is Delia Adams, who, as IMCOM’s senior contracting executive, is responsible for an annual $4.5 billion portfolio of appropriated and non-appropriated contracts and procurements. At right is J. Randall Robinson, who will serve as the executive deputy to the commanding general.

Don’t put yourself at risk for drug misuse, talk to your doctor
June 26, 2018 — Accidental or intentional drug misuse of any kind can have negative consequences on your health and military career... MORE

Military membersrequired to take opioid medication should familiarize themselves with proper usage procedures and understand the associated risks to their health and readiness.

Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations
June 26, 2018 — Air Force officials are accepting submissions for the 2018 National Public Service Award. The American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration established the award to honor individuals whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments serve as models of public service in and out of the work environment... MORE

'Beyond the Horizon' exercise strengthening partnership with El Salvador
June 26, 2018 — Some 1,800 Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force Hope are providing humanitarian assistance as part of their training during the Beyond the Horizon exercise in La Paz, El Salvador. The U.S. Army South-led mission began May 12 and runs through Aug. 4, and includes Soldiers from all components, Air Force and Marine service members, Salvadoran soldiers and personnel from non-governmental organizations... MORE

Medical staff from Combined Joint Task Force Hope check in local nationals during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Canton Espino Abajo as part of Beyond the Horizon 2018 May 28. Beyond the Horizon 2018 is a combined readiness exercise between U.S. Southern Command and El Salvador which provides medical campaigns and construction projects for several communities throughout the La Paz Department in the Central American country.

New schedules for JBSA Military Personnel Flights
June 25, 2018 — Effective June 25, all Joint Base San Antonio military personnel offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m... MORE

Staff Sgt. Mellissa Taylor, 559th Trainee Health Squadron optometry noncommissioned officer in charge, checks an ID at the Highway 90 gate while performing security forces augmentee duty Oct. 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Highway 90 gate provides easy and convenient access for patients to quickly access care and facilities.