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433rd CES firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 firefighters
September 11, 2017 — Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department paid tribute to the 9/11 firefighters who perished in the World Trade Center during its September unit training assembly here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 10, 2017 by walking up and down 110 flights of stairs... MORE

Reserve Wing prepares for Hurricane Irma
September 11, 2017 — The Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing, the 'Alamo Wing,' is prepared to provide assistance when called upon by state and federal agencies. ... MORE

Army South Soldier uses drone to assist in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 11, 2017 — Out of thousands of volunteers in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, a major assigned to U.S. Army South, found a unique way to offer his support through a special skillset... MORE

An aerial photo taken by a drone belonging to Maj. Michael Stump, U.S. Army South fire support officer, of flooded ranch in Ezzell, Texas, affected by Hurricane Harvey. The aerial footage was used by the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative to determine if there was a disruption of power to residents in the area.

Harvey relief efforts are personal to Airman from Houston
September 11, 2017 — A 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller’s thoughts turned to his family as Hurricane Harvey prepared to unleash its fury on the city of Houston more than two weeks ago... MORE

Amn Malcolm Charles, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, sends a situation report of the Incident Support Base where Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief trucks are parked at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, September 7, 2017.

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle
September 8, 2017 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of anyone to suicide is a tragedy, and that is why the Air Force is committed to the goal of zero suicides... MORE

Preventing suicide in the Air Force requires buy-in from every level, from senior leadership to junior Airmen. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Strengthening the connections you have in your life, with friends, family, coworkers and wingmen, helps build resiliency and guards against suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Airmen, family feedback sought for community resources
September 8, 2017 — The Air Force invites all Airmen and their dependents to participate in the 2017 Air Force Community Feedback Tool survey (https://confirm.opinionport.com/wix/p27407946.aspx) which runs through Oct. 2... MORE

Army Criminal Investigation Command warns of disaster fraud scams
September 8, 2017 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is cautioning the Army community to be on the lookout for charitable schemes and scams associated with "disaster fraud" donations... MORE

Army Criminal Investigative Command is warning individuals to be aware of disaster fraud scams by carefully researching relief organizations before donating.

Keeping the community connected at Military & Family Readiness Centers
September 8, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services promoting self-reliance, mission readiness, resiliency and ease adaption into the military way of life... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services promoting self-reliance, mission readiness, resiliency and ease adaption into the military way of life.

323rd Army Band orchestrates their final reunion concert
September 8, 2017 — Throughout the halls of a vintage brick building on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a medley of musical instruments echo in harmonious symphony. However, these halls will soon fall silent, as the musicians of the 323rd Army Band, also known as “Fort Sam’s Own,” make preparations for their final reunion concert, “As Time Goes By,” at the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio Sept. 24. ... MORE

Sgt. Jonathan Solby (left) and Sgt. Daniel Estes (right), trombonists with the 323d Army Band at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, perform at the Watson Fine Arts Center as part of the San Antonio Youth Wind Ensemble Performance April 13. The 323rd Army Band’s final reunion concert – scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Alamo – signifies the impending dissolution of the unit by fall of 2018.

ISR command chief’s goal: to help all Airmen do their best
September 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell’s goal at the 25th Air Force is to help all Airmen do their best, without hindrances. “I see my job as to help remove obstacles so people can do their job."... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, 25th Air Force command chief, observes instruments of a U-2 Dragon Lady training aircraft.

Make your home safe for people with disabilities
September 6, 2017 — According to the National Fire Prevention Association, or NFPA, there are millions of Americans that live with physical and mental disabilities. It’s important for the disabled and caregivers to know the actions they can take to stay safe from fire... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research tourniquet expert helping save lives through research
September 6, 2017 — Whether it’s been at the operating table or doing medical research, Dr. John Kragh Jr. has dedicated 32 years of his life to saving the lives of service members... MORE

Dr. John Kragh Jr., orthopedic surgeon and researcher at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, demonstrates how the Combat Application Tourniquet, or CAT, which is used by Soldiers on the battlefield, works on a simulated limb. Kragh is a renowned researcher and expert on the proper usage and effectiveness of tourniquets in treating wounded service members and injured civilians with limb injuries.

JBSA firefighters participate in rotary-wing training at JBSA-Seguin ISB
September 6, 2017 — Firefighters from the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron had the opportunity to learn about CH-47 Chinook emergency response and egress procedures at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5... MORE

Firefighters from the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron follow along with a 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier during familiarization training on a CH-47 Chinook at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. The 1st AD Soldiers are stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and were loading supplies to deliver to Beaumont, Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

Preparedness Month emphasizes planning ahead to deal with disasters
September 6, 2017 — Every year in September, National Preparedness Month reminds people how critical it is to plan and prepare for emergencies regardless of their magnitude... MORE

EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts
September 5, 2017 — As three CH-47 Chinooks flew in to Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield from the west, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Col. Harry Hughes was quickly working through how to help alleviate a back-up of overflow truck traffic onto the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base... MORE

Col. Harry Hughes, a reservist assigned as Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Region 8, listens to a Hurricane Harvey relief effort update at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. Helping local response agencies coordinate with one another is a primary responsibility for EPLOs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

AMEDDC&S Soldiers and civilians assist with hurricane relief at San Antonio Food Bank
September 5, 2017 — When Capt. Latrina Dudley saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, she wanted to help, so she organized five of her Soldiers headed to the San Antonio Food Bank to volunteer in any way needed... MORE

Capt. Latrina Dudley sorts through donated items at the San Antonio Food Bank warehouse Aug. 31. Dudley is the commander of the Training Support Activity at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army supports Harvey relief efforts with water supply
September 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, delivered 28,500 pounds of water Sept. 3 to citizens at the Anahuac Airport. The city of Anahuac is a part of Chambers County, which was cut off from the rest of Texas due to the massive flooding from Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Potter, a CH-47 helicopter repairer with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment from Fort Bliss, Texas, pushes a pallet of water on a CH-47 Chinook Sept. 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Auxiliary Airfield in Seguin, Texas, for a supply deliver to citizens affected by Hurricane Harvey.

‘Big Willie’ hosts soldiers traveling to Harvey relief
September 5, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently hosting roughly 500 Soldiers in the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center as they prepare to deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Soldiers walk to their assigned rooms Sept. 2 at the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. More than 500 soldiers are awaiting future deployment instructions at the old Wilford Hall in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Brooke Army Medical Center commemorates Women’s Equality Day
September 5, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center commemorated Women’s Equality Day Aug. 30, with the event highlighting the 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote (ratified Aug. 26, 1920) and how far women have progressed since the suffrage movement in 1848... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Deputy Commander Col. Traci E. Crawford addresses the audience gathered for BAMC’s Women’s Equality Day in the Medical Mall Aug. 30. Crawford was the guest speaker for the event.

FSS theme: “Revitalizing the Squadron & YOU!”
September 5, 2017 — Week-long workshop brought Force Support Squadron commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families... MORE