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59th Medical Wing's CCATT flight makes three point turn
July 25, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing executed three back-to-back aeromedical transport missions departing from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 19, making coast-to-coast stops before returning home two days later... MORE

A 59th Medical Wing Critical Care Air Transport Team member awaits for other patients to arrive at their aircraft in San Diego, California, July 20. Teams are regularly dispatched all over the globe to respond to emergencies, assist in Department of Defense contingency missions and reinforce readiness training through real-world civil and humanitarian assistance missions.

NIOC Texas Sailor stops mugging during off-duty hours
July 25, 2018 — Petty Officer 3rd Class Shelton Carter, a cryptologic technician assigned to Navy Information Operations Command Texas at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was recognized by the city of San Antonio for stopping an attempted robbery in a local Walmart parking lot June 9... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Shelton Carter, a cryptologic technician assigned to Navy Information Operations Command Texas at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was recognized by the city of San Antonio for stopping an attempted robbery in a local Walmart parking lot June 9.

Helping the healers through the power of mobile technology
July 25, 2018 — Experts at the Defense Health Agency’s Web & Mobile Technology Program Management Office have harnessed the power of mobile information technology to help those who help others. They’ve created the Provider Resilience app, which offers health care providers tools to guard against common but troubling emotional occupational hazards... MORE

The Provider Resilience app offers health care providers tools to guard against emotional occupational hazards, including compassion fatigue and burnout. An updated version of the app is expected to be released in the fall.

Look before you lock: never leave children in vehicles unattended
July 25, 2018 — Child death from vehicular heatstroke is a parent's worst nightmare, but unfortunately, it happens more often than you think. Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. Regrettably, even great parents may forget a child in the back seat when distracted... MORE

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a car can heat up by 20 degrees and become deadly for infants and small children. That's enough to kill a child left alone in a vehicle. Always "Look Before You Lock."

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