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Authentic NCOs: Honest with themselves and their people
June 15, 2018 — The conditions that hamper NCOs in their work make it all the more imperative that you, the NCO, improve the quality of interaction with your Soldiers... MORE

Three NCOs acting on behalf of NCOs of the past, present and future light three candles. The red candle represents valor, the white honor and integrity, and the blue vigilance.

City and Joint Base San Antonio partner to pave way for Salado Creek Trail and Equestrian Facilities at Fort Sam Houston
June 15, 2018 — A partnership between the City of San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio will bring new hiking and biking trails through a portion of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System, which includes Salado Creek, is an expanding system of paved multi-use trails funded with sales tax funds approved by San Antonio voters. The Salado Creek Greenway, recently designated a “National Recreation Trail” by the Department of the Interior, is currently divided into two long segments north and south of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston that will soon be connected into one, very long continuous trail, thanks to the partnership between the City of San Antonio, or CoSA, and JBSA.

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium ceremony honors 233 graduating residents, fellows
June 15, 2018 — A San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium graduation ceremony was held June 7 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. The ceremony honored 47 fellows and 149 residents from 34 graduate medical education programs and 37 graduates from 11 graduate allied healthcare education programs. ... MORE

Army Maj. Tyson Sjulin, pulmonary/critical care fellow, receives the Commander’s Award for Fellow Clinical Research during the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium graduation ceremony held June 7 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. Also pictured are (from left) Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency; Air Force Maj. Gen. Bart O. Iddins, 59th Medical Wing commander; Army Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller, Brooke Army Medical Center commander; and Dr. Woodson Scott Jones, dean of SAUSHEC

BAMC deputy commander named Army Nurse of the Year
June 15, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s deputy commanding officer has been named the Army Nurse of the Year by the Daughters of the American Revolution... MORE

Army Col. Traci Crawford, Brooke Army Medical Center deputy commanding officer, received the coveted 2017 Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee Award during the national defense night ceremony of the DAR Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. The award is given annually to an Army nurse with outstanding qualifications and achievements.

GeoBase system provides utility maps for DOD personnel
June 14, 2018 — While many people utilize Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, every day, few are aware that military bases also have GIS with countless applications available for Department of Defense personnel... MORE

JBSA firefighters participate in “Train the Trainer” vehicle rescue course
June 14, 2018 — Firefighters across Joint Base San Antonio participated in the NFPA 1006 VEHICLE RESCUE Train-the-Trainer program June 6-8, at Camp Talon on JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Jesus Rico and Esteban Perez, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, train using the Jaws of Life June 8, 2018 at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. These men use the Jaws of Life to pry the lodged door open and simulate a vehicle extrication rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt.)

Commentary: what now, senior NCO?
June 13, 2018 — The Air Force recently selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to the rank of master sergeant and more importantly, the grade of senior NCO, or SNCO. As a brand new SNCO, you may have wondered “What Now?”... MORE

502nd CPTS recognized as Air Force’s top comptroller squadron
June 12, 2018 — The 502nd Comptroller Squadron was recognized as the Air Force’s top comptroller squadron for 2017 and received the Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers Comptroller Organization of the Year Award during a ceremony May 30, 2017, in Denver, Colorado... MORE

The 502nd Comptroller Squadron is the Air Force’s top comptroller squadron for 2017 and is the recipient of the Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers Comptroller Organization of the Year Award. With more than 130 members, the 502nd CPTS is one of the largest comptroller squadrons in the Department of Defense, and serves more than 266 mission partners across JBSA including the Air Force basic military training mission, Air Education and Training Command and the Air Force Personnel Center.

EOD fitness assessment under revision
June 12, 2018 — The Air Force Exercise Science Unit located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is currently studying the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Air Liaison Officer Tactical Air Control Party career field’s... MORE

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal member takes part in a fitness study June 5, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Army North welcomes new command sergeant major
June 12, 2018 — U.S. Army North said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald E. Orosz during a change of responsibility ceremony June 8 in the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, welcoming U.S. Army North’s next top senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado (left), incoming U.S. Army North command sergeant major, receives the ARNORTH colors from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general, ARNORTH, during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 8.

History, comforts of home coexist at JBSA-Randolph housing
June 11, 2018 — The Taj Mahal and the main chapel are rightly regarded as historic treasures at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, but they are only two of the structures that are part of the JBSA location’s rich architectural tradition... MORE

The Randolph Field Historic District, which features 350 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes a housing sector that rose from wide open spaces formerly devoted to farming in the early years of the Great Depression.

AMEDD Museum upgrades honor legacy and contributions of Army medical community
June 11, 2018 — The stories and contributions of Medal of Honor recipients in Army Medicine are included in upgraded exhibits at the U.S. Army Medical Department, or AMEDD, Museum located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. George Wunderlich, AMEDD Museum director, is hoping an exhibit area dedicated to the 52 Medal of Honor recipients who served in AMEDD will be completed and open to public viewing by June 15. ... MORE

George Wunderlich, U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director, stands next to the new exhibit case holding The Command Sgt. Major Jack Clark Jr. Best Medic Award trophy and plaque displayed in the foyer of the museum. The display includes a bigger case made of dark oak wood, a photograph of Clark, the namesake for the award, and new labeling. The display is one of several exhibit upgrades and improvements, which started last year, that have been made at the museum.

U.S. Army celebrates 243rd anniversary
June 11, 2018 — Spc. Matthew Saenz (second from left), a supply clerk with U.S. Army South, joins retired Army Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. Elia in the ceremonial cake cutting at San Antonio’s 243rd U.S. Army Birthday Celebration at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk Hotel June 9... MORE

Spc. Matthew Saenz (second from left), a supply clerk with U.S. Army South, joins retired Army Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. Elia in the ceremonial cake cutting at San Antonio’s 243rd U.S. Army Birthday Celebration at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk Hotel June 9. Saenz, 20, and Elia, 97, were the youngest and oldest Soldiers present and had the privilege of slicing the first piece of cake. Maj. Gen. Patrick Sargent (far left), U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School commanding general, observes the long-standing tradition with Command Sgt. Maj. William O’Neal (far right), AMEDDC&S senior enlisted advisor.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center hosts employment workshop for transitioning service members
June 8, 2018 — Transitioning service members preparing for a career outside the military can learn about skills and tips to help them get a job at the “Confidence Outside the Uniform” workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20... MORE

The workshop is open to all active-duty members transitioning out of the military, military spouses, veterans and Department of Defense civilians within JBSA, including JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Camp Bullis. The JBSA M&FRC Employment Readiness Program and the Texas Veterans Commission are conducting the workshop.

San Antonio recruiters, future Sailors give back to community
June 8, 2018 — Instilling the “Whole Sailor Concept” was the mission of Navy Recruiting Stations Hollywood Park and De Zavala during a Delayed Entry Program meeting held at the San Antonio Food Bank June 6... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Milton Duarte (right), a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station De Zavala, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, and Diego Rodriguez, a future Sailor from Del Rio, Texas, volunteers at the San Antonio Food Bank during a Delay Entry Program meeting June 6. Duarte, a 2003 graduate of South Bronx High School, joined the Navy in 2005. Rodriguez, a 2014 graduate of Del Rio High School, will serve as an electrician’s mate in America’s Navy.

JBSA continues quest to be energy smart
June 8, 2018 — As temperatures continue to climb and summer is just around the corner, many people are keeping a close eye on their utility usage as they struggle to beat the heat... MORE

Air Force transfers cyber responsibility to Air Combat Command
June 8, 2018 — Air Force officials announced the service’s cyber responsibilities will realign to Air Combat Command from Air Force Space Command... MORE

Air Force officials announced the service’s cyber responsibilities will realign to Air Combat Command from Air Force Space Command. Units realigning include 24th Air Force and subordinate units, as well as the Cyber Support Squadron, Air Force Network Integration Center and Air Force Spectrum Management Office, which are currently direct reporting units to AFSPC.

The Army Vision: Behind the 10-year plan to help the Army win today's and tomorrow's battles
June 7, 2018 — "Our competitors are seeking to alter global strategic realities for their own benefit, often at the expense of the U.S. interests and those of our allies and partners," Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark Esper said in his opening statement to the House Appropriations Committee on the posture of the U.S. Army, March 20... MORE

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks with a Soldier while visiting an Army installation. Esper recently laid out "The Army Vision" through 2028 that will ensure America's Soldiers are able to fight and decisively win in any future battle.

Purple Heart honors EOD Soldier’s service, sacrifice
June 7, 2018 — A Warrior Transition Battalion Soldier was presented the Purple Heart for his combat wounds during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 1... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller (left) thanks Purple Heart recipient Sgt. 1st Class James L. Burch (center) for his service during a Purple Heart ceremony at Warrior and Family Support Center June 1 as Burch’s wife, Dixie, looks on.

Back to Basics: big changes to Army recruit training
June 7, 2018 — The Army is in the midst of evaluating and improving how it creates Soldiers and ensuring recruits who graduate basic training are ready to tackle the responsibilities the Army will soon place upon them... MORE

The U.S. Army is updating its basic training curriculum with an eye toward instilling improved discipline, better physical fitness, and an enhanced appreciation for Army values and the ethics of the professional Soldier.