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Cole High School robotics team takes third at state competition
May 30, 2018 — Preparation and ingenuity helped three Cole High School students achieve a third-place showing at a state robotics contest held earlier this spring... MORE

Members of the Cole High and Middle Schools’ robotics teams participated in the Texas Computer Education Association State Robotics Contest held April 7 at Hutto High School, near Austin. From left are Gina Hanna, Cole robotics teacher and sponsor, robotics team members Aydin Chewning, Henry Yowell, Elizabeth Bardales, Camryn Kling, David Parker and Mitchell Hafer.

Commentary: Followership, or how to avoid being a toxic subordinate
May 30, 2018 — "Everybody has a boss." This is true for the Army; every Army leader, regardless of rank or echelon, is also a follower. The Army spends a lot of time discussing ways to develop leadership, but very rarely do we focus on how to be a good subordinate, though there are different sets of skills to be successful at both... MORE

"A toxic subordinate is someone who exhibits mannerisms detrimental to a positive command climate, readiness, esprit de corps, and Army values, and who influences others to follow their errant lead." - Command Sgt. Major Brian M. Disque

NASA set to launch first Army doctor into space
May 30, 2018 — While many have reached for the stars, a physician who calls Brooke Army Medical Center home is aiming to be the first Army doctor in space... MORE

Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrew Morgan, a NASA astronaut and emergency physician credentialed at Brooke Army Medical Center, has been assigned to Expedition 60/61, which is set to launch to the International Space Station in July 2019.

Hundreds gather to salute fallen military members at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
May 29, 2018 — Despite the sweltering heat of a late May Texas day, hundreds of people packed the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery May 28 for a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of their country... MORE

Members of the Southside High School Junior Air Force ROTC Honor Guard present the colors as local military leaders salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery amphitheater May 28.

Quadrangle at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston a popular destination
May 25, 2018 — The Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, or the “Quad,” as it is commonly known, is an iconic structure rich in history dating back to the end of the Civil War... MORE

The completed water and watch tower in 1877 before the addition of the clock at the Quadrangle at present-day Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Casual lieutenant innovates, supports UPT next
May 25, 2018 — A second lieutenant on casual status at the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will soon enter a new phase in his Air Force career when he joins other Airmen at Initial Flight Training... MORE

Second Lt. Sean is a member of the 12th Training Squadron. He is following in his parent’s footsteps who both served in the Air Force, and will soon begin training to be a remotely piloted aircraft pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Renovation project transforming one of JBSA-Randolph’s oldest buildings
May 24, 2018 — A Y-shaped building that was constructed as the post exchange during Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Army Air Corps era is in the midst of a renovation project that is transforming the interior of two of the structure’s three wings... MORE

A Y-shaped building that was constructed as the post exchange during Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Army Air Corps era is in the midst of a renovation project that is transforming the interior of two of the structure’s three wings located at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (courtesy photo)

Kelly Airfield stands down to conduct safety review
May 24, 2018 — Kelly Airfield and the 502nd Operational Support Squadron ceased usual activities May 21, to conduct an operational safety review directed by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein... MORE

‘A Night in Your Honor’ recognizes future service members
May 24, 2018 — More than 700 future service members, their families, educators, business leaders and military members gathered in the Rosenberg Sky Room at the University of the Incarnate Word to participate in “A Night in Your Honor” hosted by Our Community Salutes-San Antonio May 16... MORE

Future service members, their families, educators, business leaders and military members gathered in the Rosenberg Sky Room at the University of the Incarnate Word to participate in “A Night in Your Honor” sponsored by Our Community Salutes-San Antonio May 16.

Warrior & Family Support Center beats summer swelter with new canopy
May 24, 2018 — The Freedom Park Amphitheater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, part of the Warrior & Family Support Center, received a 12,000-square-foot canopy addition May 17 to shield visitors from the Texas sun... MORE

David Coker (third from left), Fisher House Foundation president, and Rachel O’Hern (second from right), Returning Heroes Home executive director, symbolically cut the ribbon re-opening the Freedom Park Amphitheater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 17. The amphitheater, part of the Warrior & Family Support Center, received a 12,000-square-foot canopy addition to shield visitors from the Texas sun. Also pictured (from left) are retired Marine Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Juan Ayala, Director of Military Affairs, City of San Antonio; Barbara Gentry, Fisher House Foundation board member; Coker; O’Hern; and Steve Fogle, Chairman, Board of Directors, Returning Heroes Home. The WFSC serves wounded, injured and ill service members as they receive treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center.

BAMC holds first health fair geared for women
May 23, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the first Women’s Health Fair May 19 in the hospital’s Medical Mall... MORE

At the physical therapy table, Chanel Jackson and Dorian Mason participate in a game to test their knowledge about exercise during the Women’s Health Fair at Brooke Army Medical Center May 19. The question was “What type of exercises should post-menopausal women perform?” Bobbi Hawthorne, physical therapy student, revealed the answer as “aerobic, strength and balance.”

Army CSM: Service members must be physically ready for deployment
May 23, 2018 — The U.S. military's mission is to fight and win the nation's wars, and service members must be physically, mentally and emotionally ready to fight when needed, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell said in an interview May 10... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts a physical training session with Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and service-members from across the Joint Force to kick off the inaugural Department of Defense Readiness and Resilience Workshop at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., April 17, 2018.

37th TRW hosts virtual reality symposium
May 22, 2018 — The 37th Training Wing hosted a virtual reality symposium at Arnold Hall May 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Courts-martial, crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
May 22, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed two Air Force courts-martial in the month of April 2018. Also during the month of April, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

99th FTS preserves the memory of Maj Jeff ‘Oz’ Ausborn
May 22, 2018 — Members of the 99th Flying Training Squadron recently honored the memory of a fallen comrade on the seventh anniversary of his death... MORE

Wearing the Army combat uniform, Lt. Col. Jason Powell, Air Education and Training Command deputy director for safety, leads the roll call for the NATO Air Training Command Afghanistan, NATC-A NINE, April 27, 2018, Randolph AFB, Texas. Powell was on the next rotation that followed this tragic event and has flown with the 99th FTS for the last four years. Among the victims was Maj. Jeff ‘Oz’ Ausborn, who was deployed from the 99th FTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

Air National Guard director, command chief visit 149th Fighter Wing
May 22, 2018 — Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, visited the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19 to tour the facilities and interact with its members. The general was joined on his visit by Chief Master Sgt. Ron Anderson, command chief for the Air National Guard, and other members of the Texas Military Department’s leadership. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard Director, visits with airmen from the 149th Fighter Wing during a lucheon at the Live Oak dining facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19.

Retiring Air Force Surgeon General saw revolution in expeditionary care
May 22, 2018 — Air Force Medicine has changed significantly since 1986, when Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger left his family medicine practice in Missouri to join the Air Force. Ediger, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, retires June 1, after a 32-year career that took him around the world, through numerous postings and varied roles. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, photographed in his office at the Pentagon, July 8, 2016. Ediger retires from the Air Force, June 1.

AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information
May 22, 2018 — As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum visibility to Airmen, supervisors and commanders in the field... MORE

Game-changing weaponry in development, says Army secretary
May 22, 2018 — Within a decade, if not sooner, leap-ahead technologies like lasers, hypersonic weapons, mobile and secure networks and unmanned/autonomous air and ground vehicles will likely reside in combat formations, said the Army's secretary... MORE

Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper, speaks at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, D.C., May 16, 2018.

Brooke Army Medical Center nurse receives Daisy award
May 21, 2018 — Arlene Johnson, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit registered nurse, received the Daisy Award during a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center May 16... MORE

Col. Margaret Nava, Brooke Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, presents Arlene Johnson, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit registered nurse, the Daisy Award during a ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center May 16.