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Patience and defensive driving, key to utilizing Washington Circle
August 3, 2018 — Driving through Washington Circle can pose a serious safety challenge for motorists who use the intersection to get around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Base safety ans security officials want people to be aware of the procedures for driving in and out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Washington Circle. Officials want to ensure motorists know which lanes they should be in when entering and exiting the circle. The biggest safety issue occurs when vehicles try to directly exit the circle from the left lane instead of moving to the right lane in advance of their exit turn. Officials urge people to drive defensively and sue caution in and around Washington Circle.

Fort Sam Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees names new superintendent
August 3, 2018 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees announced, by unanimous decision, Dr. Gary Bates as its new Superintendent of Schools July 31... MORE

(From left) Lt. Col. Aaron J. Braxton II, secretary, Fort Sam Houston Board of Trustees; Deborah E. Seabron, vice president; Dr. Gary Bates, FSHISD Superintendent; and Willie E White, Jr., President. The board chose Bates for his established instructional leadership, strength in collaboration, and focus on student learning and achievement. He will begin his new role Aug. 6.

Fort Sam Houston Independent School District notice of public meeting to discuss budget
August 3, 2018 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 23 in the Professional Development Center located at 1908 Winans Road at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget... MORE

Additional information regarding the proposed budget is available on the school district’s website at http://www.fshisd.net.

Don't let the bugs bite this summer
August 2, 2018 — Warmer temperatures of summer mean more outdoor family activities. It's important to make sure that time is safe for everyone, especially children. Most parents do a good job of protecting their kids from the sun, but they also need to consider why it's important to guard against potentially harmful insect bites and stings. ... MORE

West Nile and Zika are the most recent mosquito-borne illnesses in the news. They can cause flu-like symptoms, but they also can bring on serious complications in some cases.

Pentagon: $717 billion budget critical to rebuilding, restoring readiness
August 2, 2018 — The Department of Defense applauds the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at the swiftest pace in 20 years, Pentagon officials said Aug. 1. In a statement, DOD officials noted that this year’s bill passed with overwhelmingly bipartisan support – a vote of 87-10 in the Senate and 359-54 in the House. ... MORE

The Department of Defense applauds the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at the swiftest pace in 20 years, Pentagon officials said Aug. 1.

AFIMSC leads culture change in world of budget execution
August 2, 2018 — The Air Force exceeded 83 percent budget execution by July 31 this year in the installation and mission support portfolio, the achievement wasn’t about reaching some arbitrary milestone. Instead, it displayed a change in culture. ... MORE

The Air Force exceeded 83 percent budget execution by July 31 this year in the installation and mission support portfolio, the achievement wasn’t about reaching some arbitrary milestone. Instead, it displayed a change in culture.

Army Reserve medical personnel improve readiness serving local communities
August 2, 2018 — During a time where readiness is at the forefront of every military leader’s mind, unit commanders are focused on creative ways to ensure their unit and Soldiers get the best training possible while meeting requirements at both the individual and collective levels. For some medical units, this is where the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, missions come in... MORE

Spc. Kodjo Koukoua, an Army Reserve optical laboratory specialist assigned to 7252nd Medical Support Unit, is processing new eye prescriptions for eyeglass fabrication at Escontrias Early Childhood Center in Socorro, Texas. Koukoua is one of approximately 50 U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army Soldiers who are working in partnership with the Texas A&M Colonias program to provide medical care to El Paso County's underserved colonias population.

ARNORTH, San Antonio Army Reserve engineers, Florida medics emphasize 'innovative' for DOD Readiness Training mission
August 2, 2018 — They were ready. U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 277th Engineer Company based out of San Antonio and the 7235th Medical Support Unit based out of Orlando, Florida, had planned alongside partners with U.S. Army North, the Texas A&M Colonias program and Hidalgo county for nearly a year in preparation for their upcoming missions in the lower Texas region... MORE

Spc. Launa Bailey, a combat medic, completes an eye screening for local residents waiting for medical services at Betty Harwell Middle School in Edinburg, Texas. Approximately 50 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7235th Medical Support Unit out of Orlando, Texas, worked in partnership with the Texas A&M Colonias program June 16-27 to provide medical care to Hidalgo County's underserved colonia population. Services provided by military personnel are done through the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training, a civil-military program that builds mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. communities and the DOD. The missions selected meet training & readiness requirements for Army Reserve service members while integrating them as a joint and whole-of-society team to serve our American citizens.

JBSA cyclists put the pedal to the pavement in Iowa
August 1, 2018 — Some flat; throw in some sprints, add some climbs while enjoying the great outdoors, and you’ve got yourself a great cycling ride... MORE

Stay covered after age 21 with TRICARE Young Adult
August 1, 2018 — Have you recently graduated from college, but you haven’t found your dream job yet? Or did you just turn 21, and you’re not enrolled in college? If you’re worried about your health care coverage as a military dependent, TRICARE Young Adult or TYA, may give you the coverage you need... MORE

If you’re worried about your health care coverage as a military dependent, TRICARE Young Adult or TYA, may give you the coverage you need

Smoking materials can be a deadly household menace
August 1, 2018 — A deadly menace to any household is fire, which can result in injuries or death. It can strike anywhere or at any time. Home is the place where we are supposed to feel the safest. But home is where most smoking materials, structure fires, deaths and injuries occur... MORE

Never smoke and never allow anyone to smoke where medical oxygen is used. Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and make fires burn at a faster rate than normal. It can make existing fires burn faster and hotter.

Air Force tests en route wound care device at 59th Medical Wing
August 1, 2018 — Air Force Medical Evaluation and Support Activity engineers and medics successfully tested a new multi-channel wound vacuum system, a device that would improve aeromedical evacuation crews’ capability to deliver life-saving en route wound care... MORE

The multi-channel wound vacuum system is tested on a simulated patient in a C-130 static aircraft display at the 59th Medical Wing, San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 1, 2016. The multi-channel wound vacuum system, which is used to promote wound healing on critical patients, is able to replace the capabilities of four single-channel systems. This smaller, more transportable device makes it easier for aeromedical evacuation crews to deliver en route wound care to patients with multiple wounds. The Air Force Medical Evaluation Support Activity (AFMESA) team was involved in the testing of the multi-channel wound vacuum system, ensuring the device could perform in the operational environment.

Air Force Civil Engineer Center launches dashboard to share status of military construction projects
August 1, 2018 — A new tool puts the status of Air Force military construction projects at people's fingertips. The tool, known as MILCONnect, provides an efficient way for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate to share MILCON project information with its stakeholders around the world. ... MORE

AETC leaders, instructors team up to change flying training curriculum
July 30, 2018 — Instructor pilots from across Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Pilot Training bases came together March 7-8, after brainstorming for 8 months on ways to improve the quality of flying training... MORE

Instructor pilots from across Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Pilot Training bases came together March 7-8, after brainstorming for 8 months on ways to improve the quality of flying training.

Air Force recruiters learn about innovations for next-gen Special Ops Airmen at JBSA-Lackland
July 30, 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.

12th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 30, 2018 — Hangar 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was packed with friends and family July 27 to welcome the 12th Flying Training Wing’s new commander... MORE

Col. Mark S. Robinson (right) assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 27. Col. Travis Willis (left), 19th Air Force vice commander, presided over the ceremony.

JBSA survey looks for feedback on 502nd Force Support Squadron activities
July 27, 2018 — Take a few moments to give feedback on Force Support Squadron activities available at Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

Commentary: Just Breathe
July 27, 2018 — One thing I learned and emphasized to others throughout my military career is to keep in check your four pillars (dimensions of wellness) in check: spiritual, social, mental and physical. ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Airman helps AF soccer team reach gold
July 27, 2018 — Airman 1st Class Abdias Palacios, a 502nd Communications Squadron client systems technician at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, helped the Air Force soccer team score a 5-2 victory over the Navy in the 2018 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship June 11 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. ... MORE

DHA director discusses ‘forward momentum’ for new health record system
July 27, 2018 — The Military Health System is looking how to best incorporate feedback as it advances with the deployment of the new electronic health record system called MHS GENESIS, the director of the Defense Health Agency said... MORE

Navy Vice Adm. Raquel C. Bono, director of the Defense Health Agency, and Stacy Cummings, program executive officer for Defense Health Management Systems, answer questions about the progress of MHS GENESIS electronic health record, during the 2018 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Orlando, Florida, July 24.