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59th Medical Wing leaves large footprint on medical education
March 2, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Cody Vance)

Air Force retirees transition to new club membership portal
March 1, 2018 — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection... MORE

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.

Army South Soldiers hold coat drive for local elementary school
March 1, 2018 — The Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston held a coat drive from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, for the students of Booker T. Washington Elementary School in San Antonio. The school and battalion are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program... MORE

1st Sgt. Charmaine Reyna (right) and Capt. Debe Clark, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, sort through winter coats at Booker T. Washington Elementary School Feb. 22. The company held a coat drive at U.S. Army South from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, for the young students. The school and battalion are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program.

Know Your Soldier For Life Benefits: Yellow Ribbon Program
February 28, 2018 — The Department of Veterans Affairs sponsors a program in which Soldiers or their family members using their Post 9-11 GI Bill can receive additional funds from the participating school to cover the gap between GI Bill and the actual cost of tuition... MORE

Soldier for Life develops education and training opportunities for Soldiers, family members and Army veterans to facilitate individual readiness and professionalism during a Soldiers career and enhance post service employment opportunities.

T-6 Texan II operational pause lifted Feb. 27
February 28, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, has ordered an end to the operational pause of the T-6 Texan II fleet, with flying operations resuming Feb. 27 following the collection and analysis of operational flight test data... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty (left) , 19th Air Force commander, and Maj. Lincoln Olsen, T-6 instructor pilot, conduct a T-6 Texan II safety check before conducting an operational demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Feb. 21, 2018. Doherty was on the flightline getting test data first-hand during the command-wide T-6 operational pause.

67th Cyberspace Wing opens new OCO training location
February 28, 2018 — "Today we formally embark on a decisive path to deliver an offensive operating location for all Air Force cyber warriors. It's the first 'decisive step' upon which we will build and resource over time," said Col. Bradley Pyburn, 67th Cyberspace Wing commander, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Antonio Feb. 23. MORE

Col. Bradley Pyburn, 67th Cyberspace Wing commander, shares his thoughts about the new offensive cyberspace operations training location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23, 2018. The first class is scheduled for March 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

BAMC discovers likely source of Legionella bacteria in adjacent building
February 28, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center has identified the likely source of the Legionella bacteria in building 15, which is located adjacent to the main facility. After testing numerous sources, a hot water heater in the building was determined to be the source for the Legionella. ... MORE

A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6.

Airman Leadership School unveils Etchberger flight room with ribbon cutting ceremony
February 27, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School unveiled the Etchberger flight room with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 21 at the ALS Schoolhouse at Medina Annex. ... MORE

International symposium to promote shared information
February 27, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will host international leaders and representatives for the upcoming Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium, scheduled March 14-16 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will host international leaders and representatives for the upcoming Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium, scheduled March 14-16, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.

AETC commander discusses role of innovation in developing leaders
February 27, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to Airmen about the importance of developing innovators in today's Air Force at the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. 22 in Orlando, Fla... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to attendees of the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22. During his speech, the general explained the importance of innovation for the future of the Air Force and how to develop innovators.

USS Constitution Sailors Teach Students During San Antonio Navy Week
February 27, 2018 — Throughout the span of five days, USS Constitution Sailors reached out to more than 1,000 students in Texas during San Antonio Navy Week, Feb. 19-24. ... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Hagen Ward re-enacts a battle scene from the USS Constitution with the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Feb. 19. San Antonio is one of select cities to host a 2018 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions.

Focusing on the future: Sutherland Springs shooting survivor works toward recovery
February 27, 2018 — Under the watchful eye of his physical therapist, a patient slowly works a weighted towel across the floor by turning his left ankle. This is just one of several exercises he performs during his rehabilitation appointment at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

David Colbath completes a workout on an exercise bike Feb. 2, 2018 at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as physical therapist Oluwasegun Olomojobi times him. Colbath is one of eight people who were brought to Brooke Army Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a lone gunman in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Nov. 5, 2017. He is currently rehabilitating from his injuries at the CFI.

'Glow In The Park' 5K run draws crowds out for fluorescent fun
February 26, 2018 — Service members and others from across Joint Base San Antonio took part in the annual "Glow in the Dark" 5K fun run at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the early evening hours of Feb. 24... MORE

It's a Glow In The Park dance party at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as participants enjoy the festivities after the 5K fun run Feb. 24.

Air Force secretary: This is about lethality and mission effectiveness
February 26, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the importance of innovation and research and development during her State of the Air Force speech at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about innovation during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22, 2018.

Naval Oceanographic Office Inspires Next Generation to Pursue STEM Careers at Navy Week San Antonio
February 26, 2018 — Military and civilian personnel from the Naval Oceanographic Office, or NAVOCEANO, visited over 600 students across San Antonio at Navy Week, Feb. 19-23, to discuss their careers in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, fields. ... MORE

Civilian personnel assigned to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, or NMOC, headquartered at the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi speak with students of Sam Houston High School during Navy Week San Antonio, Feb. 19-25. The NMOC provides environmental information to help naval and joint forces operate more safely and effectively, and make better decisions faster than the adversary. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life.

Motorcycle safety: stay aware, stay alive when you ride
February 26, 2018 — Motorcycling is a lifelong learning process. Far too often riders think after a few years and a few thousand miles that they know it all. That concept can be fatal... MORE

Staying aware of the changing road conditions and showing the discipline to adjust to them is fundamental to safe riding.

Texas First Lady meets with Key Spouse Program volunteers
February 24, 2018 — Volunteers from the Key Spouse Program, a program that assists Air Force families within the Joint Base San Antonio community, went to Austin, Texas this past January and met with Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott as they highlighted the program’s success... MORE

Volunteers from the Key Spouse Program stand in front of the Governor's mansion in Austin, Texas after meeting with the First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott (pictured center) January 2018. The group informed Mrs. Abbott about the assistance volunteers provide for newly arrived Air Force families at Joint Base San Antonio.

Air Force Aid Society raises Falcon Loan’s maximum limit to $1,000
February 23, 2018 — The Air Force Aid Society has increased the maximum amount of a zero-interest loan that has provided numerous Airmen with emergency assistance... MORE

The Air Force Aid Society has increased the maximum amount of a zero-interest loan that has provided numerous Airmen with emergency assistance.

Point of Care Testing manager at 59th MDW celebrates 40 years of civil service
February 23, 2018 — In the late 1970’s, during the Jimmy Carter presidency, Leah Hawes began her career as a civil service employee. More than 40 years later, she is now the Point of Care Testing manager for the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Leah Hawes began her career as a civil service employee in the late 1970's. She is now the Point of Care Testing manager for the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman
February 23, 2018 — After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago... MORE