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59th Medical Wing nurse receives BAMC award
June 18, 2018 — Air Force Maj. David F. Bradley, Jr., a perioperative clinical nurse specialist assigned to the 59th Medical Wing, was the recipient of Brooke Army Medical Center’s 2018 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the Year Award May 7. The annual award is presented to the nominee who has made a significant impact on the San Antonio military medical mission. ... MORE

Maj. David Bradley, Jr., a perioperative clinical nurse specialist assigned to the 59th Medical Wing, was the recipient of Brooke Army Medical Center’s 2018 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the Year Award May 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The annual award is presented to the nominee who has made a significant impact on the San Antonio military medical mission.

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman tours JBSA-Fort Sam Houston facilities
June 18, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, took a JBSA-Fort Sam Houston immersion tour June 15, stopping at select locations to walk through facilities and talk to the people who work there... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman (center), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, talks with Amanda Wood (left), Chief, Child and Youth Services Flight, and Jeanne Warren (right), JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Director, during a stop at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center June 15. The general visited the center as part of an immersion tour, which included stops at the Academic Support Center, Student Activity Center, the vehicle maintenance facility, Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, and Military & Family Readiness Center.

59th Medical Wing reopens Satellite Pharmacy at JBSA-Lackland
June 18, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing reopened the doors to the satellite pharmacy located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 11... MORE

Senior Airman Deja Collins, 59th Medical Training Squadron pharmacy technician, prepares medication for distribution at the satellite pharmacy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 11. The staff processes 378,000 prescriptions annually.

502nd Security Forces Squadron ramping up patrols to reduce home break-ins and thefts
June 18, 2018 — Responding to a string of break-ins and thefts at residential units at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the 502nd Security Forces Squadron is increasing patrols and instituting measures to prevent further break-ins and thefts from occurring... MORE

Twenty-four bicycles have been stolen at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston since Jan. 1.

59th Medical Wing welcomes new commander
June 18, 2018 — Members of the Air Force’s flagship medical wing witnessed the transfer authority and responsibility from Maj. Gen. Bart Iddins to the new 59th Medical Wing commander, Maj. Gen. John DeGoes during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 14... MORE

Maj. Gen. John DeGoes took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 14. The 59th MDW is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing.

Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days
June 18, 2018 — In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child... MORE

Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez and his wife, Tech. Sgt. Christina Gamez, hold their children, Tomas, 4, and Eva, 3, for a portrait outside of their home.

502nd CS hosts tech expo
June 15, 2018 — The 502nd Communications Squadron hosted a technology expo at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 13. The expo featured more than 30 companies displaying different technology and has been at JBSA for the past 20 years. The companies shared new advances in technology with the more than 200 attendees that could partner well with JBSA mission capabilities... MORE

Former field artillery officer commissioned as Army medicine biochemist/physiologist
June 15, 2018 — When he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology, then-Cadet Andrew W. Holt accepted a commission in the U.S. Army to become a field artillery officer... MORE

Capt. Andrew W. Holt (left), Ph.D., a former Army field artillery officer, is the new Deputy Director for the Department of Sensory Trauma at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Holt, a physiologist, is taking over for Capt. Gina Griffith (right), Ph.D., who just completed her first tour in the Army as a microbiologist at the USAISR and transferring to a deployable unit at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

USAISR Burn Flight Team deploys to Guatemala
June 15, 2018 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Burn Flight Team, or BFT, deployed to Guatemala June 6 to transport six critically injured pediatric burn patients to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Galveston, Texas... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Argelia Felix-Camacho, Registered Nurse, San Antonio Military Medical Center Burn Team, consoles a patient during a humanitarian mission from Guatemala to Galveston, Texas, June 6. An aeromedical evacuation crew from San Antonio Military Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, provided en route medical treatment to the six injured children during the air Mobility Commnd flight to Galveston, Texas. The children were taken to the Shriners Hospital for Children for further care.

U.S. Army North celebrates Army’s 243th birthday
June 15, 2018 — Members of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) were all over San Antonio June 14 to mark the Army’s 243rd Birthday with a ceremony at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio and an early morning birthday run at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Soldiers render salutes in formation as the flag is raised June 14 before celebrating the Army’s 243rd birthday with a run at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), presided over the events celebrating the Army’s birthday with soldiers, Army civilians and families.

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.