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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.

JBSA continues to participate in National Police Week
May 21, 2018 — Security forces members throughout Joint Base San Antonio participated in National Police Week with events held on each JBSA location April 14-18... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Hill, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog Ccharles, run the 1-mile ruck march May 17 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas in honor of Police Week. Police Week is a week-long event that pays tribute to the time, service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Shelby Pruitt)

Check your ego at the door, be your own advocate
May 21, 2018 — Are you or someone you know suffering from an invisible wound?... MORE

The Invisible Wounds Initiative (IWI) was created by Air Force senior leadership to successfully support Airmen and their families coping with Invisible Wounds (IW) by developing an expected environment of understanding, trust, and open discourse among Airmen, their families, their peers, and their Leadership. The goal is to eliminate real and perceived structural, social, internal, and external barriers to care and treat Airmen with dignity throughout the recovery process.

AFIMSC summit delivers mission support solutions
May 21, 2018 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center delivered solutions to challenges base-level leaders face at a forum May 14-16 in San Antonio... MORE

Col. Seth Frank talks with Air Force mission support group commanders and superintendents about protection services during the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Mission Support Leadership Summit May 14 in San Antonio. The summit provided a platform for support group commanders and senior enlisted superintendents to better understand the programs AFIMSC conducts to enable their missions

Carey promoted, relinquishes command of 12th Flying Training Wing
May 21, 2018 — The 12th Flying Training Wing’s commander was promoted May 18 in a ceremony at the Parr Club on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command, U.S. Northern Command, and Eleventh Air Force, promotes Col. Joel Carey to the rank of brigadier general, May 18, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12FTW is responsible for four single-source aviation pipelines – Pilot Instructor Training, Combat Systems Officer Training, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Indoctrination, and Basic Sensor Operator Qualification. (U.S. Air Force by Joel Martinez)

Painting honors local medical officer lost at Pentagon on 9/11
May 19, 2018 — Army Lt. Col. Karen J. Wagner was one of the 125 people killed during the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon in 2001. She was serving at her position of medical personnel officer in the Office of the Army Surgeon General and Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel on that tragic day... MORE

Kourtney Valdez (left), daughter of Richard Valdez, and Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, unveil the painting of Lt. Col. Karen Wagner.

Armed Forces Action Plan forum provides voice for JBSA members on issues
May 18, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio members have a chance to provide input on the quality of life issues they want addressed through an annual forum that aims to improve the well-being of military members. The Armed Forces Action Plan forum will be Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797. ... MORE

(From left) The local senior leadership panel of Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general and Senior Army Commander of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Navy Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, discuss the issues presented amongst each other Nov. 3, 2016.

I-WEPTAC delivers innovations to Air Force leaders
May 18, 2018 — Innovation was alive here this week, as senior leaders heard proposals May 16 to address some of the greatest challenges facing the agile combat support community at the conclusion of the 2nd Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference, hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

2018 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference attendees read about one of the four mission area working group chairmen who led a team to think innovatively in tackling one of the Air Force’s toughest agile combat support challenges during the San Antonio event out-brief. The May 16 out-brief presented proposed solutions to about 1,000 senior Air Force leaders and members of the installation and mission support community.

Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career
May 18, 2018 — Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse... MORE

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program ensures Airmen are aware of the limitations and consequences of alcohol abuse and its impact on their Air Force career. At each installation, the ADAPT program offers awareness outreach, assessment, and counseling.

344th TRS instructor awarded DFC; passes experience to new Airmen
May 17, 2018 — Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Narro, a 344th Training Squadron Instructor who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with 23 other Airmen May 11 at Hurlbert Field, Fla., uses his experiences excelling in critical mission environments to train the next generation of special operations aircrew Airmen to do the same... MORE

Changes to UCMJ: Military Justice Act of 2016 brings about training
May 17, 2018 — With the new changes to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, the Army’s Military Justice Legislation Training Team, or MJLTT, recently conducted a two-day course at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The course was mandatory for all Army judge advocates, and military and civilian paralegals... MORE

Lt. Col. Sara Root, chief of the Army’s Military Justice Legislation Training Team, assigned to office of The Judge Advocate Genera -criminal law division, briefs commanders and first sergeants May 5-6 on the changes to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice inside the Roc Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. During the two-day course, attendees learned about the Military Justice Act of 2016, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2019.

Belize Defence Force hosts energy and water conservation policy conference
May 17, 2018 — The Belize Defence Force hosted an Energy and Water Conservation Policy Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Belize City May 8-10, bringing together Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard and master planners from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army South was the lead executive agent of this U.S. Southern Command-sponsored professional military exchange. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Joseph Cole (center), from the U.S. Army’s Louisiana National Guard's Construction Facility Management Office, and service members from the Belize Defence Force, participate in a site survey and facility assessment exercise of a military hospital in Belize City May 9.

BAMC bids farewell to commander, command sergeant major; welcomes new command team
May 17, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a simultaneous change of command and change of responsibility ceremony May 11 on the hospital’s ground helipad... MORE

Maj. Gen. Thomas Tempel, Regional Health Command-Central commanding general, passes the colors to incoming Brooke Army Medical Center commander Brig. Gen. George “Ned” Appenzeller May 11 during a simultaneous change of command and change of responsibility ceremony on the hospital’s ground helipad. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson relinquished command to Appenzeller and Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Oates during the ceremony.

Memorial Day: A time to remember and honor
May 17, 2018 — This late May holiday is more than just the unofficial start of summer. It is a time to honor those who gave their lives to protect and serve our country, so your Joint Base San Antonio family asks you to show your honor and respect for our fallen brothers and sisters as you kick off this unofficial start of summer... MORE

Established by Congress in 1971 as an official federal holiday, Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America.

Safety vital as hurricane season approaches
May 16, 2018 — With hurricane season fast approaching, June 1 through Nov. 30, San Antonio residents need to be prepared for the dangers associated with the storms... MORE

Airman shares experiences, motivation for surviving combat injuries
May 16, 2018 — The 25th Air Force Guest Speaker Program welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro on May 15, 2018. Del Toro spoke to Airmen about his life experiences, career and what motivated him to survive after being injured in combat... MORE

The 25th Air Force Guest Speaker Program welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro on May 15, 2018. Del Toro spoke to Airmen about his life experiences, career and what motivated him to survive after being injured in combat.

Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams reach ‘full operational capability’
May 16, 2018 — Air Forces Cyber announced today all Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams achieved full operational capability May 11. The 39 total force teams, comprising more than 1,700 Airmen, civilians and... MORE

Air Forces Cyber announced today all Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams achieved full operational capability May 11. The Air Force began building its contribution to the CMF in 2013, along with the Army’s 41 teams, Navy’s 40 teams and Marine Corps’ 13 teams. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)