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Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps visits Burn Center to thank staff
December 5, 2017 — Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visited the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 17 to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green (center) takes a group photo with staff members from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Progressive Care Unit.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Soldiers earn prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
December 5, 2017 — Eight Soldiers from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston earned the esteemed German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency after a three-day rigorous competition Nov. 3-5 in San Antonio... MORE

Eight U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Soldiers earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency during a three-day rigorous competition Nov. 3-5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Shown are (from left, back row) Spc. Chelsea Hornback (Gold), Spc. Sergio Rubio (Gold), Staff Sgt. Cedric Martin (Silver), Staff Sgt. Aaron Keller (Silver), Capt. Andrew Holt (Silver). In the front row, from left are Capt. Majorie Brooks (Gold), Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Decker (Gold) and Spc. Stacey Bernetskie (Bronze).

JBSA-Lackland Exchange Spreads Holiday Cheer to 3,800 Basic Military Training Recruits
December 5, 2017 — More than 3,800 trainees were treated to holiday cheer Dec. 2 at the Lackland Exchange, which opened extra early just for them. Typically, trainees are not allowed to visit the Exchange or do much beyond their rigorous assignments... MORE

Air Force basic trainees from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland wait to be admitted to the JBSA-Lackland Base Exchange Dec. 2 to do some early shopping. About 3,800 trainees were treated to holiday cheer Dec. 2 at the Lackland Exchange, which opened extra early just for them. Typically, trainees are not allowed to visit the Exchange or do much beyond their rigorous assignments.

USAISR Burn Center appoints new director
December 5, 2017 — For the first time in six decades, the director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is a federal government civilian employee. Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, M.D., FACS, a retired Army colonel assigned to the USAISR Burn Center in 1995 until he retired in 2014, was appointed as director Nov. 17... MORE

Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio was appointed the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center director Nov. 17.

Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options
December 5, 2017 — If I had to pick just one thing I’m most passionate about as the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, without a doubt it would be taking care of our Airmen and their families professionally, physically, spiritually and financially. I’m a firm believer that these four things go hand in hand... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the 18th person to hold this position, sits for his official portrait in the Pentagon, Feb. 10, 2017.

Military, local leaders meet for Joint Base San Antonio Community Partnership Program
December 4, 2017 — Updates on a variety of community initiatives, as well as a look at the future of automated vehicles in San Antonio, were on the agenda during the latest meeting of the Joint Base San Antonio Public/Public/Public/Private, or P4, Community Partnership Initiative meeting held at the Alamo Area Council of Governments Nov. 30... MORE

The need for blood doesn’t take a holiday
December 4, 2017 — Blood donations often decline during the holidays when busy schedules, holiday travel and seasonal illnesses can make it more difficult for donors to make and keep blood donation appointment. But the need for blood doesn't get a break for the holiday season... MORE

Donors with all blood types are needed during the next few weeks before the start of Holiday Block Leave, or HBL, to help ensure the Brooke Army Medical Center and Audie Murphy VA hospitals have critically needed blood and blood products.

Crew that overcame engine failure earn AETC safety award nomination
December 4, 2017 — What could have been a sortie with disastrous consequences was averted the morning of June 29 by a weapons systems officer and student pilot from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron who were practicing bombing deliveries at a range south of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Capt. Joshua Smith, 435th Fighter Training Squadron flight commander and instructor pilot, stands by the tail of a T-38C Talon Sept. 20, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Smith Relied on his training to overcome the failure of one his T-38's engines and guided the aircraft to an airfield for a safe landing. (courtesy photo)

‘We own the night’: Working together to improve training
December 4, 2017 — The Army has many axioms, but one that equates to triumph on the battlefield is “we own the night,” which is uttered by Department of Defense service members at home and abroad. The phrase derives from the overwhelming advantage provided by the United States military’s night vision capabilities... MORE

A service member wearing night vision goggles reloads an M4 carbine rifle during night-fire training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.

Front & Center: Master-at-Arms Sailor excels in recruiting America’s best
December 4, 2017 — Anyone who knows Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, knows he is not afraid to talk to people, unless he has to talk about himself. This humility has served him well in both his military and civilian careers... MORE

Petty Officer First Class Christopher Thomas, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio recruiter, poses for a portrait Oct. 25, 2017. Thomas’ mission is to find officer applicants to lead naval forces in conducting operations on land, air and sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

AF Band of the West, Army's 323rd Army Band pair up for "Holiday in Red, White and Blue'
December 4, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" team up for a "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" Dec. 9 and 10... MORE

A "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" is planned for 3 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center.

Fifty years later, musical resource specialist has more to offer
December 2, 2017 — For Stanley Lockaby, Band of the West musical resource specialist at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, 50 years of military service is a milestone – but he insists he is not ready for the next chapter of rest and relaxation... MORE

Alamo Wing Airmen improve readiness with ATSO training
December 1, 2017 — More than 100 Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise along the flight line at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18, 2017... MORE

(Center) Senior Master Sgt. Leia Bernhard, 733rd Training Squadron first sergeant, provides guidance and training on how to properly go through the decontamination zone during an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Nov. 18, 2017. Both ground Reserve Citizen Airmen and air crew members participated in the exercise and were required to go through a decontamination zone to prevent the spread of any potential chemicals spreading. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

Risk assessment helps make holiday travels safer
December 1, 2017 — Air Force members and their families will be among the millions of Americans who will be hitting the roads in the coming weeks to visit loved ones or vacation destinations for the Christmas holidays... MORE

Building 100 experienced its first snowfall of the season Nov. 22 when more than two inches of snow collected on McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adamarie Lewis-Page)

433rd Airlift Wing honors CCAF degree recipients
December 1, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium.

BAMC stresses awareness, education to prevent patient falls
December 1, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is taking pro-active measures to prevent and reduce the number of patient falls at the hospital... MORE

U.S. Army South member experiences a different type of homecoming in Puerto Rico
November 30, 2017 — Homecoming is an American fall tradition, full of festivities, excitement and reunions. For some U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees originally from Puerto Rico, homecoming has been a different experience this year... MORE

Maj. Eduardo Rodríguez works as a logistician for U.S. Army South at the port of Ponce where he coordinates the inventory of equipment coming in to help with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power restoration mission.

Joint Base San Antonio postal operations consolidate
November 30, 2017 — Effective Dec. 1, all Joint Base San Antonio postal operations became part of the 802nd Force Support Squadron. They had been a part of the 502nd Communications Squadron and will be realigned under the 802nd FSS... MORE

Lt. Col. Hart (left), commander, 802nd Force Support Squadron, and Lt. Col. Robert G. Giovannetti (right), 502nd Communications Squadron, pose outside the student mail center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 27 after JBSA postal operations transferred to the direction of the 802d FSS. They had been a part of the 502nd Communications Squadron since 1993 and will be realigned under the 802nd FSS.

Sailor reflects on year of recruiting for America’s Navy
November 30, 2017 — Petty Officer 1st Class Jalisa Green, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, has proved that not shying away from hard work and responsibility does not go unnoticed... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Jalisa Green, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Corpus Christi, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, speaks with future Sailor Oleksandr Omelchemko regarding his career choice at the Military Entrance Processing Station.

Military OneSource Highlights Commitment to Military in ‘Our Promise to You’
November 30, 2017 — As part of its commitment to service members and their families, Erika Slaton, a Military OneSource program analyst, said the program launched the “Our Promise to You” initiative that is featured prominently on the website... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Fitzgerald hugs his family after returning from a 10 month deployment to the Middle East with the 153rd Engineer Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, in Huron, S.D., Sept. 30, 2017. Whether deployed or at home, service members and their families are eligible for the resources offered through Military OneSource.