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NORTHCOM Sergeant Major visits Army North
March 23, 2018 — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna visited Army personnel assigned to U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. McKenna spent time talking with the Soldiers and learning what they do and how their unity of effort drives the strength of the nation... MORE

Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps Paul G. McKenna visited Army personnel assigned to U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. McKenna spent time talking with the Soldiers and learning what they do and how their unity of effort drives the strength of the nation.

Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off March 26
March 23, 2018 — The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicks off March 26 and will run until May 4... MORE

Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families
March 23, 2018 — Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women... MORE

Tijuana Hannibal (left), a lead non-medical care manager with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, discusses personnel and career options with retired Senior Airman Hannah Stolberg, who enrolled in the AFW2 Program in 2015.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 22, 2018 — The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record... MORE

There are three different types of courts martial; general, summary and special. In a general court martial, the maximum punishment for a guilty verdict is higher than that of a summary or special trial.

Commentary: When it comes to alcohol, practice makes imperfect
March 22, 2018 — When it comes to drinking, you are at your best as a “stagnant novice.” High tolerance is not a skill. It is often a sign of excessive time, dedication, discipline and money being misplaced into alcohol... MORE

If you have a routine of binge drinking and have increased your tolerance, break the routine. This is not true practice. You can never become a “good” heavy drinker. If you cannot get better with increased practice, stop working so hard to improve.

AFCYBER hosts new Cybersecurity Foundry Course
March 22, 2018 — Air Forces Cyber hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Foundry Course, March 5-14, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Eighteen cyberspace professionals shared their knowledge and expertise of cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills with 100 cyberspace students from across the Air Force, all with one goal in mind... MORE

Col. Gregory Davis, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, gives closing remarks at the inaugural Cybersecurity Foundry Course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2018. Course instructors taught 100 cyberspace students various cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills to further their ability to secure the Air Force Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

Learn the dangers of opioid pain medications
March 22, 2018 — The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported more than 17,000 deaths were attributed to overdosing on commonly prescribed opioid medications in 2016, the latest year for which statistics are available... MORE

Pain medications can be dangerous opioids.

67th Cyberspace Wing hosts annual weapons competition
March 21, 2018 — In a conference room littered with tables, chairs, extension cords and caffeinated beverages, 66 cyberspace professionals sat, eyes glued to their laptops. The room was quiet and focused, minus the steady tapping of computer keys and the hum of music overhead. This was the setting of the 67th Cyberspace Wing’s annual weapons competition, which ran March 5-10 in San Antonio... MORE

Cyberspace professionals from the 67th Cyberspace Wing compete in the annual weapons competition, March 7, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. First, second and third place winners were named in individual, mixed team and unit categories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

Take command: Changes coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program
March 21, 2018 — Do you have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) coverage now? If so, then you need to know that the TRDP will end on Dec. 31, 2018... MORE

JBSA stresses safety during Motorcycle Safety Week
March 21, 2018 — Spring is here it is a great time for motorcycle riders... MORE

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

Guard and Reserve units welcomes Charleston civic leaders to the Alamo City
March 21, 2018 — Various community and business leaders from the Charleston, South Carolina area boarded a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster aircraft to participate in a Civic Leader tour to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, March 15-16, 2018... MORE

45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 20, 2018 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron hosts the 45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion with events March 22 and 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Three Freedom Flights are planned between 1 and 2 p.m. March 22, while official Freedom Flyer Reunion events begin March 23. ... MORE

The men and women of the 560th Flying Training Squadron welcome you to join us as we celebrate the 45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion!

59th Medical Wing flexes integrated healthcare capability
March 20, 2018 — A water main broke at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, March 14th, resulting in no fresh water at the Randolph Clinic. Rather than shutting down and cancelling appointments, the 359th Medical Group practiced patient centeredness, and very quickly shifted operations by leveraging the resources of the entire 59th Medical Wing. ... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing. The wing's vision is "Exemplary Care, Global Response." Its mission is "Developing Warrior Medics Through Patient-Centered Care."

59th Medical Wing sets Air Force work station upgrade bar
March 20, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, migrated a record number of computers from relic operating systems to a new version, from the end of January through the first of March 2018... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kayce Crisp, an informatinon systems technician from the 59th Medical Wing, explains the process of upgrading a computer's operating system March 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The 59th MDW information technician staff upgraded a record amount of more than 3,700 systems to maintain Air Force standards.

February Diamond Sharp Award Winners
March 20, 2018 — Diamond Sharp Award Winners for the month of February... MORE

Main chapel remains one of JBSA-Randolph’s ‘great jewels’
March 19, 2018 — Built in the image of Missions Concepción and San Jose in San Antonio, the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has served the spiritual needs of the base community since it was completed in 1934... MORE

Built in the image of Missions Concepción and San Jose in San Antonio, the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has served the spiritual needs of the base community since it was completed in 1934.

JBSA-Randolph finds levels of fluoride above drinking water standards
March 19, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph drinking water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, customers have a right to know what happened, what they should do and what has been done to correct this situation... MORE

Drinking water customers at JBSA-Randolph are not affected and therefore, JBSA-Randolph is not required to provide an alternate source of water.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Holy Week, Easter schedule
March 19, 2018 — JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Holy Week, Easter schedule... MORE

Alamo Wing supports Canada’s ‘Sky’s the limit-Girls fly too’ Airshow
March 17, 2018 — The 433rd Airlift Wing ended a two-day tour supporting the Abbotsford International Airport at “Sky’s the limit-Girls Fly too,” Airshow, March 10-11 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada to celebrate a week of International Women’s Day... MORE

Six-year-old Vivian, boldly climbs the C-5M Super Galaxy’s ladder up to the cockpit, during the Sky’s the limit-Girls fly too” Airshow at the Abbotsford International Airport’s in British Columbia, Canada. The airport celebrated a week of International Women’s Day, March 10-11, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Minnie Jones)

Airman transforms hardships into motivation
March 16, 2018 — As a young and homeless man, Brian experienced hardships no teen should ever endure, but through hard work and determination, the future Airman discovered he was capable of doing much more than he thought he could... MORE

Formerly Homeless, Airman transform hardship in Motivation