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Hanukkah: Being a light in the darkness
December 16, 2016 — Hanukkah, which is celebrated this year from sundown Dec. 24 to sundown Jan. 1, is known as the Festival of Lights. It is a time when Jews around the world celebrate the miracle of the Maccabees, the... MORE

Hanukkah, which is celebrated this year from sundown Dec. 24 to sundown Jan. 1, is known as the Festival of Lights. Following Hanukkah tradition, one candle is lit each night throughout eight days to honor the miracle of the Hanukkah lights. The 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplain’s Office gives Airmen in basic training and technical school the opportunity to attend the traditional ceremony and enjoy traditional Hanukkah refreshments and activities afterward. (Courtesy Photo)

JBSA Weather Advisory for Dec. 17-19
December 16, 2016 — A strong cold front is expected to push across the JBSA area late Saturday (Dec. 17) evening.There is a strong chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms as the cold front moves across the area.Expect... MORE

Language program officials announce 2017 application dates
December 15, 2016 — The Air Force Culture and Language Center has released dates for the 2017 Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadet and active duty application windows and selection boards for the Language... MORE

Officials with the Air Force Culture and Language Center have released dates for Air Force ROTC cadet and active-duty Airmen 2017 selection boards for the Language Enabled Airman Program.

Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery
December 15, 2016 — Nine months ago, Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez, a career tactical communications officer, was welcomed home from another combat deployment, a constant in the Martinez family. His... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez (center) and two of his children, Kianni (left) and Kimo (right) pose for a photo after an extensive rehabilitation session at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016. During the Brussels Airport bombing March 22, 2016, that tragically killed his wife and injured him and his children, Kato and his children have faced a long road to recovery with determination and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)

59th TRG molds new Airmen
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Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Blades, a dental laboratory apprentice course instructor, demonstrates a technique for carving out partial dentures at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Oct. 20, 2016. Blades is one of 10 Air Force instructors, all of whom are assigned to the 381st Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Collaboration emphasized at 2016 Regional Border Commanders Conference
December 14, 2016 — Collaboration was the word of the week at the 2016 Regional Border Commanders Conference as military and law enforcement leaders from Mexico and the United States met at U.S. Army North headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 to discuss how to better address issues along their borders. ... MORE

‘Lily pads’ brighten pediatric patients’ stay at BAMC
December 14, 2016 — Annabelle Johnson was all smiles as she sat on her new bright blue, turtle-covered IV pole “lily pad” in an inpatient pediatric ward at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The 19-month-old held on tight as her father, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Evan Johnson, moved her down the hallway... MORE

Amaya Mali (right) presents several IV pole “lily pads” to Maj. Carla Cox, pediatric clinical nurse specialist. Mali and two other students from the Westlake Robotics Club in Austin, Texas, donated 10 of the wooden pads to Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 1.

264th Medical Battalion takes part in East Terrell Hills Elementary School Career Day
December 14, 2016 — Soldiers from the 264th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in Career Day at East Terrell Hills Elementary School Dec. 2 as part of the battalion’s Adopt-A-School program... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Magnuson from the 264th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston shows students how to see bacteria and pathogens under a microscope.

Adaptive reconditioning: aiming with a purpose
December 14, 2016 — With the conclusion of Warrior Care Month, it is fitting to end on a note that points to the beginning of a new year. When a service member is wounded, ill or injured, it takes more than 30 days to heal. It sometimes takes months, even years to adjust to a new normal. One way wounded warriors show their strength is through adaptive reconditioning. ... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad, Bravo Company, Warrior Transition Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center, inspects her air rifle before firing during a training session at Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 10, 2016. The training is part of the WTB’s adaptive reconditioning program. (U.S. Army photo by Robert A. Whetstone/Released)

AMEDD-TV expands, modernizes multimedia approach through today
December 14, 2016 — In July 1967, the Fort Sam Houston News Leader post newspaper announced the launching of the most modern and complete medical closed-circuit television system at any military establishment by the Educational Television Division of the Medical Field Service School, or MFSS... MORE

On location shooting “The Spirit of Courage” video in 2007, one of AMEDD-TV's productions.

Annual JBSA Volunteer of the Year Award ceremony recognizes year-round efforts by many
December 14, 2016 — The 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Volunteer Award Ceremony recognizes outstanding and innovative volunteer efforts by the JBSA volunteer community, to include all branches of service... MORE

Winter safety tips for safe, happy holidays
December 14, 2016 — While winters in San Antonio may be milder than other parts of the country, temperature drops means there are still precautions that should be taken to ensure your family’s safety. Likewise, many... MORE

While winters in San Antonio may be milder than other parts of the country, temperature drops means there are still precautions that should be taken to ensure your family’s safety. For inclement weather notifications and current, automated information on base operating status during a natural disaster, crisis or emergency, call the JBSA Straight Talk Line at 466-4630.

59 MDW on ‘ALRT’: Medics sustain patient in the air
December 13, 2016 — The Air Force’s 59th Medical Wing sprang into action Dec. 12 when military medics transported a patient with cystic fibrosis from San Antonio to California.The 59th Medical Wing’s Acute Lung Rescue... MORE

2nd Lt. Andrea Perez, member of the 59th Medical Wing Acute Lung Rescue Transport team, monitor a patient onboard a C-130J Super Hercules, Dec. 12, 2016. The 59th Medical Wing’s Acute Lung Rescue Team provided medical care for a military dependent, during the four-hour flight.. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

JBSA taxi provides services for members on official business
December 13, 2016 — When members at Joint Base San Antonio locations need a ride for work-related functions, they call on the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron military taxi to help them get to their... MORE

Donald Cruz, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, inspects his taxi Dec. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. When members at Joint Base San Antonio locations need a ride for work-related functions, they call on the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron military taxi to help them get to their destination.

JBSA offers chapel services for holiday season
December 12, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio chapels have announced the following holiday services for 2016: Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam HoustonAll services will be held at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA intramurals promote competition, fitness, camaraderie
December 12, 2016 — Active-duty members, military retirees and Department of Defense civilians are staying fit, competing and experiencing unit camaraderie by participating in intramural sports programs at Joint Base San... MORE

Active-duty members, military retirees and
Department of Defense civilians are staying fit, competing and experiencing unit camaraderie by participating in intramural sports programs at Joint Base San Antonio.
Each year hundreds of JBSA members participate in intramural sports programs offered by the 502nd Force Support Squadron at JBSA locations, including flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer.

Fitness center schedules holiday events
December 12, 2016 — Department of Defense ID cardholders will have an opportunity to get a jump start on their New Year’s fitness resolutions at a pair of annual events in the coming weeks at Joint Base San... MORE

Department of Defense ID cardholders will have an opportunity to get a jump start on their New Year’s fitness resolutions at a pair of annual events in the coming weeks at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Rambler Fitness Center will host the Holiday 10-Mile Bike Ride at 8 a.m. Saturday at Eberle Park and the Resolution Run 5K at 8 a.m. New Year’s Day at Airmen’s Heritage Park.

NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight
December 12, 2016 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey. The NORAD Tracks Santa website at... MORE

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., tracks Santa’s 2015 yuletide journey.

Retreat shows Soldiers how to be ‘Single And Strong’
December 8, 2016 — It can be said the biggest decision of one’s life is whom they decide to marry. Soldiers may make this decision with little knowledge of the person or the person’s expectations, which can lead to marital issues... MORE

Chaplain (Maj.) John Sedwick (left) talks with participants from the Strong Bonds retreat held in Corpus Christi, Texas Nov. 14-16. Strong Bonds is usually a retreat focused on married couples, but has expanded to focus on single Soldiers. The three-day event taught the group how to have healthy relationships in their personal lives and at work.

AMEDD-TV celebrates 50 years of telling the Army medical story
December 8, 2016 — Thursday is the 50th anniversary of AMEDD-TV, the televised media arm of the U.S. Army Medical Department at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. For 50 years, the staff, past and present, has helped tell the AMEDD story and provided the technical expertise to document and transmit AMEDD medical history and training in multimedia formats... MORE

Lt. Col. Helmuth Sprinz, a surgical patholisgist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, operates a color television microscope, designed by WRAMC and RCA technicians in 1957.