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Army, family values are building blocks to hard work and sacks
November 2, 2016 — Alex Brown, a 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound defensive end for the Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson High School Jaguars in San Antonio, may be the defensive newcomer of the year. He is the Jaguars’ top sack leader with seven sacks and the second leading tackler at 30 total tackles... MORE

Alex Brown (left), a 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound defensive end for the Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson High School Jaguars in San Antonio, chases down O’Connor High School Panthers quarterback Roel Sanchez Sept. 17 on his way to a quarterback sack. Alex attributes the sacrifices of his parents and having the support of his teammates support as motivation for him to succeed on and off the field.

Women face unique challenges when getting a prosthesis
November 2, 2016 — Women face unique challenges when getting a prosthesis. Like many women, when she’s in her civilian clothes, Army Spc. Cherdale Allen likes to dress up in her high-heeled shoes. “My heels are like 4 inches and up,” said Allen with a laugh. “I like to feel beautiful.” ... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Cherdale Allen, a patient going through rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, lost part of her left leg below the knee to cancer. She is overcoming the challenges and adjusting to getting back into her ‘heels’ using a prosthesis still in the test socket phase. This prosthesis is one of three Allen uses for walking, running and stepping out in style. (U.S. Army photo by Robert A. Whetstone/Released)

FSHISD rolls out new anonymous alerts tool
November 2, 2016 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District has introduced a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. The Anonymous Alerts bullying and safety app reporting system helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up... MORE

Triple-company change of responsibility for U.S. Army South first sergeants
November 2, 2016 — The U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion held a triple-company, change of responsibility ceremony for its first sergeants in an outdoor event near its headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 20... MORE

U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Williams speaks to troops during the Oct. 20 triple-company change of responsibility ceremony near the Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army Environmental Command, local school partner to help students learn to love math, science
November 2, 2016 — The U.S. Army Environmental Command, or USAEC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston held an adoption celebration Sept. 29 in honor of their Adopt-a-School partnership at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School... MORE

Col. Timothy Greenhaw, commander of the U.S. Army Environmental Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and Dr. Gail Siller, Fort Sam Houston Independent School District superintendent, sign the partnership agreement which renews the Adopt-a-School charter established in 2011.

JBSA caregivers provide care to children with special needs
October 31, 2016 — Knowledge, training, patience and understanding are guiding Joint Base San Antonio caregivers who are teaching and helping children with disabilities and special needs.Caregivers at child development... MORE

A child with special needs and disabilities has a group of JBSA medical professionals, therapists, child development specialists and representatives from the Exceptional Family Member Program who come up with a plan for caregivers to follow in helping the child develop. The team includes the parents of the child with special needs and/or disabilities and caregivers, both of whom provide input on the child’s developing needs.

JBSA medical facilities turn attention to diabetes in November
October 31, 2016 — Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States, affecting some 29 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. Another 86 million people in the U.S. are at... MORE

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States, affecting some 29 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. Another 86 million people in the U.S. are at risk for diabetes, which is associated with long-term problems such as kidney disease, neuropathy or foot complications, eye problems, skin complications, delayed gastric emptying and mental and emotional problems.

JBSA encourages spouses to get connected through Heart Link
October 31, 2016 — Adjusting to military life can be a daunting and overwhelming process, especially for military spouses. Heart Link seeks to ease this transition by introducing and explaining many aspects of military... MORE

The objective of Heart Link is to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness. Understanding that spouses play an important role in re-enlistment decisions, which ultimately impact retention rates, a major program goal is to help spouses, especially those who have been with the Air Force five years or less, acclimate to the Air Force environment.

CPI event results in solutions to increase IFF simulator missions
October 28, 2016 — The 12th Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is answering the call to meet the Air Force’s need for more fighter pilots.A Continuous Process Improvement team met Aug. 23 to brainstorm... MORE

First Lt. Austin Hornsby,435th Flying Training Squadron student pilot trains on a simulator, while Jose Colon, instructor looks on, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Oct. 20, 2016. The simulator accomplishes less complex missions, such as instrument and emergency procedures training, due to the limited visual representation compared with the simulators known as the operational flight trainer and the weapon systems trainer.

New program will help ISR aircrews cope with different kind of PTSD
October 28, 2016 — The nature of modern-day warfare has shifted the burden to the finders of targets, the intelligence and special operations personnel who identify the targets that need to be eliminated.The direct... MORE

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airmen execute missions aboard special operations aircraft.

Operation Homecooking kick starts Oct. 31
October 27, 2016 — San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family... MORE

Lackland medics visit C-5M, school house
October 26, 2016 — Nine Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron toured the C-5M Super Galaxy and the Air Force Reserve C-5M School House at the 733rd Training Squadron Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron climb into a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft Oct. 26, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. In addition to boarding the Air Force's largest aircraft, the Airman toured the formal training unit for all C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Lackland medics visit C-5M, school house
October 26, 2016 — Nine Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron toured the C-5M Super Galaxy and the Air Force Reserve C-5M School House at the 733rd Training Squadron, Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

REAL ID Act extension update
October 26, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The REAL ID Act was enacted to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance…of sources of... MORE

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.

Armed Services Blood Program saves lives at home, abroad
October 26, 2016 — “If your blood is red, then you should probably be donating blood.”At least that’s what Tracy Parmer, Armed Services Blood Program blood donor recruiter and public affairs specialist, believes.Parmer,... MORE

Jessica Carrillo (left), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center phlebotomist, prepares to sanitize the arm of U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Alexander, Brooke Army Medical Center medical laboratory technician, before he gives blood at JBSA-Randolph Oct. 5, 2016. The blood donor center supplies the Brooke Army Medical Center, the deployment in Afghanistan, the Veteran's Administration and military hospitals across the country.

Cyber security is the responsibility of all Airmen
October 26, 2016 — October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and designed to remind people, including Team Pete, to always be vigilant in protecting against threats, such as malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Philip Carter)

JBSA to host National American Indian Heritage Month events in November
October 25, 2016 — In observance of National American Indian Heritage Month, activities throughout November will be held at Joint Base San Antonio locations, including storytelling, cooking classes, essay, poster and... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Fitness and Sports pumps up Lackland Bodybuilding Classic
October 25, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fitness and Sports Department continues to pump up the annual Lackland Bodybuilding Classic Figure and Fitness Championships scheduled for Nov. 17.The National... MORE

James meets first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class
October 25, 2016 — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James met the first four students to participate in the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class during a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s Initial Flight Training school at Pueblo... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with the first four Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students in the U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training School at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colorado Oct. 17. The Air Force announced the initiative to integrate the enlisted force into Remotely Piloted Aircraft flying operations as pilots Dec. 17, 2015 starting with the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Name badges were blurred due to Air Force limits on disclosure of identifying information for RPA operators.

Members encouraged to stay fit-to-fight during National Emotional Wellness Month
October 25, 2016 — Emotional wellness, which often carries a negative stigma, encompasses a wide variety of skills such as a proactive, instead of a reactive, approach to life, the ability to remain calm while facing... MORE

Emotional wellness, which often carries a negative stigma, encompasses a wide variety of skills such as a proactive, instead of a reactive, approach to life, the ability to remain calm while facing adversity, remaining nonjudgmental of others and yourself, and even being able to express your feelings in a healthy and assertive way.