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Translating Military Culture to the Civilian Workplace
June 22, 2017 — Military culture is drilled into soldiers from the day they arrive at basic training. The Army teaches its soldiers how to become leaders, take charge, and make vital decisions. These are all attributes that make Army veterans highly valuable to civilian companies... MORE

Through tragedy, loss and amputation, Airman learns ‘new norm’
June 22, 2017 — “My leg looked like a boomerang.” Those were the words of Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, an Air Force pararescueman, to members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center when the combat warrior visited the base to discuss resiliency during the center’s Combat Airman Fitness Day... MORE

Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, an Air Force pararescueman, briefs members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center about how he sustained significant warzone injury, which led to the amputation of his leg, and how he overcame adversity during AFTAC’s Combat Airman Fitness Day May 22, 2017. O’Niell is the first Air Force pararescue amputee on active duty today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)

Join spouse assignment consideration keeps mil-to-mil couples together
June 22, 2017 — Summertime is a busy season for permanent changes of station and military couples may be apprehensive about the possibility of being separated from their spouses during their next assignments. They have little to be concerned about, however, as the Air Force Personnel Center has an accommodation rate of more than 96 percent for mil-to-mil married couples through the assignment of military couples option, commonly known across the Air Force as a “join spouse” assignment... MORE

Cultural Understanding and Language Program ROTC cadets learn, build lasting friendships in Chile
June 22, 2017 — Thirty-two Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from various U.S. universities spent May 14 to June 2 in Chile absorbing the Chilean culture and learning how Chile produces army officers during a U.S. Army Cadet Command-sponsored Cultural Understanding and Language Program, or CULP, trip... MORE

ROTC Cadet Nicholas Basel (left) from Purdue University and Cadet Gregory Long (right) from the University of Alabama give a presentation to Chilean Army Cadets during class at the Escuela Militar in Santiago, Chile. Thirty-two Reserve Officer Training Course cadets from various U.S. colleges attended the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program in Santiago Chile from May 14 to June 2. The military-to-military exchange paired the U.S. cadets with Chilean cadets where they shared learning and cultural exchanges.

Father, son work together at AFPC
June 22, 2017 — To many, the Air Force is a family business; this is true for the Sills family, with father and son serving together at the Air Force Personnel Center here... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jesse Sills Jr. and Jesse Sills Sr. pose for a photo June 14, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Sills Jr. is the NCO in charge of first sergeant assignments at the Air Force Personnel Center, while Sills Sr. also works at AFPC as a human resources specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Fireworks safety: don’t get burned on the Fourth of July
June 22, 2017 — The use of fireworks is not allowed on Joint Base San Antonio, or JBSA, in accordance with AFMAN 91-201, dated March 21. It states: “Active duty Air Force personnel (on- or off-duty) and on-duty Air Force civilian personnel will not take part in the transportation, storage, set up or functioning of commercial fireworks for on-base fireworks displays.” There are many controlled firework events throughout San Antonio... MORE

Fireworks are used to commemorate the Fourth of July. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks initiate thousands of burns and eye injuries each year.

Five critical domains define early childhood development
June 21, 2017 — The first five years of children’s lives are critical in their development as they reach numerous milestones – from sitting up, crawling and walking in the first year of their lives to hopping and climbing by the time they are 5 years old... MORE

Maria Lopez, Child Development Center, child and youth program assistant, teaches Naomi Burton about colors and numbers, June 19, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The CDP welcomes children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. The CDP provides activities and programs which support children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. The program is accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The CDP is a USDA certified center, providing breakfast, lunch and two snacks each day.

Commentary: Why not go full blue?
June 21, 2017 — On my way into work one day I had an epiphany and said to myself, “Why not go full blue?” What would happen if I did? Better yet, what would happen if everyone did? How would that change our Air Force?... MORE

Air Force leaders have been directed to scrutinize recruitment actions that are being sent to AFPC to make sure the positions accurately reflect mission needs.

Graffiti Restored on Berlin Wall Section
June 21, 2017 — In recent days, there have been a rash of reports to the 25th Air Force Facilities office about vandalism on a wall located near the entrance to Building 2000. Fortunately, the ‘tagging’ being reported is a case of mistaken identity, a bit of historical restoration, and not a case of tagging... MORE

BJ Jones, 25th Air Force History office, recently spent several hours, in the dark of night, restoring a piece of history, in the form of graffiti, on the Berlin Wall exhibit in 25th Air Force’s Belvedere Park courtyard.

Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic opens at Brooke Army Medical Center
June 21, 2017 — A June 16 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center. The clinic, previously located at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, uses oxygen therapy to treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries... MORE

Army Capt. Kyle Salik is the first patient to receive oxygen therapy at the new Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 20. Hyperbaric oxygen can be used to treat 14 different indicators including wound healing.

59th MDW opens new hyperbaric medicine facility on JBSA
June 20, 2017 — Designed from the ground up to provide outstanding patient care, the 59th Medical Wing’s new, state-of-the-art facility near the San Antonio Military Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston expands the wing’s capability to provide hyperbaric medicine and wound care... MORE

Col. Michael Richards gives an opening speech during the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic ribbon cutting June 16, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade commander throws first pitch at Missions game
June 20, 2017 — Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13... MORE

Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13.

Air Force dormitories at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston declared a ‘Green Dot Zone’
June 20, 2017 — Airmen from the 59th Training Group at the enlisted Air Force Medical Service dormitory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gathered May 31 for a ceremony to officially declare the dormitory a “Green Dot Zone.”... MORE

Col. Mark A. Lee (left), 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and guest speaker Marlo Bearden (right) present Airman 1st Class Al Qaisi (middle) the first-ever 59th Training Group “Green Dot Spotlight” award during the unveiling ceremony.

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
June 20, 2017 — On June 15 and 16, 2017 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright paid a visit to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, and toured the facilities for the Battlefield Airman Training Group. The general also served as the reviewing official for Basic Military Training graduation... MORE

NAMRU-SA researchers working on laser therapy project to improve treatment of drug-resistant wound infections
June 19, 2017 — An innovative project being conducted at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston could lead to the development of laser therapy technology to improve the treatment of antibiotic resistant wound infections in the bodies of service members injured in combat... MORE

Dr. Nancy Millenbaugh, research chemist and principal investigator for the Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, points to a laser beam that is used in testing the effectiveness of nanoparticle targeted laser therapy in improving the treatment of multi-drug resistant wound infections, especially for servicemembers with maxillofacial injuries from combat. Researchers are hoping to develop a nanoparticle laser therapy that can breakdown biofilms, which contain a protective coating produced by bacteria that make infections in the wound resistant to antibiotic treatment.

Are you ready for some football?-Commissaries announce ProCamps event sites
June 19, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is one of the 11 military communities chosen to host the 2017 ProCamps football events for boys and girls. JBSA-Randolph will host Terrance Williams, a wide receiver... MORE

Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboy wide receiver, instructs children during a youth football camp July 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Throughout the camp, Williams offered tips and instruction, highlighting the finer points of football. Campers experienced various stations specializing in fundamental skills and participated in touch football games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

559th Medical Group invests in trainee health with sickle cell screenings
June 19, 2017 — World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is June 19, and at Joint Base San Antonio members of the Reid Clinic and the 559th Medical Group are responsible for screening all basic military trainees for the... MORE

City of San Antonio unveils ‘Military City USA’ trademark logo
June 19, 2017 — While the City of San Antonio has been known for years at “Military City USA,” it is now finally official as the city has trademarked the phrase and will start using it on logos and promotional material... MORE

Beyond The Horizon 2017: New clinic in Belize lays foundation for future
June 19, 2017 — Members of the Beyond the Horizon Task Force and the Belize Ministry of Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 9 for a newly constructed addition to the Ladyville Health Clinic in Ladyville, Belize. BTH 2017 is a partnership exercise between U.S. Army South and the Government of Belize providing five construction projects and three medical events throughout the country... MORE

Completion of the new building at the Ladyville Health Clinic is officially marked at the ribbon-cutting ceremony June 9 in Ladyville, Belize. Shown cutting the ribbon (from left): Chief Warrant Officer 3 Herminio Romero, site project manager and member of the 448th Engineer Battalion from Puerto Rico; Col. John Simma, Beyond the Horizon 2017 Task Force Jaguar commander; Adrienne Galanek, Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy Belize; Ramon Figueroa, CEO of the Belize Ministry of Health; Lance Cpl. Gladden of the Belize Defence Force and Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché for the U.S. Embassy. Construction was accomplished during Beyond the Horizon 2017, a collaborative training event between U.S. Army South, the Belize Defence Force, other Central American nations and local and international NGOs, providing medical and engineering services throughout Belize.

Youth learn firefighting skills at Fire Explorer Summer Camp
June 19, 2017 — Firefighters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are hoping a camp they are putting on will spark the interest of youngsters who want to learn about firefighting... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Fire Capt. Adam Martinez moves the ladder into position and prepares to extend it for Fire Explorer students June 14 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fire Station. The program allows students to experience some of what it takes to become a firefighter, including climbing to the top of the ladder.