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Army language translation system assists Soldiers’ readiness
June 6, 2017
The Machine Foreign Language Translate System, or MFLTS, is a Solider-mounted system that presently works with three different languages – Iraqi Arabic, Dari and Pashtun – with more planned for the future
Proactively prepare for your upcoming PCS move
June 6, 2017
Understanding your responsibilities and the responsibilities of the transportation service provider, or TSP, will definitely improve your relocation experience.
Veterans can visit VetVerify.org for exchange online shopping authentication
June 5, 2017
Veterans may log onto (http://www.)VetVerify.org, which will use information from the Department of Defense's Defense Manpower Data Center’s records and inform them of their ability to access this new benefit.
No-notice mass casualty exercise tests hospital’s ability to respond to multiple patients, injuries
June 5, 2017
Medical personnel assess the injuries of a simulated casualty May 31 as part of a no-notice mass casualty exercise at Brooke Army Medical Center. The exercise was a collaborative effort between BAMC and Schertz emergency medical services, fire and police departments.
Class to teach attendees how to cope with overwhelming emotions
June 5, 2017
Key Spouses have major impact on Airmen, families
June 3, 2017
Maureen has been a major contributor as a Key Spouse for the 544th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 5, in Chantilly, Virginia. (Courtesy photo)
Egress team enables F-16 pilots to eject safely
June 3, 2017
Master Sgt. Tracy Potts (left), 149th Fighter Wing NCO in charge of air crew flight equipment, instructs two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots on a mock fighter jet's emergency egress system. Airmen like Potts are responsible for maintaining ejection equipment that must function perfectly to save a pilot's life.
M&FRC class to give participants advice on how to stretch their money
June 2, 2017
A new class offered at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center this month will give participants advice on how they can handle their money to achieve a greater position of financial strength and weather possible future downturns.
JBSA-Lackland financial officer gets promoted downrange
June 2, 2017
Capt. Andrew Calloway (right), financial services flight commander for the 502nd Comptroller Squadron, pinned on his captain’s bars far from home May 29 while deployed to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group as the group’s executive officer.
Army South Partners With Local Elementary School
June 2, 2017
Sgt. Bryant McLean, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, assists a student into a M1089 wrecker vehicle, during Booker T. Washington Elementary School’s Career Day May 26. Soldiers allowed the students to sit in the vehicles and honk the horn, to give them an idea of what it is like to be a U.S. Soldier. The school and unit are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program.
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Outpatient Clinic provides vital care
June 2, 2017
Col. (Dr.) Booker King places the latest American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons reverification certificate next to previous certificates at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center.
IMCOM leaders pledge to enable employees, build a culture of service
June 2, 2017
Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl, commander of the IMCOM Leadership Pledge at the Fort Sam Houston Theater May 31.
USAISR researchers ensure blood for service members is Zika-free
June 2, 2017
Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research recently initiated a study to ensure that all blood collected at Department of Defense blood collection facilities is free from the Zika virus; they are continuing to test all blood donations for the foreseeable future.
Army budget request asks for raise in Soldier pay, housing, subsistence
June 2, 2017
If Congress approves what was asked for in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget request, Soldiers can expect to see a bump in their paycheck come January.
Beyond the gates: serving those who serve
June 1, 2017
Members of national and international police departments attended resiliency training May 24-26 led by the Airman Leadership School cadre at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The training, attended by graduates of the FBI National Academy and representatives of the Texas Department of Public Safety, is the same resiliency training active duty, guard, reserve and civilian Air Force members receive annually.
Cell phones are stealing your sleep
June 1, 2017
There are plenty of factors that can affect performance and health, don’t let sleep be one of them. A major commonality that has been observed in those who complain about poor sleep is that they use their phone before bed.
Ballistic missile defense system ‘ready to defend the homeland today’
June 1, 2017
The intercontinental ballistic missile-class live-test target before launch May 30 from the U.S. Army’s Reagan test site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Air Force civilian hiring resumes after freeze lifted
June 1, 2017
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.
470th Military Intelligence Brigade Announces Knowlton Award Recipients
June 1, 2017
The Knowlton Award is awarded to select individuals who have demonstrated the high standards of integrity, moral character, professional competency and selflessness, and who have contributed significantly to the promotion of the Military Intelligence Corps. From left are award recipients Maj. Heather Richards, Maj. Melissa Tovar, Maj. Theodore Severn and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Frank Kuylen.
Lackland Family Homes resident awarded academic scholarship
June 1, 2017
(Courtesy graphic)