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Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 16, 2017
Chilean, U.S. Soldiers learn food protection in an expeditionary environment
March 16, 2017
Lt. Col. Matthew Levine, Food Protection Branch chief in the Department of Veterinary Science, demonstrates to a group of Chilean veterinarians how to conduct a rapid field test to identify harmful bacteria in water during the subject matter expert exchange in Santiago, Chile. The exchange was March 6-9.
Regional border conference strengthens partnerships
March 15, 2017
Leaders from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and Mexico's Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional walk across the deck of the U.S.S. Midway in San Diego March 7. The two organizations, along with other U.S. government agencies, gathered for a three-day regional border commander’s conference to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
Alamo Wing speaks to local Boy Scout association
March 15, 2017
Col. David Enfield, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, speaks to members of the San Antonio Area Eagle Scout Alumni Association at their monthly meeting at Chester's Hamburgers March 8, 2017. The association meets on the second Wednesday of every month and sponsors Troop 1021 on the southside of San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
Navy Recruiting District San Antonio sharpens recruiting skills at Leading Petty Officers Conference
March 15, 2017
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marco Valenciaheredia, a Navy career force recruiter with Navy Recruiting Command’s National Assessment and Assistance Team, provides training to recruiters of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio during a Leading Petty Officers Conference held at the Parr Officers Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 13-14.
San Antonio Spurs' Kyle Anderson visits JBSA-Camp Bullis
March 15, 2017
Kyle Anderson of the San Antonio Spurs gets a briefing on what security forces trainees experience during training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis March 14.
TXANG Guardsman finds success despite challenges
March 15, 2017
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Orlando Duarte, an aerospace propulsion mechanic with the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pulls a weighted sled during the 2017 Texas Military Department’s Best Warrior Competition, March 4, 2017, Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The sled pull was an obstacle that was a part of the mystery event at the BWC. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman De’Jon Williams)
JBSA-Randolph mentors lend guiding hand to at-risk students
March 14, 2017
A mentoring program at four school districts across two San Antonio area counties is giving members of the Joint Base San Antonio community an opportunity to serve as wingmen to at-risk students. The program is offered through Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, which is part of a national network established in New York City more than 40 years ago to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and succeed in life.
New AETC video reflects on the value of duty within the First Command
March 14, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Serenna Harmon, a Basic Military Instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pushes a flight of trainees as a film crew captures the action. Harmon was selected to participate in the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence’s newest Heritage Today video that focuses on Air Education and Training Command. Filming was conducted over two days around Joint Base San Antonio in early February and features a number of military and civilians in instructor and training positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D’Andrea)
Gateway momentum impresses Defense Health Agency director
March 14, 2017
Vice Adm. Raquel Bono describes how the Gateway Performance System could be used across the Military Health System at the 59th Medical Wing Gateway Academy in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 24. Bono is the Defense Health Agency director. The DHA supports the delivery of integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to Military Health System beneficiaries and is responsible for driving greater integration of clinical and business processes across the MHS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Regional Dental Command-Central Best Warrior competition
March 14, 2017
Spec. Gregory Stephens, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Dental Activity, low crawls during one of 16 obstacle events during the Regional Best Warrior Competition hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dental Health Activity, or DENTAC, from Feb. 27 to March 3 at JBSA-Camp Bullis.
Army Medicine Soldiers build ramps for disabled, elderly
March 14, 2017
Soldiers from 232nd Medical Battalion’s Company C at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston volunteered with the Texas Ramp Project Feb. 25 to build wheelchair ramps for a needy recipients.
Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017
The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials. The policy adjustment places authority and responsibility for reenlistments back at the squadron level and provides flexibility for commanders to retain high-performing experienced Airmen who meet the Air Force’s mission needs, in line with revitalizing Air Force squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)
Career fair provides job opportunities for JBSA members
March 14, 2017
Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017
Alamo Wing supports NATO mission
March 13, 2017
U.S. Army 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers prepare to load a UH-60 Blackhawk onto an Air Mobility Command C-5M Super Galaxy flown by the Air Force Reserve Command's 68th Airlift Squadron Feb. 27, 2017 on Ft. Drum, N.Y. in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
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March 13, 2017
In an effort to better communicate with members of the Total Force regarding personnel-related news and updates, the Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs office re-introduced its mailing list sign-up option March 8, 2017. Registration is quick and gives users total control of the content they receive. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
149 FW Command Chief retires
March 10, 2017
Command Chief Master Sgt. George Longoria holds an American flag during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 25, 2017. Longoria retires after 35 years of service with the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric L. Wilson)
DOD campaign guides military community on use of supplements
March 10, 2017
Operation Supplement Safety aims to help Airmen make informed, responsible decisions on supplement use. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Air Force Aid Society celebrate 75 years
March 10, 2017