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EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts
September 5, 2017 — As three CH-47 Chinooks flew in to Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield from the west, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Col. Harry Hughes was quickly working through how to help alleviate a back-up of overflow truck traffic onto the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base... MORE

Col. Harry Hughes, a reservist assigned as Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Region 8, listens to a Hurricane Harvey relief effort update at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. Helping local response agencies coordinate with one another is a primary responsibility for EPLOs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

AMEDDC&S Soldiers and civilians assist with hurricane relief at San Antonio Food Bank
September 5, 2017 — When Capt. Latrina Dudley saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, she wanted to help, so she organized five of her Soldiers headed to the San Antonio Food Bank to volunteer in any way needed... MORE

Capt. Latrina Dudley sorts through donated items at the San Antonio Food Bank warehouse Aug. 31. Dudley is the commander of the Training Support Activity at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army supports Harvey relief efforts with water supply
September 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, delivered 28,500 pounds of water Sept. 3 to citizens at the Anahuac Airport. The city of Anahuac is a part of Chambers County, which was cut off from the rest of Texas due to the massive flooding from Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Potter, a CH-47 helicopter repairer with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment from Fort Bliss, Texas, pushes a pallet of water on a CH-47 Chinook Sept. 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Auxiliary Airfield in Seguin, Texas, for a supply deliver to citizens affected by Hurricane Harvey.

‘Big Willie’ hosts soldiers traveling to Harvey relief
September 5, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently hosting roughly 500 Soldiers in the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center as they prepare to deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Soldiers walk to their assigned rooms Sept. 2 at the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. More than 500 soldiers are awaiting future deployment instructions at the old Wilford Hall in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Brooke Army Medical Center commemorates Women’s Equality Day
September 5, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center commemorated Women’s Equality Day Aug. 30, with the event highlighting the 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote (ratified Aug. 26, 1920) and how far women have progressed since the suffrage movement in 1848... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Deputy Commander Col. Traci E. Crawford addresses the audience gathered for BAMC’s Women’s Equality Day in the Medical Mall Aug. 30. Crawford was the guest speaker for the event.

FSS theme: “Revitalizing the Squadron & YOU!”
September 5, 2017 — Week-long workshop brought Force Support Squadron commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017 — A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017... MORE

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules arlift arrives at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Fied, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017. The supplies included pediatric necessities like baby formula, blankets, cribs and other similar items. The RCAF airlift flew in from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada.

Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
September 3, 2017 — Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence. Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. Whether you live on base or off base, the Air Force highly recommends you get renters insurance... MORE

Duplex housing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, features rooftop solar panels. The homes are part of the Air Force Housing Privatization program portfolio, which is managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller)

Texas reserve wing assists in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 2, 2017 — Earlier in the week the "Alamo Wing" got the call they may be called up. The mission was to deliver medical personnel, equipment and supplies to support relief efforts after the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left behind... MORE

Fort Hood Soldiers make pit stop at JBSA on way to provide disaster relief
September 2, 2017 — Soldiers from Fort Hood’s 297th Inland Cargo Transfer Company stopped Sept. 2 at JBSA-Lackland, Texas on their way to provide disaster relief to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey... MORE

502nd Logistical Readiness Squadron and 59th Medical Wing Airmen transport military personnel Sept. 2, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

BA instructors set up JBSA-Seguin ATC for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — As Hurricane Harvey relief efforts continue, battlefield Airmen instructors have joined in to assist airfield management operations at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support Base at JBSA-Seguin. ... MORE

Red River Army Depot firefighters aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — Firefighters from the Red River Army Depot arrived at JBSA-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Aug. 31 to aid the support effort for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hurricane Harvey relief efforts... MORE

New Texas law prohibits drivers from texting while driving
September 1, 2017 — Effective Sept. 1, texting while driving will be illegal across the state of Texas as the result of a new texting-while-driving ban passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session. The law prohibits motorists from reading, writing or sending electronic messages while driving... MORE

Effective Sept. 1, texting while driving will be illegal across the state of Texas as the result of a new texting-while-driving ban passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session. The law prohibits motorists from reading, writing or sending electronic messages while driving. Last year, 109,658 traffic crashes in Texas involved distracted driving. Those crashes resulted in 455 deaths and 3,087 serious injuries.

BAMC provides medical support to hurricane evacuees
September 1, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is providing medical care to evacuees of Hurricane Harvey, which triggered devastating flooding across southeastern Texas and displaced thousands of residents... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center is providing medical care to evacuees of Hurricane Harvey, which triggered devastating flooding across southeastern Texas and displaced thousands of residents.

HM-14 aids in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — A MH-53E Sea Dragon with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 departs Aug. 31, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for Hurricane Harvey relief missions. The unit flew in from Key... MORE

A MH-53E Sea Dragon with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron for Hurricane Harvey relief missions

Flight kitchen keeps military members fed during Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — The flight kitchen prepares boxed meals that are available to flight crews and other members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland who would not be able to attend the Dining Facility during regular hours of operation. The flight kitchen offers a balanced meal for military members temporarily based at JBSA-Lackland in relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey, which has affected thousands during massive flooding that began Aug. 26, 2017 in Texas. MORE

127th Aviation Support Battalion Soldiers arrive at JBSA to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — Soldiers from the 127th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Bliss, Texas, arrived on C-17s from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The team will provide maintenance support for helicopters assisting the Hurricane Harvey efforts. MORE

Members from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 433rd Airlift Wing, and the 445th Airlift Wing unload pallets and rolling stock containing maintenance equipment Aug. 30, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers support Harvey disaster relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — Five Soldiers from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command are supporting Hurricane Harvey disaster relief operations in southeast Texas... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio's unique joint partnership was on full display Aug. 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex as Airmen from the 502nd Air Base Wing and Soldiers from the Texas Air National Guard loaded supplies and equipment to be sent in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Soldiers from U.S. Army North are in the Houston area to aid communications support and the search and recovery missions.

JBSA chaplains kick off Operation Buckets of Blessings for flood victims
September 1, 2017 — The 502 Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps is partnering with faith-based community organizations to provide much-needed resources for people returning to their once-flooded homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey... MORE

The 502 Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps is partnering with faith-based community organizations to provide a much-needed resources for when people return to their once-flooded homes and the clean-up phase begins.

U.S. Army South, partner nations enhance interoperability during PANAMAX 2017 exercise
September 1, 2017 — U.S. Army South hosted representatives from 12 partner nations at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 12-16 during PANAMAX 2017, an annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise focused on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal and the surrounding region... MORE

Adm. Kurt Tidd (left), commander of U.S. Southern Command, visits with Brazilian Maj. Gen. Jorge Lopes Fossi (right), commander of the PANAMAX 2017 exercise Combined Forces Land Component Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 15.