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Navy Medicine focused on readiness for next conflict
April 6, 2017 — Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, appeared before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense March 29 to discuss the current status of Navy Medicine, alongside his Army and Air Force counterparts... MORE

Navy Lt. Kimberly Edgel (right) and Carmen Lucas examine a positive malaria blood smear at U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit, or NAMRU, 6 in Callao, Peru. NAMRU-6 studies malaria infection, diagnosis and treatment and is the only U.S. command in South America.

Developmental special duties broaden experience
April 6, 2017 — The Air Force has identified 1,175 positions across 10 developmental special duties, or DSDs, for spring 2017. Identified as developmental due to their unique leadership roles and the responsibility... MORE

The Air Force has identified 10 DSDs for spring 2017 that create, develop and care for Airmen. Airmen nominated for developmental special duties must have a demonstrated record of exceptional performance and a high capacity to lead due to their unique leadership roles and the responsibility to mentor and mold young Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Kat Bailey)

Leuthold takes command of 433rd CES
April 6, 2017 — Maj. Nathan Leuthold took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron on April 2, 2017... MORE

Col. David W. Enfield Jr., left, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Maj. Nathan Leuthold, the squadron's new commander, during the unit change of command ceremony April 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s oldest Army federal employee retires at the age of 93
April 6, 2017 — Fred Chapal is a 93-year-old supply technician at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and possibly one of the oldest civilians on duty. He is assigned to the U.S. Army Signal Network Enterprise Center, or NEC, working in the Business Division, Business Operation Branch, Logistical Section... MORE

Fred Chapal retires as a supply technician from the U.S. Army Signal Network Enterprise Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 13 at the age of 93.

Military’s presence felt at San Antonio’s Fiesta celebration
April 6, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s presence in San Antonio predates Fiesta by nearly 50 years, so it’s no surprise that the armed forces – and JBSA in particular – play a prominent role in... MORE

This year’s Fiesta, April 20-30, will feature four armed forces days at the Alamo as well as events at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland and five performances by members of the Air Force Band of the West based at JBSA-Lackland.

Army Housing professionals teach peers Residential Communities Initiative
April 6, 2017 — Participants in the Army’s inaugural Residential Communities Initiative Training Course praised U.S. Army Installation Management Command for using Army Housing professionals as instructors. ... MORE

Pedro Saldana, Chief of Army Housing for Area I in South Korea, fields questions following his presentation at the inaugural Residential Communities Initiative training course March 22 at the College of Installation Management at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Electronic Warfare Airmen increase productivity through data-mining automation
April 6, 2017 — 53rd Wing Airmen create an automated data-mining system... MORE

Analysts from the 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron validate results from an automated flagging process called data-mining March 31, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Data-mining allows analysts to validate automated results rather than manually sifting through all the data. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lori Bultman/released)

392nd IS SNCO wins First Sergeant of the Year for 25th AF
April 6, 2017 — Recently, Timmerman won the First Sergeant of the Year award at the 25th Air Force level. This award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the First Sergeant career field... MORE

Recently, Timmerman won the First Sergeant of the Year award at the 25th Air Force level. This award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the First Sergeant career field.

Goldfein: Continuing resolution detrimental to Air Force
April 5, 2017 — With the threat of a yearlong continuing resolution lingering, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his fellow service chiefs called on Congress to approve an appropriation bill for fiscal year 2017 during a hearing on the topic April 5, 2017 on Capitol Hill... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein testifies before the House Armed Services Committee April 5, 2017, in Washington, D.C., on the impacts of operating the service under a year-long continuing resolution. Goldfein testified with his service chief counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Alamo Wing units conduct force protection training
April 5, 2017 — Members from the 433rd Security Forces and Civil Engineer Squadron conducted joint security training at Tactical Training Base "Warrior" April 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Tech.Sgt. Steven Cherry, 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, discusses tactical movement scenarios in the event of enemy contact at Training Base "Warrior" April 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The 433rd SFS and 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a six-block annual training regimen that included, application of force, tactics techniques and procedures, contingency patrol, movement, react to contact, and urban operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

502nd CES saves money by saving energy
April 5, 2017 — Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron have been saving Joint Base San Antonio money and energy by implementing an aggressive peak demand reduction program to reduce utility costs across JBSA... MORE

Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron and CPS Energy present (left) Brig. Gen Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, a rebate check from CPS Energy’s Demand Response Program Feb. 14, 2017, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Peak demand reduction programs reduce utility costs to JBSA installations and improve energy efficiency with an estimated annual savings of $530,000.

San Antonio Traffic Alert: I-35 closure April 7-10
April 5, 2017 — Interstate 35 will be closed April 7-10 due to the demolition of a bridge near the northeast loop 410 for four days. Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, all lanes between Rittiman Road and George Beach Avenue... MORE

Interstate 35 will be closed April 7-10 due to the demolition of a bridge near the northeast loop 410 for four days.

Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April
April 5, 2017 — The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never – and will never – sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back – the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop... MORE

During a recent message to Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses Airmen about the responsibility that every Airman has to stop sexual assault. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force officer’s inventions inspired by Pin Art, E Ink
April 5, 2017 — When Capt. Daniel Stambovsky, a physicist assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron, left his assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, he left several patents pending. To his surprise, he recently received notification that two of his patents have been approved... MORE

Capt. Daniel Stambovsky, a physicist assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron at Fort Meade, Maryland, recently received notification that two of patents from his previous assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, have been processed and approved: the “Actuated Pin Antenna Reflector” and the “Radio Frequency Emissive Display Antenna and System for Controlling.” (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

324th TRS becomes the first BMT squadron to host 5k run
April 4, 2017 — The 324th Training Squadron celebrated Knight’s Day with the first 5K run hosted by an Air Force basic military training squadron March 25 at the unit’s physical training pad here.The flights ran... MORE

Trainees from the 324th Training Squadron run in formation during the squadron’s inaugural Knight’s Day 5K at the 324th TRS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 25, 2017. Trainees ran alongside their military training instructors and senior leadership.

Appreciation day focuses on resources for retired military members
April 4, 2017 — Military retirees and their spouses who live in the San Antonio area will learn about programs and benefits available from more than 35 agencies and organizations during an event from 8:15 a.m. to... MORE

Military retirees and their spouses who live in the San Antonio area will learn about programs and benefits available from more than 35 agencies and organizations during an event from 8:15 a.m. to noon April 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Club.

Army Medicine Soldier is an American Ninja Warrior
April 4, 2017 — Assigned to Headquarters and Support Company, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Capt. Rommel Camangeg competed at the 2017 American Ninja Warrior regional qualifier held at the county courthouse in San Antonio... MORE

Capt. Rommel Camangeg preparing to begin his first round on the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

Airmen’s Week: Changing the culture of Airmen
April 4, 2017 — After the completion of Basic Military Training, but before Airmen depart for their various technical training locations, lies a relatively new, yet crucial program geared toward the betterment of the... MORE

Lt. Col Meghan Doherty, 326th Training Squadron commander, addresses Airmen during Airmen’s Week April 3, 2016, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week is a 31-hour, values-based course with a mission to “develop professional, resilient Airmen, inspired by our heritage, committed to the Air Force core values, and motivated to deliver airpower for America.”

Army Medicine Civilian Corps celebrates 21st birthday
April 4, 2017 — The Army Medical Department is a family of more than 130,000 active, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and civilians united in our mission to improve Soldier health, build a medical force for full spectrum operations, and deliver leading edge health services with optimized outcomes to warriors and military families. ... MORE

Mr. Charles G. (Gregg) Stevens, SES, Army Medicine Civilian Corps Chief, along with some of the longest serving members of the Civilian Corps, cut a cake celebrating the 21st anniversary of the corps. The Army Medical Department Civilian Corps was established on March 26, 1996.

Intelligence communications systems migrate worldwide
April 4, 2017 — While protecting the nation and seeking out the enemy, U.S. military forces must exchange sensitive information safely and securely. The Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System allows multi-media communications between authorized individuals by secure means, and in a timely manner. ... MORE

To better utilize the Air Force's top secret communications system, there is a migration taking place that will consolidate all legacy Air Force and Air National Guard JWICS, synchronizing JWICS Air Force wide. Melanie Weems, program manager, AF JWICS Program Management Office, works with multiple contract personnel, like Brian Boblett, migration specialist, and Russ Williamson, migration technician lead, to complete the migration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lori A. Bultman)