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802nd SFS Defender faces daily gate security challenges
May 19, 2017 — As a 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defender at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Senior Airman Jorge Rivera has seen just about every type of visitor pass through the installation gates.On a given... MORE

Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a
registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Air Force Clubs transition from credit card system to virtual portal, app
May 19, 2017 — * Air Force clubs is transitioning to a web- and app-based portal system for membership, dues payment and information access. * The Air Force Club Member Portal launches at six pilot bases in May and across the Air Force in late summer. * This new approach to membership makes it easier for Airmen to stay connected with Air Force tradition... MORE

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Brett Wells, 21st Communications Squadron (right) and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Decker, 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, participate in a guitar duel at The Club April 25. The duel was part of the Wing’s monthly Final Friday event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)

Air Force Reserve recruiting military training instructors
May 19, 2017 — Beneath the shadows of deep blue campaign hats, military training instructors march flights of Airmen down the Lackland bomb run during each basic military training graduation. It is the culmination of weeks spent transforming civilians into warriors... MORE

Master Sgt. Carlos Recoder, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor recruiting noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks to the 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight about what to expect during basic military training May 6, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

Childhood vaccines are still important to prevent diseases
May 18, 2017 — It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, rotavirus and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) can now be prevented by vaccination. ... MORE

Thanks to a vaccine, one of the most terrible diseases in history – smallpox – no longer exists outside the laboratory. Over the years, vaccine have prevented countless cases of disease and saved millions of lives.

BAMC nurse top finalist for Extraordinary Healer Award
May 18, 2017 — Janet Schadee, a registered nurse at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is one of two finalists for the CURE Magazine 2017 Extraordinary Healer Award. Schadee was honored May 4 during a ceremony in Denver, Colo... MORE

(From left) Army Maj. (Dr.) George J.S. Kallingal, Janet Schadee, actor Patrick Dempsey and Sara Sargente pose for a photo during the CURE Magazine 2017 Extraordinary Healer Award ceremony in Denver, Colo., May 4.

Navy, Air Force celebrate Nurses Week in San Antonio
May 18, 2017 — Navy nurses from various commands and their Air Force counterparts wrapped up National Nurses Week with a joint closing ceremony at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at board Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11... MORE

Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle (left), commander, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, cuts a ceremonial cake with Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Montenegro during a celebration for National Nurses Week at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Navy and Air Force nurses and medical technicians participated together in several health promotions activities throughout the week to commemorate Nurses Week.

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducts water survival training
May 18, 2017 — Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were surprised by the cool water temperature as they walked into Canyon Lake to begin their triannual water survival training May 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The training is required for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes in the Air Force... MORE

Capt. Charlie South, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, deploys an MK-124 flare during water survival training May 5, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The triannual training is a requirement for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes and includes open water swimming and life raft training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA Defenders honor fallen comrades with retreat ceremony
May 17, 2017 — Security forces Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, began Police Week with a retreat ceremony May 15, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland's Security Forces Museum... MORE

Members of the 343rd Training Squadron lower the flag at the Joint Base San Antonio Police Week retreat ceremony held in honor of fallen officers May 15, 2017, outside the Security Forces Museum at JBSA-Lackland. JBSA security forces members and military police officers joined local police departments to honor their comrades who were killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Dillon Parker)

First Term Airmen Courses receive curriculum overhaul
May 17, 2017 — The Air Force has begun the roll out of a new First Term Airmen Course dedicated to developing Airmen as next-generation leaders.Airmen straight out of technical training will be taking the next step... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Gorham participates in the first (beta) Career Assistance Advisor training course for the newly redesigned First Term Airmen Course held in November 2016. The new course revamped FTAC from an in-processing focused program to a standard curriculum focused on developing Airmen. Gorham is the First Term Airmen Course team lead at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, which beta-tested the new FTAC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Randolph Field ISD bus driver honored as best in state
May 17, 2017 — When Randolph Field Independent School District bus driver Eddie Luna was asked to attend the school board’s March 30 session, he believed he was going to be honored as the district’s nominee for a... MORE

When Randolph Field Independent School District bus driver Eddie Luna was asked to attend the school board’s March 30 session, he believed he was going to be honored as the district’s nominee for a bus driver of the year award. The honor was much more than that. Luna, a retired Air Force technical sergeant now in his second year as a RFISD bus driver, learned he had been named the 2016-17 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year by the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas.

Direct Support Operator Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Mackay Trophy Aircrew
May 17, 2017 — Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy, which is presented to an aircrew for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. This year, an AC-130U aircrew from Air Force Special Operations Command, which included one of 25th Air Force’s outstanding Airmen, was recognized with the honor... MORE

Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy, which is presented to an aircrew for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. The trophy is permanently displayed at the National Air and Space Museum. (Courtesy Photo)

Mattis welcomes new SecAF home
May 17, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017... MORE

Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial oath of office as the 24th Air Force secretary, at the Pentagon event, May 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

JBSA Defenders kick off Police Week with Obstacle Course Team Challenge
May 16, 2017 — Security forces Airmen from the 502nd Security Readiness group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, began Police Week with an Obstacle Course Team Challenge May 15, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland's... MORE

Members of the 802nd and 902 Security Forces Squadrons compete in the Obstacle Course Team Challenge May 15, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Medina Annex. The event was held as part of National Police Week, an annual celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members and pays special tribute to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. JBSA security forces members participated participate in events weeklong May 15-19 across the installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)

BAMC welcomes external input to continue its surgical care
May 16, 2017 — As a high reliability organization focused on quality and safety, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is continually searching for ways to improve the medical services provided to those entrusted to our care. Last week, BAMC hosted a team of experts from Army Medical Command to identify further improvements in the sterilization workflow process. ... MORE

As a high reliability organization focused on quality and safety, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is continually searching for ways to improve the medical services provided to those entrusted to our care.

Rock returns to alma mater, commissions future AF leaders
May 16, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS -- Living without fear was the central theme as Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, spoke to 17 commissioning lieutenants May 12... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, speaks during a commissioning ceremony May 12, 2017 at the University of Texas San Antonio. Rock is a San Antonio native who graduated from UTSA 35 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Late AMEDDC&S Public Affairs director honored
May 16, 2017 — The late Phillip Reidinger was honored with a tree planting at the Warrior & Family Support Center located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Known as "Mr. Fort Sam Houston" Phil, as he liked to be called, was the longest-serving public affairs officer at the installation before his death in September 2016... MORE

The late Phillip Reidinger was honored with a tree planting at the Warrior & Family Support Center located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Known as "Mr. Fort Sam Houston," Phil, as he liked to be called, was the longest serving public affairs officer at the installation before his death in September 2016. He was instrumental in efforts to counter encroachments at JBSA-Camp Bullis and was a tireless advocate for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Army Medicine and the WFSC. Phil was also known as the "Voice of Fort Sam Houston" for the many ceremonies and events he narrated throughout the years.

916th Contracting Battalion leaders case colors for inactivation
May 16, 2017 — Leaders from the 916th Contracting Battalion cased their organizational colors marking the organization’s inactivation during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 15... MORE

Lt. Col. Robert Jarzyna (left)and Sgt. Maj. Greg Dorsey (right) furl the 916th Contracting Battalion organizational colors as Soldiers from the unit's color guard look on during an inactivation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 15. The inactivation of the battalion is a result of force structure changes directed by the secretary of the Army to adapt the service's force generation process to the needs of a contingency force. Jarzyna served as commander of the 916th CBN and Dorsey served as the battalion sergeant major.

The vision of leadership: developing future leaders, not attracting followers
May 16, 2017 — When asked why it’s important as a leader to motivate and persuade your troops to follow you, I immediately think of mission and vision. It’s easy to see why this is important, because everything we... MORE

While each leader has their own way of portraying their organization’s vision, Senior Master Sgt. John J. Chacon's advice to future leaders is to have F-A-I-T-H in their vision of mission completion. After 21 years of military service, Chacon believes no acronym is more important than F-A-I-T-H; Family, Attitude, Influence, Trust, & Humility.

JBSA Libraries Need Volunteers for 2017 Summer Reading Program
May 15, 2017 — With the last days of school fast approaching and the next school year seeming so far away, many families are now asking themselves: “Is there anything we can do to help our kids stay engaged with... MORE

For more information and full schedule, visit www.jbsalibraries.org or call JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston at 210-221-4387, JBSA-Lackland Library at 210-671-2678, or JBSA-Randolph Library at 210-652-5578.

Save the date: JBSA to hold Air Force Ball Sept. 29
May 15, 2017 — Mark your calendars to attend this year's Air Force Ball, which will be held Sept. 29 as part of the celebration of the service's 70th birthday. This year's theme is "American Airmen: Breaking... MORE

The Air Force Ball be held Sept. 29, 2017 in celebration of the service's 70th birthday. Former 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, retired Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, will be the guest speaker. (Courtesy Graphic)