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Your safety is in your hands when riding a motorcycle
July 21, 2017 — Riding a motorcycle can be a fun hobby and fuel-efficient way to travel. However, if riders aren’t keeping their own safety in mind, their ride might be over sooner than expected... MORE

Riding a motorcycle can be a fun hobby and fuel-efficient way to travel. However, if riders aren’t keeping their own safety in mind, their ride might be over sooner than expected.

Kids in Motion features obstacle course, healthy cooking demo
July 21, 2017 — An obstacle course and a cooking demonstration will again highlight activities as the 59th Medical Wing hosts the second annual Kids in Motion event Aug. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park... MORE

An obstacle course and a cooking demonstration will again highlight activities as the 59th Medical Wing hosts the second annual Kids in Motion event Aug. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park. The free event, which attracted more than 250 people last year, emphasizes the importance of physical activity and diet in combating childhood obesity, said Aracelis Gonzalez-Anderson, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotions coordinator. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Congratulations 2017 technical sergeants selects
July 20, 2017 — The Air Force released the 2017 technical sergeant promotion list July 20. There were 377 Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio who were selected for promotion... MORE

The Tech. Sgt. promotion selection release promotes, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 20, 2017.

Chaplain internship: an important part of becoming a chaplain
July 19, 2017 — As part of the Chaplain Candidate Program, the internship portion is an opportunity for seminary and other professional religious school students to evaluate their compatibility and potential for commissioning as an Air Force Chaplain... MORE

Master Sgt. Crystal Ybarra, 319th Training Squadron military training instructor, provides a tour to chaplain candidates of the Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 5, 2017. The tour was part of the Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)

Commentary: Proud to be a part of Army Medicine
July 18, 2017 — The Army Medical Department will soon mark its 242nd anniversary. The AMEDD has a proud history that dates back to July 27, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a Medical Department Service for an Army of 20,000 men... MORE

Then-Army 1st Lt. John Arroyo works on strengthening his right hand while his occupational therapist, Katie Korp, looks on at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center’s rehabilitation center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 16, 2015. Arroyo is one of many warriors and civilians who have made tremendous strides in their recovery due to Army Medicine.

502nd Force Support Squadron captures Air Force-best trifecta
July 18, 2017 — Winning an Air Force-level award is a high achievement for any individual or unit, but for an organization to attain three such honors in the same year is an extra special feat... MORE

Winning an Air Force-level award is a high achievement for any individual or unit, but for an organization to attain three such honors in the same year is an extra special feat.
The 502nd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio achieved that trifecta when its bowling, community center and information, tickets and travel programs were selected as “Best in the Air Force” for fiscal year 2016.

Air Force announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign
July 18, 2017 — Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”... MORE

Hundreds of job seekers take advantage of JBSA transition summit, job fair
July 17, 2017 — Hundreds of military members preparing to leave the service or who have already left took advantage of a free transition summit and job fair at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12-13... MORE

Hundreds of job seekers took advantage of a transition summit and job fair at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12-13.

Intel Airman earns top leadership awards
July 17, 2017 — A 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight Airman earns top leadership awards... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Francis, 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight, Maj. Wesley Lowery, 433rd OSS chief, and Lt. Col. Kari Hill, 433rd OSS commander, display Francis' Airman Leadership School awards July 5,2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Francis was awarded the Distinguished Graduate and the Commandant's Award. (Courtesy photo by Ester Francis)

Veteran support agency visits Alamo Wing
July 16, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted veterans from the Camino Real Community Services June 30, 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cole Lance, 68th Airlift Squadron load master, shows veterans from Camino Real Community Services the aft load ramp on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft June 30, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. CRCS is a Veteran informed agency that provides "peer to peer" outreach and support to veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Maj. Gen. Spacey leads D.C. Honor Guard in demonstration
July 15, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The Honor Guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander. MORE

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for airmen with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The honor guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Brig. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander.

Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year
July 14, 2017 — A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

188th Medical Battalion changes leadership
July 14, 2017 — Army Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 13... MORE

Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the AMEDD Museum. LTC Pulliam is only the second commander of the 188th MED BN, formally the Academy Battalion Provisional, which was renamed on June 1, 2017. Former commander LTC Amy L. Jackson took command two years ago when the battalion first was stood up as part of an AMEDDC&S reorganization.

AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians
July 14, 2017 — Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The... MORE

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part-time in a “semi-retired” status with the new civilian phased-retirement program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center holds Back to School Bash July 29
July 14, 2017 — Schoolchildren and families can take advantage of free school supplies, take part in many activities and have a chance to win prizes during the Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630 on Watkins Boulevard, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Schoolchildren and families can take advantage of free school supplies, take part in many activities and have a chance to win prizes during the Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630 on Watkins Boulevard, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Wounded warrior brings Miss America to Brooke Army Medical Center
July 14, 2017 — Miss America Savvy Shields, the former Miss Arkansas, visited with wounded warriors, families and staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12... MORE

Miss America Savvy Shields talks with Evan Poole and his grandfather, Dr. Kelly Speer, in the Medical Mall during her visit to Brooke Army Medical Center July 11. Shields signed autographs, took photos and talked with wounded service members, staff and family members.

Air Force medic living her dream as a first sergeant
July 13, 2017 — A master sergeant who has spent most of her career helping people as a medic has long dreamed of serving the Air Force community in another way... MORE

Master Sgt. Gina Escanes, 502nd Wing Staff Agency first sgt., counsels an Airman on the Air Force Fitness Program July 5, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Escanes’ mission is to assist commanders with all matters affecting health, morale, discipline, welfare and legal issues.

One year later, the ISG focus is still ‘Your Success. Our Mission.’
July 13, 2017 — After one full year in command as the 502nd Installation Support Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the question that gets Col. Jonathan Wright motivated and inspired to come to work every day is, “How can we make JBSA a better place to live, work, and play?”... MORE

The 502d Civil Engineering Squadron conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a 144 person dormitory at JBSA Lackland AFB on February 21, 2017. The $18 million dollar facility opened after a 30 month construction in September 2016 when active duty airman of the 24th AF, 25th AF, and the 502 Air Base Wing began moving in.

Remains of Korean War POW finally make it home 66 years later
July 13, 2017 — Sixty-six years after he was reported missing in action and died while serving in the Korean War, Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval was laid to rest in his hometown of San Antonio July 11 with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Oscar Cortez (left), a former Korean War POW who served in the same unit with Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval, presents a framed photo of the unit he and Sandoval served in while they were in action to Sandoval’s sons, Frank Jr. and Alejandro, July 11. Cortez, 85, said the photo was taken three to four days before their unit was captured.

DUI: What it really costs
July 12, 2017 — When an Airman receives a DUI charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification... MORE

Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt, 23d Wing photojournalist, simulates a field sobriety test, July 7, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. When an Airman receives a driving under the influence charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)