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Kelly Field was once the 'front steps' for many distinguished visitors
June 23, 2017 — (Editor's Note: This article is the fourth installment in a monthly series celebrating Kelly Field's centennial. Check back next month for more stories from Kelly Field's history, as well as information about the upcoming JBSA Air Show and Open House this November, which is expected to draw more than 350,000 visitors.)... MORE

President Ronald Reagan arrived at then-Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio,Texas Nov. 14, 1981 seeking a short reprieve from the strains of Washington, D.C.

Dashboard offers holistic approach to small arms range lifecycles
June 23, 2017 — The nearly 200 firing ranges in the U.S. Air Force desperately need improvement and Senior Master Sgt. James Eselgroth, Air Force Security Forces Center, or AFSFC, program manager, knows this firsthand... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. James Eselgroth (right), Combat Arms Program branch chief, Air Force Security Forces Center, points out trends to Eric Kennedy, Small Arms Ranges action officer, as they review the newly created Small Arms Dashboard data program that provides a comprehensive, business-data model that ranks and prioritizes all Air Force firing ranges by vital statistics.

59th Training Group welcomes new commander
June 23, 2017 — The 59th Training Group develops, delivers and evaluates medical training for 75 medical treatment facilities and deployment operations worldwide... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. Bart O. Iddins (left), 59th Medical Wing commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackand, passes the 59th Training Group guidon to incoming commander Col. Karyn E. McKinney (center) as outgoing commander Col. (Dr.) Steven C. Caberto (right) looks on during the unit’s change of command ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston June 15. The 59th Training Group develops, delivers and evaluates medical training for 75 medical treatment facilities and deployment operations worldwide. The group supports military medical service and medical readiness training at the Medical Education and Training Campus at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston for 12,100 students annually, as well as two operating locations, one detachment and 17 sites around the world.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
June 23, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed three Air Force courts-martial in the months of May 2017. During the month of May, JBSA commanders administered 15 non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Army North briefs Gold Star group
June 22, 2017 — Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Nield, Headquarters Support Company, U.S. Army North, gives an overview of the caisson platoon and its mission of honoring fallen service members to Gold Star Fathers and family members June 17... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Nield, Headquarters Support Company, U.S. Army North, gives an overview of the caisson platoon and its mission of honoring fallen service members to Gold Star Fathers and family members June 17. The group visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as part of the 80th Annual American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention held in San Antonio. The American Gold Star Mothers organization formed in 1928 of mothers who lost a son or daughter in service to the nation. The organization and the members continue to honor their sons and daughters through service to veterans and patriotic events.

Navy Announces New High Year Tenure Policy for E-4 through E-6
June 22, 2017 — The Navy is increasing its High Year Tenure policy for active component and Full Time Support E-4 through E-6 Sailors by two years in an effort to improve sea duty manning, the service announced June 21 in NAVADMIN 143/17... MORE

Extending the time an individual may serve provides Sailors more opportunities to advance, and the Fleet with critical manning.

Navy Updates Wear of Earrings and Ball Caps for Women
June 22, 2017 — The Navy released NAVADMIN 146/17 on June 21, which announces several uniform changes that are effective immediately... MORE

Lt. Jillianne Planeta stands the officer of the deck watch on the bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

Translating Military Culture to the Civilian Workplace
June 22, 2017 — Military culture is drilled into soldiers from the day they arrive at basic training. The Army teaches its soldiers how to become leaders, take charge, and make vital decisions. These are all attributes that make Army veterans highly valuable to civilian companies... MORE

Through tragedy, loss and amputation, Airman learns ‘new norm’
June 22, 2017 — “My leg looked like a boomerang.” Those were the words of Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, an Air Force pararescueman, to members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center when the combat warrior visited the base to discuss resiliency during the center’s Combat Airman Fitness Day... MORE

Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, an Air Force pararescueman, briefs members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center about how he sustained significant warzone injury, which led to the amputation of his leg, and how he overcame adversity during AFTAC’s Combat Airman Fitness Day May 22, 2017. O’Niell is the first Air Force pararescue amputee on active duty today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)

Join spouse assignment consideration keeps mil-to-mil couples together
June 22, 2017 — Summertime is a busy season for permanent changes of station and military couples may be apprehensive about the possibility of being separated from their spouses during their next assignments. They have little to be concerned about, however, as the Air Force Personnel Center has an accommodation rate of more than 96 percent for mil-to-mil married couples through the assignment of military couples option, commonly known across the Air Force as a “join spouse” assignment... MORE

Cultural Understanding and Language Program ROTC cadets learn, build lasting friendships in Chile
June 22, 2017 — Thirty-two Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from various U.S. universities spent May 14 to June 2 in Chile absorbing the Chilean culture and learning how Chile produces army officers during a U.S. Army Cadet Command-sponsored Cultural Understanding and Language Program, or CULP, trip... MORE

ROTC Cadet Nicholas Basel (left) from Purdue University and Cadet Gregory Long (right) from the University of Alabama give a presentation to Chilean Army Cadets during class at the Escuela Militar in Santiago, Chile. Thirty-two Reserve Officer Training Course cadets from various U.S. colleges attended the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program in Santiago Chile from May 14 to June 2. The military-to-military exchange paired the U.S. cadets with Chilean cadets where they shared learning and cultural exchanges.

Father, son work together at AFPC
June 22, 2017 — To many, the Air Force is a family business; this is true for the Sills family, with father and son serving together at the Air Force Personnel Center here... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jesse Sills Jr. and Jesse Sills Sr. pose for a photo June 14, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Sills Jr. is the NCO in charge of first sergeant assignments at the Air Force Personnel Center, while Sills Sr. also works at AFPC as a human resources specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Fireworks safety: don’t get burned on the Fourth of July
June 22, 2017 — The use of fireworks is not allowed on Joint Base San Antonio, or JBSA, in accordance with AFMAN 91-201, dated March 21. It states: “Active duty Air Force personnel (on- or off-duty) and on-duty Air Force civilian personnel will not take part in the transportation, storage, set up or functioning of commercial fireworks for on-base fireworks displays.” There are many controlled firework events throughout San Antonio... MORE

Fireworks are used to commemorate the Fourth of July. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks initiate thousands of burns and eye injuries each year.

Five critical domains define early childhood development
June 21, 2017 — The first five years of children’s lives are critical in their development as they reach numerous milestones – from sitting up, crawling and walking in the first year of their lives to hopping and climbing by the time they are 5 years old... MORE

Maria Lopez, Child Development Center, child and youth program assistant, teaches Naomi Burton about colors and numbers, June 19, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The CDP welcomes children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. The CDP provides activities and programs which support children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. The program is accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The CDP is a USDA certified center, providing breakfast, lunch and two snacks each day.

Commentary: Why not go full blue?
June 21, 2017 — On my way into work one day I had an epiphany and said to myself, “Why not go full blue?” What would happen if I did? Better yet, what would happen if everyone did? How would that change our Air Force?... MORE

Air Force leaders have been directed to scrutinize recruitment actions that are being sent to AFPC to make sure the positions accurately reflect mission needs.

Graffiti Restored on Berlin Wall Section
June 21, 2017 — In recent days, there have been a rash of reports to the 25th Air Force Facilities office about vandalism on a wall located near the entrance to Building 2000. Fortunately, the ‘tagging’ being reported is a case of mistaken identity, a bit of historical restoration, and not a case of tagging... MORE

BJ Jones, 25th Air Force History office, recently spent several hours, in the dark of night, restoring a piece of history, in the form of graffiti, on the Berlin Wall exhibit in 25th Air Force’s Belvedere Park courtyard.

Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic opens at Brooke Army Medical Center
June 21, 2017 — A June 16 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center. The clinic, previously located at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, uses oxygen therapy to treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries... MORE

Army Capt. Kyle Salik is the first patient to receive oxygen therapy at the new Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 20. Hyperbaric oxygen can be used to treat 14 different indicators including wound healing.

59th MDW opens new hyperbaric medicine facility on JBSA
June 20, 2017 — Designed from the ground up to provide outstanding patient care, the 59th Medical Wing’s new, state-of-the-art facility near the San Antonio Military Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston expands the wing’s capability to provide hyperbaric medicine and wound care... MORE

Col. Michael Richards gives an opening speech during the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic ribbon cutting June 16, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade commander throws first pitch at Missions game
June 20, 2017 — Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13... MORE

Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13.

Air Force dormitories at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston declared a ‘Green Dot Zone’
June 20, 2017 — Airmen from the 59th Training Group at the enlisted Air Force Medical Service dormitory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gathered May 31 for a ceremony to officially declare the dormitory a “Green Dot Zone.”... MORE

Col. Mark A. Lee (left), 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and guest speaker Marlo Bearden (right) present Airman 1st Class Al Qaisi (middle) the first-ever 59th Training Group “Green Dot Spotlight” award during the unveiling ceremony.