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Joint Base San Antonio doing its part to reduce ozone levels
May 19, 2017 — Starting in October, Bexar County will likely be designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, as a “non-attainment” county for ozone levels. This means that an average value of ozone levels detected by monitoring stations around San Antonio has surpassed the regulatory limit imposed by the EPA, and region-wide action is needed to lower it. ... MORE

Ozone – while necessary and helpful at higher altitudes to block harmful ultraviolet rays – is harmful to human, animal, and vegetation health at the ground level. It is also one of the main causes of smog.

Several JBSA-Fort Sam Houston roads close for Army Birthday Run
May 19, 2017 — The U.S. Army at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston celebrates its 242nd Birthday with a run starting at 5:30 a.m. June 9. The run necessitates the closure of roads on the installation... MORE

A Soldier gives a thumbs-up as he runs as part of the U.S. Army North-led celebration of the Army's birthday in 2013 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Start Summer plans with safety in mind
May 19, 2017 — Summer weather brings with it the opportunity to get out and enjoy outdoor activities with fellow Airmen, family and friends. There is nothing quite like a warm afternoon on the beach, around the... MORE

Summer is finally here! Make this one the best summer ever with risk management! # JBSASafeSummer

An eye-opening experience: one Airmen’s journey comes full circle
May 19, 2017 — Second Lieutenant Rodrigo Vener, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit physiologist, always knew he wanted to join the military. In high school he joined... MORE

2nd Lt. Rodrigo Vener, 359the Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit physiologist, holds photos of himself and his father inside the altitude chamber May 15, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Vener credits his father for encouraging him to join the U.S. Air Force.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts two-day transition summit and job fair in July
May 19, 2017 — Veterans and servicemembers seeking a career in the civilian sector can start registering for the Hiring Our Heroes transition summit and job fair July 12-13 at the Sam Houston Community Center, building 1395, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Hiring Our Heroes job summit and fair is being put on by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Hiring Our Heroes is a program of the chamber foundation to help transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses to find employment opportunities. TAP provides counseling and job assistance to servicemembers who are preparing to leave the military.

Protecting your Child from Lead and Other Household Poisoning
May 19, 2017 — Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures... MORE

Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 24 million homes in the U.S. contain lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center hosts police forum
May 19, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center members are hoping a discussion they had with police officers from the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston in April will lead to further cooperation and understanding between youth and law enforcement... MORE

Lts. Steven Dews and Jerry Welge from the 502nd Security Forces Squadron talk to members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, who hope a discussion they had with police officers from the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston in April will lead to further cooperation and understanding between youth and law enforcement.

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)