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Chaplain candidate seeks service through ministry
February 9, 2017 — Navy Reserve chaplain candidate Rev. Ben Nelson III had an explanation about how his calling to more deeply serve his faith brought him to the fleet... MORE

Rev. Ben Nelson III, a Navy Reserve chaplain candidate, is the rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located in San Marcos, Texas.

BAMC celebrates Army Nurse Corps 116th birthday
February 9, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center held the 116th Army Nurse Corps birthday celebration Feb. 2 in the auditorium. This year’s theme was, “Leading readiness and professional practice: Getting it done since 1901.”... MORE

Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps speaks to medical personnel during a celebration of the 116th birthday of the Army Nurse Corps in the Brooke Army Medical Center auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 2.

Taking care of patients one tooth at a time
February 9, 2017 — The JBSA-Randolph dental clinic provides full-service general dentistry to include restorative dentistry, preventive dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics and limited oral surgery as well as periodontics, to active duty personnel. MORE

Staff Sgt. Tyre Jones, 359th Medical Group dental technician, a patient’s teeth at the Randolph Dental Clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 10. The Randolph Dental Clinic provides annual exams and cleanings for over 12,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

FDA recalls smokeless tobacco products
February 8, 2017 — U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company is voluntarily recalling some of its smokeless tobacco products manufactured at USSTC's facility in Franklin Park, Ill.USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight... MORE

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products. USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans.

IED response exercise boosts med wing’s readiness
February 8, 2017 — Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing tested their ability to provide aid to the wounded during a mass casualty exercise Jan. 25 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland parade grounds... MORE

Airmen assess and prepare to triage a simulated patient prior to transport on an awaiting ambulance bus during an improved explosive device emergency response exercise Jan. 25, 2017, on Joint Base San Antonio, Texas-Lackland. The exercise tested the 59th Medical Wing’s clinical and field response teams’ readiness in advent of an on-base mass casualty incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)

Air Force committed to fostering civilian talent via DE
February 8, 2017 — The Air Force has created a new leadership development course designed specifically for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians and equivalent pay schedules. The Air Force will undertake new measures to increase... MORE

A newly implemented initiative now provides a leadership development course specifically targeted to GS-12 and GS-13 level employees in order to develop and retain today’s talent and build the Total Force of tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Kat Bailey)

185 Airmen to meet first enlisted RPA pilot selection board
February 8, 2017 — The first enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board meets at the Air Force Personnel Center Feb. 6-9 to identify the next enlisted group to attend RPA pilot training as part of the... MORE

The enlisted remotely piloted aircraft program hits another milestone, making history with the first selection board currently in progress. 185 Airmen will meet the board, hoping to be selected in the next enlisted group to attend RPA pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla)

Labels on commissary shelves give shoppers heads-up on nutrition
February 7, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- Grocery shoppers at commissaries throughout the armed forces can now easily see if the food items they’re choosing are healthy. Labels clearly visible from... MORE

Claudia Smith, commissary manager, reads the guide label on can goods, during the Go for Green program at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Feb. 2, 2017. Go for Green is a nutritional recognition labeling system providing a quick assessment of the nutritional value of menu offerings and food products.

Army North intelligence growing in South Texas foothills
February 7, 2017 — Soldiers in the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade introduced their unit to Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command during her Feb. 2 visit to Joint Base San Antonio. In only 16 months, the brigade has grown tenfold and the Soldiers were excited about getting to share that news firsthand with their senior commander... MORE

Col. Dustin Shultz (right), commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade, leads Gen. Lori Robinson (center), commander of United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, on a tour of the brigade as part of Robinson's Feb. 2 visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Army North Commander Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan is on the left.

Alamo Wing hits the airwaves
February 6, 2017 — Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, arrived at the KLUP radio station early Saturday morning Jan. 28 for a unique opportunity to speak to residents of the Alamo city... MORE

Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, responds to an interview question by Mark Frye on the Military USA Radio show Jan. 28, 2016 at Salem Communications San Antonio, Texas. The show runs every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. and seeks to inform and educate listeners about the importance of the more than 200 military missions in the Alamo city. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

U.S. Northern Command leader visits U.S. Army North
February 6, 2017 — The commander of United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command got an inside look at the operations of U.S. Army North during a Feb. 2 visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis... MORE

Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson (center), commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, speaks to Soldiers and civilians during an Army North town hall Feb. 2 at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Michigan State University coach helps enhance TACP instructors’ leadership, coaching skills
February 6, 2017 — Inside the raptor room at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex, a Michigan State University coach, stood in front of a classroom Feb. 1 that was filled with some of the best and brightest the Air Force... MORE

Tim “Red” Wakeham, Michigan State University strength and conditioning coach, speaks to Tactical Air Control Party instructors about Kinesiology and helped refined their training program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex Feb. 1, 2017. Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement.

Last surviving member of Doolittle’s Raiders shares his story
February 6, 2017 — For retired Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Cole, the last surviving member of Doolittle’s Raiders, the stories he tells still flow easily at 102 years of age. Cole, San Antonio resident, stopped by... MORE

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Cole, last surviving member of Doolittle’s Raiders, speaks with Col. Michael Assid during an interview Feb. 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Assid is assigned to Air Force Space Command 310th Space Wing, the modern-day successor to Cole’s former unit, 310th Bombardment Group.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 6, 2017 — This February marks the American Dental Association’s 36th annual National Children’s Dental Health Month... MORE

From left, Staff Sgt. Soohwa Ono, Senior Airman Vanessa Rivas, and Capt. Daniel Chartrand promote pediatric oral hygiene Feb. 2 at the Kelly Child Development Center. Throughout February, the 59th Dental Group is holding outreach events at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Elementary School and child development centers. Ono and Rivas are 59th DG dental technicians; Chartrand is a 59th DG dentist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

‘Insider threat’ causes adverse effect on mission
February 6, 2017 — The United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust. “Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments... MORE

“Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments.

Nominate your volunteers for Volunteer of the Year Awards
February 6, 2017 — Nominations for outstanding Joint Base San Antonio volunteers continue through Feb. 24. Volunteers will be recognized at the annual Volunteer of the Year ceremony from 1-3 p.m. April 26 at the Military & Family Readiness Center at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Nominations for outstanding Joint Base San Antonio volunteers will be accepted through Feb. 24. Volunteers will be recognized at the annual award ceremony April 26, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston .

AF program assists special needs family members
February 6, 2017 — The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational and other resources are available to treat special needs family members... MORE

U.S. Army Environmental Command biologist assists students for robotics competition
February 4, 2017 — A biologist with the U.S. Army Environmental Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently lent his expertise to students at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School preparing for a robotics competition... MORE

Caelyn Maddox, 10, a member of the Fort Sam Houston Elementary School Robotics Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, prepares her robot for competition.

ISR, Cyber coordinate capabilities for maximum effect at Red Flag
February 4, 2017 — Created in 1975, Red Flag was established by Gen. Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to more realistically train forces for combat. This year’s first Red Flag, 17-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has today’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance warriors thinking about the many kinetic, or traditional weapon, and non-kinetic, information warfare, effects they can produce in battle scenarios. ... MORE

Maintainers from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings conduct conducts preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2017. Airmen from the active duty 388th FW and Air Force Reserve 419th FW fly and maintain the Lightning II in a total force partnership, capitalizing on the strength of both components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

JBSA keeps traffic moving
February 3, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- The traffic safety working group is joining forces with the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Readiness Group, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron and the 502nd... MORE

Officer Marcelo Aguillon, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group, uses his speed laser equipment to record vehicle speeds July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)