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The New Year is a time to take control of your health
January 9, 2017 — A new year can mean new opportunities, new discoveries and maybe a few new goals. While the New Year’s Resolution is a common tradition, many of them get abandoned long before the new year is gone again. Setting goals for a healthier you is something everyone can do, if you do it right... MORE

Honorary commanders brave cold weather to learn support mission
January 8, 2017 — Honorary Commanders tour 433rd Mission Support Group squadrons on Jan. 7, 2017. Despite being coldest day of the new year in the San Antonio area, the civic leaders were impressed with the Reserve Airmen's demonstrated skills... MORE

Steve Richmond, an alumni of the Honorary Commander’s program, adjusts the gloves of his chemical warfighter under the supervision of Senior Airman Michael Luna, transportation specialist with the 433rd Force Support Squadron during a mock deployment Jan. 7, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The logistics readiness demonstration was a portion of the 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders program tour of the 433rd Mission Support Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

AF COOL affords enlisted members access to professional certifications
January 6, 2017 — Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.At least that’s what the revolutionary former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, said. Fortunately, the Air Force offers... MORE

AF COOL allows enlisted members access to funds to achieve credentials and licensures through CCAF according to their Air Force Specialty Code, or AFSC.

JBSA 2016 Year in Review
January 6, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON 2016 YEAR IN REVIEWAt Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in 2016, it was another year of notable accomplishments and new faces in a number of the... MORE

Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, new U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) deputy commanding general, speaks to Soldiers, family members and guests at a welcome ceremony Jan. 14.

Air Force Wing Moms tour Alamo Wing
January 6, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted Air Force Wing Moms from around the country during a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft tour Jan. 5, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Senior Airman Rikel Cifre, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, opens the tail hatch during a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft tour for the Air Force Wing Moms Jan. 5, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. The AFWM's mission is to provide support to family members and friends of trainees who are experiencing Air Force Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Interstate 35 will be shut down in both directions at New Braunfels Avenue Jan. 6-9
January 6, 2017 — Interstate 35 will be shut down this weekend so the Texas Department of Transportation can do some bridge work on New Braunfels Avenue. A major I-35 road closure — the demolition of the New Braunfels Avenue bridge shutting down all north and south freeway traffic — will start Friday at 9 p.m. and last until Monday at 5:30 a.m... MORE

One person helps make a difference for students, teachers, community
January 6, 2017 — Students at Smith Elementary School in San Antonio received a surprise Dec. 12, 2016, when Danielle Smith, a civilian employee at the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, donated boxes of school supplies and presented several of the teachers with gift baskets and gift cards at a ceremony held in the packed school gym... MORE

(From left) Sgt. 1st Class Roberta Stevens, Vanessa Fo-Norton, Sgt, 1st Class Antonio Young, Staff Sgt. Brady Kornelis, Karen Archondisis, Danielle Smith, Mariana Ruiz, Command Sgt. Maj. Napoleon Noguerapayan and 1st Sgt. Thadenia Leach hold up a sign from students at Smith Elementary School thnaking the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for donated school supplies Dec. 16, 2016.

JBSA facilities offer ‘Move It 2 Lose It’ weight loss challenge
January 6, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio nutrition clinics, health promotion offices, fitness centers and Army Wellness Centers are teaming up to offer a health and weight loss competition for the JBSA community. Active duty members, family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians are encouraged to participate in a “Move It 2 Lose It” challenge, which continues through March 31... MORE

Video: Refractive surgery center boosts readiness
January 5, 2017 — The Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center optimizes the readiness of the warfighter and is the only facility in the United States Air Force teaching refractive surgery to residents and fellows... MORE

Army North commanding general speaks to U.S. All-American Bowl Marching Band members
January 5, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan spoke to high school musicians selected to play as part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band about leadership and selfless service during the band welcome dinner during their welcome dinner at the Grand Hyatt hotel in San Antonio Jan. 2, which celebrated and recognized them for their dedication and leadership to their schools and communities... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, spoke to high school musicians selected to play as part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band about leadership and selfless service during the band welcome dinner Jan. 2, which celebrated and recognized them for their dedication and leadership to their schools and communities. The musicians are spending the week rehearsing for the Jan. 7 game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, receiving instruction from college and high school band directors, as well as learning from Soldiers in the U.S. Army Field Band.

BAMC, Regional Health Command-Central leaders deliver holiday presents, serve meals
January 5, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Thomas Tempel, Regional Health Command-Central commanding general; Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general; RHC-C Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews, along with their families and BAMC deputy commanders and their families delivered gift baskets to patients at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 25, 2016... MORE

(From left) Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general; Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia, Regional Health Command-Central command sergeant major; Maj. Gen. Thomas Tempel, RHC-C commanding general; and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews, deliver a gift basket to a Brooke Army Medical Center patient and his wife at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 25, 2016. They were joined by BAMC deputy commanders and their families to deliver gift baskets to patients Christmas morning at Brooke Army Medical Center. The command team and their families, joined by Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general, also served Christmas dinner to patients and staff in the dining room.

JBSA fitness centers offer options for people to stay in shape, lose weight
January 5, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio members who want to get into shape or lose a few pounds for the upcoming new year can utilize several fitness facilities, classes and programs at JBSA locations to help them... MORE

JBSA fitness centers offer incentives to get into shape for the new year
January 5, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio members whose new year’s resolutions are to lose weight and get into shape could earn points and prizes just by going to the gym and exercising.Incentives are being offered to... MORE

Taking right steps can help people achieve New Year’s resolutions
January 4, 2017 — An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals.However, there are ways people can position... MORE

An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals. However, there are ways people can position themselves for a more successful outcome when they strive to lose weight, get organized, quit smoking, save more money or reach some other goal.

Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio dentist inspires interest during career day
January 4, 2017 — Lt. Cmdr. Jeffery Hoyle, a research dentist with the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, inspired students and raised awareness about career paths in Navy medicine during his talks to five classes of middle school students at the Joel C. Harris Academy in San Antonio Nov. 16, 2016... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Jeffery Hoyle, a research dentist with the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, demonstrates the casting of a dental mold with silicone pressure material during his presentation at the Joel C. Harris Academy Middle School Career Day in San Antonio Nov. 16, 2016.

59 MDW cares for the warfighter
January 4, 2017 — In mid-November, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Dwyer, a Special Forces officer assigned to U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, traveled to San Antonio for a week for a follow-up appointment. Within that short timeframe, he left with more than he expected and was able to get one of his longtime wishes fulfilled thanks to the specialists here at the wing... MORE

Lt. Col. Kenneth Dwyer, receives a new prosthetic eye at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 17, 2016. Dwyer wanted the iris of his prosthetic eye to be his unit's crest as a way of paying tribute his unit and the service members who never made it back home. (Courtesy photo)

Commentary: What service before self truly means
January 4, 2017 — In the summer of 2002, my wife Denise taught me the true meaning of service before self. We had just been stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where I started teaching technical training... MORE

Air Force program assists special needs family members
January 3, 2017 — Being the parent of an 11-year-old boy with high- functioning autism, said Master Sgt. Virmania Accoo, is often a challenging and difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.“One of the... MORE

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 than 28,000 active-duty Airmen with one or more exceptional family members are enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Commentary: Army Materiel Command recognizes JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers, organizations
January 3, 2017 — I recently completed a visit with the great Soldiers and organizations of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 7, 2016, and I could not be more impressed. The professionalism, talent and hard work was apparent in every office, motor pool, and center I visited. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Larry Wyche
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Deputy Commanding General

232ND MEDICAL BATTALION WELCOMES NEW COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
January 3, 2017 — Command Sgt. Maj. Jody L. Stanley (center), incoming command sergeant major for the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon (left), 232d Med. Bn. commander, while outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard A. Shanklin (right) looks on... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Jody L. Stanley (center), incoming command sergeant major for the 232nd Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Caryn R. Vernon (left), 232d Med. Bn. commander, while outgoing battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Richard A. Shanklin (right) looks on. The battalion is the largest training battalion in the U.S. Army, responsible for training Health Care Specialist, 68W, the second largest Military Operational Specialty in the U.S. Army.