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Pacific Defenders program building ties that span oceans
May 6, 2016 — Thoughthe Pacific Ocean spans more than 105 million square miles, 36 nations and 13time zones, the region has never seemed smaller to an U.S. Air force captain. Capt. DougDinkins, Air Force... MORE

JBSA Front and Center: Staff sergeant making his mark in security forces career field
May 5, 2016 — A staff sergeant who came to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphless than six months ago followed his father, an intelligence specialist, intothe Air Force, but he’s leaving his own footprint in a career... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Cummings, 902nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks identification cards Aug. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's East Gate.

JBSA-Randolph office assists retirees with services, solving problems
May 4, 2016 — Military retirees who need information on how to obtaintheir benefits or have a problem that needs to be resolved can count on theJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Retiree Activities Office to help them... MORE

Retirees salute the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the Retiree Activity Fair April 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The JBSA-Randolph Retiree Activities Office is run by volunteers whose purpose is to serve the needs of military retirees, spouses, widows and widowers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

Thrift Savings Plan helps Airmen, DOD civilians ‘prepare for tomorrow’
May 4, 2016 — Financial planners have long referred to the three mostcommon sources of retirement incomes – Social Security, employee pensions andpersonal savings – as the “three-legged stool.”For Department of... MORE

Military members prepare for busy moving season
May 4, 2016 — Throughout a member’s entire military career, moving mightbe the number one stress factor they will encounter, especially if they chooseto do it themselves.However, the Department of Defense has taken... MORE

Weeklong observance celebrates work of nurses, medical technicians
May 4, 2016 — A weeklong slate of activities that begins Friday willcelebrate the contributions of nurses and medical technicians at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group.“Small World-Big Heart,” the... MORE

Senior Airman Jessica Drake, 359th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, spreads iodine on a patient’s knee prior to a procedure at the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Randolph Medical Clinic, May 2, 2016. Iodine is used to clean a patient’s skin in order to reduce the chance of infection. The 359th MDOS is a part of the 359th Medical Group at JBSA-Randolph. The group averages 8,320 outpatient visits, 38,750 prescriptions, 5,064 lab procedures, and 2,000 radiology films per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)

Chief Cody visits Airmen at AFPC
May 4, 2016 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody speakswith Airmen during a visit to the Air Force Personnel Center April 25 at JointBase San Antonio-Randolph. Cody met with AFPC personnel and... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with Airmen during a visit to the Air Force Personnel Center April 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Cody met with AFPC personnel and received updated briefings on Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, Total Force Service Center and the Enlisted Evaluation System. He also held an "all call" with AFPC enlisted personnel where he praised the work being done at AFPC.
Photo by Melissa Peterson

JBSA RideShare Program benefits environment, pocketbook
May 4, 2016 — Hundreds of commuters who work at Joint Base San Antonioinstallations are participating in a ride share program that is saving themmoney on vehicle costs and helping the environment by reducing... MORE

Air Force Sports encourages Airmen to particpate in programs year-round
May 2, 2016 — All-Air Force Men’s Soccer trials and camp is currently taking place at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland until May 6, but Airmen have the opportunity to compete in 14 other Air Force Sports year-round... MORE

JBSA-Lackland youth receive Miranda Rights education
May 2, 2016 — 502nd Installation Support Group, Judge Advocate office and 802nd Security Forces Squadron personnel spoke with children ages 9-12 from the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center about Miranda... MORE

No problem too big or small for former POW
May 2, 2016 — When U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum talks about her prisoner of war experience during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, she’s always surprised at the response to her story. "So many people tell me, ‘I... MORE

JBSA attends Earth Day Texas 2016
April 29, 2016 — Representatives from Joint Base San Antonio joined environmentalorganizations, academic institutions and businesses on the list of exhibitors atEarth Day Texas 2016 in Dallas April 22-24. Earth Day... MORE

From left: Amber Lamm, JBSA community planner, Bryan Hummel, JBSA pollution prevention manager and aquifer recharge specialist, Lt. Col. Emil Bliss, 12th Flying Training Wing Community Initiatives director, Meg Reyes, director of JBSA installation encroachment and compatible development, and Monte Cox, a contracted community planning liaison. The group presented as one of the exhibitors at Earth Day Texas, an annual event supporting environmental conservation and education in Texas.

DITY moves are now Personally Procured Moves
April 29, 2016 — Throughout a person’s military career, moving will probablybe the No. 1 stress factor encountered, especially if they choose to do itthemselves. The Department of Defense has taken into consideration... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary School Student Council wins national award
April 29, 2016 — The Fort Sam Houston Elementary School Student Council hasbeen selected as an American Student Council Association “Council ofExcellence.” Since 1987, the National Association of Elementary... MORE

METC Nutrition and Diet Therapy Program conducts situational exercise
April 29, 2016 — Army nutrition and diet therapy students at Fort SamHouston’s Medical Education and Training Campus conducted an Army situationaltraining exercise as their culminating training event before graduating... MORE

IMCOM supports cyber growth infrastructure
April 29, 2016 — Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, commanding general of U.S. ArmyInstallation Management Command and Maj. Gen. Lawarren Patterson recentlyco-chaired the sixth Cyber Installation Support Summit at IMCOM... MORE

Portrait of 15th Chief of the Air Force Nurse Corps unveiled
April 29, 2016 — Theunveiling of a portrait of retired Maj. Gen. Kimberly Ann Siniscalchi tookplace at an unlikely, but fitting venue, as the event was held at the Air ForceNursing Practice Oversight Course held at a... MORE

Retired Maj. Gen. Kimberly Ann Siniscalchi, 15th Chief of the Air Force Nurse Corps

Navy Medicine San Antonio takes part in Navy Week
April 29, 2016 — A Navy Medicine team of San Antonio-area enlisted andofficer personnel kicked off San Antonio Navy Week April 18 with events at theSan Antonio Aquarium and the San Antonio Boys and Girls Club.Hospital... MORE

Youth Programs club members learn value of community service
April 27, 2016 — Boys and girls who belong to the Torch Club at Joint BaseSan Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs have proved it’s never too early in life tobecome contributing members of society.The club, which is... MORE

Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs' Torch Club plant flowers on the Youth Programs grounds April 19 for their Earth Day project.

PCS made easier during peak household goods shipping season
April 27, 2016 — When permanent change of station orders are received,military members are advised to not hesitate to prepare and submit shipment ofpersonal property requests to their local Personal Property... MORE