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ARSOUTH deputy commanding general helps dedicate local high school
September 21, 2016 — Brig. Gen. James Wong, the U.S. Army South deputy commanding general and director of operations and National Guard affairs, joined several community members and board members from the Judson Independent School District for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio Sept. 9. The school opened Aug. 22 and welcomed 600 freshman and sophomore students for its inaugural year. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. James Wong, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general and director of operations and National Guard affairs, speaks to students of Veterans Memorial High School during a dedication ceremony in San Antonio Sept. 9.

Beyond the rank: CPO pinning ceremony becomes unique family experience
September 21, 2016 — Fifteen San Antonio Navy Medicine Petty Officers First Class and an Army Sergeant First Class reached the pinnacle of their careers during a unique promotion ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Sept. 16... MORE

Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees wait to be “pinned” with their Chief Petty Officer anchors and presented their combination cover at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Friday. With the Navy chiefs is Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Hitchcock, NCO in charge of the Combat Casualty Care Force at the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and the son of retired Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Clark Hitchcock. Hitchcock participated in Navy Medicine San Antonio’s CPO 365 Phase 2 Training, a Navy-wide program of intense leadership, physical fitness and Navy heritage training for CPO selectees, and was pinned and presented his combination cover.

San Antonio Association of Operating Room Nurses embraces Navy nursing
September 21, 2016 — Two Navy nurses from Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, and the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, were guest speakers at a gathering of the local chapter of Association of Operating Room Nurses, or AORN, Sept. 12... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Annissa Cromer, Medical Education and Training Campus Surgical Technologist Program assistant Navy service lead, discusses Navy opportunities with local San Antonio perioperative nurses Sept. 12. Cromer is assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center as the assistant Navy service lead for the METC Surgical Technologist Program.

Internet safety class helps parents learn about children’s online habits
September 19, 2016 — A class scheduled Thursday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Human Performance Resource Center will provide parents with insight into their children’s internet use and help them inform their... MORE

A class scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Human Performance Resource Center will provide parents with insight into their children’s internet use and help them inform their children about using mobile apps and social media sites safely. Social media sites that are unregulated by age pose the most serious threat to teens and tweens because of exposure to cyberbullying and predators

Yoga provides stress release for service members
September 19, 2016 — “There’s no judgment; there’s no competition; and there’s no expectations.”That’s how Wendy Wilmunen, Joint Base San Antonio yoga instructor, begins every yoga class she instructs. Wilmunen, who... MORE

Holly Middleton (right), yoga instructor, teaches vinyasa style yoga Sept. 14, 2016 during a class at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fitness Center. Although class attendees follow the direction of the instructor, the experience of each person doesn’t have to be the same. Each pose can be modified based upon age, experience or physical limits

JBSA veterinarians' goal: Keep animals healthy
September 19, 2016 — Whether it’s giving an examination or shot for the family pet or a military working dog, Joint Base San Antonio veterinary treatment facilities provide care to the pets of active-duty members and... MORE

U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Hicks (left), 959th Clinical Support Squadron veterinary technician, asks Diana Mascilli questions about her dog, Rocco, during a routine appointment Sept. 9, 2016 at the veterinary clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Veterinary treatment facilities at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph provide services to keep animals healthy and to prevent or treat sickness and diseases early on.

Flu vaccines expected at JBSA clinics in coming weeks
September 19, 2016 — With flu season quickly approaching, health care professionals throughout Joint Base San Antonio are awaiting the arrival of this year’s vaccine supplies and encouraging beneficiaries to receive their... MORE

With flu season quickly approaching, health care professionals throughout Joint Base San Antonio are awaiting the arrival of this year’s vaccine supplies and encouraging beneficiaries to receive their flu shots once the vaccines are available. The flu is spread throughout the year, but is most common during the fall and winter months, Faizi said. Influenza activity typically begins to increase in October and November, peaking during the winter months and continuing as late as May.

POW/MIA Recognition Week honored at Joint Base San Antonio
September 19, 2016 — Col. Jupe A. Etheridge, 12th Operations Group commander, speaks during the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action retreat ceremony Sept. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Each year, these... MORE

Col. Jupe A. Etheridge, 12th Operations Group commander, speaks during the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action retreat ceremony Sept. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Each year, these ceremonies are hosted at the Missing Man Monument and on this day, Americans across the country pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war, as well as those who are missing in action.

JBSA-Lackland hosts All-Air Force men and women’s softball camps
September 14, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently hosting both All-Air Force Men’s and Women’s Softball Camps through Sept. 17, 2016.The men’s camp will be held at the Warhawk Field and women’s camp will... MORE

JBSA Youth Center's School Age Program provides educational enrichment
September 14, 2016 — A group of students are working on a science, technology, engineering and mathematics project in the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center’s education room after school.The objective is to... MORE

Run 4 Life moves Airmen forward during suicide prevention month
September 14, 2016 — On a sunny Saturday morning here, the thundering footsteps of hundreds of superheroes broke through a quiet section of the Gillum Fitness Center trail during the third annual JBSA-Lackland Run for... MORE

JBSA honors 9/11 Remembrance Day
September 14, 2016 — In honor of 9/11 Remembrance Day, Joint Base San Antonio hosted a 9-hour-and-11-minute commemorative run Sept. 9 at JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex.Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA... MORE

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Bunkley (center), 350th Battlefield Airman Training Squadron tactical air control party instructor, leads a group of 350th BA TS trainees during the 9/11
Commemorative Run Sept. 6, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, Texas.

In town for concert, David Cook gets taste of Airmen’s lifestyle, talents
September 14, 2016 — In 2008, rock singer David Cook emerged victorious on the hit TV show American Idol, which pitted him against competitors across the nation.During his visit to JBSA-Lackland to perform a free concert... MORE

David Cook, American Idol Season 7 winner, performs a concert for members of the Joint Base San Antonio community at the JBSA-Lackland Amphitheater Sept. 9. While at JBSALackland, Cook visited various areas of the 502nd Air Base Wing and 37th Training Wing to learn about the missions at JBSA.

Sometimes heroes need help
September 14, 2016 — A lot is asked of service members, whether they wear blue, green or red. They move away from families, friends and all they have known to a new duty station. They leave their spouses and children for... MORE

USAISR Company welcomes new commander
September 14, 2016 — “The best thing about my position is that I believe that I can affect positive change in the lives or our Soldiers,” said Capt. Cleveland Bryant, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Company commander at Fort Sam Houston. Bryant took command of the USAISR Company July 15 and said that he believes his new position will bring about its challenges as well as great opportunity for personal and professional development. ... MORE

Planning ahead vital to preparing for emergencies
September 14, 2016 — September is National Preparedness Month and Joint Base San Antonio emergency officials are emphasizing to active-duty members, military families and civilians the importance of being prepared and... MORE

Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Emergency Management Flight enter their office shelter in-place location during a simulated emergency Sep. 7, 2016. September is National Preparedness Month which gives the opportunity to remind Department of Defense personnel and their families to be prepared at all times to respond quickly to disasters and emergencies.

Local Navy recruiters honor World War II Veteran on 100th birthday
September 14, 2016 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Keyth Curnutt of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio honored World War II Navy veteran Tom Littleton by attending his 100th birthday celebration in Devine, Texas, Aug. 27. ... MORE

Navy veteran Tom Littleton admires the American flag and paddle presented to him on his 100th birthday from of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio recruiters in Devine, Texas, Aug. 27. Littleton served as a machinist's mate during World War II.

Event to provide Airmen with mentorship, gourmet meal
September 14, 2016 — Two forms of nourishment await enlisted Airmen in grades E-1 through E-6 who attend an event planned for 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Chapel Center.“Food for Thought” is a... MORE

“Food for Thought” is a mentorship dinner that will offer dialogue between senior leaders and enlisted Airmen and a gourmet meal prepared by Joint Base San Antonio’s enlisted aides 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at JBSA-Randolph's Chapel Center.

Florida Southern College student finishes USAISR summer college internship
September 14, 2016 — As Florida Southern College student Allison Tempel heads back to the classroom to start her junior year as a pre-dentistry track (biology major) student, she heads back knowing she’s on the right track to becoming a military dentist... MORE

Allison Tempel (left) discusses her research with Kai Leung, Ph.D., during the summer intern poster presentation at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10.

Joint Base San Antonio kicks off 2016 Combined Federal Campaign
September 14, 2016 — The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicked off Thursday and runs until Nov. 15. The theme for this year is “Create Positive Change.” The CFC is known to be the most inclusive... MORE

The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicked off Thursday and runs until Nov. 15. The theme for this year is “Create Positive Change.”