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BAMC optometry resident helps provide free vision care in Texas valley
August 25, 2016 — A Brooke Army Medical Center optometry resident recently participated in a weeklong humanitarian mission to provide free medical, dental and optical care for residents in the Rio Grande Valley. ... MORE

Army Maj. Brad Cunningham (right), a Brooke Army Medical Center optometry student, performs a slit lamp examination July 27 during a free optometry clinic at Juarez-Lincoln High School in Mission, Texas, during a weeklong humanitarian mission to provide vision services to people living in the Rio Grande Valley.

Camp Bullis Leaders Reaction Course helps ARNORTH junior Soldiers groom leadership skills
August 25, 2016 — Soldiers from U.S. Army North’s Headquarters Support Company were challenged to a battle of wits by tackling the Leaders Reaction Course, or LRC, at Camp Bullis Aug. 18... MORE

Soldiers and leaders from U.S. Army North’s Headquarters Support Company form a human chain to move personnel and ammo across an obstacle at the Leaders Reaction course on Camp Bullis Aug. 18. The LRC is designed specifically to induce a stressful timed event environment that plays an important role in evaluating the leader’s ability to process critical information.

Fort Rucker aviation support contract transfers to MICC
August 25, 2016 — Officials from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston are poised to manage the execution of the largest acquisition in its seven-year history with the transfer of contract oversight for U.S. Army rotary wing maintenance services at Fort Rucker, Ala... MORE

An instructor pilot walks onto the flightline while maintenance crews inspect at UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at Lowe Army Heliport, Fort Rucker, Ala. in a dense fog that blanketed lower part of the state for several hours on the morning of May 9, 2013. Maintenance of existing equipment is crucial to keeping operating costs low for the multi-functional aircraft that has been used around the world for the past three decades. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman/Fort Rucker public affairs).

Navy Corpsmen honor Medal of Honor recipient
August 25, 2016 — The rain in San Antonio subsided Aug. 15 long enough for Sailors and veterans to participate in a graveside memorial service at the San Jose Buial Cemetery honoring Seaman John E. “Jackie” Kilmer, a Navy Corpsman who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor June 18, 1953... MORE

Master Chief Petty Officer Tony Guzman (left), Navy Medicine Training Support Center senior enlisted leader, speaks to more than 100 military members, veterans and civilians attending the Seaman John E. “Jackie” Kilmer memorial service Aug. 15 in San Antonio. Kilmer was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor June 18, 1953 for his life-saving actions as a hospitalman Aug. 12, 1952, during the attack on Bunker Hill.

NMETC gets head start on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
August 25, 2016 — Suicide awareness training for Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, or NMETC, civilian employees was conducted at NMETC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10... MORE

Ode to women of government: thank you
August 24, 2016 — As I stepped out of the adobe building, the San Antonio heat hit me like a wall. A plane taxied down the runway only 500 yards from where I was walking, invisible waves rising from the top of the... MORE

The unsung heroes of women's equality displayed strength through adversity and proved their value in the workplace. These women took charge and chose to be the change they wished to see. They are the reason women today can drive a car, pursue a career and wear pants when they feel like it.

Brushing, flossing, good diet keep children’s teeth healthy
August 24, 2016 — With the start of the school year approaching, the last thing children want is to have a painful cavity in their mouth.But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is a... MORE

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations keeps JBSA moving
August 24, 2016 — Whether it’s transporting military trainees or distinguished visitors to where they need to go, or delivering parts to aircraft maintenance, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations is... MORE

Roderick Cato, 502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron motor vehicle operator, prepares to drive a tractor trailer Aug. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 502nd LRS vehicle operations consists of 198 active-duty members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors who help serve 266 mission partners throughout JBSA. The department has 350 vehicles in its inventory, including buses, sedans, vans, trucks, tractor-trailers, wrecker recovery vehicles and forklifts.

September is National Preparedness Month
August 24, 2016 — September is National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder to take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect individuals where they live,... MORE

September is National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder to take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect individuals where they live, work and visit. President Obama’s Proclamation for National Preparedness Month was given Aug. 31, 2015.

AF medics, San Antonio firefighters corral training for EMT Rodeo
August 24, 2016 — Medics from the Randolph Clinic teamed up with an elite emergency response unit from the San Antonio Fire Department to hone their emergency response skills in preparation the Air Force’s 2016 Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo Aug. 24-27 in New Mexico... MORE

Over the course of two weeks, medics from the 59th Medical Wing trained with the technical rescue team at Fire Station 11 in San Antonio. The joint training gave participants an opportunity to strengthen their partnership, which will benefit the citizens they serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)

Warhawks finish in top three at Military World Tournament
August 23, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks recorded a third-place finish in its first year competing in the United States Specialty Sports Association Military World Tournament Slow-Pitch Men's... MORE

JBSA School Liaison Offices advocate for military children
August 23, 2016 — As the first week of the 2016-17 school year all across Joint Base San Antonio has wraps up, parents and students may be interested to learn about the various educational benefits available to... MORE

JBSA-Lackland M&FRC hosts adoption, foster care seminar
August 23, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center hosted an adoption and foster care seminar for military families Aug. 11 at the Freedom Chapel.Representatives from Child... MORE

A source of pride: the title “Airman”
August 22, 2016 — While I am in uniform or on official business, I professionally introduce myself as “Senior Airman Krystal Wright” or just “Airman Wright” depending on the circumstance and situation. Frequently,... MORE

M&FRC encourages members to invest in their future
August 22, 2016 — Military and civilian members here received a crash course on assorted ways to invest during the quarterly workshop, “Investing for your Future,” July 12, 2016, at the JBSA-Lackland Military & Family... MORE

Pursuit of happiness has no finish line
August 22, 2016 — Military life is challenging. Many things seem largely out of our control — deployments, new assignments, training schedules and additional duties. When facing these transitions and challenges we... MORE

Military kids take off with Operation JET
August 22, 2016 — More than 175 kids in full body armor cut a striking scene Aug. 11, 2016, at the JBSA-Lackland Military Family & Readiness Center’s Operation Junior Expeditionary Team event, an annual mock deployment... MORE

Lein assumes command of AMEDDC&S
August 19, 2016 — In front of a formation of a thousand Soldiers on the Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field, Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School from Maj. Gen. Steve Jones during a ceremony Aug. 9, hosted by Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, U.S. Army Surgeon General and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command... MORE

Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein (left), U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School incoming commander, accepts the colors from Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West (center), Army Surgeon General and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, as outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Steve Jones (right) looks on at the Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field Aug. 9.

JBSA-Lackland Youth Center hosts British Soccer Camp
August 19, 2016 — Youths of all ages had the opportunity to participate in a friendly soccer game, while braving San Antonio summer temperatures as part of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center’s and Challenger... MORE

Children walk in parents’ boots during mock deployment
August 19, 2016 — More than 175 kids in full body armor cut a striking scene Aug. 11 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military Family & Readiness Center’s Operation Junior Expeditionary Team event, an annual mock... MORE