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Eye injury prevention depends on proper protective eyewear
July 14, 2016 — July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, calling attention to a common occurrence in the United States which affects some 2.4 million people each year.Eye injuries can occur anywhere, from homes and... MORE

July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, calling attention to a common occurrence in the United States which affects some 2.4 million people each year. Eye injuries can occur anywhere, from homes and playing fields to construction sites and factories, but an overwhelming majority of these injuries are preventable.

AETC installs new emergency phone app for JBSA members
July 14, 2016 — Air Education and Training Command has installed a new mobile phone app that will allow Joint Base San Antonio active-duty members and Department of Defense cardholders to receive emergency... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Toastmasters earn prestigious Golden Gavel Award
July 14, 2016 — The Randolph Toastmasters has earned the international organization’s top honor - the Golden Gavel Club Award - for achieving high standards in conducting and organizing it's weekly... MORE

The Toastmasters Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph receive the Golden Gavel Club award May 18. Toastmasters empowers JBSA individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Car buying class helps consumers negotiate successful deals
July 14, 2016 — Buying a new or used vehicle can be a frustrating, stressful experience for consumers.Contending with trained sales representatives at a car dealership and trying to avoid buying a lemon on a new or... MORE

A class scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. July 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military &
Family Readiness Center will help potential car or truck buyers surmount obstacles to negotiate a successful deal.

JBSA-Randolph performs base-wide active shooter exercise
July 14, 2016 — An active shooter training exercise at the Air Force Personnel Center tested the response from units base-wide July 12-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate... MORE

902nd Civil Engineer fire department personnel provide treatment to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 12. The active shooter exercise tested the threat response time and effectiveness of Joint Base San Antonio’s emergency responders and support agencies. The exercise replicated possible real-world events and was designed to enhance training and readiness of JBSA emergency responders during threats to the installation and units.

59th MDW brings normalcy to wounded patients
July 12, 2016 — Most people have no idea what “maxillofacial” means, but to wounded warriors with traumatic injuries the word inspires hope. Disfigured by circumstances while abroad or at home, maxillofacial prosthodontics gives wounded warriors, veterans and civilians a chance at living a normal life. ... MORE

Col. Jose Villalobos (left), 59th Dental Group maxillofacial prosthetics program director, and Maj. Stephen Cherrington (center), 59th Dental Group maxillofacial prosthodontist, discuss retired Army Master Sgt. Todd Nelson’s new prosthetic ear at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 28. The 59th Medical Wing's Maxillofacial Prosthetics Department is one of only a few in the Department of Defense that creates prosthetic body parts, such as eyes, ears and noses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Taj facility manager embraces role in preserving Air Force history
July 8, 2016 — Reaching 170 feet in the air, building 100, more recognizably known as the “Taj,” stands with its blue and gold mosaic roof, covered in ceramic tiles, as an iconic representation of Joint Base San... MORE

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Diaz, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of packing and crating, hands off the key to the “Taj” to Tracey Powell, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group deputy director of the commander’s action and Taj facility manager, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 18, 2016. The Taj was completed in 1931 and cost $252,000 to build.

59th Medical Wing: Continuously improving access to care
July 8, 2016 — Process improvement initiatives continue improving patient access to care throughout 59th Medical Wing military treatment facilities... MORE

Maj. (Dr.) John Stowers, 959th Medical Group general surgeon, performs a lipoma removal procedure June 23 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Staffed with 11 personnel the section performs between eight and 24 procedures each month. The general surgery section is one of more than two dozen specialty care clinics in the WHASC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Logistics team boosts medical versatility of New Horizons 2016
July 8, 2016 — Adapt and overcome is more than a catch phrase for two 59th Medical Wing warrior medics. Their ingenuity recently expanded surgical capabilities during New Horizons 2016 in the Dominican Republic... MORE

A general surgery team performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery during New Horizons 2016 in the Dominican Republic. Laparoscopic surgical capability was available during New Horizons for the first time this year. The annual U.S. Southern Command-led readiness training exercise brought military civil engineers and medics together to provide humanitarian, dental and medical services to communities in the small Caribbean nation. (Courtesy photo)

Troops to Teachers deploys military might to the classroom
July 8, 2016 — Teachers with military experience are in high demand at school districts across the country and the Troops to Teachers program is one of the best ways for these veterans to get in front of the... MORE

Ronald Holmes, program specialist for the Troops to Teachers program, encourages veterans to consider teaching careers during a June 24, 2016, workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

502nd OSS personnel volunteer at San Antonio Pets Alive shelter
July 8, 2016 — Some members of the 502nd Operations Support Squadron stepped away from handling the air traffic control tower and flight line at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Kelly Field for a few hours to care... MORE

Senior Airman Lucas Dugan, 502nd Operation Support Squadron airfield systems technician, keeps Coconut, an adoptable dog, company during a volunteer outreach event June 21 at the San Antonio Pets Alive animal shelter clinic. Members of the 502nd OSS volunteer at organizations throughout San Antonio once a month to be active in the community.

Constructive chaos flourishes at Lego MakerSpace
July 8, 2016 — Libraries can act as portals to a far-off world for kids with their wall lined and shelves bulging with novels, tales and fables.But books aren’t the only way to get there.For a group of youngsters... MORE

Human trafficking increases worldwide
July 6, 2016 — Trafficking in persons is one of the fastest growingcriminal industries in the world.It is estimated that 20.9 million people are victims of humantrafficking. Fifty-five percent of victims are females... MORE

ARNORTH OFFICIALS MEET WITH CANADIAN COUNTERPARTS
July 6, 2016 — Col. Daryl Cross (right), incoming Canadian Director Army Staff shakes hands with Col. John Highfill (left), Chief Security Cooperation Division, Army Norath, at Fort Sam Houston June 28, kicking off... MORE

Col. Daryl Cross (right), incoming Canadian Director Army Staff shakes hands with Col. John Highfill (left), Chief Security Cooperation Division, Army Norath, at Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle June 28.

Honduras hosts Conference of the American Armies
July 6, 2016 — The Honduran army hosted the first specialized conference ofthe 32nd cycle of the Conference of the American Armies in Tegucigalpa,Honduras June 20-24. The CAA is an international military... MORE

Cole High School graduates net more than $6.2 million in scholarships
July 6, 2016 — Forty-eight members of the Cole High School graduating classof 2016 combined to net a total of $6,263,994 in scholarship money toward theircollege endeavors. The recipients and their scholarships... MORE

BAMC one of several hospitals participating in emergency airway study
July 6, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center is one of more than 25 hospitalsfrom five countries to participate in the National Emergency Airway Registry,or NEAR.NEAR is a multi-center, prospective emergency... MORE

Military and family readiness centers promote financial awareness
July 6, 2016 — Military and family readiness centers throughout the Air Force provide an array of programs and services that promote self-reliance and contribute to mission readiness.One of the most important and... MORE

Criselda Smith, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Consultant, works with a client to explore investment options for the Thrift Savings Plan Feb. 10, 2016 at JBSA-Randolph. Military and family readiness centers throughout the Air Force provide an array of programs and services that promote self-reliance and contribute to mission readiness.

Summer Safety Campaign focuses on dangers of UV radiation
July 6, 2016 — Sunlight has many benefits, including its ability to boost Vitamin D production and increase serotonin levels in the human body, but too much exposure to the sun can also have unwanted... MORE

Maj. (Dr.) Thomas Beachkofsky, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron dermatologist, checks a patient for abnormal skin growths Tuesday at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic.The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has expanded dermatology services to the JBSA-Randolph Medical Clinic, Beachkofsky, started seeing patients May 17 at the 359th Medical Group facility on Third Street West.

Class focuses on minimizing stress, enhancing time management
July 6, 2016 — Finding out the causes of stress and using time management strategies to reduce stress is the focus of a class by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight from noon to 2 p.m... MORE