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Operation FLAGS provides students 'glimpse' into deployed life
May 25, 2016 — The Randolph Elementary School gymnasium reverberated withthe shouts of enthusiastic students the morning of May 18 as they readied for aspecial event that gave them a glimpse into the working lives... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Command Soldiers inducted into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club local chapter
May 25, 2016 — Four Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Command wereinducted into the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the SergeantAudie Murphy Club May 12 at Fort Sam Houston. Sgt. 1st Class Krenda... MORE

(From left) Staff Sgt. Maggie Wilson, Staff Sgt. Pablo Sierra III, Staff Sgt. Stephen Raya and Sgt. 1st Class Krenda D. Harralson became the newest members of the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club at Fort Sam Houston May 12.

Mexican army general visits Army North
May 25, 2016 — Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, U.S. Army North deputycommanding general, welcomed Brig. Gen. Jose Ortega Reyes from the Mexican Secretariat of National Defense, orSEDENA, for his first visit to San... MORE

New software trains Soldiers to respond to foreign disasters
May 25, 2016 — The U.S. Army and a unit of the U.S. Agency forInternational Development created a new video game to train Soldiers how torespond to foreign natural disasters.Earlier this year, Maj. Gen. Mark O’Neil,... MORE

Commentary: that gold star doesn't represent a person's rank
May 25, 2016 — At the Fort Sam Houston gas station I saw a vehicle with ayoung girl driving to fill up at the pump next to me. I noticed a small flag in the window with two blue stars onit, and assumed that the... MORE

A gold star flag hangs in a window,
indicating a family member from that home died in service to the nation.

BAMC Auxiliary provides needed items to support BAMC’s mission
May 25, 2016 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary held its annualwelfare recognition ceremony May 13 in the San Antonio Military Medical Centerauditorium.“The welfare committee is responsible for issuing... MORE

NewmanCourtney Boyer (center), vice president of the BAMC Auxiliary, and Rachel Iffrig (right), golf tournament chair, present Inge Godfrey (left), BAMC Fisher House manager, a check for $56,000 at the BAMC Welfare Recognition Ceremony May 13. The funds were raised from the annual Fisher House Charity Golf Tournament held April 11 at the Dominion Golf Club.

Summer is coming: Risk assessment key to safety
May 24, 2016 — With warmer months quickly approaching, Joint Base SanAntonio members are reminded to keep risk management as part of their recreationalactivities.Over the past three years, 65 Airmen have lost their... MORE

37th Training Wing welcomes new commander
May 20, 2016 — Members of the 37th Training Wing welcomed a new wing commander May 20 during a change of command ceremony at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force... MORE

Col. Roy Collins, incoming 37th Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the 37th TRW change of command ceremony May 20, 2016, at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Collins comes to JBSA-Lackland from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., where he was the 5th Bomb Wing Mission Support Group commander.

San Antonio honors future service members
May 20, 2016 — More than 700 future service members, their families,educators, business leaders and military members gathered in the Rosenberg SkyRoom at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio May 18 to... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (May 18, 2016) Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas Kiser, chief executive officer, Girls Scouts of Southwest Texas, speaks to more than 700 future service members, their families, educators, business leaders, and the military during Our Community Salutes-San Antonio’s 5th Annual “A Night in Your Honor” held in the Rosenberg Sky Room at the University of the Incarnate Word. (Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Airman helps fellow military members navigate legal processes
May 19, 2016 — For Tech. Sgt. Danyall Bowie, the Office of Airmen’s Councildisability paralegal manager, each day is an opportunity to help Airmennavigate the process of participation in their medical and physical... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Danyall Bowie, Office of Airmen’s Council disability paralegal manager, councils an Airman at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 17, 2016. As a member of the OAC Bowie helps Airmen navigate the process of participation in their medical and physical evaluation boards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

359th Medical Group Clinic officials announce 2016 sports physical appointments
May 18, 2016 — The staff at the 359th Medical Group Clinic is continuallyworking to improve how they do business.In a continued effort to improve customer satisfaction,scheduling for annual sports physicals began... MORE

JBSA-Randolph M&FRC hosts session on Social Security
May 18, 2016 — A briefing next month at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphwill untangle the complexities of Social Security benefits and help attendeesunderstand the options that can maximize their retirement... MORE

JBSA-Randolph legal office wins AETC Award
May 18, 2016 — Over the last year, members of the 502nd Security Forces andLogistics Support Group Office of Staff Judge Advocate at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph have had to adjust to several changes, including... MORE

Members of the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group Office of Staff Judge Advocate are recognized as the 2015 Air Education and Training Command Outstanding Legal Office of the Year in the small office category May 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Next Level Instruction: Zero cost institutional improvement in Air Force
May 18, 2016 — It was a privilege to serve as commander of the 435th“Deadly Black Eagles” over the past two years.During that time we sought out techniques and principles toimprove as instructors and leaders. Our... MORE

JBSA Makes Cent$ helps ensure every dollar counts
May 18, 2016 — Did you have an idea on how to eliminate waste? Don’t let that idea get away, because the 502nd Air BaseWing and Joint Base San Antonio needs you to identify any wasteful practice yousee via a JBSA... MORE

59th Medical Wing allergist educates military community about asthma
May 18, 2016 — Asthma is not a disease to sneeze at.According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 24 million Americans are affected by asthma, a chronic disease that causes airways to become inflamed... MORE

Drugs, smoking, drinking puts pregnant women, families at risk
May 18, 2016 — National Alcohol and Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness week runs from Mother’s Day through Sunday and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland officials are urging pregnant mothers to avoid the dangers... MORE

JBSA-Lackland’s Kelly Field Annex reopens after two-month closure
May 18, 2016 — At approximately 11:15 a.m. May 5, the first jet touched down on the newly refurbished and recently reopened 11,550-foot runway at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Kelly Field, following a two-month... MORE

Leading the next generation of warrior medics
May 18, 2016 — It’s a little after 7:30 a.m. and the stampede has finallycleared the hallways. Finally, a moment of silence, the first since arriving towork three hours prior. The five-story building is nearly... MORE

Military spouses recognized at networking fair
May 18, 2016 — Military spouses received recognition on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday thanks to the Military Family & Readiness Center.The M&FRC held an information fair and hosted several free seminars... MORE