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AETC's 66th TRS teams with canine search, rescue organizations
April 19, 2016 — The 66th Training Squadron partnered with civilian volunteercanine search and rescue organizations for a training exercise April 2 at JBSA-Lackland’sMedina Annex. The event was the first time the... MORE

Wesley Willoughby, Alpha Search and Rescue trailing handler, and his dog Ehrlich Vormund prepare to hit a 24-hour trail during a training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex April 2, 2016. A 24-hour trail consists of scents from the missing person that are up to 24 hours old.

Schertz supports JBSA-Randolph mission, places noise signs throughout city
April 18, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and the city of Schertz helda ceremony April 12 recognizing new street signs that inform city residents oflocal flight operations. Schertz Mayor Michael Carpenter and... MORE

From left to right: John Kessel, Schertz city manager, Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Michael Carpenter, mayor of Schertz, and Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer, 12th FTW command chief, unveil the new city sign in front of the Schertz Council Chambers April 12, 2016. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and the city of Schertz are committed to keeping residents informed about aircraft training in the local area and the effects it may have on noise levels.

Joint Base San Antonio cleans up for Proud Week
April 15, 2016 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio joined forcesMonday through Friday for an installation-wide spring cleanup effort. The 502ndAir Base Wing in coordination with the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron... MORE

Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing and 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group spread mulch and clean up outside the Taj during Proud Week April 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 502nd Air Base Wing in coordination with the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Proud Week Spring Cleanup to unite mission partners, tenant units, organizations and agencies throughout JBSA in an effort to enhance the appearance and beautification of JBSA and its facilities, conduct environmental maintenance and create a clean work environment.

DOD celebrates the Month of the Military Child
April 15, 2016 — April is designated as the Month of the Military Child,underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forcescommunity.Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Communityand... MORE

April is Military Children's Health Month website

JBSA providers help, care for children of service members
April 15, 2016 — Active-duty service members at Joint Base San Antoniolocations have access to an Air Force program that provides child care wheneverthey are called to duty. The JBSA Family Child Care Program... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio youth celebrated Famaganza
April 15, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio youth participated in Famaganza April9 at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs complex. The event is held to coincidewith the Month of the Military Child observance in April... MORE

Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph joust during Famaganza at the Youth Programs Complex on JBSA-Randolph April 9, 2016. Famaganza, a free family event open to all Department of Defense cardholders, featured entertainment, food and information booths.

Air Reserve technician named AETC civilian instructor of the year
April 15, 2016 — Maj. Brandon LaValley had a big surprise April 1 and itwasn’t an April Fool’s Day trick played by the gathering of fellow Airmen fromthe AETC, 340th Flying Training Group, 39th Flying Training... MORE

Maj. Brandon LaValley, Air Reserve technician and assistant flight commander with the 39th Flying Training Squadron, won the Air Education and Training Command Flying Training Civilian Instructor of the Year award for 2015.

JBSA recycling program on call for pickups
April 15, 2016 — Facility managers at Joint Base San Antonio locations canarrange to have recycled materials picked up by contacting the JBSA RecyclingOperations Center Office at 671-4800.Hours of operation for the... MORE

Gold Star spouse strives to find niche in community
April 15, 2016 — Kelvin Triggs considers himself to be a loner. His days arebusy as he manages a small business and takes care of his teenage son, Nick. Hesays it is hard for him to associate with new people outside... MORE

Big changes are in the works for Army museums
April 15, 2016 — Big changes are in the works for Army museums, said an Armyofficial at the annual Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army Conferenceon Fort Sam Houston April 4. Charles Bowery, U.S. Army Center... MORE

First USAISR Soldier gains selection for Sergeant Audie Murphy Club membership
April 15, 2016 — Earning the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Award … missionaccomplished. That was a goal set last year by Staff Sgt. Pablo R. SierraIII from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam... MORE

BAMC staff honors Bataan Death March survivors at memorial march
April 15, 2016 — More than 6,600 marchers began the 2016 Bataan MemorialDeath March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 20 and Brooke ArmyMedical Center’s team was among them.The memorial march is held annually... MORE

Army South engages with Peruvian Army Allies
April 15, 2016 — U.S. Army South engaged with their Peruvian army allies viasteering committee discussions at the operational level April 7. Six delegates from the Peruvian army visited with seniorleaders at U.S. Army... MORE

Acting Secretary of the Army to civilian aides: Readiness is priority No. 1
April 15, 2016 — Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy told a group ofArmy advocates that readiness is top priority and offered advice on how theycan help during a speech at Fort Sam Houston April 4. Murphy... MORE

‘Eternal optimist’ used resiliency to battle adversity
April 15, 2016 — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum was the guest speakerduring the Joint Base San Antonio Wingman and Battle Buddy Day Friday. The self-proclaimed “eternal optimist” and Desert Stormveteran shared... MORE

Live*Work*Play Expo is April 13; full schedule set
April 11, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing willhost an installation-wide expo to showcase the benefits of living and workingin the JBSA community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the... MORE

The “Investing in You: The Live*Work*Play Expo - Reimagine Your Future” event aims to highlight the benefits of a civilian career at JBSA and also with the 502nd ABW, while allowing civilian and military personnel to learn about the wide array of quality of life services available across the joint base’s 11 operating locations.

JBSA bowlers can sign up for summer league
April 6, 2016 — A bowling ball and an opportunity to learn from professionalbowlers are some of the benefits Joint San Antonio members receive when theyjoin the JBSA Summer Pro Am League that starts in June.League... MORE

Retired Maj. Ron Crosby, Joint Base San Antonio Pro Am League member, bowls March 30 at the JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center. The JBSA Summer Pro Am League is in its fourth year of existence, with 150 bowlers from all three JBSA locations participating.

Allergy season comes early to San Antonio area
April 6, 2016 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America consistentlyranks the San Antonio metropolitan area as one of the “most challenging placesto live with spring allergies” in its yearly ratings.Things are... MORE

Airmen turn to area defense counsels
April 6, 2016 — There may come a time in Airmen’s careers when they facediscipline for suspected offenses ranging from minor to serious.However, they need not deal with these situations bythemselves: They have... MORE

X-ray technician makes sure doctors aren’t operating blind
April 6, 2016 — Senior Airman Meagan Tavares, 59th Medical Wing radiologytechnician, has a gift for seeing through people.Her X-ray machine helps, but Tavares relies just as much onher people skills.“I get excited... MORE

Senior Airman Meagan Tavares, 59th Medical Wing radiology technician, adjusts her X-ray machine at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center before seeing a patient. Tavares wants to become a physician's assistant after the Air Force.