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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.

JBSA Proud Week: ‘Keep calm and clean on’
April 5, 2016 — Members of the Joint Base San Antoniocommunity will join forces April 11-15 for an installation-wide spring cleanupeffort.The 502nd Air Base Wing in coordination with the 502nd Civil Engineer... MORE

Members from the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 502nd Security Forces Logistic Support Group do garden work at the Taj, April 8, 2015 during Joint Base San Antonio Pride Week at JBSA-Randolph. Team JBSA will join forces with other JBSA mission partners to improve the appearance of our installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

Air Force Cross recipient speaks to BMT graduates during Airmen’s Week
March 31, 2016 — An Air Force Cross recipient spoke to roughly 700 Air Force basic military training graduates here about how he earned the United States’ second highest award for valor as part of a presentation to... MORE

Bomb squads from JBSA, SAPD team up to counter future threats
March 31, 2016 — Explosive ordinance disposal personnel from the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron here wrapped up a week-long training exercise with the San Antonio Police Department’s bomb squad March 25 to develop a... MORE

Pararescueman looks to rejoin team despite losing leg
March 31, 2016 — In July 2011, Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, U.S. Air Force pararescueman, was sent to rescue a unit of Marines pinned down in Afghanistan when enemy insurgents opened fire on his team’s helicopter.A... MORE

902nd SFS partners with local K-9 unit for training exercise
March 29, 2016 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron here welcomed the ComalCounty Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit for a military working dog training exerciseMonday outside the JBSA-Randolph MWD kennel. The exercise... MORE

Beky, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, looks up at her handler after she discovers a simulated explosive during a training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 28, 2016. Beky has been at JBSA-Randolph since 2012 and has deployed with her handler Tech. Sgt. Matthew Phillips to Afghanistan and South America.

12th FTW team tackles problems in use of AIR Card
March 29, 2016 — A 12th Flying Training Wing Continuous Process Improvementteam recently brainstormed ways to address inefficiencies in a program thatrequires the use of a federal government credit card to purchase... MORE

Lt. Col. Keith Eveland (right), 99th Flying Training Squadron assistant director of operations, briefs Col. Michael Snell (left), 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and David Bernaki, 12th Operations Support Squadron lead Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals weapons system civilian simulator instructor, March 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The CPI team, which met March 15-18 and March 23, identified 11 possible solutions, or countermeasures, in response to an Air Force Audit Agency analysis of the Aviation Into-plane Reimbursement Card program that revealed problems such as inaccurate and duplicate transactions as well as purchases that exceed an aircraft’s fuel capacity.

Runners gearing up for April 24 JBSA Half Marathon
March 29, 2016 — Hundreds of runners are expected to turn out April 24 forthe third annual Joint Base San Antonio Half Marathon, which begins at 7:30a.m. at JBSA-Randolph.The course for the 13.1 mile race will start... MORE

Curtis Sparrow, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency computer system administrator, runs along Perimeter Road March 31, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Sparrow runs six days a week averaging 160 miles a month and has finished first in his age group during the first two JBSA Half Marathons.

April events at JBSA focus on safety of children
March 29, 2016 — Classes that help couples manage their emotions and improvetheir parenting skills are provided on Air Force installations throughout theyear, but activities throughout Joint Base San Antonio this... MORE

Famaganza celebrates Month of the Military Child
March 29, 2016 — The military child will be in the spotlight this month asJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs hosts its 20th annual Famaganza.Set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at the Youth Programs... MORE

Vietnam War pilots visit 558th FTS, share life experiences
March 29, 2016 — Retired U.S. Air Force Colonels Bob Horne and Ed Garlandambled down the corridor of building 743 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March16. At the junction of two halls, they passed model pilotless... MORE

AETC command chief shares vision, priorities
March 29, 2016 — Air Education and Training Command’s newest senior enlistedleader, Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, recently shared his vision of asuccessful tour as command chief. Staton took the reins as command... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, left, and Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, AETC commander, speak to Senior Airman Samuel Hahn, 47th Medical Group Public Health technician during a base tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016. During the visit to Laughlin, Roberson and Staton toured the medical facility and were briefed on programs operated by members of the 47th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

Event recognizes importance of wingmen all year #notjustApril
March 29, 2016 — Senior leaders kicked off the Air Force’s Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response #notjustApril campaign March 17 during an event at thePentagon.The Secretary, Chief of Staff and Chief Master Sgt. of... MORE

Committed to change: What is #STOP107?
March 29, 2016 — By now, you’ve probably seen a red and black “#STOP107” signat one of the Joint Base San Antonio locations. You may have even called the telephone number listed on thesign (808-8986) to find out what... MORE

Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary
March 23, 2016 — The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Airmen’s Week is a five-day course that helps Airmen better... MORE

Airmen participate in the “What Now Airman?” training session during Airmen’s Week at the 326th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland-Texas. Airmen’s Week began March 20, 2015, as an initiative from Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force James A. Cody to develop a program to instill pride, a commitment to core values and professionalism earlier in an Airman’s career. Airmen attend the course after successfully completing Air Force basic military training. (Photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Volunteers ensure smooth operation of chapel services, programs
March 23, 2016 — Like clockwork, a retired Air Force chief master sergeantarrives at 6 a.m. every Sunday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Chapel 1and prepares the historic facility for the 8:15 a.m. Protestant... MORE

Juanita Kennett, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Chapel volunteer, sets the table for a Lent luncheon March 9 at the JBSA-Randolph Chapel. Volunteers contributed 42,000 hours of service to the chapel last year, the highest number of all volunteer groups at JBSA-Randolph.

JBSA-Randolph Fitness Assessment Cell leader focuses on performance
March 23, 2016 — Since 2012, Kim Rennert, Joint Base San Antonio-RandolphFitness Assessment Cell lead, has ensured the proper training of new physicaltraining leaders and FAC augmentees, which has resulted in accurate... MORE

Kim Rennert, 502nd Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell lead, holds a military member’s feet and counts their sit ups during t a physical training test Aug. 27 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center.

AFSVA gets ready for 2016 youth camps
March 23, 2016 — Teenagers looking to cure those summertime blues will havevarious camps to choose from this year, thanks to central funding from the AirForce Services Activity, also known as AFSVA.Teen family members... MORE

Air Force Medical Service improving access to care
March 23, 2016 — Over the last year, the Air Force Medical Service has beenworking to improve patient access to care.“We’ve always focused on and provided high-quality and safecare,” Lt. Col. Donald Lofton, Air Force... MORE

Serious scalding injuries can happen in mere seconds
March 23, 2016 — According to the American Burn Association Repository’s 2011report, approximately 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment eachyear. The National Fire Prevention Association reports there were... MORE

According to the American Burn Association Repository’s 2011 report, approximately 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment each year. The National Fire Prevention Association reports there were 70,800 scalding non-fire burn injuries reported to hospital emergency rooms in 2012, up from 68,700 in 2011.
A scald injury can happen at any age. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.