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Emergency management members keep JBSA community ready
August 12, 2015 — In times of crisis, first responders such as firefighters,police and medical professionals are ready to react. At Joint Base San Antonio,emergency management members plan for emergency response... MORE

An Airman tightens the seal around his gloves during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare training class hosted by 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialists Aug. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Intramural flag football season kicks off in September
August 12, 2015 — The Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphis gearing up for the intramural flag football season starting in September.Teams who want to participate in flag football can contactRikk... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center flag football team holds a trophy after winning first place in the 2014 JBSA-Randolph flag football playoffs.

Lady Ro-Hawks volleyball team loaded with talent, leadership
August 12, 2015 — With eight players returning, the Randolph High School LadyRo-Hawks volleyball team is aiming for higher expectations in 2015, includingmaking a run at the District 26-3A title.Randolph has made the... MORE

Brianna Gomez, Lady Ro-Hawk volleyball team member, hits the ball during practice Aug. 5 at Randolph High School gym. The team started their season Wednesday.With eight players returning, the Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks volleyball team is aiming for higher expectations in 2015, including making a run at the District 26-3A title.

AF implements restricted endorsement, stratification for senior master sergeant EPRs
August 12, 2015 — Restricted senior rater endorsement and stratification forsenior NCO enlisted performance reports were implemented in conjunction withthe July 31 senior master sergeant EPR closeout date.Endorsement... MORE

A lifetime of steadfast service, commitment
August 12, 2015 — It's a common practice among Air Force members, both activeduty and civil service, to brag about how long they've been assigned somewhere,and it's no different in Air Force Recruiting Service.But for... MORE

Master Sgt. John E. “Jack” Burns and his family at his Air Force retirement ceremony in December 1981.

Has safety been incorporated into your back-to-school preparations?
August 12, 2015 — As summer vacations end and parents rush to get schoolsupplies to start their children off on the right foot this coming school year,let’s not forgot the most important tool: safety.Parents need to go... MORE

Air Force vice chief of staff retires, reflects long career
August 12, 2015 — (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen'sEyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting theirAir Force story.)In the early 1970s, America was at a crossroads. The VietnamWar... MORE

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer returns to the Adelaide Davis Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2015. Spencer, who will retire Aug. 7 after 44 years in the Air Force, attended the school as a young boy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

435th FTS learns from world-class leaders
August 12, 2015 — Over the past year, the 435th Fighter Training Squadronconducted several interviews and hosted guest lectures by military, political,academic and civic leaders concerning two important topics –... MORE

264th Medical Battalion Soldiers volunteer at San Antonio Food Bank
August 10, 2015 — Soldiers volunteer at food bank... MORE

A total of 25 volunteers, including Soldiers and family members from the 264th Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade at Fort Sam Houston, came out to support the San Antonio Food Bank July 25, contributing three hours sorting and packing perishable food items. A total of 16,000 pounds of food were sorted and packed, providing more than 8,500 meals for area families in need. The San Antonio Food Bank provides food and grocery products to more than 500 partner agencies in 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas.

High Reliability Organization course helps Army Medicine leaders
August 10, 2015 — Army Medicine requires leaders who are disciplined and make right decisions adding that good leaders provide teams the purpose, direction and motivation required for safe, effective healthcare... MORE

Col. Donna Whittaker, PhD, Lean Six Sigma Deployment Director, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, was one of several speakers at the first High Reliability Organization Quality and Safety Short Course taught at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center July 19-23.

Stage 1 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 10, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 reached 657 feet mean sea level as of Aug. 3, triggering Stage 1 water restrictions for all Joint Base San Antonio locations. Stage 1 goes into effect when J-17 dips below 660 feet... MORE

Heat-related injuries prevalent, yet easily avoided with right tools
August 10, 2015 — Many people succumb to heat-related illnesses and even death due to inexperience with extreme summer temperatures and humidity or a lack of caution outdoors. Military personnel in the San Antonio area are especially vulnerable to heat-related injuries because of exposure during training or duty requirements... MORE

Are you hydrated? Take the urine color test

METC medical logistics NCO nails perfect score
August 10, 2015 — The Medical Education and Training Campus Medical LogisticsSpecialist program at Fort Sam Houston recently graduated its first Armystudent to attain 100 percent in the course.Sgt. Tiffany D. Joe... MORE

Preteens explore technology at JBSA-Randolph summer camp
August 6, 2015 — An educational program July 27-31 at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph Youth Programs gave a group of preteens an opportunity toimmerse themselves in activities ranging from 3-D printing to video... MORE

Davis Chancey, Miguel Heredia and Mason Chancey create a stop motion animation movie July 28 during Geekbus at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center.

Air Force Academy cadets visit JBSA-Randolph
August 6, 2015 — A group of cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy got afirsthand glance at life as commissioned officers during a visit to Joint BaseSan Antonio-Randolph this past June and July while on their summer... MORE

Major Erin Shay, (right) and Capt. Kelly Wolter, 559th Flying Training Squadron flight instructors, brief Air Force Academy cadets on the T-6 Texan ll aircraft July 28, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The cadets are being exposed to different career fields, which can be chosen upon graduation. The 559th FTS provides training for instructor pilots utilizing the T-6 Texan ll aircraft, which is used to teach pilots basic flying skills. (U.S Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

FDA approves cold-stored platelets for resuscitation
August 5, 2015 — The Food and Drug Administration announced June 29 the approval of cold-stored apheresis platelets for the resuscitation of bleeding patients... MORE

Armando Rodriguez draws platelets to prepare them for a series of tests to determine platelet function at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research on Fort Sam Houston.

August is Army Antiterrorism Awareness Month
August 5, 2015 — August marks the Army's sixth annual observance of Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The terrorist threats we face today are as complex as they have been at any time in our nation's history... MORE

BAMC Simulation Center open house showcases new healthcare technologies
August 5, 2015 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s Simulation Center held an open house July 22 to highlight their recent expansion of centralized simulation training space on the third floor of the consolidated tower at 3 North... MORE

Registered Nurse Maj. Tanesha Lindsay and Simulator Educator Thomas Kai go over defibrillator procedures during the SIM Center open house July 22.

JBSA fuels flight keep aircraft airborne, motor vehicles moving
August 4, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio’s airfields humwith activity on a daily basis, supporting JBSA-Randolph’s flying training missionand an array of aircraft at JBSA-Lackland, from transports such as the C-5... MORE

John Sistrunk, Defense Contract Services, Incorporated International Logistics Group refueler, monitors the fuel gages on his vehicle while refueling a T-38 aircraft, July 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

Air Force sharpens its Talons, propels pilot training into the future
August 3, 2015 — A major milestone for the Pacer Classic III T-38 Talonstructural-modification program was celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremonyJuly 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The Pacer Classic III... MORE

Robert Lewin, 575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director, cuts the ribbon at the unveiling ceremony of the first T-38 from the Pacer Classic III structural-modification program July 31, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Pacer Classic III is intended to ensure structural airworthiness of 150 T-38C aircraft and maintain T-38C fleet viability until 2029 and provides a bridge to the Air Force’s future trainer aircraft.