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AMEDDC&S Best Medics compete at Camp Bullis
September 28, 2016
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah S. Gettler carryies an injured Soldier during the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School 2016 Best Medic competition at Camp Bullis Sept. 12-14.
Alamo Wing supports U.S. Army South exercise
September 21, 2016
Army North commemorates historic anniversary
September 21, 2016
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, welcomes Soldiers and civilians to Army North Sept. 9. The event was in commemoration of Fifth Amy’s invasion of Italy at Salerno Sept. 9, 1943.
ARSOUTH deputy commanding general helps dedicate local high school
September 21, 2016
Brig. Gen. James Wong, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general and director of operations and National Guard affairs, speaks to students of Veterans Memorial High School during a dedication ceremony in San Antonio Sept. 9.
Beyond the rank: CPO pinning ceremony becomes unique family experience
September 21, 2016
Navy Chief Petty Officer selectees wait to be “pinned” with their Chief Petty Officer anchors and presented their combination cover at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Friday. With the Navy chiefs is Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Hitchcock, NCO in charge of the Combat Casualty Care Force at the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and the son of retired Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Clark Hitchcock. Hitchcock participated in Navy Medicine San Antonio’s CPO 365 Phase 2 Training, a Navy-wide program of intense leadership, physical fitness and Navy heritage training for CPO selectees, and was pinned and presented his combination cover.
San Antonio Association of Operating Room Nurses embraces Navy nursing
September 21, 2016
Lt. Cmdr. Annissa Cromer, Medical Education and Training Campus Surgical Technologist Program assistant Navy service lead, discusses Navy opportunities with local San Antonio perioperative nurses Sept. 12. Cromer is assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center as the assistant Navy service lead for the METC Surgical Technologist Program.
Internet safety class helps parents learn about children’s online habits
September 19, 2016
A class scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Human Performance Resource Center will provide parents with insight into their children’s internet use and help them inform their children about using mobile apps and social media sites safely. Social media sites that are unregulated by age pose the most serious threat to teens and tweens because of exposure to cyberbullying and predators
Yoga provides stress release for service members
September 19, 2016
Holly Middleton (right), yoga instructor, teaches vinyasa style yoga Sept. 14, 2016 during a class at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fitness Center. Although class attendees follow the direction of the instructor, the experience of each person doesn’t have to be the same. Each pose can be modified based upon age, experience or physical limits
JBSA veterinarians' goal: Keep animals healthy
September 19, 2016
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Hicks (left), 959th Clinical Support Squadron veterinary technician, asks Diana Mascilli questions about her dog, Rocco, during a routine appointment Sept. 9, 2016 at the veterinary clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Veterinary treatment facilities at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph provide services to keep animals healthy and to prevent or treat sickness and diseases early on.
Flu vaccines expected at JBSA clinics in coming weeks
September 19, 2016
With flu season quickly approaching, health care professionals throughout Joint Base San Antonio are awaiting the arrival of this year’s vaccine supplies and encouraging beneficiaries to receive their flu shots once the vaccines are available. The flu is spread throughout the year, but is most common during the fall and winter months, Faizi said. Influenza activity typically begins to increase in October and November, peaking during the winter months and continuing as late as May.
POW/MIA Recognition Week honored at Joint Base San Antonio
September 19, 2016
Col. Jupe A. Etheridge, 12th Operations Group commander, speaks during the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action retreat ceremony Sept. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Each year, these ceremonies are hosted at the Missing Man Monument and on this day, Americans across the country pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war, as well as those who are missing in action.
JBSA-Lackland hosts All-Air Force men and women’s softball camps
September 14, 2016
JBSA Youth Center's School Age Program provides educational enrichment
September 14, 2016
Run 4 Life moves Airmen forward during suicide prevention month
September 14, 2016
JBSA honors 9/11 Remembrance Day
September 14, 2016
Staff Sgt. Mark A. Bunkley (center), 350th Battlefield Airman Training Squadron tactical air control party instructor, leads a group of 350th BA TS trainees during the 9/11 Commemorative Run Sept. 6, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, Texas.
In town for concert, David Cook gets taste of Airmen’s lifestyle, talents
September 14, 2016
David Cook, American Idol Season 7 winner, performs a concert for members of the Joint Base San Antonio community at the JBSA-Lackland Amphitheater Sept. 9. While at JBSALackland, Cook visited various areas of the 502nd Air Base Wing and 37th Training Wing to learn about the missions at JBSA.
Sometimes heroes need help
September 14, 2016
USAISR Company welcomes new commander
September 14, 2016
Planning ahead vital to preparing for emergencies
September 14, 2016
Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Emergency Management Flight enter their office shelter in-place location during a simulated emergency Sep. 7, 2016. September is National Preparedness Month which gives the opportunity to remind Department of Defense personnel and their families to be prepared at all times to respond quickly to disasters and emergencies.
Local Navy recruiters honor World War II Veteran on 100th birthday
September 14, 2016
Navy veteran Tom Littleton admires the American flag and paddle presented to him on his 100th birthday from of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio recruiters in Devine, Texas, Aug. 27. Littleton served as a machinist's mate during World War II.