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502nd TDS impacts felt across Air Force, Department of Defense
October 18, 2016 — A little more than a year ago, the fuselage of a C-17 Globemaster II departed Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on a flatbed truck bound for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and its new mission at... MORE

Rodney Reinhard, 502nd Trainer Development Squadron machinist, compares a ramphook for a C-17 Aeromedical Evacuation Trainer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, that was just cut from a spec design Oct. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 502nd TDS serves Air Education and Training Command and other Air Force and Department of Defense units, as well as some foreign nations, providing essential devices for flying, fighter, air mobility, technical and other training missions.

Wingman Café ushers in new era for JBSA-Randolph’s DFAC
October 18, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dining facility, or DFAC, which had been closed for renovation since June 2015, reopened last week with a new name, a new look, more food choices and an expanded... MORE

From left: Brig, Gen Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander; Col. David Raugh, 502nd Force Support Group commander; Col. Donna Turner, Air Force Services Activity commander; and Brett Ladd, Sodexo vice president of operations, cut the ribbon to the Wingman Café Dining Facility Oct. 11 during the grand-opening ceremony at JBSA-Randolph. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dining facility, or DFAC, which had been closed for renovation since June 2015, reopened last week with a new name, a new look, more food choices and an expanded customer base.

JBSA Retiree Appreciation Day set for Saturday
October 18, 2016 — Military retirees or service members who are about to retire can find out about programs and benefits they can utilize from medical clinic representatives, veterans’ organizations and agencies and... MORE

Senior Airman Kelly Boos (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, takes a blood pressure reading for Bill Jurczyn during the retiree appreciation event held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 22. The event is held annually at the Kendrick Club to educate the local retiree community on services available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Command post: the eyes, ears of JBSA
October 18, 2016 — Whenever an emergency occurs, the Joint Base San Antonio Command Post is the unit active-duty members, civilian personnel and commanders rely on to keep them informed on what’s going on.Nestled in a... MORE

Whenever an emergency occurs, the Joint Base San Antonio Command Post is the unit active-duty members, civilian personnel and commanders rely on to keep them informed on what’s going on. The command post is a 24-hour, seven-day operation that monitors communications of security forces and emergency responders throughout JBSA.

JBSA celebrates Halloween throughout October
October 18, 2016 — Halloween-themed events will fill up the Joint Base San Antonio community this month. Parents and children alike can take part in the following events in ritualizing Halloween or harvest time. Trick... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio locations will offer several programs and events this Halloween Season for children and adults of all ages.Trick or Treating hours on all JBSA locations will be from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Virtual behavioral health care offered through video chat
October 14, 2016 — Regional Health Command-Central, or RHC-C, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is increasing access and quality of mental health services through a virtual health program, formerly referred to telehealth... MORE

A patient meets with his medical provider via the web as part of the Virtual Health program offered by the Army.

JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
October 14, 2016 — All three JBSA locations hosted events raising awareness for crime prevention and neighborhood safety through community involvement. National Night Out is an annual event observed throughout the U.S. which focuses on fighting crime through community and law enforcement partnerships... MORE

Service members take time to honor the National Anthem before the start of the National Night Out celebration at the Lincoln Family Housing headquarters at 2739 Dickman Drive at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 4. All three JBSA locations hosted events raising awareness for crime prevention and neighborhood safety through community involvement. National Night Out is an annual event observed throughout the U.S. which focuses on fighting crime through community and law enforcement partnerships.

59th MDW career advisor changes lives 1 Airman at a time
October 13, 2016 — Service, education and travel are some of many reasons people have for joining the military. Later in their careers, however, Airmen may reach a fork in the road and not know where to turn – that is... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Jose Diaz helps Senior Airman Laketa Baisden, a medical technician with the 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with career advice Sept. 19 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Diaz, who is the 59th Medical Wing career assistance advisor and one of four Joint Base San Antonio career advisors, helps Airmen by providing information on benefits and programs the Air Force has to offer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

JBSA-Randolph historic landmark gets facelift
October 12, 2016 — The 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron is spearheading a project to restore windows and doors at the Taj Mahal to refurbish the appearance of the historic Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph landmark.The... MORE

Eddie Contreras glazes a window at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal, during its renovation process Oct. 6, 2016. The renovation is part of a $10 million project designed the improve the Taj Mahal, which houses the headquarters for the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 12th Mission Support Group.

JBSA clinics offer mammograms in October
October 12, 2016 — Two 59th Medical Wing military facilities are emphasizing the importance of mammograms in detecting the early stages of breast cancer with walk-in screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in... MORE

The mammography clinic at JBSA-Lackland’s Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will offer mammograms Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. At JBSA-Randolph, the 359th Medical Group will offer mammograms from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. every Friday during October as long as a provider submits a request.

JBSA defenders give safety tips during National Crime Prevention Month
October 12, 2016 — A common misconception is crime doesn’t happen on military bases, but, unfortunately, that is not true. Some of the most common crimes that occur on base are shoplifting, suspected vehicle damage and... MORE

Members from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron give a military working dog demonstration during National Night Out at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 4, 2016. The 902nd SFS is home to six MWDs, each has explosives and narcotics training as part of their weekly duties.

Combat medic instructor remembered with METC classroom dedication
October 12, 2016 — “He was a gift to us,” said Mario Ramon during a classroom dedication ceremony on the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for a fellow Department of Combat Medic Training, or DCMT, instructor who passed away Sept. 1. EMT3 Room 340 was dedicated Sept. 29 as the Joseph B. “JB” Slye classroom. A plaque now hangs on the wall outside the classroom door to honor this outstanding teacher and his incredible ability to help Soldier Medics reach success. ... MORE

Joseph “JB” Slye, an emergency medical technician, or EMT, instructor at the Department of Combat Medic Training and retired volunteer firefighter for the Medina (Ohio) Fire Department, passed away Sept. 1. His EMT classroom was dedicated with his name Sept. 29.

Soldiers, families benefit from $4.6 billion in MICC contract support throughout country
October 12, 2016 — More than 32,000 contract actions valued at $4.6 billion were executed in support of Soldiers and their families by Mission and Installation Contracting Command acquisition members from throughout the country during fiscal year 2016. ... MORE

Members of the 412th Contracting Support Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are one of three brigades and a field directorate office across the country making up the Mission and Installation Contracting Command that together executed more than 32,000 contract actions during fiscal 2016 in support of Soldiers and their families.

Water conservation at Joint Base San Antonio
October 12, 2016 — Although two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is water, less than one percent of that water is currently available for our use, according to the Federal Energy Management Program. ... MORE

201st Military Intelligence Battalion cases colors
October 12, 2016 — The 201st Military Intelligence Battalion “Black Knights” held their casing of the colors ceremony at the McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 22, representing the end of their interrogation mission. ... MORE

The casing ceremony began with the last time the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion colors would be posted.

Enlisted members learn of opportunities to become officers
October 12, 2016 — Enlisted service members at Joint Base San Antonio who want to become officers have several options and resources available to them to further their military career.There are 10 programs enlisted... MORE

Medical physicist helps patients fight back against cancer
October 12, 2016 — With a master’s degree in physics, it comes as no surprise that Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, has spent his entire career in motion.At Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical... MORE

Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, poses in front of medical equipment in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 16, 2016. Winter is in charge of operating a diverse array of imaging machinery that detects and combats cancer in patients.

Women in the Air Force reunion links the future with its past
October 7, 2016 — Nearly 70 members of the Women in the Air Force program gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a reunion Oct. 7, with many reminiscing on service careers that began nearly 70 years... MORE

Members of the Women in the Air Force, the term for women who joined the Air Force between the years of 1949 -1976, view a celebratory cake with a photo of the first all-female Air Force basic Military Training Class during the Joint Base San Antonio WAF Reunion Oct. 7 at JBSA-Lackland. WAF was founded in 1948 out of the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act, which enabled tens of thousands of female service members to find jobs in the Air Force. In 1976 women were accepted into the service on an equal basis with men.

JBSA Streamlines Social Media
October 7, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – In an effort to streamline communication on social media across the installation, beginning today, the Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs office has merged its eight... MORE

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Dermatologist earns health care hero award
October 7, 2016 — The San Antonio Business Journal recently honored a 59th Medical Wing dermatologist for his contributions to health care in the local community... MORE

$Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, laser and research chief with the 59th Medical Specialty Squadron, uses a fractional carbon dioxide laser to treat a patient’s scar at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 7. The laser treatment, also known as fractional skin resurfacing, goes deep into the epidermis of the skin and stimulates the production of collagen to create firm and smooth skin. Hivnor recently earned the San Antonio Business Journal 2016 Health Care Hero award for his contributions to health care in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)$