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Former BAMC commander first to use heart-lung machine in Army
February 26, 2016 — Almost 60 years ago, a young surgical resident at FitzsimonsArmy Hospital, Colo., was assigned a daunting task. He was given three monthsto learn how to set up and operate a new piece of equipment... MORE

Capt. Floyd Baker (center), first-year surgical resident, using the pump-oxygenator to close an atrial septal defect during a surgery at Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Colo., in 1956.

Flag for Hope visits Fort Sam Houston Museum
February 25, 2016 — The Flag for Hope project was started to help promote Unityand Peace among all Americans and is supposed to symbolically representthousands of Americans holding hands without conflict or hatred and... MORE

U.S. Army veteran and artist Marcos Antonio (right) explains the meaning behind the Flag for Hope to Fort Sam Houston Museum curator William Manchester (left).

ARNORTH marks 10th anniversary of Defense Support to Civil Authorities course
February 25, 2016 — U.S. Army North marked its 10th year of leading the federalgovernment’s training efforts for military support to civil authorities in theUnited States.Since February 2006, ARNORTH has trained almost... MORE

Drone operators should know rules before flight
February 24, 2016 — Due to popularity and past holiday sales, the amount ofdrones has soared.The Federal Aviation Administration estimated more than onemillion drones were sold during the year-end holiday season. With... MORE

The Federal Aviation Administration estimated more than one million drones were sold during the year-end holiday season. With that many new drones added to existing numbers, federal, state and local officials are concerned about safety, security and privacy related to these remotely piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Philip Carter)

Registration deadline Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 24, 2016 — February 26 is the last day for parents to register their childrenfor the JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs school age spring break camp being heldMarch 14-18.Registration forms for the camp, being held... MORE

JBSA to train pool of lifeguards in March
February 24, 2016 — Summer is not quite around the corner, but aquatic centersand pools throughout Joint Base San Antonio will soon be advertising forlifeguards to meet the facilities’ needs during the 2016 swimming... MORE

Alex Pharris, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club pool lifeguard, oversees pool safety June 22, 2015, at JBSA-Randolph.Joel Martinez

Electrical system failure leading cause of home structure fires
February 24, 2016 — It’s second nature for many of us to flip a light switch,plug in a laptop computer or charge your mobile phone. Electricity makes ourlives convenient. Nevertheless, we need to be careful and keep... MORE

Military members must follow rules regarding political activities
February 24, 2016 — As election season heats up, Airmen and federal employeesmust follow strict guidelines to ensure no wrongdoing.Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 and Air ForceInstruction 51-902 outline what... MORE

Pharmacy provides drop box for expired, unused medications
February 24, 2016 — In an effort to improve safety among the Joint Base SanAntonio community, the JBSA-Randolph clinic pharmacy has installed a securemedicine collection drop box where patients can drop off expired,... MORE

New Crime Stoppers line helps security forces keep JBSA-Randolph safe
February 24, 2016 — A new Crime Stoppers telephone line is giving active-dutyand Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members the ability to report suspiciousactivity on base without having to reveal their identities.The... MORE

Staff Sgt. Camilo Guzman, 902nd Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, answers the “Crime Stoppers” hotline phone Feb. 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Crime Stoppers hotline allows JBSA-Randolph members to report suspicious activity on base without having to reveal their identity.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Former POWs to speak at Freedom Flyer symposium March 4
February 24, 2016 — More than 30former prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict will reunite for the 43rdtime March 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during the annual Freedom FlyerReunion. The reunion,hosted by the... MORE

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China/released)

Airman’s bond with ‘man’s best friend’ benefits Air Force
February 23, 2016 — A senior airman assigned to the802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland said he hasthe best job in the Air Force. Heworks with “man’s best friend” on a daily... MORE

Senior Airman Jordan Fuller, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD, Rocco, perform maneuvers Feb. 23, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex. Handlers regularly practice obedience training with their working dogs to increase their team cohesiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

AICUZ study updated for JBSA-Randolph, Seguin airfields
February 22, 2016 — An update to the Air Installations Compatible Use ZonesStudy at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Auxiliary Field Seguin iscurrently underway, and will provide the most recent information to... MORE

The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron. The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

U.S. Army North hosts Alaskan Command planners to discuss mission support options
February 19, 2016 — U.S. Army North hosted planners from Alaska Feb. 3-5 at FortSam Houston to explore and develop options that will allow for effectiveresponse to the “Last Frontier” state in times of need.The meeting... MORE

West assumes command of U.S. Army Medical Command
February 18, 2016 — The Army’s 44th Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Nadja West,assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Command at ceremony at Fort SamHouston Feb. 10. This past December, the U.S. Senate confirmed West to... MORE

Registration deadline is Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 18, 2016 — Parents have until Feb. 26 to register their children forthe JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs School Age Spring Break Camp being held March 14-18.Registration forms for the camp, being held at the... MORE

Sofia Jackson and Cheyenne Gramlick prepare their dish, “spicy-yummy-breakfast”, for an “Iron Chef” cooking contest July 9, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. More than 500 children are involved in activities and programs provided by Randolph Youth Programs each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Curbside car seat clinic reaches across Joint Base San Antonio
February 17, 2016 — A parking lot overlooking the Family Advocacy/Mental HealthClinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph bustled with activity Feb. 8 asparents learned how to correctly install child safety seats in their... MORE

Patricia stark, Curbside Car Seat Clinic volunteer, teaches Petty Officer 1st Class Clifton Alexander, Defense Language Institute English Language Center operations specialist, how to properly install a car seat Feb. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The “Curbside Car Seat Clinic,” a monthly event presented by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy’s New Parent Support Program that teaches parents how to correctly install child safety seats in their vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

Youth club members collecting jeans for homeless teens
February 17, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’ KeystoneClub is leading a drive throughout February to collect and donate jeans forarea homeless teenagers.The Keystone Club is participating in Teens... MORE

Bryttney London (left), Keystone Club president, and Darian Elkins, Keystone Club secretary, place a Teens for Jeans donation box at the Joint Base San Antonio Youth Center Feb. 3. Teens for Jeans is an annual worldwide effort to provide jeans for children 18 years of age and under who are in homeless shelters.

SecAF, CSAF testify on FY 2017 AF posture
February 17, 2016 — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief ofStaff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testified before the Senate AppropriationsCommittee on the fiscal year 2017 Air Force posture on Capitol Hill... MORE

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2016. The two leaders presented the fiscal year 2017 Air Force budget request. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

JBSA, VIA team up for new P4 community partnership initiative
February 17, 2016 — VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrated their continued supportto Joint Base San Antonio Public/Public/Public/Private Community PartnershipInitiative at VIA headquarters Feb. 8 with a new “Active Duty,... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (right), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, thanks VIA bus and van operators (from left) Shantella Williams, Jeffery Wishert and Jesse Quintero, who were featured in the “Active Duty, Active of Thanks” campaign. VIA’s extension of their P4 will offer reduced rates, allowing all active duty members to ride VIA transportation at half-price fares throughout San Antonio or for a special monthly rate.