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JBSA encourages spouses to get connected through Heart Link
October 31, 2016 — Adjusting to military life can be a daunting and overwhelming process, especially for military spouses. Heart Link seeks to ease this transition by introducing and explaining many aspects of military... MORE

The objective of Heart Link is to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness. Understanding that spouses play an important role in re-enlistment decisions, which ultimately impact retention rates, a major program goal is to help spouses, especially those who have been with the Air Force five years or less, acclimate to the Air Force environment.

CPI event results in solutions to increase IFF simulator missions
October 28, 2016 — The 12th Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is answering the call to meet the Air Force’s need for more fighter pilots.A Continuous Process Improvement team met Aug. 23 to brainstorm... MORE

First Lt. Austin Hornsby,435th Flying Training Squadron student pilot trains on a simulator, while Jose Colon, instructor looks on, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Oct. 20, 2016. The simulator accomplishes less complex missions, such as instrument and emergency procedures training, due to the limited visual representation compared with the simulators known as the operational flight trainer and the weapon systems trainer.

New program will help ISR aircrews cope with different kind of PTSD
October 28, 2016 — The nature of modern-day warfare has shifted the burden to the finders of targets, the intelligence and special operations personnel who identify the targets that need to be eliminated.The direct... MORE

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airmen execute missions aboard special operations aircraft.

Operation Homecooking kick starts Oct. 31
October 27, 2016 — San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family... MORE

Lackland medics visit C-5M, school house
October 26, 2016 — Nine Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron toured the C-5M Super Galaxy and the Air Force Reserve C-5M School House at the 733rd Training Squadron Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron climb into a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft Oct. 26, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. In addition to boarding the Air Force's largest aircraft, the Airman toured the formal training unit for all C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Lackland medics visit C-5M, school house
October 26, 2016 — Nine Airmen with the 59th Medical Support Squadron toured the C-5M Super Galaxy and the Air Force Reserve C-5M School House at the 733rd Training Squadron, Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

REAL ID Act extension update
October 26, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The REAL ID Act was enacted to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance…of sources of... MORE

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.

Armed Services Blood Program saves lives at home, abroad
October 26, 2016 — “If your blood is red, then you should probably be donating blood.”At least that’s what Tracy Parmer, Armed Services Blood Program blood donor recruiter and public affairs specialist, believes.Parmer,... MORE

Jessica Carrillo (left), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center phlebotomist, prepares to sanitize the arm of U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Alexander, Brooke Army Medical Center medical laboratory technician, before he gives blood at JBSA-Randolph Oct. 5, 2016. The blood donor center supplies the Brooke Army Medical Center, the deployment in Afghanistan, the Veteran's Administration and military hospitals across the country.

Cyber security is the responsibility of all Airmen
October 26, 2016 — October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and designed to remind people, including Team Pete, to always be vigilant in protecting against threats, such as malware, spyware, ransomware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Philip Carter)

JBSA-Lackland Fitness and Sports pumps up Lackland Bodybuilding Classic
October 25, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fitness and Sports Department continues to pump up the annual Lackland Bodybuilding Classic Figure and Fitness Championships scheduled for Nov. 17.The National... MORE

James meets first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class
October 25, 2016 — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James met the first four students to participate in the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class during a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s Initial Flight Training school at Pueblo... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with the first four Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students in the U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training School at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colorado Oct. 17. The Air Force announced the initiative to integrate the enlisted force into Remotely Piloted Aircraft flying operations as pilots Dec. 17, 2015 starting with the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Name badges were blurred due to Air Force limits on disclosure of identifying information for RPA operators.

Members encouraged to stay fit-to-fight during National Emotional Wellness Month
October 25, 2016 — Emotional wellness, which often carries a negative stigma, encompasses a wide variety of skills such as a proactive, instead of a reactive, approach to life, the ability to remain calm while facing... MORE

Emotional wellness, which often carries a negative stigma, encompasses a wide variety of skills such as a proactive, instead of a reactive, approach to life, the ability to remain calm while facing adversity, remaining nonjudgmental of others and yourself, and even being able to express your feelings in a healthy and assertive way.

IAAFA AMISTAD sponsor program offers unique opportunities
October 25, 2016 — For those who enjoy meeting interesting people and learning about different cultures, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy AMISTAD Sponsor program offers an opportunity to team up with international... MORE

Professional development courses boost career, leadership skills
October 25, 2016 — Airmen can do a lot of things in two hours – like becoming a better public speaker and instilling self-discipline, said Senior Master Sgt. Jose Diaz, 59th Medical Wing Career Assistance advisor.Diaz... MORE

Live fire training helps JBSA firefighters hone skills
October 25, 2016 — Fires roared on the east side of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph three nights last week, providing a realistic scenario for an important training exercise that is repeated at least twice a... MORE

Firefighters from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fire Emergency Services extinguish an aircraft engine fire Oct. 17, 2016 at the Camp Talon fire training grounds on JBSA-Randolph. Although aircraft fires are rare at JBSA locations, engaging in ARFF – aircraft rescue and firefighting – training gives firefighters the ability to successfully contain and extinguish blazes should they occur on or off base.

JBSA-Lackland Team SmartHawk competes to counter drones
October 25, 2016 — A blip appears on a radar screen rapidly approaching a U.S. Air Force installation. It’s too small to be a manned aircraft and too slow to be a missile. Local security forces identify it as a drone... MORE

#girlstrong initiative educates girls on human trafficking
October 25, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Youth Center kicked off the #girlstrong initiative with a 10-hour lock-in attended by nearly 70 young girls Friday. The #girlstrong initiative, sponsored by the Boys and... MORE

Yield right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks
October 25, 2016 — Across Joint Base San Antonio locations during newcomer’s local conditions briefs, newly arrived military and civilian members are instructed that the right of way for pedestrians must be yielded by motorists before entering crosswalks... MORE

Soldiers help fifth graders learn how to render honors, fold U.S. flag
October 25, 2016 — Soldiers from the Fort Sam Houston Honors Platoon met with a group of fifth-graders at M.H. Specht Elementary School in San Antonio Oct. 18 to teach them the proper way to fold, raise and lower the “Star-Spangled Banner.”... MORE

A fifth grader at Specht Elementary School in San Antonio is coached by Staff Sgt. Darren O. Thomas (left) and Staff Sgt. Brandon Hood (right) from the Fort Sam Houston Honors Platoon Oct. 18 on how to properly fold the U.S. flag, as well as how to render proper honors when raising and lowering the flag. The students are volunteers with the task of putting up the flag in the mornings and taking it down at the end of each school day.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command employees selected for leadership training
October 25, 2016 — Two members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, or MICC, headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, were selected by the Alamo Federal Executive Board to participate in its nine-month leadership program... MORE

Jennifer Hastedt was selected by the Alamo Federal Executive Board to participate in its nine-month leadership program which began this month. Hastedt is contract specialist with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.