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Army South conducts bilateral staff talks in Chile
November 8, 2016 — Leaders from U.S. Army South began bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders Oct. 24 in Santiago, Chile, in order to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn (left) salutes Chilean troops in formation Oct. 28 as part of U.S. and Chilean Army to Army Executive Staff Talks held in Santiago, Chile.

Armed Forces Action Plan: inspiring change one voice at a time
November 8, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio 2016 Armed Forces Action Plan, or AFAP, forum took place at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Installation Management Command Academy Nov. 1-3 and consisted of 48 volunteer delegates... MORE

(From left) The local senior leadership panel of Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general and Senior Army Commander of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Navy Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, discuss the issues presented amongst each other Nov. 3.

From Foulois to RPA pilots, JBSA contributes to aviation history
November 8, 2016 — U.S. Air Force General Henry H. Arnold or “Hap,” is well known for being many things – a founding father of the Air Force, an aviator and a strong leader. However, a psychic is not typically one of... MORE

Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November.

959th MDG defends title with consecutive wins at Warrior Medic Challenge
November 8, 2016 — Warrior medics from across Joint Base San Antonio battled it out for bragging rights, and a chance to take home the commander's sword and shield during the 59th Medical Wing’s Warrior Medic Challenge Nov. 4 at the Gillum Fitness Center and sports complex... MORE

The 959th Medical Group, joined by Maj. Gen. Bart O. Iddins, 59th Medical Wing commander, pose with the commander’s sword and shield trophy at the closing ceremony of the Warrior Medic Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 4, 2016. The event pits active-duty and civilian Airmen from the wing’s seven groups against each other in friendly rivalry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Veterans Day tradition continues at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
November 7, 2016 — A long-standing tradition continues today at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery as hundreds of visitors pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.The annual Veterans Day... MORE

U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. Michael P. Hoffman, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment volunteer, helps provide a proper military burial at FSHNC June 10, 2016. The MSD performed services for 18 funerals June 10, breaking a previous single day record of 16. The Fort Sam Houston MSD has performed more than 32,000 services since its inception in 1991.

Reimbursements, tax credits assist military families in adoption process
November 7, 2016 — National Adoption Awareness Month is observed every November to direct attention to the tens of thousands of children in the United States who await a permanent, loving family.Although adopting a... MORE

National Adoption Awareness Month is observed every November to direct attention to the tens of thousands of children in the United States who await a permanent, loving family.

JBSA-Randolph retiree director Lindgren continues to serve
November 7, 2016 — As director of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Retiree Activities Office, Jon Lindgren takes great satisfaction in being part of a group of dedicated volunteers who are helping military... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. retired Jan Lindgren, Retiree Activities Office director, sits at his desk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Oct. 31. The RAO serves as an information center for space-available travel, Tricare, base services, offering referrals for financial-assistance and pay matters; and providing literature on retirement issues.

JBSA to host Great American Smokeout events
November 7, 2016 — Activities encouraging smokers to give up smoking and end their addiction to tobacco will be held throughout Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 16-18 for the Great American Smokeout, an annual event... MORE

Activities encouraging smokers to give up smoking and end their addiction to tobacco will be held throughout Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 16-18 for the Great American Smokeout, an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

History office captures today’s operations to inform tomorrow’s decisions
November 7, 2016 — Air Force leaders have faced issues such as aging aircraft, bird strikes and encroachment for decades, relying on counsel from various sources to help guide them to the right decisions regarding these... MORE

Lane Bourgeois, 12th Flying Training Wing historian looks at photographs Oct. 26, 2016 in his office on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Bourgeois, who has also served as historian for the 71st FTW at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., Air Force Recruiting Service and the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, said he enjoys writing unit histories.

National Military Family Month: honoring our heroes on the home front
November 7, 2016 — On October 28, 2016, President Barack H. Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.” Since 1993, the month of November has been an... MORE

On October 28, 2016, President Barack H. Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.” Since 1993, the month of November has been an opportunity to honor the commitment, sacrifice, dedication and service of military members and their families who give so much to the service of our nation.

All hands on deck during fuel extraction exercise
November 5, 2016 — Airmen with the 433rd Maintenance Squadron conducted their annual fuel extraction exercise Nov. 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Tech. Sgt. David Ragsdale, 433rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems technician, helps evacuate a manikin from the fuel tank of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during a fuel extraction exercise Nov. 1, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Fireman with the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron assisted in the extraction by safely securing the patient from the fuel tank and providing basic life support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Ordnance disposal master craftsman sacrificed his safety to save lives
November 4, 2016 — In the sands of Iraq, where hostile explosive devices lurk inches under the surface, every step an explosive ordinance disposal master craftsman takes could be their last. In the fourth installment of... MORE

Medics tackle grueling 72 hours of trials to determine Army’s best
November 3, 2016 — The 72-hour Best Medic Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has been held annually in one form or another since the 1980s. The competition tests Army medics from across the country with various tasks that require feats of physical and emotional strength and call upon their critical thinking skills. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Noah Mitchell (right) helps Sgt. Derick Bosley (left) negotiate an obstacle Oct. 27 during the 2016 Army Best Medic Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The two were named winners of the competition during an awards ceremony Friday. Bosley and Mitchell, both Army Rangers with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, represented U.S. Army Special Operations Command in the annual event.

Adversaries’ ever-changing tactics require quick responses
November 2, 2016 — In a continuing effort to expand their repertoire of killing methods, U.S. adversaries have added explosives-laden drones to their weapons arsenal, according to recent stories in the news. In October,... MORE

In a collaborative effort, 15th IS Airmen, along with their counterparts across the country utilize intelligence to create a targeting analysis product to address the new tactics being used against coalition forces. Graphic Illustration/ Lori Bultman, Vince Childress

New course enhances warrior paramedics’ prehospital, tactical skills
November 2, 2016 — “Get cover! Return fire! Post security.” Most paramedics never need to be familiar with this terminology. For military medics, however, the lingo is part of a life that transcends the typical role of their civilian counterparts... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cassandra Bayerl, student and paramedic with the 59th Medical Wing, prepares an epinephrine shot for a simulated patient during the Paramedic Recertification Course on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 19, 2016. Students underwent five days of didactic and two days of field training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)

New course enhances warrior paramedics’ prehospital, tactical skills
November 2, 2016 — “Get cover! Return fire! Post security.” Most paramedics never need to be familiar with this terminology. For military medics, however, the lingo is part of a life that transcends the typical role of their civilian counterparts... MORE

Army, family values are building blocks to hard work and sacks
November 2, 2016 — Alex Brown, a 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound defensive end for the Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson High School Jaguars in San Antonio, may be the defensive newcomer of the year. He is the Jaguars’ top sack leader with seven sacks and the second leading tackler at 30 total tackles... MORE

Alex Brown (left), a 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound defensive end for the Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson High School Jaguars in San Antonio, chases down O’Connor High School Panthers quarterback Roel Sanchez Sept. 17 on his way to a quarterback sack. Alex attributes the sacrifices of his parents and having the support of his teammates support as motivation for him to succeed on and off the field.

Women face unique challenges when getting a prosthesis
November 2, 2016 — Women face unique challenges when getting a prosthesis. Like many women, when she’s in her civilian clothes, Army Spc. Cherdale Allen likes to dress up in her high-heeled shoes. “My heels are like 4 inches and up,” said Allen with a laugh. “I like to feel beautiful.” ... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Cherdale Allen, a patient going through rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, lost part of her left leg below the knee to cancer. She is overcoming the challenges and adjusting to getting back into her ‘heels’ using a prosthesis still in the test socket phase. This prosthesis is one of three Allen uses for walking, running and stepping out in style. (U.S. Army photo by Robert A. Whetstone/Released)

FSHISD rolls out new anonymous alerts tool
November 2, 2016 — The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District has introduced a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. The Anonymous Alerts bullying and safety app reporting system helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up... MORE

Triple-company change of responsibility for U.S. Army South first sergeants
November 2, 2016 — The U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion held a triple-company, change of responsibility ceremony for its first sergeants in an outdoor event near its headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 20... MORE

U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Williams speaks to troops during the Oct. 20 triple-company change of responsibility ceremony near the Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.