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Army Public Health Command expands veterinary services
November 19, 2014 — Services at Joint Base San Antonio veterinary treatment facilities are being expanded to provide more comprehensive care for beneficiaries' pets.U.S. Army Public Health Command, which governs... MORE

Two puppies receive their vaccinations and an exam Tuesday at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph veterinarian clinic. These required vaccinations are given every three to four weeks until puppies are 16 weeks of age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Holiday mailing deadlines approaching for overseas packages
November 19, 2014 — The United States Postal Service is expecting a double-digit increase in package volume this holiday season, so it's advisable to mail those cards and packages as early as possible.Priority and... MORE

Thanksgiving safety paramount for happy holiday
November 19, 2014 — Smoke fills the air as everyone scrambles outside and a once aromatic Thanksgiving meal turns the kitchen and eventually the rest of a family home into an inferno. A turkey bought at the last minute... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph single enlisted Airmen mingle and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal provided by the JBSA-Randolph Top 3 Nov. 13 at the JBSA-Randolph Chapel Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Training program continues to produce RPA crews at JBSA-Randolph
November 19, 2014 — (Editor's note: For security reasons, only first names are used in this article.)Five years after the first class of enlisted Airmen graduated from the 558th Flying Training Squadron's Basic Sensor... MORE

Front to back: Staff Sgt. Jesus, 558th Flying Training Squadron sensor operator instructor, and 2nd Lt. James, 558th FTS Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot trainee, are instructed by Capt. Gary, 558th FTS instructor pilot on weapons employment procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade/Photo illustration by Maggie Armstrong)

Virtual process expedites DD214 delivery
November 14, 2014 — Retiring and separating military Airmen will get their Department of Defense Form 214,"Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," sooner now that DD214s are delivered electronically, Air... MORE

Air Force radio special features TV’s 'Nashville' cast
November 14, 2014 — Millions of TV viewers know them as Deacon Claybourne, Scarlett O'Connor, Avery Barkley and Layla Grant from "Nashville."On this year's "Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas" radio special, Master... MORE

Key spouse reaches out through social media
November 14, 2014 — "There is no greater calling than helping those who serve our country."Tanya Reber, the Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service key spouse, called this simple message her mission statement as she... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Reber, Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service client systems technician, and his wife, Tanya Reber, Headquarters AFRS Key Spouse, use teamwork to accomplish the mission. The couple combines social media concepts and delivery to create an online information exchange for the spouses of personnel assigned to the headquarters. They also want to reach out to AFRS spouses worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Hillary Stonemetz)

Armed Forces best golfers take a swing at championship title
November 14, 2014 — Battling wet and windy weather, the top 72 golfers from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps came together to compete in the 2014 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Golf Trials and Championship Nov... MORE

Brig. Gen Bob Labrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, makes opening remarks at the 2014 Armed Forces Golf Championship opening day ceremony Nov. 3. At the end of this competition, the best six men and two women were chosen to continue on to represent the U.S. at the eighth International Military Sports Council World Military Golf Championship, which began Thursday and continues until Nov. 21 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.(U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Technical sergeant exceeds expectations, earns first place honors at Lackland Classic
November 14, 2014 — When Tech. Sgt. Dorothy Dingba appeared on the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center stage as a finalist for the Bikini A and Bikini Military categories at the 34th annual Lackland Bodybuilding Classic -... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Dorothy Dingba, 67th Cyberspace Wing manpower analyst, poses with the trophies she won during the 34th annual Lackland Bodybuilding Classic, Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

Family tradition: Siblings start AF career together
November 14, 2014 — Among the 649 Airmen who graduated basic military training Nov. 7, a set of twin brothers and their younger sister became the newest members of the Air Force in their family.Brian and Trevor Petrine,... MORE

From left to right, Frankie, Frank, Brian, Brittany, Trevor and Wendy Petrine stand together in front of the Pfingston Reception Center Nov. 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Brian and Trevor are twins and graduated that day from basic military training with their younger sister Brittany.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick)

Airman saves man from burning building
November 14, 2014 — Senior Airman Christopher Taylor recently proved an Airman is never off duty.The Airman, assigned to 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, was getting ready for work on... MORE

Senior Airman Christopher Taylor, 802nd Security Forces Squadron pass and processing, stands outside the remains of the burnt building in San Antonio. Taylor saved a disabled man from a fire, Nov. 3. The man was admitted to the San Antonio Military Medical Complex where he remains for treatment due to minor burns on the left side of his body and severe smoke inhalation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols/released).

Vigilance: keeping situational awareness during the holidays
November 12, 2014 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Anti-Terrorism Office is advising all Department of Defense members and dependents to remain vigilant against possible threats to their safety during the... MORE

Free Coffee with Commanders' debuts at 359th Medical Group
November 12, 2014 — An event that debuted last week at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic is giving beneficiaries and staff members an opportunity to speak one-on-one with 359th Medical Group leaders in... MORE

Col. Dana James, 359th Medical Group commander, discusses patient care experience with Francis Glowacz, retired Air Force veteran, and his wife, Henrietta, Nov. 4, 2014 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 359th MDG held a “Free Coffee with Commanders” event to offer patients and staff a free cup of coffee and an opportunity to discuss patient care experiences with medical group leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

DAR's contributions to JBSA-Randolph span base's history
November 12, 2014 — An awards ceremony that honored four of the 12th Flying Training Wing's finest instructor pilots last week continued a tradition at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph that started nearly 60 years... MORE

Susan Tillman, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution recording secretary, speaks to attendees of the annual DAR award ceremony honoring four of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s best instructor pilots Nov. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. DAR has contributed to JBSA-Randolph heritage and community since 1932 through various contributions such as the trees that line Harmon Drive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Chief of Naval Personnel speaks with Sailors at All Hands Call
November 7, 2014 — Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, spoke with junior and senior Sailors from across Joint Base San Antonio at an All Hands Call at JBSA-Lackland Nov. 7.Moran began his tour of JBSA Nov. 6... MORE

Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, tells Sailors to be open and speak with their leadership at an All Hands Call Nov. 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Sailors from across JBSA had the opportunity to ask questions directly to the CNP. Some topics included uniform requirements, shorter deployments, pay and benefits, the loan repayment program, transitioning to a civilian career, and the growing naval force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Justine Rho/released).

AF Reservist preps to “rock ‘n’ roll” in honor of nephew
November 7, 2014 — It's 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 6, and it's leg day at the Gateway Fitness Center for Tech Sgt. Rebeca Mendoza. The 433rd Medical Squadron education and training manager gasps for breath after each workout,... MORE

Tech Sgt. Rebeca Mendoza, 433rd Medical Squadron education and training manager, runs around the Gateway Fitness Center Nov. 6. Mendoza is training to compete in the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon Dec. 7 (photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner).

AETC helps Air Force post record year in safety
November 7, 2014 — Air Force-wide Air Education and Training Command had its lowest ground mishap fatality rate in 10 years and safest aviation year ever in fiscal year 2014.AETC did its part to contribute to those... MORE

Ebola medical support team trains at SAMMC
November 7, 2014 — When Air Force Capt. Stacey Morgan's commander sent her a text message saying that she needed to immediately call him, her first thought was, "Uh-oh. What did I do?"But after a minute or two of... MORE

Air Force Capt. Stacey Morgan dons protective gloves during infection prevention and control training at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Morgan is part of a 30-member Ebola medical support team, which will assist civilian medical in case of domestic emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

Nominations open for 2015 Fisher humanitarian award
November 7, 2014 — Air Force officials are accepting nominees for the 2015 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award.Established in 1996 by the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force,... MORE

Virtual process expedites DD214 delivery
November 5, 2014 — Retiring and separating military Airmen will get their Department of Defense Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," sooner now that DD214s are delivered electronically, Air... MORE