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JBSA receives $348K rebate from CPS Energy
August 21, 2014 — A $348,988 rebate check was presented at the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters Aug. 15, thanks to a service contract between Joint Base San Antonio and San Antonio utility company CPS Energy to upgrade... MORE

A $348,988 rebate check was presented at the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters Aug. 15, thanks to a service contract between Joint Base San Antonio and the San Antonio utility company CPS Energy to upgrade lighting at the San Antonio Military Medical Center garage. Pictured at the rebate check presentation were (from left) Andy Hinojosa, JBSA energy manager; 2nd Lt. Christopher Price, 502nd Contracting Squadron; Alfred Canales, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron engineer; Garrick Williams, JBSA Energy Solutions director with CPS Energy; Col. Jim Chevallier, 502nd ABW and JBSA deputy commander; “Ray” the CPS Energy mascot; Frank Thomas, Joint Base San Antonio resource efficiency manager; and Jerry McCall, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston energy manager.(Photo by Steve Elliott)

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce visits Army South, PANAMAX 2014
August 21, 2014 — More than 40 members of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce received a firsthand glimpse at the inner workings of U.S. Army South during an Aug. 11 visit to its headquarters on Joint Base San... MORE

Brazilian Maj. Gen. Jorge Carlos, commander of the Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2014 Coalition Forces Land Component Command, conducts a mission presentation to members of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce during their visit Aug. 11. More than 40 members of the chamber received a firsthand glimpse at the inner workings of U.S. Army South during a visit to its headquarters and to the Army South-led PANAMAX exercise headquarters
Photo by Robert Ramon

METC transitions under the Defense Health Agency
August 21, 2014 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has realigned under the new Education and Training Directorate of the Defense Health Agency. METC officially became... MORE

AF implements static EPR closeout dates, eliminates change of reporting
August 21, 2014 — The first in a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced July 31 will include implementation of static enlisted performance report closeout dates, or SCOD, for... MORE

Air Force to activate Provisional Installation and Mission Support Center
August 21, 2014 — Air Force officials have announced the activation of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (Provisional) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and named Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter as its... MORE

Living life in the fast lane: Officials urge road safety
August 20, 2014 — It's important to drive responsibly and avoid three of the biggest obstacles of safe travel; speeding, driving in an impaired or distracted state and driving aggressively. Excessive speed Speed... MORE

Officer Marcelo Aguillon, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group, uses his speed laser equipment to record vehicle speeds July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Start of school prompts caution from security forces
August 20, 2014 — With the start of the new school year just days away, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph security forces and safety officials are urging motorists to be mindful of school zone speed limits, buses... MORE

Left to right: Malachi Austin, William Thornton and Izabelle Schultz use a crosswalk Aug. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

502nd SFLSG commander bids farewell to JBSA, heads to AMC
August 20, 2014 — "Your measure of success will not be the rank you achieve or your below the zone promotions; your measure of success should be if your Airmen follow you." Col. Christine Erlewine, 502nd Security... MORE

Col. Christine Erlewine (left), 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, speaks with Senior Airman Shasa Honse, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, Aug. 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Main Gate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Airman develops innovative approach
August 19, 2014 — An NCO who created an innovative three-phase approach to self-aid buddy care has been named the Outstanding Academy Military Training Noncommissioned Officer at the U.S. Air Force Academy Aug. 2.Staff... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer, command chief for the 12 Flying Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, presents Staff Sgt. Trevor Veitz, an assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, Airmanship-490, 98 Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado with a command chief’s coin for being honored as the “Outstanding Academy Military Training Noncommissioned Officer,” at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aug, 2. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

JBSA-Randolph Optometry Clinic features 'excellent' eye care, patient rapport
August 19, 2014 — For one member at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Optometry Clinic, it's not the hectic schedule that sticks out the most, but the amount of hugs she gets from patients. "This is one of the... MORE

AF implements intel officer retention program
August 15, 2014 — Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus, or CSRB, implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Aug... MORE

Study shows JBSA-Lackland Luke East gate is the busiest
August 14, 2014 — Driviers encouraged to use other gatesA traffic count study of gates on Military Drive here during weekday peak morning entry times confirms what the 802nd Security Forces Squadron could already see:... MORE

There are multiple gates avaiable to drivers coming on to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and 802nd Security Forces Squadron encourages everyone to consider all options for driving on base to help alleviate the congestion at the Luke East gate. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Leslie Finstein)

JBSA-Lackland first to use vESD
August 14, 2014 — The Air Force Enterprise Service Desk is going virtual, and Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland will be the first to see it as it rolls out across the Air Force, starting the end of August.Air Force... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research helps West Point cadet learn combat casualty care
August 14, 2014 — As upcoming future U.S. Army commissioned officers, West point cadets are educated and rigorously trained through drills designed to shape them into topnotch leaders.Cadets like third-year Cadet Sgt... MORE

Building rocking horse helps occupational therapy students
August 14, 2014 — When Jeffrey Bruce, a clinical coordinator for the occupational therapy assistant program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, was approached by a co-worker with a request to build a rocking... MORE

Spc. Ryan Jamerson (left) and Spc. Jacqueline Rivera, students in the occupational therapy assistant program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, sand and clean a wood rocking horse that will be presented to a pediatric therapy clinic. The program’s clinical coordinator, Jeffrey Bruce, built the horse and brought it to the occupational therapy assistant program’s workshop for students and staff to help finish. The occupational therapy assistant program workshop allows students to learn therapeutic techniques that will help patients increase tolerance to specific activities, improve motor control and increase strength and balance.
Photo by Lisa Braun

Charter leveraging resources, facilities strengthens partnerships between military, civilian communities
August 14, 2014 — Leadership from across San Antonio and surrounding areas joined Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, to sign a charter launching the JBSA... MORE

Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 14, 2014 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 - the official well for recording groundwater elevations in the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Aquifer - fell below 630 feet mean sea level as... MORE

37th TW Airmen selected for All-AF Men’s Softball tryouts
August 13, 2014 — Three 37th Training Wing Airmen were recently selected for All-Air Force Men's Softball tryouts, and they don't have to travel far to attend.Master Sgt. Michael Charvat and Tech Sgts. John Grice and... MORE

Coin challenge backed by rich history
August 13, 2014 — A challenge coin bears an organization's insignia and is presented by commanders to a member of the unit to recognize special achievement. The Air Force challenge coin tradition is long-standing... MORE

Airman receives her Airman's Coin from her Military Training Instructor at the coin ceremony during graduation week events. The coin signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Melinda Mueller)

AF implements intel officer retention program
August 13, 2014 — Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Originally... MORE