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U.S., French armies join forces to expand freeze-dried plasma
August 28, 2014 — Since 2012, U.S. Army Special Forces medics have had limited quantities of freeze-dried plasma available for use in remote locations through a Food and Drug Administration Expanded Access... MORE

Warhawks varsity soccer coach confident team will go far
August 27, 2014 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks Varsity Soccer Coach Master Sgt. Nana Saahene says he is confident the team will advance far in the annual Defender Cup Military Soccer Tournament following... MORE

Texas Transition Information Program helps turn preparations into smooth transitions to civilian life
August 27, 2014 — Texas military service members preparing to separate or retire will soon have a new program to smooth their transition to civilian life. The new program will pick up where the traditional Transition... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob Labrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks at the inaugural Texas Transition Information Program Aug. 20, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The program focused on assistance for military members and civilians transitioning out of service or “remaining in” and starting their new lives in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Benjamin Faske/Released)

502nd commander shares wisdom with NCOs
August 27, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, kicked off the monthly JBSA-Lackland 5/6 meeting with his "words of wisdom" or "maxims" Aug. 20 at the Gateway Club... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks during the Aug. 20 JBSA-Lackland 5/6 meeting at the Gateway Club at JBSA-Lackland. LaBrutta covered a range of topics including his expectations of the NCO corps, the importance of Community College of the Air Force and professional military education, job performance, the new evaluation system, how to maintain a life/work balance and setting the standard vs. settling for the standard. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Krystal Jeffers)

Stacey HS Varsity Eagles shooting for playoffs
August 27, 2014 — After posting a 4-17 record last year, the Eagles are looking forward to a turnaround season, according to Stacey High School Head Varsity Volleyball Coach Amber Greeness.The Eagles opened the... MORE

Amber Greeness, Stacey High School Eagles volleyball coach, gives instructions to Stacy HS senior, Alexandria Suglia during practice Aug. 15 at the Stacey High School gym. (Photo by Jose T. Garza III)

Senior NCOs inducted at JBSA-Randolph
August 27, 2014 — MORE

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses the attendees of the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony Aug. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The SNCO induction ceremony is held to recognize individuals who progress through the ranks and have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, transitioning them to senior leadership level with more responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Nominations open for 66th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award
August 27, 2014 — Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 64th annual Arthur S. Flemming Award, which honors outstanding federal employees who have made significant and extraordinary contributions to... MORE

502nd SFLSG change of command
August 27, 2014 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the guidon to Col. Michael Gimbrone, incoming 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, Aug. 26, 2014 at JBSA-Randolph Hangar 73. As the 502nd SFLSG commander, Gimbrone will oversee the 502nd Security Forces Squadron, 802nd SFS, 902nd SFS, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 502nd Trainer Development Squadron. Gimbrone most recently served as deputy chief of the Force Protection Division and chief of the Asset Protection Branch in the Joint Staff Force Structure, Resources and Assessment Directorate at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Desiree Pilacios)

Senior leaders sign CFC forms
August 27, 2014 — MORE

Gen. Robin Rand (center), commander of Air Education and Training Command; Maj. Gen. Margaret Poore (left), commander of Air Force Personnel Center; and Col. Michael Romero, acting commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, sign Combined Federal Campaign contribution forms Aug. 19 in preparation for the CFC kick off Tuesday.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

MTI Corps impresses new BMT commander
August 26, 2014 — It hasn't taken long for the unwavering commitment and dedication of the Military Training Instructor Corps to catch the attention of the 737th Training Group's new commander. "What these MTIs are... MORE

Col. Michelle Edmondson (right), 737th Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Sutherland (left), 737th TRG superintendent,attach the top physical fitness flight marker to the 331st Training Squadron guidon prior to the Airman’s run July 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.(U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/Released)

The Air Force's youngest instructor pilots
August 22, 2014 — Cadet 2nd Class Brianna Pauser was 350 feet in the air when she realized the gravity soaring instructor pilots here have on the lives and success of cadets.The biology major here was on a glider... MORE

Cadet 3rd Class Kenneth McGhee, upgrader (front seat), and Cadet 2nd Class Miranda Mila instructor pilot (back seat), prepare for a training flight in a TG-16A glider Aug.15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amber Baillie)

AETC headquarters reduces manning by 20 percent
August 21, 2014 — Supervisors at Headquarters Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph have started informing personnel of positions cuts in accordance with a mandatory Department of... MORE

Wounded warriors wrap up warrior games training
August 21, 2014 — More than 60 wounded veterans from across the country participated in the final Warrior and Invictus Games training camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 3-7 to prepare for the fall games,... MORE

Wounded warriors gather around to learn a play during the final Warrior Games training camp at the Academy Aug. 5. More than 60 wounded veterans from across the country participated in the final Warrior and Invictus Games training camp here Aug. 3-7 to prepare for the fall games, motivate others and take a healthy step toward recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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)