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SAMMC doctors use cutting-edge treatment to save young mother's life
December 3, 2012 — Doctors from San Antonio Military Medical Center saved a young mother's life last month using cutting-edge technology typically reserved for infants and young children. This case marks the first time... MORE

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jeremy Cannon, right, and Dr. Jeremy Pamplin place a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, in September 2012 at San Antonio Military Medical Center in Texas. ECMO is a heart-lung bypass system that circulates blood through an external artificial lung and sends it back into the patient’s bloodstream. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research)

558th FTS commemorates 70th anniversary
November 30, 2012 — In 1945, Gen. Henry 'Hap' Arnold remarked "We have just won a war with a lot of heroes flying around in planes. The next war may be fought with no men in them at all."Nearly 70 years later, the 558th... MORE

JBSA Mobile App goes live
November 29, 2012 — The need to communicate with 80,000 employees at three geographically separated locations in San Antonio is a challenge, and the launching of the Joint Base San Antonio mobile app will provide basic... MORE

USAFA Flying Team dominates Intercollegiate flying competition
November 29, 2012 — The United States Air Force Academy's flying team exceled at this year's National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region One competition, in Provo, Utah. The Air Force team took first place in 7 of... MORE

Officials press personal info protection
November 29, 2012 — Personally identifying information is information that directly identifies an individual, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, home or cell phone numbers, or e-mail addresses. Inadequate... MORE

Basketball begins at Rambler Fitness Center
November 29, 2012 — For everyone at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph with a Department of Defense ID card who is at least 18 years old, it's time to lace up the sneakers; the 2012-2013 intramural basketball season begins... MORE

Randolph band, choir concerts to celebrate holiday
November 29, 2012 — A long-standing tradition will continue in December for Randolph Field Independent School District's music makers.Randolph Middle School and Randolph High School band members will fill the Taj Mahal... MORE

Tour of Homes brings holiday cheer to JBSA-Randolph
November 29, 2012 — An annual event that brings holiday cheer to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph while supporting a special group of families is set for next week.The seventh annual Holiday Tour of Homes, which benefits... MORE

Multifunctional center reopens at JBSA-Randolph
November 29, 2012 — After more than a year of renovations, Bldg. 975 will officially reopen as the Religious Activities Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during the first week of December, with a formal... MORE

Security forces report decline in shoplifting during third quarter
November 29, 2012 — The number of shoplifters apprehended at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph plunged to a two-year low in the third quarter of 2012, a decline attributed to a shoplifting prevention campaign implemented... MORE

2012 Armed Forces Action Plan Conference a historical success
November 21, 2012 — Active duty, retired, civilians and family members joined together to address significant issues that could affect the well-being of the military family at the annual Armed Forces Action Plan... MORE

Safe bicyclists practice common sense
November 20, 2012 — The San Antonio area enjoys some great weather year round. This means more riding days for those who like to ride their bicycles for pleasure or conserving fuel. Unfortunately, with the additional... MORE

AF leaders brief BMT sexual misconduct investigation findings
November 20, 2012 — Air Force leaders announced Nov. 14 to members of the press the results of the commander-directed investigation regarding the occurrences of sexual misconduct within basic military training between... MORE

Physical training leaders discuss AF fitness
November 20, 2012 — All uniformed members are obligated to make time in their schedules to exercise their bodies to pass physical training tests. While the onus falls on every service member to excel on fitness tests,... MORE

Munitions flight supports daily mission
November 20, 2012 — Munitions play a major role in the daily activities of organizations throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, from supporting combat arms training and the 902nd Security Forces Squadron's mission,... MORE

Mike Graham, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Munitions Flight, moves small arms ammunition into a storage locker Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U S Air Force photo by Joshua T. Rodriguez)

28 from JBSA selected for chief
November 16, 2012 — Of the 1,981 senior master sergeants eligible for consideration and promotion to chief master sergeant, the Air Force chose 454. Congratulations to the following 28 Joint Base San Antonio chief... MORE

Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
November 16, 2012 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.Cody will assume his new position Feb. 1, following... MORE

Thanksgiving dinner cooks use safe preparation tips
November 15, 2012 — Using these four basic food safety measures can prevent foodborne illness.· CleanWash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling food. Wash food-contact surfaces (cutting... MORE

Operation Home Cooking brings 'Military City, USA' Airmen together
November 15, 2012 — San Antonio metropolitan area families have an opportunity to express their hospitality to Airmen and trainees from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by including them in their family's Thanksgiving Day... MORE

Army North supports disaster response efforts following Super Storm Sandy
November 9, 2012 — In one of the costliest and most devastating storms to strike the United States, Super Storm Sandy pummeled the country's Eastern seaboard Oct. 29, leaving behind it a swath of destruction, widespread... MORE

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV (center), commanding general, U.S. Army North and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, listens as his staff briefs him at the Combined Operations and Integration Center conference room on the Department of Defense’s ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy relief
efforts.
Photo by Luis Deya, Army