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U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research's Joint Trauma System named DOD Center of Excellence
August 22, 2013
Soldiers receive Purple Hearts
August 22, 2013
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn (left), commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, presents a Purple Heart medal to Pfc. Cicely Holmes during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Aug. 13. She also received the Combat Medical Badge and Combat Action Badge. Holmes was injured July 23 while conducting a route clearance mission when her vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device resulting in her combat injuries. Sgt. Stephen Jackel also received the Purple Heart. His vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while on patrol resulting in a double amputation while serving in Afghanistan in August 2011. (Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)
Largest dining facility in Defense Department named for combat medic veteran of three wars
August 22, 2013
(From left) Maj. Gen. Steve Jones, Army Medical Department Center and School commanding general, is joined by David Slagel, Princess Slagel-Bucshon, and AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Walls, as they unveil the plaque designating Dining Facility No. 3 as the Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Slagel Dining Facility during a dedication ceremony Aug. 8. The plaque hangs at the entrance of the dining facility. (Photo by Esther Garcia, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School Public Affairs)
59th MDW vice commander's departing thoughts
August 22, 2013
Col. James McClain
WWII bomber group vets reunite at JBSA-Randolph
August 22, 2013
Members of the 381st Bomb Group (Heavy) Memorial Association conclude their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph with a luncheon hosted by Col. Gerald Goodfellow, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Aug. 9 at the Randolph Parr Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)
JBSA deployment readiness centers update process
August 22, 2013
Curlie Alexander (right), 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron alternate installation deployment officer, assists Maj. Jason Kelly, 359th Aerospace Medial Squadron flight surgeon, Aug. 7 during the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph readiness center deployment line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Labor Day safety to conclude CDOS campaign
August 22, 2013
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Volunteers barbecue hotdogs for families of deployed members during the 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center's Deployment Dinner Aug. 8 at the bowling alley pavilion. The volunteers were from the Spangdahlem Spouses and Enlisted Members Club, the organization which sponsored this deployment dinner. The dinner is open to all Spangdahlem members who currently have a family member deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)
Former Brooke Army Medical Center wounded warriors picked for 2014 paralympics games
August 16, 2013
San Antonio Rampage sled hockey defenseman Rico Roman (left) is all smiles as he scores a goal on the Rampage’s goaltender, Jen Yung Lee (right), during a practice session July 31. Roman, Lee and Joseph Sweeney (not shown), have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia from March 7-16, 2014. (Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)
Army North trains Michigan, Indiana Guard at Vibrant Response 13-2
August 16, 2013
Willie Coleman, observer controller/trainer with U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), gives advice to Soldiers from 51st Civil Support Team, Michigan National Guard, as they conduct their initial reconnaissance mission Aug. 10 during the Vibrant Response 13-2 exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind. The MUTC is designed to be as real as possible to accurately simulate an American urban environment. (Photo by Spc. Bradley Wancour)
Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates for Aug 16
August 15, 2013
The 37th Training Wing Warhawk Logo includes a file photo of a Cooper's hawk. Chris Young/The State Journal-Register.
Pro bowlers make annual visit to JBSA-Lackland
August 15, 2013
Pro bowler Diandra Asbaty autographs a bowling pin for Eric Penalver, an contract services coordinator at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, and his 8-year-old son Julian Saturday at the Skylark Bowling Center (Photo by Jose T. Garza III)
AFADD takes joint approach to eliminate drunk and impaired driving
August 15, 2013
Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving is here to help all Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in San Antonio. (Courtesy Illustration)
IAAFA PME builds partnerships, friendships
August 15, 2013
Colombia air force Capt.Carlos Monroy (left) and Dominican Republic air force Capt. Daniel Yapor stand with their new friends and fellow graduates, U.S. Air Force Capts. Lacey Thompson and Dayvid Prahl. The four offi cers built their friendships through the Inter-American Air Forces Academy International Squadron Offi cers School Professional Military Education class at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Two local honor guards consolidate, form one unit
August 15, 2013
Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard members perform proper burial procedures at the first combined honor guard practice Aug. 8 at JBSA-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/ Released)
JBSA Senior NCO inductee list
August 13, 2013
Joint Base San Antonio members who attended the five-day Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar Aug. 5-9 gather Aug. 6 in front of the JBSA-Randolph Taj Mahal. The seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in Basic Military Training, technical training, ancillary training, professional military education and job experience. The SNCO PES is also designed to provide newly selected master sergeants with an in-depth view of their increased supervisory, leadership and managerial responsibilities, and provides assistance in making the transition to SNCO status more effective. The seminar was conducted for all master sergeant selects and newly selected master sergeants. courtesy photo)
JBSA welcomes new 502nd Mission Support Group commander
August 9, 2013
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, passes the 502nd Mission Support Group colors to incoming 502nd MSG commander Col. Steven A. Toft, as outgoing commander Col. John P. Lamoureux (right) looks on. Lamoureux is leaving the 502nd MSG to become commander of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. (Photo by Mike O'Rear, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Visual Information)
Army South Soldiers, veterinarians help Colombia, Honduras build military working dog programs
August 9, 2013
Lt. Col. Jerrod W. Killian (left), chief of clinical operations and command veterinarian for U.S. Army South, performs a physical exam on a Colombian military working dog with Colombian army veterinarians. Killian was part of an Army South delegation of Soldiers and civilians that traveled to Bogota, Colombia, to discuss the care, prevention and treatment of diseases military working dogs may incur. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army South Public Affairs)
Preparation key to success for Army North's Task Force 51
August 9, 2013
Sgt. Curtis Brown (kneeling) calls for help for Sgt. William Pedigo, who simulates being injured during the Vibrant Response 13-2 exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex near Butlerville, Ind., July 31. Brown and Pedigo serve with the Maintenance Technician Company, Missouri National Guard. (Photo by Sgt. Will Hill)
Airman aces medical logistics technical training
August 8, 2013
Seen here working with customers is Airman 1st Class Jamie Cushman, a medical logistics customer service representative assigned to the 937th Training Support Squadron at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Cushman scored 100 in the technical training medical logistics program before being assigned to the 937th TRSS. (AF Photo by Brian Davidson/Released)
Air Force Bssic Military Training - Honor Graduates for Aug 9
August 8, 2013
The 37th Training Wing Warhawk Logo includes a file photo of a Cooper's hawk. Chris Young/The State Journal-Register.