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JBSA-Randolph medical professionals encourage annual flu shots
September 5, 2012 — The 2012-13 influenza season will soon be here, so it's time to make plans to receive the flu vaccine, 359th Medical Group health care professionals said.Capt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical... MORE

JBSA-Randolph seeks more than $1 million in CFC
September 5, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is aiming for a goal of more than $1 million in this year's Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign, which began Saturday, is an annual effort by federal civilian,... MORE

Senior leaders from each of the military services in San Antonio kickoff the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign during a signing ceremony Aug. 27 at JBSA-Randolph. From left are: Army Maj Gen Walter L. Davis,, United States Army North deputy commanding general; Marine Maj Martin D. Gale, Inspector-Instructor Staff executive officer, Navy Capt. John D. Larnerd Jr., Navy Medicine Training Center commanding officer; and Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander. The 2012 CFC begins Sept. 1st. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard McFadden)

59th Dental Squad seeks consecutive football crowns
September 3, 2012 — When the intramural flag football season starts Sept. 10, 59th Dental Squadron wide receiver Lavon Harrison hopes quarterback Ricky Guajardo sees him downfield waiting for a few passes.When passes... MORE

59th Dental Squadron wide receiver Nakeithian Phillips runs down field during a scrimmage game Aug. 23. The squad is preparing to defend its Joint Base San Antonio intramural flag football title. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

JBSA-Lackland targets $2 million for CFC
September 3, 2012 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign, which raises money each year from federal employees for local, national and international charities, began Saturday.The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland campaign... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Stage III water restrictions are now in effect.
August 30, 2012 — Changes from Stage II are:· Irrigation is now once every other week; · Watering times are 3 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. on the designated watering day· Use of portable yard pools is prohibited· fire... MORE

SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care
August 30, 2012 — From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has "radically transformed" its trauma care over the past decade, a San Antonio Military Medical Center trauma expert... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jeremy Cannon checks on a critically injured patient at the San Antonio Military Medical Center intensive care unit, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Cannon, chief of trauma and acute care surgery at SAMMC and assigned to the 59th Medical Wing, is the guest editor of the August edition of the "Surgical Clinics of North America." (U.S. Army photo/Dwayne R. Snader)

Army North launches advance element to prepare for Hurricane Isaac
August 30, 2012 — An advance element of 20 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North set off on a convoy from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 27 en route to Camp Beauregard, located northeast of... MORE

Maj. Sedrick Jackson, executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North, briefs members of Task Force-51’s advance party prior to their departure to Louisiana. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

Relationship breakups may trigger suicidal thoughts
August 30, 2012 — Recognizing the warning signs of suicide can help save lives, but sometimes this alone is not enough. Some common indicators of suicide are depression, substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), financial... MORE

ARNORTH commanding general speaks to FSHISD teachers, staff
August 30, 2012 — Teaching military children presents unique challenges and opportunities, said Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general of Army North, and senior commander of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam... MORE

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Caldwell discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with working with military children with Fort Sam Houston Independent School District employees Aug. 21 and shared some of his experiences growing up as a military child – including a failed attempt at hatching chicken eggs for a school project. (Photo by Lee Ezzell, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

Chevallier ready to support members, families
August 29, 2012 — As Joint Base San Antonio bids adieu to Army Col. Robert Bridgford, JBSA is simultaneously welcoming Army Col. Jim Chevallier to take his place as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander and JBSA... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Jim Chevallier, newly installed 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, discusses his vision of the joint base Aug. 24 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Officials detect West Nile virus at all JBSA locations
August 29, 2012 — West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have now been identified at all Joint Base San Antonio locations. JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph were added on Aug. 24.Three sample pools at Lackland and one... MORE

Security officials announce active shooter exercise at JBSA-Randolph
August 29, 2012 — Security forces officials confirmed that Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will undergo an active shooter exercise on Sept. 17 and 18. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland will not be participating... MORE

World War II vet awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
August 29, 2012 — Family, friends, senior leaders and pilots gathered Aug. 24 to honor a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress pilot during an award ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Taj Mahal where he was... MORE

Maj. Gen. Timothy Zadalis (left), Air Education and Training Command director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to former Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Samuel W. Smith, 360th Bombardment Squadron B-17 aircraft commander, during a ceremony at Bldg. 100 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 24. During WWII, Lieutenant Smith's display of exemplary knowledge and outstanding Airmanship under extreme and hazardous conditions culminated in the successful landing of his damaged aircraft upon a return from a mission to Hopston, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

479th FTG evacuates aircraft to JBSA-Randolph
August 28, 2012 — The 479th Flying Training Group evacuated 33 aircraft and accompanying aircrew members from Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas yesterday afternoon in... MORE

T-1 Jayhawks from the 479th Flying Training Group line the south ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Aug. 27. Thirty-four aircraft and 60 accompanying aircrew members were evacuated from their home station, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in anticipation of Hurricane Isaac. The 479th FTG is a geographically separated unit of the 12th Flying Training Wing and conducts the Air Force's only Combat Systems Officer training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bekah Clark)

NOTICE OF FOGGING ON JBSA-RANDOLPH
August 28, 2012 — Mosquito surveillance activities have shown that West Nile Virus is present on Joint Base San Antonio to include Randolph and a decision to fog with a pesticide to kill infected mosquitoes has been... MORE

Pro bowlers rolling through JBSA-Lackland
August 27, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Skylark Bowling Center held a bowling exhibition and clinic last year with Pro Bowlers Association hall of famers Norm Duke and Randy Pedersen.This year,... MORE

Pro Bowlers Association hall of famer Norm Duke talks to participants during last year’s seminar and clinic. This year, PBA superstars Brian Voss, Robert Smith, Michael Haugen Jr., and Missy Parkin will conduct a clinic and play with Pro-Am bowlers from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, and University Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Airmen receive new instruction on standards, culture
August 24, 2012 — When referencing fundamental standards, Airmen now have a single source: Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards.As one of the capstone acts of his 39-year career, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air... MORE

Veterans use revamped program to ease into civilian life
August 24, 2012 — A redesigned program will help ease every Airman's transition to civilian life and help them better apply their military experience, Air Force officials said.The program is the first major overhaul of... MORE

Double play: 802nd FSS wins consecutive JBSA titles
August 23, 2012 — Coach Art Trevino may have been right all along about his 802nd Force Support Squadron team.After claiming all year they were the team to beat in Joint Base San Antonio intramural softball, FSS backed... MORE

Valley Hi visitor center, gate closures at JBSA-Lackland
August 23, 2012 — The Valley Hi Visitor Control Center is closed through Oct. 15 for parking lot reconstruction.Road lanes on Truemper Street, from the Valley Hi Gate to Carswell Avenue, will be closed intermittently... MORE