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Security Forces explains rules for access to main part of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston
April 25, 2014 — In accordance with the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston phase implementation plan for access control, the 502d Security Forces Squadron has outlined the access procedures for guests looking to... MORE

Army North conducts critical emergency preparedness training with Air Force Reservists
April 25, 2014 — 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio-LacklandDespite the cold winds, rain and fog, a training exercise between the 74th Aerial Port Squadron and Army North's Task Force-51 from... MORE

A convoy from Joint Base San Antonio-Ft. Sam Houston’s Army North’s Task Force-51 drives onto a C-5A Galaxy on April 6, 2014. The exercise provided Air Force Reservists and active duty Soldiers an opportunity to load and offload Task Force-51’s vehicles onto a C-5A Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

San Antonio Fiesta Pilgrimage to the Alamo
April 22, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated the annual San Antonio Fiesta Pilgrimage to the Alamo event April 21. The pilgrimage is a processional and memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes and the heritage of Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

AIR FORCE ASSISTANCE FUND STILL OPEN FOR DONATIONS
April 22, 2014 — MORE

1st Lt. Amy Torres, Joint Base San Antonio Installation Project Officer for the Air Force Assistance Fund, hand delivers the 2014 AFAF donation form April 9 to Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander. The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for JBSA, which has the theme of “Commitment to Caring,” runs through May 2 and raises funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses) in need. The four charities are the Air Force Aid Society, Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. These organizations help Air Force people with aid in an emergency, with educational needs, or to have a secure retirement home for widows or widowers of Air Force members in need of financial assistance. These charities are not a part of the Combined Federal Campaign lineup. The combined goal for JBSA this year is $363,000. Visit http://www.afassistancefund.org for information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Olivia Mendoza)

AF Day at the Alamo
April 22, 2014 — MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees who have been in the Air Force less than eight weeks, perform at the San Antonio Fiesta 2014 April 21 during Air Force Day at the Alamo. From its beginning in 1891, Fiesta has grown into an annual celebration that includes civic and military observances, street and river float parades, exhibits, sports, music and food representing the spirit, diversity and vitality of San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Faske)

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: Anniversary event draws crowd to honor heroes
April 21, 2014 — It was April 18, 1942, and the United States was embroiled in World War II following the unsuspected attack on Pearl Harbor and the Imperial Japanese forces had rapidly extended their reach across the... MORE

Retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole, second from left, co-pilot of Aircraft No. 1 of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, and his daughter, Cindy Chal, at left, listen during the 72nd Doolittle Tokyo Raiders anniversary celebration event April 18 at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club. Cole is one of four remaining survivors from the Doolittle Tokyo Raid of 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Solis)

JBSA Public Health Flight provides preemptive measures to fight mosquito-borne disease
April 17, 2014 — Every year during the peak mosquito season of April through October, Public Health receives routine complaints about mosquitoes disturbing housing residents across Joint Base San Antonio.Although we... MORE

Fiesta in Blue: artistically bolstering community relations
April 16, 2014 — It's April again in Military City, USA and excitement is in the air for the annual Fiesta San Antonio. However, the locals aren't the only ones prepping for this celebration. Fiesta in Blue, an... MORE

Members of "Fiesta in Blue," an ensemble from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, take a rehearsal break April 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photos by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA plans activities to observe Earth Day, Arbor Day
April 15, 2014 — A variety of activities highlighting Joint Base San Antonio's commitment to protecting and improving the environment are planned next week to observe Earth Day and Arbor Day.Activities include... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Margaret Armstrong)

Burn flight team provides training for combat support hospital
April 11, 2014 — The burn flight team from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has a reputation of living up to its motto: "Anytime, Anywhere." That's... MORE

PROSE optical treatment helps save sight, allows patients to regain quality of life
April 11, 2014 — Brooke Army Medical Center Optometry offers a special optical treatment for patients who suffer from severe complex corneal disease.In collaboration with the Boston Foundation for Sight, an... MORE

JBSA leaders send stern message about sexual assault
April 11, 2014 — Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at the Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with the theme "Live... MORE

Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Taking part in the signing were (from left) Army Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA; Navy Capt. Gail Hathaway, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Marine Maj. Martin Gale, executive officer for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Joshua Rodriguez

IMCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND
April 11, 2014 — MORE

Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson (left) accepts the colors from Army Gen. John F. Campbell (center), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and assumes duties as commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management as outgoing IMCOM commander Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter (right) looks on during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field Tuesday. Halverson served as deputy commanding general for the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis, Va., before this assignment. An article and additional photos from the change of command will appear in the April 18 edition of the News Leader.

Photo by Joel Martinez

Army North CSTA train up Guard, Reserve units for homeland mission
April 3, 2014 — A man lies on his stomach, low crawling through the darkness of a tunnel. The ground above, along with the air all around him, has been contaminated by a vehicle-borne explosive device that detonated... MORE

BAMC offers free patient transfer service
April 3, 2014 — With a single phone call providers can arrange for military beneficiaries to be transferred from a civilian medical facility to the San Antonio Military Medical Center for care. Brooke Army Medical... MORE

Army South Soldiers take part in 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
April 3, 2014 — The morning sun peeked over the mountaintops at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., as more than 25 U.S. Army South Soldiers were an hour into their dismounted trek through the rugged desert terrain.Some... MORE

Three members of U.S. Army South’s 1st Battlefield Coordination Detachment lead the pack as they march along the highway during the 25th Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. March 23. More than 25 Army South Soldiers participated in the Bataan MDM. Open To military and civilian teams and individuals in either heavy or light divisions, the Bataan Memorial Death March honors a special group of World War II heroes who were captured by Japanese forces and marched for days in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles in 1942. Thirteen World War II Bataan veterans were in attendance to watch the march.
Photo by Robert R. Ramon

Air Force's secure healthcare messaging, MiCare, now fully implemented
April 2, 2014 — The Air Force has recently completed implementing of its secure healthcare-messaging system, MiCare, in all 76 of its medical treatment facilities worldwide.As of March 1, more than 360,000 Air Force... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors its best
April 1, 2014 — MORE

Representing the Army for award presentations during the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Awards Banquet March 29 are Army Col. Jim Chevallier, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Witzel, right. Johnny Gray from Army Support Activity Center, center, received the Civilian Non-Supervisory Category II of the Year Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Shoplifters be warned: AAFES will catch, prosecute you
March 27, 2014 — Step outside any of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston without paying for merchandise in your possession and it will cost you a lot more than... MORE

Larry Martin monitors the security cameras located throughout AAFES Main Exchange at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Loss prevention teams are also in place at the AAFES facilities on JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph.

Photo by L.A. Shively

Two San Antonio residents make history at Medal of Honor ceremony
March 27, 2014 — Two San Antonio residents were presented the nation's highest military honor during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House March 18.Retired Master Sgt. Jose Rodela and former Sgt. Santiago... MORE