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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

FDA approval clinical trial underway for Compensatory Reserve Index
March 27, 2014 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are conducting a clinical trial on the Compensatory Reserve Index to gather data for submission... MORE

Walk-in service at TRICARE centers in U.S. ends next week
March 26, 2014 — Walk-in customer service at TRICARE military health plan service centers throughout the United States, including those at Joint Base San Antonio locations, will cease next week.Starting Tuesday,... MORE

AETC the "First Command" for Air Force Women
March 26, 2014 — In the 67-year history of the Air Force women have achieved countless milestones, from breaking the sound barrier, entering the Air Force Academy, operating forward deployed in combat roles, to... MORE

Changes coming to deployed Airman pay
March 26, 2014 — Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple... MORE

'We must do this right': Army North prepares for casualty assistance duty
March 19, 2014 — It is a no-fail mission. Anything less than perfect is unacceptable. The mission is notifying and assisting the family of a Soldier who has died while on active duty.To prepare for this mission, U.S... MORE

Cellular therapy and apheresis section saves lives at San Antonio Military Medical Center
March 19, 2014 — Each year, more than 12,000 people are diagnosed with diseases that require an infusion of stem cells, but more than 70 percent of patients are unable to find an appropriate match within their own... MORE

4th ESC names top Soldier, NCO of the Year
March 19, 2014 — Eight warriors - the best from units within the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) - arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis March 6 ready to contend for the title of Noncommissioned... MORE

Soldiers are evaluated on the Dismounted Soldier Training System during the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
Photo by Master Sgt. Robert R. Ramon

Former AFPC commander loses battle with brain cancer
March 19, 2014 — Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, who had an illustrious 32-year military career, most recently as the commander of Air Force Personnel Center, died March 9. He was 55.Stewart lost his battle with brain cancer,... MORE