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Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles
March 12, 2014
AFAF: Give today to help a fellow Airman tomorrow
March 12, 2014
Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command Commander (official photo)
AFAF: An opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they need it most
March 12, 2014
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander (official photo)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS HOSTS FOOD SERVICE COMPETITION
March 12, 2014
Chief Warrant Officer Pamela Null (right), U.S. Army Reserve Command food service advisor, quizzes Spc. Shera Tunstall, a food service specialist with the 851st Transportation Company based in Sinton, Texas, on her knowledge of food preparation during the Philip A. Connelly food service competition Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The competition is an annual evaluation by the Department of the Army, in conjunction with the International Food Service Executives Association, to recognize the skills and achievements of Army food service specialists. The 851st, a subordinate unit of the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) based at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, is one of four finalists throughout the Army Reserve and Army National Guard. The competition evaluates not only the team’s ability to cook, but also how well they set up a tactical field kitchen site and the overall ability of the food service section. The Soldiers were evaluated in 10 different categories, including field food safety, food quality, site layout and attitude. Photo by Master Sgt. Robert R. Ramon
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS HOSTS FOOD SERVICE COMPETITION
March 12, 2014
Chief Warrant Officer Pamela Null (right), U.S. Army Reserve Command food service advisor, quizzes Spc. Shera Tunstall, a food service specialist with the 851st Transportation Company based in Sinton, Texas, on her knowledge of food preparation during the Philip A. Connelly food service competition Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The competition is an annual evaluation by the Department of the Army, in conjunction with the International Food Service Executives Association, to recognize the skills and achievements of Army food service specialists. The 851st, a subordinate unit of the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) based at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, is one of four finalists throughout the Army Reserve and Army National Guard. The competition evaluates not only the team’s ability to cook, but also how well they set up a tactical field kitchen site and the overall ability of the food service section. The Soldiers were evaluated in 10 different categories, including field food safety, food quality, site layout and attitude. Photo by Master Sgt. Robert R. Ramon
Commander of Navy Recruiting Command visits Navy Recruiting District San Antonio
March 12, 2014
Photo by Burrell Parmer Rear Adm. Annie B. Andrews, commander, Navy Recruiting Command, speaks with recruiters and support personnel of Navy Recruiting District San Antonio during her Feb. 26 visit. Andrews was accompanied by Master Chief Jimmie A. Holt, Jr., NRC national chief recruiter, and John Curry, NRC deputy for logistics.
SAMMC garage relighting project saves money at no cost to Joint Base San Antonio
March 12, 2014
Army Emergency Relief launches 2014 campaign
March 12, 2014
The annual U.S. Army Emergency Relief campaign is scheduled to run from March 1 through May 15, to educate Soldiers of AER’s financial assistance benefits and encourage helping others in need. According to AER, since 9/11, the campaign distributed approximately $800 million to Soldiers and families in the form of grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships for children and spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers. (Courtesy graphic/Released)
Army Emergency Relief launches 2014 campaign
March 12, 2014
Reducing sodium intake vital in controlling hypertension
March 11, 2014
Interactive kiosks to help visitors find their way at San Antonio Military Medical Center
March 5, 2014
Photo by Robert Shields Keith Sunnerville uses the new Wayfinder kiosk to help him locate his destination at the San Antonio Military Medical Center recently. The new technology is an interactive touch screen map kiosk that helps patients navigate their way throughout the medical center easily and quickly. There are six Wayfinders located at all SAMMC main entrances.
Forward surgical teams hone skills at U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center pre-deployment training
March 5, 2014
Photo by Steven Galvan Army Maj. Scott Phillips (left) shows Army Maj. Jodelle Schroeder how to use the Burn Navigator to assist with resuscitating a burn patient during pre-deployment training recently.
TAP course helps transitioning military members open small businesses
March 5, 2014
Ray Ramos (left) and Mike Bell, both community readiness consultants at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center, discuss the Boots to Business program Monday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
C-130 travels San Antonio highways
March 3, 2014
San Antonio Police and local volunteers assist contractor World Wide Aircraft Recovery March 2 with its transport of a retired and partially disassembled Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The aircraft was relocated to JBSA-Camp Bullis, where it will be used to enhance the training for about 1,300 students attending the 937th Training Group Aeromedical Evacuation and Patient Staging Course, annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)
JBSA-Randolph road repair-work schedule
February 27, 2014
Joint Professional Development Seminar set for March 27-28
February 27, 2014
Fort Sam Houston Cemetery begins strictly enforcing existing floral regulations, policies
February 27, 2014
To ensure all veterans and their family members receive proper dignity and respect, cemetery leadership and staff will actively ensure all gravesites and headstones comply with NCA policies.
Admiral visits Navy Medicine Training Support Center, seeks input on resiliency, prevention messaging
February 27, 2014
RAdm. Sean Buck, director of the 21st Century Sailor Office speaks with Navy Medicine Training Support Center staff and students about recent policy initiatives on resiliency and prevention activities in the Navy.
METC cardiovascular program director spearheads initiatives
February 21, 2014
ARNORTH Civil Support Training Activity trains military responders at 'Shrine of Democracy'
February 21, 2014