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Volunteers sought for creek cleanup at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 20, 2014 — For the last two decades, the annual Basura Bash Waterways Cleanup for the San Antonio area has united thousands of volunteers who collected nearly 430 tons of trash and more than 44 tons of... MORE

Valentines for veterans
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Staff Sgt. Kathryn North and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Anderson, 2014 Joint Base San Antonio Air Force military ambassadors, speak with veterans before the 2014 National Salute to Veteran Patients program Feb. 14 at Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio. The military ambassadors and Joint Base San Antonio military leaders distributed valentines and visited with veteran patients. Veterans’ Administration facilities across the United States pay tribute to veteran patients annually during this week-long salute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Arrhythmia cases rising among younger people
February 13, 2014 — A 34-year-old surgeon was getting ready for a surgical procedure when he suddenly felt his heart racing. He was feeling well previously, until the symptoms began during an otherwise routine morning at... MORE

AMEDDC&S Reservist wins Army Small Arms Championship title
February 13, 2014 — More than 200 Soldiers competed against each other and Mother Nature at the history-making 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Ga., from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. Snow, ice and... MORE

Run-Bike-Run: Opportunity to improve fitness level
February 12, 2014 — The Run-Bike-Run, hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center, gave people a chance to hit the ground running the morning of Feb. 1 at JBSA-Randolph Eberle Park.Run-Bike-Run... MORE

Army Sgt. Patrick Piche (left), 717th Military Intelligence Battalion intelligence analyst, and Army 1st Lt. Brittney Piche, Department of Nutrition Medicine Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Clinic dietician, complete the bike portion of the Run-Bike-Run event Feb. 1 at Eberle Park JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

JBSA-Randolph dental flight to provide outreach to students
February 12, 2014 — The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month each February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health for children.At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the... MORE

Contracting professionals from around the world gather for joint exercise
February 7, 2014 — More than 500 operational contract support professionals from 40 different government agencies and coalition partners gathered at Fort Bliss, Texas for Operational Contract Support Joint Exercise... MORE

BAMC team helps save Austin man's life
February 7, 2014 — A specialized medical team from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston teamed up with area hospitals recently in an overnight race to to save a man's life.Using a... MORE

Flu prevention during winter months vital to community health
February 6, 2014 — With winter still in full swing, the cold and flu viruses can present a constant threat to community health, comfort and function unless the correct precautions are applied on a daily and seasonal... MORE

School liaison officer strives to meet families' educational needs
February 6, 2014 — For as long as she can remember, Angela Green has wanted to work with children.She has pursued her dream, receiving an education specialist degree and working at child development centers at three Air... MORE

Angela Green, Military and Family Readiness Center school liaison officer, prepares documents for a customer Jan. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Training track helps transitioning service members
February 6, 2014 — There are times when a level of anxiety is experienced by many military members once their time in the service nears its end and they prepare for civilian life. For transitioning service members at... MORE

Randolph Middle School student becomes semi-finalist for DOD award
February 6, 2014 — Thirteen-year-old Hunter Johnson, a Randolph Middle School student, is in the running for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award. The award recognizes children from each military service branch who... MORE

Hunter Johnson (right), semi-finalist for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award, stands with his mother April Johnson, wife of Tech. Sgt. Johnathon Johnson, Air Force Personnel Center cyber operations scheduler, Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

SecAF visits Joint Base San Antonio
February 5, 2014 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with several Airmen during a visit Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio. She served as the reviewing official for the basic military training graduation... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is briefed on the command of quarters procedures by Tech. Sgt. Christian Pagan-Guzman and Staff Sgt. Dennis Weiss, both military training instructors with the 323rd Training Squadron, during a tour of the 323rd Training Squadron facilities Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The SecAF made her first visit to Joint Base San Antonio Jan. 30-31 where she received a mission brief of the 37th Training Wing, discussed the way ahead with installation leadership and held an all call with Air Education and Training personnel at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker)

Car buying classes kick off Military Saves Month at JBSA-Randolph
February 4, 2014 — "Car Buying" was the focus this week as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph kicks off Military Saves Month.Other themes planned during the month are "Purchasing a Home," Monday through Thursday; "Funding... MORE

Two-day higher education course helps members apply to college
January 31, 2014 — For service members and civilians who wish to invest in their future, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly Transition Assistance Program course... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research NCO selected for clinical laboratory scientist commission
January 30, 2014 — Sgt. Victor Gaines, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Directed Energy Group of the ocular trauma task area at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam... MORE

Senior leaders hold town hall for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston community
January 30, 2014 — Senior leaders from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston held a town hall meeting Jan. 21 - one of three scheduled that week - at Evans Theater to give the latest updates to the community on... MORE

HAWC running clinic improves form, decreases likelihood of injury
January 30, 2014 — For many service members and civilians, running is a vital part of their lives, so the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center is taking the extra step to make "maintaining health"... MORE

Karl Leonard, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, studies Robert Calmes’ footwork during a natural running clinic appointment Jan. 21 at the JBSA-Randolph HAWC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

Town halls provide information, answer questions
January 30, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, hosted three town hall meetings at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland Jan. 21-23.The meetings... MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks during a community town hall meeting Jan. 22 at Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

359th Medical Group readies for double inspection
January 30, 2014 — The 359th Medical Group will be undergoing the Consolidated Unit Inspection Monday through Feb. 12 after completing the Health Services inspection today at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph."The purpose... MORE

From back to front: Maj. Alfred Doby, 359th Aerospace Medical squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight commander, Tech. Sgt. Jean Museau, 359th AMDS NCO in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, Capt. Bernardo Garcia, 359th AMDS officer in charge of environmental health, and Shea Peters, 359th AMDS Health Promotions program coordinator, review inspection preparation material Jan. 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph medical clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)