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Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility
April 15, 2015 — The Department of Defense observes April as the Month of the Military Child, and also recognizes this time of year as it pertains to a more sobering topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month.In a... MORE

Air Force focuses on recycling this Earth Day
April 15, 2015 — As the nation celebrates the 45th annual Earth Day this Wednesday, the Air Force is re-emphasizing its standing commitment to environmental stewardship and encouraging its military and civilian... MORE

Stay safe with proper spring-cleaning fire safety tips
April 15, 2015 — With the arrival of spring comes blue skies, blooming bluebonnet flowers and of course - spring-cleaning. This is the perfect time for a refresher on fire safety tips that should be followed all year... MORE

'Taj' goes teal for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 15, 2015 — MORE

In recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, throughout April the Taj will be bathed in teal lighting. The goal of SAAPM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it. Teal is the official color of SAAPM, and the teal ribbon is the symbol of sexual violence prevention. For articles and commentaries about SAAPM, visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil or http://www.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

AF sexual assault prevention: Moving in the right direction
April 15, 2015 — "I was raised in a household where you take responsibility for your own actions and don't blame others for your downfalls," said Tech. Sgt. Kathleen Thorburn. "Instead of seeing a crime that had... MORE

ARSOUTH NCOs help build true partnerships in Central and South America, Caribbean
April 10, 2015 — The geography and people within the area of responsibility of U.S. Army South are wholly different than what most Army NCOs have experienced in their careers. Similarly different are the ways the... MORE

$Staff Sgt. Robert Hogeland (center), the clinical operations NCO in charge at U.S. Army South’s medical directorate, demonstrates various ways to stabilize a fractured ankle to members of the Uruguayan military during a tactical Combat Lifesaver Course subject matter expert exchange in September 2014 outside of Montevideo, Uruguay. Photo by Robert Ramon$

New program honors BAMC units for exceptional patient care
April 10, 2015 — Two Brooke Army Medical Center units were recognized March 17 for their positive impact on patient safety, experience and satisfaction.BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz presented the optometry service and... MORE

(From left) Col. Kevin Moore, chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center; Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia, and BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz present the Commander’s Award trophy to Col. Carol Rymer (holding trophy), BAMC’s optometry chief, during a ceremony March 17. The Optometry Service received the trophy to honor their stand-out dedication to safe, quality care during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
Photo by Robert Shields

Virtual reality training system provides Army South Soldiers real world skills
April 2, 2015 — Suited with a computer module backpack, helmet-mounted display, sensor tracker and instrumented weapon, a U.S. Army South Soldier leads his squad into a simulated enemy compound to search and destroy... MORE

Drivers face new Texas registration, inspection program
March 31, 2015 — The new "Two Steps, One Sticker" program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers will no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers' registration stickers issued after that date will... MORE

Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a
registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Proud Week offers opportunity for JBSA-wide spring cleanup effort
March 31, 2015 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will join forces April 8-10 for an installation-wide spring cleanup effort. The 502nd Air Base Wing in coordination with the 502nd Civil Engineer... MORE

Respect The Red Line:' Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention, Response training released
March 25, 2015 — The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program recently released the new Air Force requirements for annual SAPR training.The Air Force's goal for fiscal year 2015 SAPR training is to... MORE

The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program recently released the new Air Force requirements for annual SAPR training. The Air Force’s goal for fiscal year 2015 SAPR training is to generate increased peer-to-peer, commander-to-unit, and sexual assault response coordinator-to-military member engagement on the topic of sexual assault prevention throughout the year.

Smooth PCS all about preparing and planning ahead
March 23, 2015 — A move cannot begin without orders, but that doesn't mean you can't plan ahead. With the peak personal property moving season of May through August quickly approaching, people are encouraged to start... MORE

Army plans listening session March 31
March 20, 2015 — The Army will hold a listening session at 1:30 p.m. March 31 at the Bexar County Main Exposition Hall to discuss possible troop reductions at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston."The purpose of... MORE

U.S. Army South plays a vital role in mass migration exercise
March 20, 2015 — U.S. Army South commanded a migrant operations joint task force from Feb. 21-27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in support of the U.S. Southern Command-led Integrated Advance 2015... MORE

New BAMC ‘Sisters In Arms’ program aims to match female mentors, mentees
March 20, 2015 — According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person; a mentee is one who is being mentored, a... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jimmie Keenan, deputy commanding general (Operations), U.S. Army Medical
Command and chief, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Tamara
Dawson Feb. 26 at the first “Sisters in Arms” meeting. Keenan talked about how important it is to connect with people and develop lasting relationships.
Photo by Lori Newman

Base veterinarian stresses need for pet vaccinations, tags
March 18, 2015 — A Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph veterinarian is stressing the need for base residents to get their pets vaccinated against rabies, as instances of the disease could increase with spring... MORE

Private 1st Class Robin Cornelius, Pubic Health Command, Fort Hood, vaccinates Juan Gomez's dog, Cody, with the rabies vaccine March 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

560th FTS to honor Freedom Flyers March 20
March 18, 2015 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron will host the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and the 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This annual event takes place... MORE

Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron will host the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and the 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This annual event takes place in order to honor all the POWs held captive during the Vietnam War.

Courts-martial, crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 11, 2015 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed four Air Force courts-martial and one Army court-martial in the months of November and December 2014. The results of a court-martial are not... MORE

JBSA Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 23
March 11, 2015 — The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio locations kicks off March 23 and will run until May 1.Air Force bases worldwide are participating in this fundraising event which... MORE

Putting face on suicide prevention training
March 11, 2015 — The Air Force recently changed its annual suicide prevention training from a computer-based training course to face-to-face training.The new, in-person training, which went into effect Feb. 11,... MORE