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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

AETC husband creates online, education resource for male spouses
March 12, 2014 — The husband of an Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services major was recently recognized for his creative efforts in educating other male military spouses... MORE

Chris Pape, founder of "Macho Spouse," and his wife Maj. Dana Pape, Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Resources section chief, pose for a photo during an Air Force function. (Courtesy photo)

Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles
March 12, 2014 — Commanders and senior raters of enlisted Airmen slated to meet the quality force review board in May or an enlisted retention board in June must complete an AF Form 3538E, Enlisted Retention... MORE

AFAF: Give today to help a fellow Airman tomorrow
March 12, 2014 — I am pleased to announce the 41st annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign. This year's theme of "Commitment to Caring" continues to capture our proud heritage of taking care of our own through four... MORE

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 — The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for Joint Base San Antonio will be kicking off on March 24 and runs through May 2, giving us all another opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they... MORE

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 — MORE

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 — MORE