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Army North welcomes new commanding general, bids farewell to former leader
September 13, 2013 — The Army tapped one of U.S. Army North's own to be the next to lead the command.Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins took command of Army North (Fifth Army) from Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV during a ceremony Sept... MORE

Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), smiles as his father, Lamar, and wife, Annette, tackle pinning lieutenant general rank on him during his promotion ceremony Sept. 4 at the historic Quadrangle. Immediately following the promotion, Wiggins assumed command of Army North during a change of command ceremony. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

Park service officials honor 36th U.S. president
September 5, 2013 — Each year a wreath-laying ceremony, open to the public and sponsored by the National Park Service, takes place at the gravesite of President Lyndon B. Johnson.This event commemorates the 36th... MORE

On Aug. 27 each year, in honor of the birth date of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, a wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the National Park Service is held at the Johnson's private cemetery in Stonewall, Texas. Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander; and Russ Whitlock, superintendent for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park; placed the wreath at the gravesite and both spoke during the ceremony. (U.S.Air Force photo by Rich McFadden/released)

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research's Joint Trauma System named DOD Center of Excellence
August 22, 2013 — The Joint Trauma System at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research was designated a Department of Defense Center of Excellence for trauma by the Office of... MORE

Soldiers receive Purple Hearts
August 22, 2013 — For injuries received in combat, Sgt. Stephen W. Jackel and Pfc. Cicely C. Holmes were honored with Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Aug. 13. Maj. Gen... MORE

Gen. Daniel B. Allyn (left), commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, presents a Purple Heart medal to Pfc. Cicely Holmes during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Aug. 13. She also received the Combat Medical Badge and Combat Action Badge. Holmes was injured July 23 while conducting a route clearance mission when her vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device resulting in her combat injuries. Sgt. Stephen Jackel also received the Purple Heart. His vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while on patrol resulting in a double amputation while serving in Afghanistan in August 2011. (Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)

Largest dining facility in Defense Department named for combat medic veteran of three wars
August 22, 2013 — The Department of Defense's largest dining facility officially became the Slagel Dining Facility during a dedication ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 8. The facility is named... MORE

(From left) Maj. Gen. Steve Jones, Army Medical Department Center and School commanding general, is joined by David Slagel, Princess Slagel-Bucshon, and AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Walls, as they unveil the plaque designating Dining Facility No. 3 as the Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Slagel Dining Facility during a dedication ceremony Aug. 8. The plaque hangs at the entrance of the dining facility. (Photo by Esther Garcia, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School Public Affairs)

JBSA deployment readiness centers update process
August 22, 2013 — Successfully streamlining processes across all locations is one of the goals of Joint Base San Antonio transformation.For deployment readiness centers at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, that means a... MORE

Curlie Alexander (right), 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron alternate installation deployment officer, assists Maj. Jason Kelly, 359th Aerospace Medial Squadron flight surgeon, Aug. 7 during the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph readiness center deployment line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Labor Day safety to conclude CDOS campaign
August 22, 2013 — As summer comes to a close, the Critical Days of Summer campaign is set to conclude with Labor Day safety.Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer, the beginning of football season and a celebration for... MORE

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Volunteers barbecue hotdogs for families of deployed members during the 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center's Deployment Dinner Aug. 8 at the bowling alley pavilion. The volunteers were from the Spangdahlem Spouses and Enlisted Members Club, the organization which sponsored this deployment dinner. The dinner is open to all Spangdahlem members who currently have a family member deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

Former Brooke Army Medical Center wounded warriors picked for 2014 paralympics games
August 16, 2013 — Three wounded warriors formerly assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center's Warrior Transition Battalion continue to excel despite their physical injuries.USA Hockey recently announced that forward Josh... MORE

San Antonio Rampage sled hockey defenseman Rico Roman (left) is all smiles as he scores a goal on the Rampage’s goaltender, Jen Yung Lee (right), during a practice session July 31. Roman, Lee and Joseph Sweeney (not shown), have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia from March 7-16, 2014. (Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)

Army North trains Michigan, Indiana Guard at Vibrant Response 13-2
August 16, 2013 — Soldiers from the Michigan and Indiana National Guard began their domestic response training Saturday during the Vibrant Response 13-2 exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind.The 51st... MORE

Willie Coleman, observer controller/trainer with U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), gives advice to Soldiers from 51st Civil Support Team, Michigan National Guard, as they conduct their initial reconnaissance mission Aug. 10 during the Vibrant Response 13-2 exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind. The MUTC is designed to be as real as possible to accurately simulate an American urban environment. (Photo by Spc. Bradley Wancour)

AFADD takes joint approach to eliminate drunk and impaired driving
August 15, 2013 — Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from throughout Joint Base San Antonio recently formed an alliance dedicated to reducing instances of drunk and impaired driving.The Armed Forces Against Drunk... MORE

Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving is here to help all Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in San Antonio. (Courtesy Illustration)

JBSA Senior NCO inductee list
August 13, 2013 — Below is the 2013 JBSA Senior NCO inductee list.JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonBurton, Bertha AJeffcoat, Eric DKunzelman, Samantha JSmith, Ryane DFalcon, Mary LTaylor, Kimberly CJBSA-LacklandAdams, Jason... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members who attended the five-day Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar Aug. 5-9 gather Aug. 6 in front of the JBSA-Randolph Taj Mahal. The seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in Basic Military Training, technical training, ancillary training, professional military education and job experience. The SNCO PES is also designed to provide newly selected master sergeants with an in-depth view of their increased supervisory, leadership and managerial responsibilities, and provides assistance in making the transition to SNCO status more effective. The seminar was conducted for all master sergeant selects and newly selected master sergeants. courtesy photo)

JBSA welcomes new 502nd Mission Support Group commander
August 9, 2013 — A large crowd braved the early morning Texas heat Aug. 2 to bid farewell to Col. John P. Lamoureux and welcome Col. Steven A. Toft as the new 502nd Mission Support Group commander. The change of... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, passes the 502nd Mission Support Group colors to incoming 502nd MSG commander Col. Steven A. Toft, as outgoing commander Col. John P. Lamoureux (right) looks on. Lamoureux is leaving the 502nd MSG to become commander of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. (Photo by Mike O'Rear, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Visual Information)

Army South Soldiers, veterinarians help Colombia, Honduras build military working dog programs
August 9, 2013 — A handful of U.S. Army South Soldiers traveled to Colombia and Honduras in July to conduct subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation soldiers and civilians. And while SMEEs are not an... MORE

Lt. Col. Jerrod W. Killian (left), chief of clinical operations and command veterinarian for U.S. Army South, performs a physical exam on a Colombian military working dog with Colombian army veterinarians. Killian was part of an Army South delegation of Soldiers and civilians that traveled to Bogota, Colombia, to discuss the care, prevention and treatment of diseases military working dogs may incur. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army South Public Affairs)

Preparation key to success for Army North's Task Force 51
August 9, 2013 — In the morning hours of July 30, notional terrorists "detonated" two five-kiloton improvised nuclear devices in a major Midwestern city. The simulated attack marked the kickoff of a large-scale... MORE

Sgt. Curtis Brown (kneeling) calls for help for Sgt. William Pedigo, who simulates being injured during the Vibrant Response 13-2 exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex near Butlerville, Ind., July 31. Brown and Pedigo serve with the Maintenance Technician Company, Missouri National Guard. (Photo by Sgt. Will Hill)

Airman aces medical logistics technical training
August 8, 2013 — A technical training student in the medical logistics program recently recorded a perfect score in the course for the first time in 10 years.Airman 1st Class Jamie Cushman achieved 100 percent test... MORE

Seen here working with customers is Airman 1st Class Jamie Cushman, a medical logistics customer service representative assigned to the 937th Training Support Squadron at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Cushman scored 100 in the technical training medical logistics program before being assigned to the 937th TRSS. (AF Photo by Brian Davidson/Released)

JBSA health care providers stress importance of vaccines
August 8, 2013 — National Immunization Awareness Month is observed each August to "highlight the need for improving national immunization coverage levels," according to the Centers for Disease Control and... MORE

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade
Photo illustration by Maggie Armstrong

Financial assistance available through the Employee Assistance Program
August 1, 2013 — MORE

The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund. No interest loans of up to $1,000 are available to assist with individual emergency situations such as loss of income.

AMEDD Regiment commemorates 27th anniversary
August 1, 2013 — Members and friends of the U.S. Army Medical Department gathered at the AMEDD Museum July 25 to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the AMEDD Regiment with a social hosted by members of the Sgt. Audie... MORE

Sgt. Audie Murphy Club member Sgt. 1st Class Tiffany Skelton holds up the Army Medical Department Regimental Flag as the keynote speaker at the 27th anniversary celebration describes what each symbol represents. (Photo by Esther Garcia, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Public Affairs)

JBSA, 502nd ABW commander hosts town hall meetings
August 1, 2013 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, hosted three town hall meetings July 17, July 18 and July 24 at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, hosted town hall meetings at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver)

Critical Days of Summer highlights basketball safety
August 1, 2013 — While it may take years of practice, thousands of free throws and several pairs of sneakers to become a true "Basketball Jones," it doesn't take much to get hurt on the hardwood if not careful. Since... MORE

Gage Belyeu shoots during a round of basketball at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden/released)