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Firefighters participate in mutual aid training at JBSA-Randolph
June 17, 2014 — Firefighters from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Universal City paired up to put out controlled live fires June 12 at the JBSA-Randolph fire training grounds across from the east runway as...

Key Spouse Program key to family readiness
June 13, 2014 — Air Force spouses are key to maintaining stability on the home front as Airmen maintain focus on the war front, according to the wife of the Air Force's top officer. The Key Spouse Program is an...

'Cut suits' help Soldiers stay a cut above in realistic training exercise
June 4, 2014 — Soldiers from the Medical Readiness and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in the 86th Training Division's Combat Support Training Exercise/Global Medic from...

The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps - 98 years Army Strong
June 4, 2014 — The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, formally established by an Act of Congress June 3, 1916, celebrated its 98th anniversary with a ceremony May 30 at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum amphitheater...

Post-traumatic growth: thriving through life's crises
May 30, 2014 — How often do we hear that yet another Soldier, colleague or family has been traumatized by an event?Learning that someone survived a crisis may cause us to look at him or her differently, imagining...

Army South completes 30th annual staff talks with Brazilian army counterparts
May 30, 2014 — Two signatures, 59 engagements and one year filled with opportunities to foster a relationship of mutual respect and support dating back to World War II.U.S. Army South, as the Army service component...

Behavioral health consultation available in primary care clinics
May 29, 2014 — Airmen, dependents and veterans now have access to behavioral health services through their primary care manager, or PCM, at any military treatment facility, Air Force Medical Operations Agency...

Chaplain recruiters invite priests to ‘Come Be With Us’
May 22, 2014 — Roman Catholic priests who are interested in becoming Air Force chaplains can learn more about this career opportunity through the "Come Be With Us" tour sponsored by Air Force Recruiting Service.The...

JBSA has one phone number for facility repair requests
May 20, 2014 — Joint Base San Antonio has one telephone number for people at all locations to call when their facilities require maintenance or repairs.Effective May 16, JBSA's customer service number, 671-5555, is...

JBSA kicks off 'Critical Days of Summer' safety campaign
May 20, 2014 — Summer is almost upon us and once again the Air Force 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign will be in effect from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, this year's theme is: 'Double checks, not...

Stage III water restrictions implemented across JBSA
May 16, 2014 — Due to the effects of the continuing drought, the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander has directed implementation of Stage III water restrictions across Joint Base San Antonio.The...

Local Army commands come together for Best Warrior Competition
May 16, 2014 — Every year, Soldiers from different units across the Army vie against each other to see who is the best Soldier or noncommissioned officer. And every year, there never seems to be a shortage of men...

Navy Medicine has 10 new U.S. citizens
May 16, 2014 — The Navy Medcine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gained 10 new U.S. citizens after the commanding officer and 10 hospital corps students participated in a...

Army North operations center supports hurricane exercise
May 16, 2014 — Just as some people say death and taxes are certain to happen, it is also certain that a hurricane will hit the United States sometime in the future. In an effort to save lives, alleviate human...

Army South marks official start to Beyond the Horizon-Dominican Republic
May 16, 2014 — U.S. Army South marked the official start of Beyond the Horizon-Dominican Republic 2014 during a ceremony in Barahona, Dominican Republic May 6, where U.S. military engineers and medical professionals...

SecAF, VCSAF outline top priority in memo to Airmen
May 15, 2014 — In a memo sent to Airmen across the service today, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to take responsibility for creating cost saving...

Air Force launches new program to capture innovative ideas
May 15, 2014 — Air Force officials announced the creation of a new program April 4, designed to harness Airmen's innovation. Airmen Powered by Innovation, or API, will replace three existing Air Force "good idea"...

National Women's Health Month: Raising awareness, education, empowering women
May 8, 2014 — In support of National Women's Health Month in May, Army Medicine is looking to raise awareness, educate and empower women to make their health a top priority and encourage them to take steps to...

Joint Base San Antonio Pride Week keeps our corner of America beautiful
May 8, 2014 — In an effort to reinforce installation stewardship as a key component of the culture of excellence, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, has designated...

Fallen local Soldier remembered, honored by 56th Signal Battalion at memorial ceremony
May 8, 2014 — Family, friends and Soldiers from U.S. Army South's 56th Signal Battalion gathered to say goodbye and honor the memory of Spc. Hernaldo Beltran Jr. at Dodd Field Chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort...