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Air Force Needs Assessment Survey 2013: 'A Strong Community Depends on You'
June 21, 2013 — "A Strong Community Depends on You" is the theme of the 2013 Air Force Needs Assessment Survey. This important survey is sponsored by the Air Force Integrated Delivery System. Its goal is to make... MORE

Appointment system begins July 1 at WHASC UCC
June 21, 2013 — Due to recent patient feedback, a new appointment-based system takes effect July 1 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center's Urgent Care Center. The new system will allow patients to pinpoint the... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathon Haley and wife Heather check in at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Urgent Care Center May 29 while on leave from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The urgent care clinic at WHASC will no longer accept walk-ins. All patients will be seen by appointment in order to cut down on waiting times. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Josie Walck)

Weather official warns of dangerous conditions
June 20, 2013 — Stormy weather, a topic covered in this year's Air Force-wide Critical Days of Summer campaign, includes the usual suspects of lightning, hail and tornadoes, but it's flash flooding that especially... MORE

AETC bases to conduct June stand-down
June 19, 2013 — Air Education and Training Command bases stand-down during the month of June to focus on dignity, trust and respect toward fellow Airmen.Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a directive to each branch... MORE

Safety officials say poor decisions at root of vehicular accidents
June 13, 2013 — The Air Force has lost 15 members in four-wheel private motor vehicle accidents during the Critical Days of Summer since 2010, underscoring the importance of safe driving habits.A Joint Base San... MORE

New JBSA commander no stranger to San Antonio
June 6, 2013 — A new commander took the stick of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 29.Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta takes his turn in the cockpit as... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta, during the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio change of command ceremony May 29, 2013, at 9 a.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's MacArthur Parade Field. LaBrutta is the third commander of the 502nd ABW and JBSA, which provides installation support for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, Randolph, and Camp Bullis. JBSA is the largest joint base in the Department of Defense. His previous assignment was at U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where he was the director of manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) (released)

Zero mishaps reported in JBSA Critical Days of Summer kickoff
June 6, 2013 — Critical Days of Summer kicked off May 23 with historic rain, and while it killed three people, destroyed 22 homes and damaged 137 houses throughout the local area according to the San Antonio... MORE

DLIELC showcase: Students create displays with international flair
May 31, 2013 — Cultural displays designed by international students enabled attendees to travel through 28 countries during the second annual Defense Language Institute English Language Center International Fest May... MORE

Col. Mark Camerer, 37th Training Wing commander, (center) and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker, 37th TRW command chief master sergeant, (left) visit with members of the Saudi military. Navy Warrant Officer 2 Abdulaziz Al Qahtani and Saudi air force Warrant Officer Abdulrahman Al Shehri discuss their culture and customs with Camerer while Saudi navy Warrant Officer 2 Ali Al Zahrani talks to Recker. Al Qahtani and Al Shehri are wearing their traditional dress. (Photo by Alan Boedeker)

New under secretary visits Joint Base San Antonio
May 29, 2013 — Eric Fanning visited with Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 during his first base trip as the under secretary of the Air Force. His two-day visit to JBSA included stops at Randolph,... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning gives the oath of office to Airmen graduatiing Air Force Basic Military Training May 17, 2013, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. Fanning visited with members of Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 with stops at Randolph, Lackland, and Fort Sam Houston as part of his first base visit as under secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 28, 2013 — After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but because of other efforts... MORE

Some Joint Base San Antonio fi tness centers revise hours
May 28, 2013 — Due to mandatory budget cuts associated withsequestration, the operating hours at certain fi tnesscenters throughout Joint Base San Antoniowill adjust their hours beginning Saturday. Onlythe... MORE

Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs
May 28, 2013 — When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days... MORE

Patrons get energy boost with nonstop Zumba
May 24, 2013 — More than 30 patrons did not have to wait until the night time to get their dance on.They turned the Chaparral Fitness Center into their own discoteca during the Zumba session celebrating May Fitness... MORE

More than 30 patrons performed three hours of ceaseless Zumba during the Zumba Jam celebrating May Fitness Month at the Chaparral Fitness Center May 18. (Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

River parade to honor military
May 21, 2013 — San Antonio will lead the nation in celebrating National Armed Forces Day Saturday with the America's Armed Forces River Parade in downtown San Antonio. The Paseo del Rio Association's annual Armed... MORE

Pertussis cases prompt alert from JBSA-Randolph health officials
May 16, 2013 — Two recent confirmed and treated cases of pertussis at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic have prompted 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Public Health Flight officials to raise... MORE

JBSA security forces unite for National Police Week
May 9, 2013 — Security forces members throughout Joint Base San Antonio are collaborating on the first-ever JBSA-wide National Police Week observance.Activities planned for next week's observance are a memorial run... MORE

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Sequester begins, Joint Base San Antonio leadership strives toward best outcome possible
May 3, 2013 — The effects of sequestration are beginning to appear across Joint Base San Antonio but leadership's aim is to minimize consequences to unit readiness and continue to take care of our military members... MORE

Taking flight - New Airmen learn Swift-ly from military instructors during BMT
April 26, 2013 — It seemed appropriate for 322nd Training Squadron Flight 287 to battle gusty wind conditions at the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade April 19.Assigned to carry the flags during... MORE

Staff Sgt. Katrevious Swift, a 322nd Training Squadron military training instructor, calls cadence to a flight of female trainees in basic military training.

Sequestration real, though effects not hitting home yet
April 19, 2013 — Although sequestration hit March 1, government offices remain open, looming furloughs have been delayed, curtailed military tuition assistance was reinstated and the federal government was funded... MORE

JBSA locations observe Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 27
April 19, 2013 — National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be observed locally and nationwide April 27.Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the day is specifically set aside to allow an opportunity to... MORE