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Mission support units educate Honorary Commanders
September 16, 2017 — More than a dozen 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders toured the 433rd Mission Support Group units Sept. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

433rd Honorary Commanders visit 433rd MSG

Cyberspace squadron celebrates 100 years
September 13, 2017 — The 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland spent the week of Aug. 21-26 celebrating its 100th anniversary with a week of festivities designed to both honor its heritage and its cyber Airmen who accomplish the mission daily... MORE

Technical Sgt. Blake Butzer shows a group of family members through the 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron spaces during an Open House Aug. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in support of the 91st COS Centennial. During this event family and friends were treated to snacks, a mission briefing, and a tour of the unit. (Courtesy photo)

Security Hill Airmen take JBSA softball championship title
September 13, 2017 — The Hitmen of 25th Air Force and the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division came out swinging Aug. 17 to beat the Air Force Personnel Center in the Joint Base San Antonio Softball Championship... MORE

433rd CES firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 firefighters
September 11, 2017 — Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department paid tribute to the 9/11 firefighters who perished in the World Trade Center during its September unit training assembly here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 10, 2017 by walking up and down 110 flights of stairs... MORE

Reserve Wing prepares for Hurricane Irma
September 11, 2017 — The Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing, the 'Alamo Wing,' is prepared to provide assistance when called upon by state and federal agencies. ... MORE

ISR command chief’s goal: to help all Airmen do their best
September 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell’s goal at the 25th Air Force is to help all Airmen do their best, without hindrances. “I see my job as to help remove obstacles so people can do their job."... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, 25th Air Force command chief, observes instruments of a U-2 Dragon Lady training aircraft.

FSS theme: “Revitalizing the Squadron & YOU!”
September 5, 2017 — Week-long workshop brought Force Support Squadron commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017 — A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017... MORE

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules arlift arrives at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Fied, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017. The supplies included pediatric necessities like baby formula, blankets, cribs and other similar items. The RCAF airlift flew in from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada.

Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
September 3, 2017 — Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence. Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. Whether you live on base or off base, the Air Force highly recommends you get renters insurance... MORE

Duplex housing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, features rooftop solar panels. The homes are part of the Air Force Housing Privatization program portfolio, which is managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller)

Texas reserve wing assists in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 2, 2017 — Earlier in the week the "Alamo Wing" got the call they may be called up. The mission was to deliver medical personnel, equipment and supplies to support relief efforts after the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left behind... MORE

59th Airman named Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 28, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing Airman's personal commitment, hard work and her dedication to her unit's success, was recognized as she was chosen as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017... MORE

Senior Airman Nicole Moore, 59th Medical Wing medical technician, was recognized as one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017, July 7th, 2017. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force image by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

U.S. Army North trains personnel recovery teams
July 15, 2016 — U.S. Army North conducted training and rehearsals forreintegration of isolated personnel at a variety of locations on Fort SamHouston and in San Antonio June 27-30.Personnel recovery stems from the... MORE

Army South holds reintegration rehearsal of concept drill
July 15, 2016 — Army South brought representatives together from multipleagencies in San Antonio to practice roles participants would play duringreintegration of Department of Defense members during a rehearsal of... MORE

Lt. Col. Carol McClelland, U.S. Army South public affairs deputy director, provides media training to family assistance teams during the reintegration rehearsal of concept drill at Fort Sam Houston June 28.

ARNORTH OFFICIALS MEET WITH CANADIAN COUNTERPARTS
July 6, 2016 — Col. Daryl Cross (right), incoming Canadian Director Army Staff shakes hands with Col. John Highfill (left), Chief Security Cooperation Division, Army Norath, at Fort Sam Houston June 28, kicking off... MORE

Col. Daryl Cross (right), incoming Canadian Director Army Staff shakes hands with Col. John Highfill (left), Chief Security Cooperation Division, Army Norath, at Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle June 28.

Honduras hosts Conference of the American Armies
July 6, 2016 — The Honduran army hosted the first specialized conference ofthe 32nd cycle of the Conference of the American Armies in Tegucigalpa,Honduras June 20-24. The CAA is an international military... MORE

ARNORTH Soldier uses jiu-jitsu as therapy to cope with PTSD
June 24, 2016 — The traditional Brazilian martial art of jiu-jitsu isn’tjust a workout or some sport to practice for 33-year-old Sgt. 1st Class BrentSchneider, U.S. Army North Security Operations Division... MORE

Former Sgt. Maj. of the Army Leon L. Van Autreve honored at ceremony
June 24, 2016 — National Flag Day and the 241st Army Birthday were specialremembrances for Rita Van Autreve, widow of former Sgt. Maj. of the Army LeonL. Van Autreve. The U.S. Army Medical Department Center and... MORE

Mrs. Rita Van Autreve (second from left), widow of former Sgt. Maj. of the Army Leon L. Van Autreve, poses June 14 with Command Sgt. Maj. Alexis A. King (left), commandant of the Non Commissioned Officers Academy, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, her daughter Jodi Bearden, and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Rhoades, AMEDDC&S command sergeant major.

86-year-old veteran receives nation’s highest civilian honor
June 24, 2016 — An 86-year-old Korean War veteran was awarded the nation’shighest civilian honor in a bedside ceremony at San Antonio Military MedicalCenter at Fort Sam Houston June 5.Retired Army Staff Sgt. Jose... MORE

100 years of U.S. Army Veterinary Corps service honored with new monument at AMEDD Museum
June 17, 2016 — A bronze sculpture representing the diverse 100-year historyof the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps was unveiled at the U.S. Army MedicalDepartment Museum at Fort Sam Houston June 3.Brig. Gen. Erik H... MORE

The new U.S. Army Veterinary Corps monument is on display at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston. It was dedicated June 3.

US, Colombian armies hold bilateral staff talks
April 25, 2016 — Readiness U.S. Army Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hasmade it clear this is the No. 1 priority. Active engagement with partner nationarmies is key in remaining ready to meet the ever-changing... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn (right), U.S. Army South commander, presents a framed photo to Gen. Alberto Jose Mejia, Colombian army commander, during the closing ceremony of the 2016 U.S.-Colombia
Bilateral Army Staff Talks Executive Meeting in Bogota, Colombia April 14. The framed photo is significant since it was taken when Mejia was in Washington, D.C., last February for the Conference of the American Armies transfer ceremony where U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley presented him with the Legion of Merit.