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Learning to serve kids a healthier future
September 17, 2019 — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity in America has tripled since the 1970s and September is dedicated to awareness of the epidemic... MORE

Teaching children at a young age to appreciate vegetables encourages healthy eating habits. September is National Childhood Obesity awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight chief earns Air Force-level honor
February 28, 2019 — Tech. Sgt. Joseph Santiago from the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has been selected by the Air Force Medical Service as the 2018 Air Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Santiago, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight chief, performs seal checks for Airmen who are part of the Aircrew Fundamentals Course to make sure their masks are tight enough so that no ambient air can enter into their masks. Santiago has been honored as the Air Force Medical Service’s 2018 Air Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

Physical therapy flight reaching out to assist S.A. community, hurricane victims
December 13, 2018 — Members of the physical therapy flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group spend their days helping patients regain the mobility they have lost due to a sports injury, accident or wear and tear over time... MORE

Jason Wheeler, 359th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, left, and 2nd Lt. Michael Ehlen, 12th Training Squadron student pilot, place a container of nonperishable food items into a vehicle for eventual transport to the San Antonio Food Bank Dec. 10, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 359th MDOS Physical Therapy Flight is leading two drives during the holiday season: One of them will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank, while the other will provide relief to the victims of Hurricane Michael.

359th Medical Group proves to be a medical ready force
May 8, 2018 — Members of the 359th Medical Group reported during a bag drag recall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph clinic May 3. The recall was conducted to measure military preparedness, operational readiness mindset and to support the Air Force Medical Service and Defense Health Agency goals of a Medically Ready Force and a Ready Medical Force... MORE

359th Medical Group service members report during a bag drag recall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph clinic, May 3. The recall was conducted to measure military preparedness, operational readiness mindset and to support the Air Force Medical Service and Defense Health Agency goals of a Medically Ready Force and a Ready Medical Force.

59th Medical Wing flexes integrated healthcare capability
March 20, 2018 — A water main broke at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, March 14th, resulting in no fresh water at the Randolph Clinic. Rather than shutting down and cancelling appointments, the 359th Medical Group practiced patient centeredness, and very quickly shifted operations by leveraging the resources of the entire 59th Medical Wing. ... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the Air Force's premier healthcare, medical education and research, and readiness wing. The wing's vision is "Exemplary Care, Global Response." Its mission is "Developing Warrior Medics Through Patient-Centered Care."

AED training kicks in as Airman saves friend’s life
February 27, 2017 — Heart racing, hands shaking, and eyes teary, Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp waited for the small machine to start up. “Start CPR,” the machine announced... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp poses for a photo in front of the Rambler Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, with Master Sgt. Ernest Winston and the exact automated external defibrillator she used to save his life. Sharp is the 359th Medical Support Squadron superintendent; Winston is a 359th Medical Group medical technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Taking care of patients one tooth at a time
February 9, 2017 — The JBSA-Randolph dental clinic provides full-service general dentistry to include restorative dentistry, preventive dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics and limited oral surgery as well as periodontics, to active duty personnel. MORE

Staff Sgt. Tyre Jones, 359th Medical Group dental technician, a patient’s teeth at the Randolph Dental Clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 10. The Randolph Dental Clinic provides annual exams and cleanings for over 12,000 patients every year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

959th MDG defends title with consecutive wins at Warrior Medic Challenge
November 8, 2016 — Warrior medics from across Joint Base San Antonio battled it out for bragging rights, and a chance to take home the commander's sword and shield during the 59th Medical Wing’s Warrior Medic Challenge Nov. 4 at the Gillum Fitness Center and sports complex... MORE

The 959th Medical Group, joined by Maj. Gen. Bart O. Iddins, 59th Medical Wing commander, pose with the commander’s sword and shield trophy at the closing ceremony of the Warrior Medic Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 4, 2016. The event pits active-duty and civilian Airmen from the wing’s seven groups against each other in friendly rivalry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

AF medics, San Antonio firefighters corral training for EMT Rodeo
August 24, 2016 — Medics from the Randolph Clinic teamed up with an elite emergency response unit from the San Antonio Fire Department to hone their emergency response skills in preparation the Air Force’s 2016 Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo Aug. 24-27 in New Mexico... MORE

Over the course of two weeks, medics from the 59th Medical Wing trained with the technical rescue team at Fire Station 11 in San Antonio. The joint training gave participants an opportunity to strengthen their partnership, which will benefit the citizens they serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)