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Armed Forces Action Plan seeks quality-of-life issues
September 13, 2012 — The newly renamed Armed Forces Action Plan is a standardized program designed to improve quality of life for service members and their families. Since 1983, a total of 691 issues have entered the... MORE

AFPC updates records procedures
September 12, 2012 — In an effort to save time and money, the master personnel records branch staff at the Air Force Personnel Center wants retirees and former Airmen to know the correct procedures for requesting medical... MORE

JBSA-Randolph units benefit from PECI program
September 12, 2012 — More than five years ago, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Trainer Development Division bought two machines called vertical milling centers that more than recouped their costs in a matter of... MORE

Legal office staff explains do's and don’ts of political activity participation
September 12, 2012 — With the excitement of the presidential election fast approaching, the 502nd Mission Support Group legal office reminds military members and federal employees of the do's and don'ts of political... MORE

Safety office wraps up Critical Days of Summer
September 12, 2012 — As the Critical Days of Summer come to an end, it is important to look back and see what actions were proven to be successful in maintaining the safety of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel and... MORE

Lady Warhawks claim share of Military World softball title
September 10, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Lady Warhawks softball team believes its swagger was the key ingredient to becoming co-champions of the recent United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Lady Warhawks softball team claimed a share of the 2012 USSSA Military World softball title. (U.S. Air Force photo/Art Trevino)

Lackland schools offering students discounted meals
September 10, 2012 — Lackland schools offering students discounted meals. Students attending the Lackland Independent School District may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.At registration, and on the first day... MORE

Warhawks' suffer defeat in Defender Cup
September 7, 2012 — Cohesion wasn't on the side of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks soccer team during the Defender Cup tournament Labor Day weekend.The Warhawks, seeded 10th, lost in the first round of the... MORE

Sam Page (middle) of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph soccer team competes against the Columbus Air Force Base soccer team during the Defender Cup tournament, Sept. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

JBSA-Randolph medical professionals encourage annual flu shots
September 5, 2012 — The 2012-13 influenza season will soon be here, so it's time to make plans to receive the flu vaccine, 359th Medical Group health care professionals said.Capt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical... MORE

JBSA-Randolph seeks more than $1 million in CFC
September 5, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is aiming for a goal of more than $1 million in this year's Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign, which began Saturday, is an annual effort by federal civilian,... MORE

Senior leaders from each of the military services in San Antonio kickoff the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign during a signing ceremony Aug. 27 at JBSA-Randolph. From left are: Army Maj Gen Walter L. Davis,, United States Army North deputy commanding general; Marine Maj Martin D. Gale, Inspector-Instructor Staff executive officer, Navy Capt. John D. Larnerd Jr., Navy Medicine Training Center commanding officer; and Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander. The 2012 CFC begins Sept. 1st. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard McFadden)

59th Dental Squad seeks consecutive football crowns
September 3, 2012 — When the intramural flag football season starts Sept. 10, 59th Dental Squadron wide receiver Lavon Harrison hopes quarterback Ricky Guajardo sees him downfield waiting for a few passes.When passes... MORE

59th Dental Squadron wide receiver Nakeithian Phillips runs down field during a scrimmage game Aug. 23. The squad is preparing to defend its Joint Base San Antonio intramural flag football title. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

JBSA-Lackland targets $2 million for CFC
September 3, 2012 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign, which raises money each year from federal employees for local, national and international charities, began Saturday.The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland campaign... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Stage III water restrictions are now in effect.
August 30, 2012 — Changes from Stage II are:· Irrigation is now once every other week; · Watering times are 3 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. on the designated watering day· Use of portable yard pools is prohibited· fire... MORE

SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care
August 30, 2012 — From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has "radically transformed" its trauma care over the past decade, a San Antonio Military Medical Center trauma expert... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jeremy Cannon checks on a critically injured patient at the San Antonio Military Medical Center intensive care unit, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Cannon, chief of trauma and acute care surgery at SAMMC and assigned to the 59th Medical Wing, is the guest editor of the August edition of the "Surgical Clinics of North America." (U.S. Army photo/Dwayne R. Snader)

Army North launches advance element to prepare for Hurricane Isaac
August 30, 2012 — An advance element of 20 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North set off on a convoy from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 27 en route to Camp Beauregard, located northeast of... MORE

Maj. Sedrick Jackson, executive officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North, briefs members of Task Force-51’s advance party prior to their departure to Louisiana. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

Relationship breakups may trigger suicidal thoughts
August 30, 2012 — Recognizing the warning signs of suicide can help save lives, but sometimes this alone is not enough. Some common indicators of suicide are depression, substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), financial... MORE

ARNORTH commanding general speaks to FSHISD teachers, staff
August 30, 2012 — Teaching military children presents unique challenges and opportunities, said Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general of Army North, and senior commander of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam... MORE

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Caldwell discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with working with military children with Fort Sam Houston Independent School District employees Aug. 21 and shared some of his experiences growing up as a military child – including a failed attempt at hatching chicken eggs for a school project. (Photo by Lee Ezzell, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

Chevallier ready to support members, families
August 29, 2012 — As Joint Base San Antonio bids adieu to Army Col. Robert Bridgford, JBSA is simultaneously welcoming Army Col. Jim Chevallier to take his place as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander and JBSA... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Jim Chevallier, newly installed 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, discusses his vision of the joint base Aug. 24 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Officials detect West Nile virus at all JBSA locations
August 29, 2012 — West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have now been identified at all Joint Base San Antonio locations. JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph were added on Aug. 24.Three sample pools at Lackland and one... MORE

Security officials announce active shooter exercise at JBSA-Randolph
August 29, 2012 — Security forces officials confirmed that Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will undergo an active shooter exercise on Sept. 17 and 18. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland will not be participating... MORE