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Fiesta in Blue: artistically bolstering community relations
April 16, 2014 — It's April again in Military City, USA and excitement is in the air for the annual Fiesta San Antonio. However, the locals aren't the only ones prepping for this celebration. Fiesta in Blue, an... MORE

Members of "Fiesta in Blue," an ensemble from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, take a rehearsal break April 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photos by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA plans activities to observe Earth Day, Arbor Day
April 15, 2014 — A variety of activities highlighting Joint Base San Antonio's commitment to protecting and improving the environment are planned next week to observe Earth Day and Arbor Day.Activities include... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Margaret Armstrong)

Burn flight team provides training for combat support hospital
April 11, 2014 — The burn flight team from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has a reputation of living up to its motto: "Anytime, Anywhere." That's... MORE

PROSE optical treatment helps save sight, allows patients to regain quality of life
April 11, 2014 — Brooke Army Medical Center Optometry offers a special optical treatment for patients who suffer from severe complex corneal disease.In collaboration with the Boston Foundation for Sight, an... MORE

JBSA leaders send stern message about sexual assault
April 11, 2014 — Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at the Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with the theme "Live... MORE

Military leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio joined together at Evans Theater Friday to sign a proclamation declaring April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Taking part in the signing were (from left) Army Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis; Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA; Navy Capt. Gail Hathaway, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; and Marine Maj. Martin Gale, executive officer for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Joshua Rodriguez

IMCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND
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Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson (left) accepts the colors from Army Gen. John F. Campbell (center), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and assumes duties as commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management as outgoing IMCOM commander Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter (right) looks on during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field Tuesday. Halverson served as deputy commanding general for the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis, Va., before this assignment. An article and additional photos from the change of command will appear in the April 18 edition of the News Leader.

Photo by Joel Martinez

JBSA-Lackland Sports Office seek teams to participate in upcoming intramural softball season
April 11, 2014 — Intramural softball season is scheduled to start here May 5.Daniel Ayon, intramural sports manager, hopes to have many of JBSA-Lackland's squadrons participate in the upcoming season. As of April... MORE

Iddins takes command of 59th Medical Wing
April 11, 2014 — Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Bart Iddins took charge of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony April 10 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.Iddins replaces a retiring Maj. Gen. Byron... MORE

Gen. Robin Rand, left, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presents the unit guidon to Maj. Gen. Bart Iddins, center, during the 59th Medical Wing’s change of command ceremony April 10 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Iddins, who was previously Command Surgeon, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., replaces a retiring Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, right, who led the 59th MDW through its integration with Army medical services as part of the new San Antonio Military Health System. The 59th MDW is comprised of more than 6,000 personnel who provide medical services to nearly 240,000 beneficiaries in the San Antonio metropolitan area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

AFISRA colonel's son earns medals at Texas State Tae Kwon Do Championships
April 11, 2014 — With his father's help, an Air Force colonel's son earned medals in two competitions at the Texas State Tae Kwon Do Championships.Brandon Gavino, son of Col. Amando Gavino, Air Force Intelligence,... MORE

GlaxoSmithKline recalls alli products due to tampering
April 11, 2014 — The Defense Commissary Agency has reported that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is recalling all alli® weight loss products because some were tampered with, according to a letter from the company March 26.GSK... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Cadets visit Texas, JBSA for the first time
April 10, 2014 — Fifty-eight Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 62 Phantom Squadron in Grimsby, Ontario, spent their spring break on a 10-day trip to Texas, getting a firsthand look at the U.S. military in action... MORE

AF Basic Military Training Honor Graduates for April 11
April 9, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 60 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 603 Air Force basic military trainees who will graduated April 11:320th Training SquadronFlight 219Nicholas Barrett Brian... MORE

JBSA promotes healthy families
April 9, 2014 — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Joint Base San Antonio is doing its part to spread the word on the terrible reality of abuse and what can be done to promote strong family relationships and... MORE

Air Force begins BAH recertification process
April 8, 2014 — The Air Force began a service-wide recertification process of basic allowance for housing entitlements mandating that every Airman provide their servicing finance office with documentation for all... MORE

AFPC has expanded voluntary FM program waiver authority
April 4, 2014 — The Air Force Personnel Center has been granted expanded waiver authority to waive some active duty service commitments for Airmen interested in voluntary separation under the fiscal year 2014 force... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center has been granted expanded waiver authority to waive some active duty service commitments for Airmen interested in voluntary separation under the fiscal year 2014 force management program. The expanded waiver authority also allows AFPC to waive up to 36 months of Advanced Flying Training (to include Pilot or Flying Instructor Training and Qualification) ADSC, up to 36 months of Air Force Institute of Technology ADSC, up to 24 months of medical residency training ADSC, and up to 48 months with recoupment of medical special pays and bonuses. (Courtesy Graphic)

AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists
April 4, 2014 — Select Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be... MORE

Officers from 33 Air Force specialty codes by year group and enlisted Airmen from seven AFSCs by grade are now eligible to apply for voluntary force management programs. In addition, officers in 70 AFSCs by year group and enlisted members in 178 AFSCs by grade are no longer eligible to apply for voluntary programs, and they will not meet an involuntary board in FY14. (Courtesy Graphic)

AETC officials announce 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
April 3, 2014 — Air Education and Training Command officials announced nine Airmen selected as the command's 2014 AETC Outstanding Airmen of the Year.The award distinguishes AETC's enlisted Airmen for their... MORE

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Army North CSTA train up Guard, Reserve units for homeland mission
April 3, 2014 — A man lies on his stomach, low crawling through the darkness of a tunnel. The ground above, along with the air all around him, has been contaminated by a vehicle-borne explosive device that detonated... MORE

BAMC offers free patient transfer service
April 3, 2014 — With a single phone call providers can arrange for military beneficiaries to be transferred from a civilian medical facility to the San Antonio Military Medical Center for care. Brooke Army Medical... MORE

Army South Soldiers take part in 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
April 3, 2014 — The morning sun peeked over the mountaintops at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., as more than 25 U.S. Army South Soldiers were an hour into their dismounted trek through the rugged desert terrain.Some... MORE

Three members of U.S. Army South’s 1st Battlefield Coordination Detachment lead the pack as they march along the highway during the 25th Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. March 23. More than 25 Army South Soldiers participated in the Bataan MDM. Open To military and civilian teams and individuals in either heavy or light divisions, the Bataan Memorial Death March honors a special group of World War II heroes who were captured by Japanese forces and marched for days in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles in 1942. Thirteen World War II Bataan veterans were in attendance to watch the march.
Photo by Robert R. Ramon