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AF Basic Military Training Honor Graduates for April 18
April 16, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 68 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 689 Air Force basic military trainees will graduate April 18:320th Training SquadronFlight 248Joseph Albert Luciano... MORE

Agency works hard, plays hard at inaugural event
April 16, 2014 — The anatomy of any successful unit function is like an automobile engine - all parts have to be in synch to run smoothly.The inaugural Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency... MORE

Left to right, Chief Master Sgt. Arleen Heath, Senior Airman Thomas Westrick and Maj. Gen. John Shanahan hoist the torch to open the inaugural Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency Field Day and Family Picnic at Security Hill's Stapleton Park April 5. The event is the unit's way of saying thanks to all who have sacrificed on its behalf. (U. S. Air Force photo by William Belcher)

Therapy dogs newest ISR wingmen
April 16, 2014 — They effectively bring cold noses, furry coats and friendly dispositions to the fight - albeit indirectly.They're called therapy dogs, the newest group of wingmen in the Air Force Intelligence,... MORE

Lily, an English labrador retriever, is the morale dog for the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Therapy dogs are being used by an increasing number of Air Force ISR Agency units to help their troops cope with the rigors of military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Robert Williams)

AF Reservists conduct critical emergency preparedness training with Army
April 16, 2014 — Despite the cold winds, rain and fog, a training exercise between the 74th Aerial Port Squadron and Army North's Task Force-51 from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston proved to be invaluable... MORE

"The Sentinel", a command, communications and control vehicle from Joint Base San Antonio-Ft. Sam Houston’s Army North’s Task Force-51 drives onto a C-5A Galaxy on April 6, 2014. Air Force Reservists and active duty Soldiers trained to load and offload Task Force-51’s vehicles onto a C-5A Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

Coach walks away proud of Warhawks performance in 2014 tournaments
April 16, 2014 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks' head coach is proud of his team despite its fourth place finish at the National Military Basketball Tournament.Kenneth Plummer said the team played... MORE

AETC award winner says it's not about him
April 16, 2014 — There may only be one name on the award but when asked, Air Education and Training Command's Airfield Operations Officer of the Year will say that it's really about everyone else. "I just sat behind... MORE

Capt. Ryan Nichols (left) observes as Staff Sgt. Benjamin Minard checks the monitors
March 28 in the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's Kelly Field Annex air traffic control
tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal Jeffers)

JBSA Honor Guard program manager wins AETC award back-to-back years
April 16, 2014 — For the second year in a row, Master Sgt. David Teets earned a spot on the Air Education and Training Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year list for managing a top honor guard program. After winning... MORE

Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. David M. Teets, Jr., 502 FSG, JBSA-Randolph, Texas

JBSA volunteers benefit military operations, save DOD money
April 16, 2014 — Volunteers make up a large part of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph fabric, donating their time to organizations across the board from the chapels and the library to spouses groups and the medical... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center offers workout DVDs for in-house use
April 16, 2014 — In keeping up with alternative workout trends of today, the Rambler Fitness Center houses an assortment of exercise DVDs ready for checkout to Department of Defense cardholders. The DVDs can be played... MORE

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
April 11, 2014 — MORE

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