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AF Basic Military Training Honor Graduates for April 4
April 3, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 65 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 659 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:320th Training SquadronFlight 219Zachary Adams Dillon Belknap... MORE

Hand hygiene: What's lurking on your computer keyboard?
April 3, 2014 — When was the last time you cleaned your computer keyboard?Chances are you don't remember because keyboards are among the most neglected items when it comes to maintaining a germ-free workplace... MORE

CSAF reading list titles available through online Air Force library
April 3, 2014 — Gen. Ronald Fogleman created the chief of staff of the Air Force Professional Reading Program in 1996 to develop a common frame of reference among Air Force members to help them become better, more... MORE

Air Force Military Athlete of the Year nominations due April 30
April 3, 2014 — Nominations for the Air Force Military Athlete of the Year are due April 30, said Air Force Personnel Center officials.The program allows the Air Force to recognize outstanding male and female... MORE

Clinic helps players connect with lifetime sport
April 3, 2014 — For individuals who are looking for a new way to spend time with friends or trying to find a new hobby, their local pro shop may have the solution.Installation golf clubs around the Air Force are... MORE

Service members required to get Hep B immunization
April 3, 2014 — The Department of Defense recently updated its immunization guidelines, requiring all service members to receive the hepatitis B virus immunizations. Hepatitis B is a potentially fatal liver disease... MORE

Air Force's secure healthcare messaging, MiCare, now fully implemented
April 2, 2014 — The Air Force has recently completed implementing of its secure healthcare-messaging system, MiCare, in all 76 of its medical treatment facilities worldwide.As of March 1, more than 360,000 Air Force... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors its best
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Representing the Army for award presentations during the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Awards Banquet March 29 are Army Col. Jim Chevallier, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Witzel, right. Johnny Gray from Army Support Activity Center, center, received the Civilian Non-Supervisory Category II of the Year Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Shoplifters be warned: AAFES will catch, prosecute you
March 27, 2014 — Step outside any of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston without paying for merchandise in your possession and it will cost you a lot more than... MORE

Larry Martin monitors the security cameras located throughout AAFES Main Exchange at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Loss prevention teams are also in place at the AAFES facilities on JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph.

Photo by L.A. Shively

Two San Antonio residents make history at Medal of Honor ceremony
March 27, 2014 — Two San Antonio residents were presented the nation's highest military honor during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House March 18.Retired Master Sgt. Jose Rodela and former Sgt. Santiago... MORE

FDA approval clinical trial underway for Compensatory Reserve Index
March 27, 2014 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are conducting a clinical trial on the Compensatory Reserve Index to gather data for submission... MORE

Sesame Street Friends Help Military Children Move
March 27, 2014 — Moving can be challenging, especially for preschool children. Military families move often-the average child moves six to nine times between kindergarten and high school. The Big Moving Adventure... MORE

The "Big Moving Adventure" application is just one of several collaborations between the Department of Defense and the Sesame Workshop. In January, they unveiled a book and DVD to develop resilience in young children. “Little Children, Big Challenges” lets military children know that challenges are a part of life. Whether a child struggles with sitting quietly at the dinner table, or faces a bully at school, the beloved Sesame Street characters can help.
The book and DVD can be ordered through Military OneSource by phone at 800-342-9647 and online at http://www.MilitaryOneSource.mil.

Rambler Fitness Center debuts self-officiated volleyball league
March 27, 2014 — Indoor volleyball is back at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as the Rambler Fitness Center opened its evening league March 25, and anyone with a Department of Defense ID card can still join a team if... MORE

Local public affairs professionals win at Air Force level
March 27, 2014 — Airmen here were recently honored in the results from the 2013 Air Force Media Contest in the areas of print, photography, broadcasting and music.The winners were announced March 13 and winning... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: it's about respect
March 27, 2014 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This gives us a dedicated period to reflect on our culture, values and behavior. It is a time to support victims, celebrate survivors, warn offenders and... MORE

Child Abuse Prevention: It only takes a minute
March 27, 2014 — Child safety and wellbeing is everyone's responsibility. However, many times passers-by, friends, community members and even parents are reluctant to speak up.Talking to people about parenting or... MORE

AF Basic Military Training Honor Graduates for March 28
March 27, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 61 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 614 Air Force basic military trainees who will graduate March 28:320th Training SquadronFlight 205Quinton Creach Jeren... MORE

Walk-in service at TRICARE centers in U.S. ends next week
March 26, 2014 — Walk-in customer service at TRICARE military health plan service centers throughout the United States, including those at Joint Base San Antonio locations, will cease next week.Starting Tuesday,... MORE

AETC the "First Command" for Air Force Women
March 26, 2014 — In the 67-year history of the Air Force women have achieved countless milestones, from breaking the sound barrier, entering the Air Force Academy, operating forward deployed in combat roles, to... MORE

Changes coming to deployed Airman pay
March 26, 2014 — Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple... MORE