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Town halls provide information, answer questions
January 30, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, hosted three town hall meetings at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland Jan. 21-23.The meetings... MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks during a community town hall meeting Jan. 22 at Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

JBSA-Randolph Tax Center to open Monday
January 30, 2014 — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program begins Monday at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Tax Center, building 202, for the 2013 tax year.VITA program volunteers will help military members,... MORE

359th Medical Group readies for double inspection
January 30, 2014 — The 359th Medical Group will be undergoing the Consolidated Unit Inspection Monday through Feb. 12 after completing the Health Services inspection today at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph."The purpose... MORE

From back to front: Maj. Alfred Doby, 359th Aerospace Medical squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight commander, Tech. Sgt. Jean Museau, 359th AMDS NCO in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, Capt. Bernardo Garcia, 359th AMDS officer in charge of environmental health, and Shea Peters, 359th AMDS Health Promotions program coordinator, review inspection preparation material Jan. 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph medical clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

502nd ISG, JA, Texas AG office to host parenting order legal clinic Feb. 21
January 29, 2014 — A parenting order legal clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 in conference room 029, located in the basement of 37th Training Wing headquarters building here. Legal personnel from the... MORE

Finding stride: 59th MDW interns educate on running form
January 29, 2014 — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center physical therapy interns educated people on different running forms Jan. 16 at the Health and Wellness Center.Those in attendance learned the benefits and risks... MORE

Dr. (Lt. Col.) Antonio Eppolito demonstrates the heel strike style running gait during an Efficient Running Course in the Hercules Gym at Pope Field, N.C., on Sept. 8, 2013. “Research shows that every year approximately 30% of runners [in the U.S.] suffer an injury,” said Eppolito, a practicing family physician. “That number goes up to 80% in competitive athletes.” Eppolito also said he believes that transitioning to a barefoot style of running, where the mid-foot or ball strikes the ground first, reduces injuries in runners. The 440th Airlift Wing is currently training for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter R. Miller)

JBSA-Lackland Tax Center opens Feb. 3
January 29, 2014 — The Tax Center opens here Feb. 3, providing free tax preparation and e-filing of both federal and state income tax returns for active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired military and their... MORE

The McConnell 2012 Income Tax Center is in need of volunteers. Volunteering requires no prior experience and will include Internal Revenue Service tax training Dec. 12 to 16, 2011. During these sessions, volunteers will receive training from experts on how to file their own taxes and determine tax deductions and exemptions. This training will then be used to help McConnell Airmen file their 2011 taxes.
Hours of operation for the 2012 Tax Center are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who wish to apply for volunteering must be able to commit to eight hours per week. For more information, call (316) 759-3590. (U.S. Air Force illustration/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)

502nd Air Base Wing honors its best
January 27, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, recognized 32 nominees from the 502nd ABW at the 502nd ABW Annual Award Banquet at JBSA-Lackland's Gateway... MORE

CAP Cadets take flight
January 24, 2014 — Twenty youth and senior Civil Air Patrol members from Randolph Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, took to the skies during a recent visit to the 12 Flying Training Wing. As part of their Aerospace... MORE

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Stephen Spalding learns how to fly an aircraft on the T-6 simulator on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Andreas K. Wesemann) (Released)

Part Task Trainers propel student training
January 24, 2014 — This summer -- thanks to a fleet of modified T-1As -- members of the 451st Flying Training Squadron were the first Air Force undergraduate aviation program to formally incorporate electronic warfare... MORE

Example of a System Integration Lab (SIL) used by undergraduate aviation program students to familiarize themselves with preflight and operations before their first flight at the 451st Flying Training Squadron, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebekah Clark)

Inclement Weather Reporting
January 23, 2014 — Monitor local media and radio for reporting during inclement weather. . . Check with your command for inclement weather reporting . . . 502 ABW can check the JBSA-FSH Facebook page for inclement... MORE

USAISR helping develop anti-plaque gum
January 23, 2014 — A study funded by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command is the first of its kind to use a pharmaceutical-grade, anti-plaque chewing gum for humans to test the feasibility of delivering a... MORE

Army South hosts multi-state National Guard partnership program summit
January 23, 2014 — National Guard leaders representing eight U.S. states and territories convened at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 8 to participate in a U.S. Army South State Partnership Program... MORE

RABIES TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR BATS CAPTURED AT JBSA-LACKLAND
January 23, 2014 — Rabies test results have come back negative for the bats captured from a dormitory building at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently. Bats were sighted in one of the dormitory buildings which... MORE

Achieving healthy weight depends on nutritious diet, exercise
January 23, 2014 — One of the most common new year's resolutions is to lose weight, but many people try to reach this goal by opting for fad diets, which are often unhealthy and fail to produce long-term results..During... MORE

Planning helps people meet holidays’ financial demands
January 23, 2014 — The holiday season is over for another year, but many people will be feeling its financial effects for months to come.However, that monetary hangover can be averted with proper planning, Joint Base... MORE

Higher education course helps members apply to college in two days
January 23, 2014 — For service members and civilians who wish to invest in their future, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly Transition Assistance Program course... MORE

AETC updates mission, vision statements
January 17, 2014 — The Air Education and Training Command has updated its mission and vision statements, focusing on its roots - recruiting, training, educating and innovation. The new mission statement, "Recruit, train... MORE

JBSA to hold community town halls
January 17, 2014 — Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior Army commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis and 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA Commander Brig. Gen... MORE

MICC supports Operational Contract Support Joint Exercise at Fort Bliss
January 16, 2014 — More than 100 Soldiers and civilian members from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command are among the more than 500 individuals taking part in Operational Contract Support Joint... MORE

METC Preventive medicine: Soldiers and Sailors keeping service members healthy
January 16, 2014 — Preventive medicine personnel in the military may spend their day testing water to make sure it's safe to drink, controlling an infestation of cockroaches or making sure field kitchens are... MORE

(From left) Petty Officer 2nd Class Kari Ezpeleta and Spc. Nate Sturgis
check a water sample for insect specimens.