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One-of-a-kind intelligence brigade activates at Fort Sam Houston
September 23, 2015 — Two years of planning and effort came to fruition Friday as the Army’s first Reserve-led theater military intelligence brigade unfurled its colors and officially became operational during an activation ceremony at Fort Sam Houston’s historic Quadrangle... MORE

Col. Dustin Schultz (center), commander of the newly established 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), passes the unit colors to 505th MIB Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Hall (right) during a unit activation ceremony on Fort Sam Houston Friday. Presiding over the ceremony was Brig. Gen. Christie Nixon (left), commanding general of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command.

Sailors, Marines honor 9/11 victims at local fire station
September 23, 2015 — Sailors from San Antonio-area commands gathered to commemorate the events of 9/11 during a ceremony Sept. 11 at San Antonio Fire Station 1... MORE

Sailors bow their heads during the invocation at a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Sept. 11 at San Antonio Fire Station 1

Vietnam War Era medics receive hero’s welcome at Fort Sam Houston
September 23, 2015 — Vietnam War veteran medics visiting Fort Sam Houston Sept. 12 received a hero’s welcome from Soldier medics, who lined each side of the entrance to MacArthur Parade Pavilion waving U.S. flags and applauding as they entered the pavilion... MORE

Vietnam War veteran medics, who served with Company C, 23rd Medical Battalion, Americal Division, and their spouses visiting Fort Sam Houston Sept. 12, received a hero’s welcome from Soldier medics who lined each side of the entrance to MacArthur Parade Pavilion waving U.S. flags and applauding as the veterans entered the pavilion.

JBSA to host Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 3
September 23, 2015 — Retirees will have access to ID card services, a San AntonioMilitary Medical Center health fair and more during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day to be held Oct. 3 at Blesse Auditorium, building... MORE

Motorists encouraged to drive defensively, use patience in Washington Circle
September 23, 2015 — Driving through Washington Circle can pose a serious safetychallenge for motorists who use the intersection to get around Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph.Knowing the traffic laws and driving... MORE

Base safety ans security officials want people to be aware of the procedures for driving in and out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Washington Circle.
Officials want to ensure motorists know which lanes they should be in when entering and exiting the circle.
The biggest safety issue occurs when vehicles try to directly exit the circle from the left lane instead of moving to the right lane in advance of their exit turn. Officials urge people to drive defensively and sue caution in and around Washington Circle.

Triathlon provides challenge for fitness center patrons
September 23, 2015 — A fitness event that required participants to run, bike androw a total of 50 miles over a five-day period challenged Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center patrons last week.The fitness... MORE

Latoya Marble, Air Force Personnel Center force support career field administrator, pulls the handle of a rowing machine during an indoor triathalon Sept. 18, 2015, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. The fitness event required participants to run, bike and row a total of 50 miles over a five-day period.

Army Golden Knights to perform at JBSA air show
September 23, 2015 — Known for their precision jumping skills, the U.S. ArmyGolden Knights Parachute Team has been impressing audiences with theirdemonstrations at air shows for more than 50 years.The public will have a... MORE

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A member of the U.S. ArmyÕs Golden Knights Parachute Team comes in for a landing in the center of the Pentagon Parade Field at the conclusion of the 50th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day ceremony at the Pentagon on May 18, 2000. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army, co-hosted the event which honored approximately 300 Òunsung heroesÓ who are military and civilian employees of the Department of Defense in the National Capital region. DoD photo by R.D. Ward (Released)

Mouthguards: Use them or lose them (your teeth)
September 23, 2015 — Imagine what you would look like if you lost some of yourfront teeth.More importantly, imagine what it would be like to talk andeat without them. Losing your front teeth would make it impossible to... MORE

Mouthguards should be worn during training and sporting activities that can place the face and mouth in danger of trauma as a result of head-to-head contact, hazardous falls, teeth clenching or blows to the mouth

After 40 years, retired Navy aviator returns to Air Force as civilian pilot
September 23, 2015 — For retired U.S. Navy Capt. Pieter Vandenbergh, flying inthe Air Force was his ultimate dream job while growing up in Holland. However,there was one very large problem standing in his way.Now, 40... MORE

Retired Navy Capt. Pieter Vandenbergh prepares for a training flight in a T-38 Talon flight Sept. 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Welsh cites heroes, talks modernization during Air Force Update
September 23, 2015 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shared thespotlight with a cross-section of people he called his heroes during anemotional multimedia presentation Sept. 15 at the Air Force... MORE

JBSA members take on challenge of 2015 Rambler 120
September 19, 2015 — Individualsfrom across Joint Base San Antonio and beyond competed during JBSA’s premiereadventure race, the Rambler 120, Sept. 19 at JBSARecreation Park at Canyon Lake. Thirtyfour teams competed in... MORE

Army Lt. Col. Doug Owens, Army Medical Center Animal Health Brach chief, races down a hill of the 22-mile cycling portion of the annual Rambler 120 competition Sept. 19, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The Rambler 120, which is hosted by the 502nd Force Support Squadron, features four- and eight-person teams that engage in a friendly, but hard-fought, competition that challenges participants with a 22-mile bike race, 6-mile run, 2-mile raft race and a mystery event.

POWs and MIAs honored at JBSA
September 17, 2015 — A ceremony honoring prisoners of war and missing-in-actionservice members took place today in front of the Missing Man Monument at JointBase San Antonio-Randolph.The ceremony, hosted by the 12th... MORE

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander spoke about the importance of remembering those who have not yet returned home from America’s armed conflicts during the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Retreat ceremony, Sept. 17, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. On this day, Americans across the United States pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war, as well as those who are missing in action and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

2015 5K RUN FOR LIFE AT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
September 17, 2015 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and 502nd ABW Command Chief Stanley Cadell (center), were joined by hundreds of military members, civilian personnel and family members, as they run down Stanley Road during the 2015 5K Run For Life at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Sunday... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and 502nd ABW Command Chief Stanley Cadell (center), were joined by hundreds of military members, civilian personnel and family members, as they run down Stanley Road during the 2015 5K Run For Life at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Sunday. Another run took place at Eberle Park on JBSA-Randolph Saturday and the final run is at the Gillum Fitness Center on JBSA-Lackland, with free registration at 7 a.m. and the run beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 26. The events promote awareness of the resources available to assist service members and their families with fitness, resiliency and suicide prevention. The top three male and female runners will win awards and all participants receive an “I Run For Life” reflective belt and finisher’s dog tag, while supplies last. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/JBSArunforlife and http://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio.

Volunteers needed for ‘green’ project on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 17, 2015 — Anyone interested in volunteering to make a difference in the environment on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston can take part in a National Public Lands Day Project at the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters building, buiding 247, located at 2080 Wilson Way near the Cunningham Gate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27... MORE

Anyone interested in volunteering to make a difference in the environment on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston can take part in a National Public Lands Day Project at the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters building, buiding 247, located at 2080 Wilson Way near the Cunningham Gate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27.

Understanding ICE: how to make Interactive Customer Evaluation work for you
September 17, 2015 — If you haven’t submitted an ICE comment yet, you are missing your chance to be the voice of major change for JBSA... MORE

Customers who use services provided on Joint Base San Antonio, such as the bowling alleys, the ID card facilities, the child development facilities and many others, have been submitting complaints, compliments and suggestions for improvement via the Interactive Customer Evaluation, or ICE, system. This lets managers and leaders know what is working well throughout JBSA and should be continued, as well as what services provided on the installations could use improvement.

U.S. Army South urges people to ‘take action’ to prevent suicide
September 17, 2015 — U.S. Army South is providing training to its members and reminding them of the importance of not only knowing the signs of suicide, but also knowing where to go to get the right care including behavioral health care... MORE

“Take Action” is the theme for this year’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, encouraging people to intervene and help their battle buddies receive the right help at the first sign of suicidal thoughts.

Retired general rehabs at hospital he once commanded
September 17, 2015 — A retired major general has high praise for the health care he oversaw more than two decades ago... MORE

Retired Maj. Gen. William L. Moore Jr. and his wife, Sissy, pose at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center’s outpatient rehabilitation facility on Fort Sam Houston Sept. 3. Moore served as Brooke Army Medical Center’s commander from 1988 to 1991.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command directorates merge to provide better field support
September 17, 2015 — he merging of two directorates at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command headquarters at Fort Sam Houston in August marks another step in the command’s posturing to sustain operations in a resource-constrained environment... MORE

Sybille Quigtar-Hamilton completes Defense Acquisition University studies to become a contracting officer’s representative at Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8. She is a Mission and Installation Contracting Command management and program analyst assigned to the business management operations division in the contracting operations directorate.

Longtime Army North Quadrangle animal caretaker has unique responsibilities
September 17, 2015 — Being an animal caretaker wasn’t the career path Adam Quintero always had in mind. He recalls as a child not really knowing what he wanted to be, but being grateful for a chance interaction more than 40 years ago... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle animal caretaker Adam Quintero scans the pond in the southeast corner of the area prior to cleaning. Pond maintenance is one of the many duties Quintero performs to take care of the Quad’s many deer, ducks, peacocks and fish.

Joint Base San Antonio Combined Federal Campaign underway
September 17, 2015 — The 2015 San Antonio Area Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing, with military members and federal civilians being asked to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate by making a donation to their favorite charity... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (center), commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, signs his Combined Federal Campaign form with the assistance of 2nd Lt. Christina Muncey (left) and Master Sgt. Elliott Velez. Muncey is the wing staff agency CFC project officer and Velez is the installation CFC project officer. The CFC season started Tuesday and runs through Nov. 15. The JBSA goal for this year’s campaign is $3.06 million, Velez said. For more information, contact unit CFC representatives or visit http://www.cfcsanantonio.org.