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Top physicians, nurses carve out time for patient care
September 3, 2015 — The top hospital leaders who carve out time each week to engage in patient care. BAMC encompasses San Antonio Military Medical Center – the largest U.S. military hospital and only Level 1 Trauma Center in the DOD – six outpatient clinics across the region, as well as the Center for the Intrepid, an extremity injury rehabilitation center... MORE

Army Col. Richard Evans (center), deputy commander for nursing, checks on retired Col. Randy Maschek (right) as Pvt. Karinna Ortiz, a practical nurse course student, looks on in the 2 West inpatient ward at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston Aug. 20.

JBSA events focus on suicide awareness, prevention
September 3, 2015 — Suicide prevention is a 24/7, 365-day-per-year effort forthe armed forces, but fitness events at three Joint Base San Antonio locationsthis month will cast even more light on the need for resilience... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing maintainers keep pilots flying
September 3, 2015 — Five hundred and seventy three maintainers in the 12thFlying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate maintain 189 aircraft and supportsix flying training squadrons at JBSA-Randolph and Naval Air Station... MORE

T-6 Texan aircraft, at the beginning stages of its phase maintenance inspection Aug. 17, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. To ensure aircraft remain operational, 12th FTW maintenance personnel conduct phase maintenance to make sure the aircraft is in working order.

Power Breath Workshop planned for helping agency service providers
September 3, 2015 — Yoga-based breathing techniques that are helping militaryveterans and active-duty members relieve stress and achieve mental and physicalrelaxation will soon be offered to service providers from Joint... MORE

U.S. Army South conducts M249 Range at Camp Bullis
September 3, 2015 — Army South machine gun range at Camp Bullis... MORE

Spc. Eduardo Perales (foreground) and Spc. Emily Maloney, both assigned to U.S. Army South's Operations Company, search for targets during an M249 range at Camp Bullis Aug. 25.

TRAC gives Airmen opportunities to learn, serve
September 3, 2015 — The Air Force’s youngest enlisted members typicallyexperience growing pains, but those assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphhave an organization that can hasten their development.The Team... MORE

5 Things You May Not Know About the End of World War II
September 2, 2015 — World War II, fought from 1939 to 1945, was the deadliestwar in history and involved more than 30 countries around the globe. More than50 million people lost their lives during the war.The USS... MORE

Japanese representatives on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay to participate in formal surrender ceremonies on Sept. 2, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo)

JBSA members take on the mantle of senior NCO
August 28, 2015 — Over 290 Joint Base San Antonio military members joined the ranks of senior NCO's in the Air Force during two JBSA Senior NCO Induction ceremonies Aug. 28 at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

435th Fighter Training Squadron members name new library, honor General Chennault
August 28, 2015 — Members of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron honoredthe life and service of the famed Flying Tigers’ leader from World War II duringa library dedication at JBSA-Randolph Aug. 28. The library was... MORE

Maj. Timothy Manning, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Cynthia Chennault, University of Florida-Gainesville professor of Chinese, unveils a library in honor of Lt. Gen. Claire Chennault, commander of the first American volunteer group in China during the early years of World War II, better known as the Flying Tigers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson/released)

JBSA commander honors LBJ during wreath laying ceremony Aug. 27
August 28, 2015 — Each year on Aug. 27, a wreath laying ceremony, which isopen to the public, takes place at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Parkat the gravesite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson to observe... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, (right) and Russ Whitlock, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park superintendent salute the grave of President Lyndon B. Johnson during a wreath laying ceremony Aug. 27, 2015 at LBJ National Historical Park. The event is a long-standing tradition sponsored by the National Historical Park Service that honors the only U.S. president born and raised in Texas.

SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF present new "Little Blue Book"
August 28, 2015 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody delivered the initial handout of the pamphlet,... MORE

Airmen who will soon complete Airmen’s Week listen as Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addresses them Aug. 27, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Pfingston Reception Center. The Airmen received a copy of Air Force Instruction 1-1, better known as the Little Blue Book. The book will be distributed to all new Airmen before transitioning to technical training and available online through Air Force e-publishing.

Former commanders return to Army South to discuss lessons learned, future of command
August 27, 2015 — U.S. Army South recently had the opportunity and privilege to draw from more than 250 years of collective military service when it hosted its first former commanders’ conference at its headquarters on Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10... MORE

Retired Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas (left), U.S. Army South commanding general from November 2009 to September 2012, speaks with retired Maj. Gen. Alfred A. Valenzuela, ARSOUTH CG from July 2000 to October 2003, during a break in the former commanders’ conference at the command’s headquarters on Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10.

264th Medical Battalion welcomes new commander
August 27, 2015 — 264th Medical Battalion... MORE

Kaleb Killian (right), presents his father, Col. Jerrod Killian, his headgear with his new rank during a promotion ceremony held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum courtyard on Fort Sam Houston Aug 4. Following the promotion ceremony, Killian relinquished command of the 264th Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, during a change of command ceremony at the AMEDD Museum Amphitheater.

323rd Army Band flutist connects through music
August 27, 2015 — Spc. Michael Kwak shows students a non-traditional path to being a working musician... MORE

Spec. Michael Kwak, 323rd Army Band flutist, reviews music with a flute player during La Vernia High School’s annual summer band camp Aug. 3-7.

Harlem Globetrotters teach b-ball tricks, share fun with kids at Cole
August 27, 2015 — Harlem Globetrotters Shane “Scooter” Christensen and Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton taught and encouraged about 100 boys and girls from military families, ages 6-14, with dribbling, passing and shooting skills during an Aug. 19 basketball camp held at the Robert G. Cole High School on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Harlem Globetrotters Shane “Scooter” Christensen teaches 4-year-old Roxanne Ajel how to balance a spinning basketball on her forefinger Aug. 19.

Rare portrait of Alamo hero gifted to Fort Sam Houston
August 27, 2015 — Army North and Fort Sam Houston received two rare portraits of Col. William Travis, the legendary commander of the troops who defended the Alamo, during a ceremony in the Texas Room at Army North headquarters at Fort Sam Houston Aug. 19... MORE

Sally Mauck, a descendant of the Travis family, shares artifacts of Col. William Travis during a ceremony Aug. 19, gifting two portraits of the legendary hero to Fort Sam Houston.

Westover Medical Home open, staff eager to enroll additional patients
August 27, 2015 — The new Westover Medical Home located off Highway 151 and Westover Hills Boulevard opened Aug. 10 and the staff is ready and eager to see more eligible TRICARE beneficiaries... MORE

Maria Colbert checks in retired Sgt. 1st Class Raul Fuentez for his appointment Aug. 18 at the new Westover Medical Home.

Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program intent to apply due Oct. 2
August 27, 2015 — Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuinga medical degree must submit their intent to apply emails to the Air ForcePersonnel Center no later than Oct. 2.The Enlisted to Medical... MORE

E-cigarettes and explosions: An emerging danger
August 27, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fire emergency crewsrecently responded to an alarm activation in a base housing area. Upon arrival,fire alarms were sounding and the facility was being evacuated. The... MORE

How to maximize privacy settings on Facebook
August 27, 2015 — In a survey conducted last year by the Pew Research Center,Facebook remains by far the most popular social media site. As a member of themilitary, and for family members of service members, it is more... MORE