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Have fun, stay safe on Halloween
October 28, 2015 — Halloween is supposed to be a fun, safe and happy holidayfor you and your kids. By following a few simple safety tips, you'll lookforward to many happy years of Halloween fun. By establishing great... MORE

Ro-Hawks' football team closing in on playoff spot
October 28, 2015 — The Randolph High School Ro-Hawks football team will behoping to clinch a playoff spot when they take on rival Cole High SchoolCougars tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Lady Ro-Hawks headed to the playoffs
October 28, 2015 — This season, the Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawksvolleyball team has met or surpassed most of its goals, including returning tothe playoffs.While Randolph is happy they are back in the postseason,... MORE

Members prepare for air show with accident response exercise
October 28, 2015 — Planning for an air show involves preparing for a variety ofscenarios, including something as catastrophic as a mass casualty event.A major accident response exercise Oct. 6 at Joint Base... MORE

MFLC program supports military families in confidential setting
October 28, 2015 — More than 10 years ago, the Army initiated a confidentialcounseling program that helps military members and their families cope with thestresses of deployment and other issues unique to the military... MORE

First responders prepare for air show with accident response exercise
October 28, 2015 — Planning for an air show involves preparing for a variety ofscenarios, including something as catastrophic as a mass casualty event.A major accident response exercise Oct. 6 at Joint Base... MORE

MFLC program supports military families in confidential setting
October 28, 2015 — More than 10 years ago, the Army initiated a confidentialcounseling program that helps military members and their families cope with thestresses of deployment and other issues unique to the military... MORE

What pet owners should know when moving/deploying
October 28, 2015 — If you have a dog, cat or other furry friend in the family,figuring out what to do with them when you deploy or move can be time consumingand complicated. Whether you’re taking them with you or... MORE

Thunderbirds touch down at JBSA-Randolph for air show
October 27, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team arrivedOct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in anticipation for the 2015 JBSAAir Show and Open House taking place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.The... MORE

U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” team members arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph prior to the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio air show and open house Oct. 26, 2015. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays. The air show will allow attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today.

Pumpkin patrol protects trick-or-treaters at JBSA-Lackland
October 26, 2015 — Witches, warlocks,super heroes and singing snowmen are just a few characters that will be seen walking door-to-door Oct. 29at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, as trick-or-treating will commence that... MORE

VIA to offer express service to air show at JBSA-Randolph
October 23, 2015 — VIA Metropolitan Transit is providing express service tothe air show at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. VIA's JBSAExpress routes 16 and 65, which provide trips between JBSA-Fort... MORE

FORT SAM HOUSTON CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST
October 22, 2015 — FORT SAM HOUSTON CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST... MORE

Maj. Kane McAndrew (left), from the Brooke Army Medical Center physical theray department, and his son, Sigi, challenge each other in a game of plinko during the annual Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oktoberfest celebration Friday.

Army Contracting Command lauds efforts by Mission and Installation Contracting Command
October 22, 2015 — The command’s mission, vision and priorities were among the topics discussed by the commanding general for the Army Contracting Command during an operational command assessment at Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1-2... MORE

Maj. Gen. James Simpson (center) meets with contracting brigade leaders during a working lunch at Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1. The Army Contracting Command commanding general met with contracting Soldiers and civilians during a two-day operational command visit to Fort Sam Houston. He also met with leaders from supported activities and received contracting operational briefings from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command.

Army spouses get benefit of AUSA professional development from video teleconference
October 22, 2015 — The Army, Department of Defense, Congressional delegates and foreign dignitaries participated in the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition Professional Development forums held every year in Washington D.C., to see presentations and participate in panel discussions on military, national security, health and other subjects... MORE

Annette Wiggins, spouse of Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins, (left) discusses the upcoming forum minutes before it starts with other participants from around Fort Sam Houston. The live video teleconference of the AUSA family forums allowed those not able to attend a chance to watch and gather information to help with family health, resiliency and support.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers training focuses on life skills
October 22, 2015 — Two weeks of mission essential fitness training in Orlando, Fla., empowering briefs from Army leaders, and life skills activities have prepared the attendees of the 2015 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Future Leader Training, to revitalize their BOSS programs at their duty stations... MORE

“You help build readiness,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder from the U.S. Army Forces Command to the crowd of garrison command sergeant majors, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers presidents and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation advisors during the BOSS Future Leader Training Forum Sept. 29 at the Shades of Green in Orlando, Fla. Readiness is a key life skill that BOSS leaders are incorporating into their events and programming so Soldiers can handle the challenges of military life.

Brooke Army Medical Center welcomes new command sergeant major
October 22, 2015 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of responsibility ceremony Oct. 6 to bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia and welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews... MORE

Col. Evan Renz, Brooke Army Medical Center commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia Oct. 6 for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the command sergeant major at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Army to enlist robots to pull wounded Soldiers off battlefield
October 22, 2015 — Most Americans have seen at least one war movie, where at some point a fresh-faced young private is hit with some shrapnel. From the ground, he calls out for the unit medic – another young guy, from another small town, whose quick reaction and skill just may save his life... MORE

One day, unmanned vehicles, similar to but larger than this small unmanned ground vehicle, may roll onto battlefields to rescue downed Soldiers, said Maj. Gen. Steve Jones, commander of the Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston and chief of the Medical Corps.

59th MDW NCO earns AETC Lance P. Sijan award
October 21, 2015 — A 59th Medical Wing NCO at Fort Sam Houston was recognized by the Air Education and Training Command for her leadership and character in and out of the office... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michelle Bernard unloads patient screening samples from a Roche 4810 machine in the molecular laboratory Oct. 7 at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Bernard recently received the Air Education and Training Command 2015 Lance P. Sijan U.S Air Force Leadership Award in the junior enlisted category.

Special Victims Counsel: The voice of the victims
October 21, 2015 — Power: the strength to make a decision. Control: the means to carry it out. These things are the currency of freedom, and what are robbed from sexual assault victims.“A lot of people think sexual... MORE

We must be the in-house recruiter
October 21, 2015 — I'll never forget the first time my Air Force pride shot through the roof of my heart.It wasn’t upon graduating basic training; that was more of a weight lifted relief. It wasn’t the first time I saw... MORE