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Why conserving water is important to our environment, future
October 4, 2016 — Why conserve water? It’s not the same as an exhaustible resource like coal or oil that is used once and gone forever. The water on earth today is the same water that was here when the dinosaurs... MORE

Changes in 'Go For Green' program at new DFAC
October 4, 2016 — When the renovated Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph dining facility reopens Tuesday, a new labeling system through the Go For Green program will promote healthier food options to customers who dine at... MORE

Army North partners with Air Force’s Patriot Express exercise
September 30, 2016 — Soldiers from U.S. Army North Intelligence branch, comprised of the G2, the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade and the 549th Military Intelligence Brigade, participated in the Air Force’s training exercise Patriot Express, Sept. 16-18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Kelly Annex and Corpus Christi Naval Station. ... MORE

BAMC team wins regional Best Medic competition, will compete at Army-level
September 30, 2016 — Soldier teams from around the region competed in the Regional Health Command-Central (Provisional) Best Medic Competition Sept. 20-22 at Camp Bullis.... MORE

Crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
September 30, 2016 — During August 2016, Joint Base San Antonio commanders administered 36 nonjudicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.... MORE

JBSA to host National Night Out events Tuesday
September 28, 2016 — Events with family-friendly activities, games, demonstrations and entertainment will be held throughout Joint Base San Antonio Tuesday for National Night Out.All three JBSA locations will host events... MORE

Take a deep breath: Workshop teaches stress relief, resiliency
September 28, 2016 — A workshop will teach Joint Base San Antonio members how to use breathing techniques to build resiliency and relieve stress Thrusday through Oct. 10 at the JBSA-Randolph Religious Activities Center,... MORE

59th MDW clinics extend hours, expand patient access to care
September 28, 2016 — In its continuing effort to meet patient needs, 59th Medical Wing leaders announced changes to various clinic hours throughout the wing. Extended hours began Sept. 15 at the Joint Base San... MORE

412th Contracting Support Brigade Soldiers give back to community
September 28, 2016 — Nine Soldiers from the 412th Contracting Support Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston spent their morning Sept. 23 supporting a local elementary as part of the unit’s adopt-a-school program. ... MORE

AMEDDC&S Best Medics compete at Camp Bullis
September 28, 2016 — Five Soldiers competed in the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School 2016 Best Medic competition at Camp Bullis Sept. 12-14.... MORE

Alamo Wing supports U.S. Army South exercise
September 21, 2016 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland lent a helping hand to Soldiers from U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston as they geared up at the JBSA-Lackland flightline for an emergency deployment exercise to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Sept. 8. ... MORE

Army North commemorates historic anniversary
September 21, 2016 — Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) celebrated an historic date in the command’s history in the Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston Friday, as well as having a unit day and kicking off the Combined Federal Campaign.... MORE

ARSOUTH deputy commanding general helps dedicate local high school
September 21, 2016 — Brig. Gen. James Wong, the U.S. Army South deputy commanding general and director of operations and National Guard affairs, joined several community members and board members from the Judson Independent School District for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio Sept. 9. The school opened Aug. 22 and welcomed 600 freshman and sophomore students for its inaugural year. ... MORE

Beyond the rank: CPO pinning ceremony becomes unique family experience
September 21, 2016 — Fifteen San Antonio Navy Medicine Petty Officers First Class and an Army Sergeant First Class reached the pinnacle of their careers during a unique promotion ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Sept. 16.... MORE

San Antonio Association of Operating Room Nurses embraces Navy nursing
September 21, 2016 — Two Navy nurses from Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, and the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, were guest speakers at a gathering of the local chapter of Association of Operating Room Nurses, or AORN, Sept. 12.... MORE

American Indian dance set for Sept. 30
September 19, 2016 — Active-duty members and military veterans will commemorate State of Texas American Indian Heritage Day Sept. 30 by participating in a gourd dance at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, beginning at 7:30... MORE

Internet safety class helps parents learn about children’s online habits
September 19, 2016 — A class scheduled Thursday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Human Performance Resource Center will provide parents with insight into their children’s internet use and help them inform their... MORE

Yoga provides stress release for service members
September 19, 2016 — “There’s no judgment; there’s no competition; and there’s no expectations.”That’s how Wendy Wilmunen, Joint Base San Antonio yoga instructor, begins every yoga class she instructs. Wilmunen, who... MORE

JBSA veterinarians' goal: Keep animals healthy
September 19, 2016 — Whether it’s giving an examination or shot for the family pet or a military working dog, Joint Base San Antonio veterinary treatment facilities provide care to the pets of active-duty members and... MORE

Flu vaccines expected at JBSA clinics in coming weeks
September 19, 2016 — With flu season quickly approaching, health care professionals throughout Joint Base San Antonio are awaiting the arrival of this year’s vaccine supplies and encouraging beneficiaries to receive their... MORE