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Airman’s Attic renovations make shopping more accessible to service members
September 9, 2016 — Walk into the side doors of the Airman’s Attic, located on 2240 Walker Ave., behind the 502nd Contracting Squadron building, and you see an assortment of adult clothing displayed. The next room over... MORE

The Lackland Airman's Attic underwent construction from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13.

Army National Guard Soldier at Camp Bullis follows sign to donate kidney to stranger
September 8, 2016 — National Guard Soldier follows heart, sign to help a person she had never met to live... MORE

Texas Army National Guard Spc. Brittany Reppond (right), with the 197th Special Troops Support Company based out of Camp Bullis, poses for a photo with Arthur Corenblith at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Feb. 18.

Army Substance Abuse Program counselors moving to BAMC Behavioral Health
September 8, 2016 — ASAP counselors in the Fort Sam Houston Army Substance Abuse Program are moving from their current location in building 2007 on Army Boulevard to two BAMC Behavioral Health Clinics... MORE

ARNORTH supports combined air defense training exercise with Canada
September 8, 2016 — U.S. Army North civilians provided critical support to a combined air defense training exercise conducted by elements of the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, or AAMDC, and Canada’s 22 Wing North Bay in North Bay, Ontario, from Aug. 11 to 22... MORE

Members and equipment from the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command arrive on board a C-17 Globemaster at 22 Wing North Bay, Ontario during the Vigilant Shield Air Defense Artillery exercise Aug. 13.

ARSOUTH raises terrorism awareness with active shooter exercise
September 8, 2016 — As many Soldiers and civilians were pre-occupied closing out their last tasks before a four-day weekend, shots rang out in the hallway of U.S. Army South headquarters on Fort Sam Houston Sept. 1... MORE

A U.S. Army South Soldier role-playing as an active shooter searches for his next target at the command’s headquarters during an exercise at Fort Sam Houston Sept. 1.

BAMC Refill Pharmacy re-opens, ready to serve
September 8, 2016 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Refill Pharmacy on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston reopened Aug. 12 after closing temporarily for repairs... MORE

Army Sgt. Dustin Belletty (left) refills a prescription for Marcia Sierra-Williams Aug. 16 at the newly renovated Fort Sam Houston Refill Pharmacy.

Randolph Inn welcomes distinguished visitors, students, guests
September 7, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is home to hundreds of active-duty members and their families in base housing and single Airmen in their dormitory, but it also has its own “hotel” to serve... MORE

Kevin Harris (right), guest service representative, assists a customer, Aug. 24, 2016 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Inn. The Randolph Inn takes care of active-duty members, retirees, Department of Defense employees and families. The inn offers four-star distinguished visitor suites, distinguished visitor quarters, visiting quarters and temporary living facilities with one to three bedrooms that are now pet-friendly.

Science & Technology: Revolutionizing tomorrow’s military medicine today
September 7, 2016 — Innovative medical advancements do not happen overnight; they take a lot of hard work by many dedicated people. At the 59th Medical Wing, the devotion of the Science & Technology Office continues to advance military medical care and capabilities... MORE

Hope Blanding, a 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron medical lab technician, uses a Sysmex UF-1000i to run a microscopic analysis on samples in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center main lab, August 16. Devices like the Sysmex help to increase the accuracy and speed when processing sample for Science and Technology research projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile/Released)

Program enhances mission readiness by strengthening families
September 7, 2016 — Mission readiness depends on many factors, including the emotional health of military members’ families.A program offered throughout the Department of Defense, including Air Force installations... MORE

Mission readiness depends on many factors, including the emotional health of military members’ families.
A program offered throughout the Department of Defense, including Air Force installations worldwide, strengthens families through its mission of preventing maltreatment and supporting readiness and retention.

National Hispanic Heritage Month: 'As Numerous as the Stars'
September 7, 2016 — National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain,... MORE

National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
This year’s theme, as decided by the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, is “Embracing, Enriching and Enabling America.”

Social media, political guidance for military members
September 7, 2016 — In the midst of this political season, service members and Department of Defense personnel should be aware of behaviors, on social media and in real-world activities, to steer clear of. Here are a... MORE

502nd CES removing trees, shrubs to reduce bird strikes
September 7, 2016 — Contractors with the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron are removing trees and shrubs at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to reduce the nesting areas of birds that pose a flying hazard to aircraft.The... MORE

Herman Hernandez, cuts down a tree at Heritage Park, Aug. 30, 2016 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Trees are removed to reduce nesting areas for birds that strike aircraft.

'A Moment in Time' pays tribute to POWs, MIAs
September 7, 2016 — A presentation that tells the stories of prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members will begin a weeklong tribute to those American heroes in dramatic fashion next week at Joint Base San... MORE

This year’s POW/MIA Recognition Week will feature an event for each day of the week at JBSA-Randolph, starting with the production “A Moment in Time” from 1-2 p.m. Monday in Fleenor Auditorium and concluding with the Missing Man Vigil from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Missing Man Monument on Washington Circle.

JBSA to implement REAL ID Act Sept. 15
September 7, 2016 — The REAL ID Act was enacted to implement the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance…of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The... MORE

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.

LINKS class explores couples’ relationships
September 7, 2016 — Helping married couples to reconnect in their relationship is the focus of a class by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight that begins Tuesday at the Joint Base San... MORE

Devoted AF veteran serves community with art
September 2, 2016 — I seldom create things to please other people; I normally create things with the mindset that I’m making something that I would want to display in my own home,” said the man with many accolades and... MORE

Retired Master Sgt. Cody Vance speaks about his vision behind creating his Post-traumatic Stress Disorder art piece during an Open the Door Veterans’ Project event. The Post-traumatic Stress Disorder art has been reproduced and seen all over the world and is currently part of the Pentagon’s Air Force Art Program. (Courtesy photo)

Antiterrorism efforts are everyone’s responsibility
August 31, 2016 — As Antiterrorism Awareness Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that vigilance is required year-round to protect ourselve from the global threat of terrorism... MORE

ARNORTH deputy to the commanding general speaks at equality event
August 31, 2016 — Robert Naething, U.S. Army North deputy to the commanding general, spoke on the importance of diversity at the Alamo Federal Executive Board’s Partners in Equality Training Conference at the Schertz Civic Center Aug. 17... MORE

Robert Naething (right) talks with keynote speaker Sonia Clayton (center) and Alamo Federal Executive Board executive director Lisa Alonzo (left) before the start of the Alamo Federal Executive Board’s Partners in Equality Training Conference at the Schertz Civic Center Aug. 17. Naething is the deputy to the U.S. Army North commanding general.

BAMC commander holds town halls about Command Climate Survey
August 31, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson held six town hall meetings with staff to address areas of concern and provide his feedback and actions based on the results of the recent Command Climate Survey... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson addresses staff members Aug. 24 during a town hall meeting to provide his feedback and actions based on the results of the recent Command Climate Survey.

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan takes command of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army)
August 31, 2016 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan took command of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Friday at the Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston in front of family, friends, Soldiers and distinguished members of the community... MORE

Laura Buchanan, wife of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, receives roses from a U.S. Army North Soldier to welcome her to the ARNORTH family during the ARNORTH change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle Friday.