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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

JBSA members participate in Camp Gladiator
August 31, 2016 — Camp Gladiator workout Aug. 27, 2016.

JBSA-Randolph youth experience 'Kids in Motion'
August 31, 2016 — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Commander signs National Preparedness Month proclamation
August 31, 2016 — Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle (right), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, signs a letter proclaiming September as National Preparedness Month, while Army Col. Mark A. Lee...

Diamond Sharp Award
August 31, 2016 — Staff Sgt. Charnae Simon, (left), receives the First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Award from Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Gilbert Aug. 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Diamond Sharp Award recognizes...

JBSA Staff Sgt. Selects
August 31, 2016 — Out of 39,064 eligible senior airmen, 16,506 were selected for promotion with a selection rate of 42.25 percent.

More than 750 students benefit from JBSA backpack drive
August 31, 2016 — More than 750 schoolchildren received backpacks and school supplies collected during the sixth annual Build-a-Backpack Program drive sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Office from...

ADAPT program focuses on mitigating substance misuse
August 31, 2016 — Active-duty members, family members and civilian personnel who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction can seek help through a Joint Base San Antonio program that provides education and...

Construction doubles space for Child Development Program
August 31, 2016 — It’s a momentous time for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Child Development Program.The CDP, which supports the Air Force mission by providing full-day care for children between the ages of 6 weeks...