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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... 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.

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.

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.

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

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Krista Ihde, 341st Training Squadron Advanced Individual Training platoon sergeant, and other participants perform bear crawls during a Camp Gladiator workout Aug. 27, 2016 at the Rambler Fitness Center Track. The event featured four 20-minute stations, each representing a different week of the Camp Gladiator program.

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

Children take off from the starting line during the Kids in Motion event Aug. 27, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park. The 359th Medical Group and Human Performance Resource Center hosted the free event in recognition of September’s 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... MORE

September is National Preparedness Month.

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... MORE

The Diamond Sharp Award recognizes Airmen who have actively demonstrated their commitment to the Air Force values or have gone above and beyond in helping others.

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

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland staff sergeant selectees gather for a group photo after being notified of their selection Aug. 25, 2016 at JBSA-Lackland. 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... MORE

Donated school supplies and backpacks are assembled for distribution to children of active-duty members, retirees and reservists in five area school districts surrounding Joint Base San Antonio locations. 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 July 25-Aug. 10.

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... MORE