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JBSA members urged to celebrate Labor Day safely
August 31, 2016 — When Labor Day weekend starts Friday, Joint Base San Antonio active-duty members, families and civilians are certain to take advantage of the last holiday of the summer by participating in...

JBSA commander honors LBJ during annual ceremony
August 31, 2016 — Every year since Aug. 27, 1973, a public wreath laying ceremony takes place at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park at the gravesite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson to observe his birthday...

Airman fulfills childhood dream in military
August 30, 2016 — As children, boys often dream of growing up to become a firefighter, doctor, policeman or soldier. Few ever fulfill those childhood dreams, however, 2nd Lt. Chris Hsu did. “As a little boy, I think...

Influenza vaccine essential for Airmen and their families
August 29, 2016 — The yearly influenza vaccine is one of the most important regular immunizations for Airmen and their families. This year will be different because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...

Real ID Act invalidates some IDs Sept. 15
August 26, 2016 — 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...

Goldfein discusses State of the Air Force during JBSA-Randolph visit
August 25, 2016 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discussed the State of the Air Force as the keynote speaker at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen’s Conference and International...

Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention
August 25, 2016 — The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key...

Army North facilitates annual antiterrorism/force protection workshop
August 25, 2016 — The annual U.S. Army North Antiterrorism and Force Protection Workshop and Table Top Exercise kicked off at Fort Sam Houston Aug. 9, providing three days of sessions to facilitate greater collaboration among the force protection communities...

BAMC optometry resident helps provide free vision care in Texas valley
August 25, 2016 — A Brooke Army Medical Center optometry resident recently participated in a weeklong humanitarian mission to provide free medical, dental and optical care for residents in the Rio Grande Valley. ...

Camp Bullis Leaders Reaction Course helps ARNORTH junior Soldiers groom leadership skills
August 25, 2016 — Soldiers from U.S. Army North’s Headquarters Support Company were challenged to a battle of wits by tackling the Leaders Reaction Course, or LRC, at Camp Bullis Aug. 18...

Fort Rucker aviation support contract transfers to MICC
August 25, 2016 — Officials from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston are poised to manage the execution of the largest acquisition in its seven-year history with the transfer of contract oversight for U.S. Army rotary wing maintenance services at Fort Rucker, Ala...

Navy Corpsmen honor Medal of Honor recipient
August 25, 2016 — The rain in San Antonio subsided Aug. 15 long enough for Sailors and veterans to participate in a graveside memorial service at the San Jose Buial Cemetery honoring Seaman John E. “Jackie” Kilmer, a Navy Corpsman who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor June 18, 1953...

NMETC gets head start on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
August 25, 2016 — Suicide awareness training for Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, or NMETC, civilian employees was conducted at NMETC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10...

Brushing, flossing, good diet keep children’s teeth healthy
August 24, 2016 — With the start of the school year approaching, the last thing children want is to have a painful cavity in their mouth.But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is a...

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations keeps JBSA moving
August 24, 2016 — Whether it’s transporting military trainees or distinguished visitors to where they need to go, or delivering parts to aircraft maintenance, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations is...

September is National Preparedness Month
August 24, 2016 — September is National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder to take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect individuals where they live,...

AF medics, San Antonio firefighters corral training for EMT Rodeo
August 24, 2016 — Medics from the Randolph Clinic teamed up with an elite emergency response unit from the San Antonio Fire Department to hone their emergency response skills in preparation the Air Force’s 2016 Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo Aug. 24-27 in New Mexico...

Warhawks finish in top three at Military World Tournament
August 23, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks recorded a third-place finish in its first year competing in the United States Specialty Sports Association Military World Tournament Slow-Pitch Men's...

JBSA School Liaison Offices advocate for military children
August 23, 2016 — As the first week of the 2016-17 school year all across Joint Base San Antonio has wraps up, parents and students may be interested to learn about the various educational benefits available to...

JBSA-Lackland M&FRC hosts adoption, foster care seminar
August 23, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center hosted an adoption and foster care seminar for military families Aug. 11 at the Freedom Chapel.Representatives from Child...