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Car buying class helps consumers negotiate successful deals
July 14, 2016
A class scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. July 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & 
Family Readiness Center will help potential car or truck buyers surmount obstacles to negotiate a successful deal.

JBSA-Randolph performs base-wide active shooter exercise
July 14, 2016
902nd Civil Engineer fire department personnel provide treatment to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 12. The active shooter exercise tested the threat response time and effectiveness of Joint Base San Antonio’s emergency responders and support agencies. The exercise replicated possible real-world events and was designed to enhance training and readiness of JBSA emergency responders during threats to the installation and units.

59th MDW brings normalcy to wounded patients
July 12, 2016
Col. Jose Villalobos (left), 59th Dental Group maxillofacial prosthetics program director, and Maj. Stephen Cherrington (center), 59th Dental Group maxillofacial prosthodontist, discuss retired Army Master Sgt. Todd Nelson’s new prosthetic ear at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 28. The 59th Medical Wing's Maxillofacial Prosthetics Department is one of only a few in the Department of Defense that creates prosthetic body parts, such as eyes, ears and noses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Taj facility manager embraces role in preserving Air Force history
July 8, 2016
Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Diaz, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of packing and crating, hands off the key to the “Taj” to Tracey Powell, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group deputy director of the commander’s action and Taj facility manager, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 18, 2016. The Taj was completed in 1931 and cost $252,000 to build.

59th Medical Wing: Continuously improving access to care
July 8, 2016
Maj. (Dr.) John Stowers, 959th Medical Group general surgeon, performs a lipoma removal procedure June 23 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Staffed with 11 personnel the section performs between eight and 24 procedures each month. The general surgery section is one of more than two dozen specialty care clinics in the WHASC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Logistics team boosts medical versatility of New Horizons 2016
July 8, 2016
A general surgery team performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery during New Horizons 2016 in the Dominican Republic. Laparoscopic surgical capability was available during New Horizons for the first time this year. The annual U.S. Southern Command-led readiness training exercise brought military civil engineers and medics together to provide humanitarian, dental and medical services to communities in the small Caribbean nation. (Courtesy photo)

Troops to Teachers deploys military might to the classroom
July 8, 2016
Ronald Holmes, program specialist for the Troops to Teachers program, encourages veterans to consider teaching careers during a June 24, 2016, workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

502nd OSS personnel volunteer at San Antonio Pets Alive shelter
July 8, 2016
Senior Airman Lucas Dugan, 502nd Operation Support Squadron airfield systems technician, keeps Coconut, an adoptable dog, company during a volunteer outreach event June 21 at the San Antonio Pets Alive animal shelter clinic. Members of the 502nd OSS volunteer at organizations throughout San Antonio once a month to be active in the community.

Constructive chaos flourishes at Lego MakerSpace
July 8, 2016

Human trafficking increases worldwide
July 6, 2016

ARNORTH OFFICIALS MEET WITH CANADIAN COUNTERPARTS
July 6, 2016
Col. Daryl Cross (right), incoming Canadian Director Army Staff shakes hands with Col. John Highfill (left), Chief Security Cooperation Division, Army Norath, at Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle June 28.

Honduras hosts Conference of the American Armies
July 6, 2016

Cole High School graduates net more than $6.2 million in scholarships
July 6, 2016

BAMC one of several hospitals participating in emergency airway study
July 6, 2016

Healthy lifestyle choices essential in preventing, managing heart disease
July 6, 2016

Military and family readiness centers promote financial awareness
July 6, 2016
Criselda Smith, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Consultant, works with a client to explore investment options for the Thrift Savings Plan Feb. 10, 2016 at JBSA-Randolph. Military and family readiness centers throughout the Air Force provide an array of programs and services that promote self-reliance and contribute to mission readiness.

Summer Safety Campaign focuses on dangers of UV radiation
July 6, 2016
Maj. (Dr.) Thomas Beachkofsky, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron dermatologist, checks a patient for abnormal skin growths Tuesday at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic.The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has expanded dermatology services to the JBSA-Randolph Medical Clinic, Beachkofsky, started seeing patients May 17 at the 359th Medical Group facility on Third Street West.

Class focuses on minimizing stress, enhancing time management
July 6, 2016

502nd Force Support Group holds change of command ceremony
July 6, 2016
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), 502nd Air Force Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the 502nd Support Group guidon to Col. David L. Raugh (right), who took over command from Col. Steven A. Toft in a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 22.

Development program helps Wilford Hall medics cultivate customer service skills
July 5, 2016
Retired Tech. Sgt. Arnold Parker (left), a Korean War veteran who worked in nutritional medicine on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in the early 1950s, speaks with members of the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron during a session of the Deliberate Development Program June 20 at the Armed Services Blood Bank Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The program develops Airmen of all ranks in areas, which include leadership, management and self-improvement. It encourages networking and access to other members of the medical team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)