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Constructive chaos flourishes at Lego MakerSpace
July 8, 2016 — Libraries can act as portals to a far-off world for kids with their wall lined and shelves bulging with novels, tales and fables.But books aren’t the only way to get there.For a group of youngsters... MORE

Human trafficking increases worldwide
July 6, 2016 — Trafficking in persons is one of the fastest growingcriminal industries in the world.It is estimated that 20.9 million people are victims of humantrafficking. Fifty-five percent of victims are females... MORE

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 June 28, kicking off... MORE

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 — The Honduran army hosted the first specialized conference ofthe 32nd cycle of the Conference of the American Armies in Tegucigalpa,Honduras June 20-24. The CAA is an international military... MORE

Cole High School graduates net more than $6.2 million in scholarships
July 6, 2016 — Forty-eight members of the Cole High School graduating classof 2016 combined to net a total of $6,263,994 in scholarship money toward theircollege endeavors. The recipients and their scholarships... MORE

BAMC one of several hospitals participating in emergency airway study
July 6, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center is one of more than 25 hospitalsfrom five countries to participate in the National Emergency Airway Registry,or NEAR.NEAR is a multi-center, prospective emergency... MORE

Military and family readiness centers promote financial awareness
July 6, 2016 — 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.One of the most important and... MORE

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 — Sunlight has many benefits, including its ability to boost Vitamin D production and increase serotonin levels in the human body, but too much exposure to the sun can also have unwanted... MORE

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 — Finding out the causes of stress and using time management strategies to reduce stress is the focus of a class by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight from noon to 2 p.m... MORE

502nd Force Support Group holds change of command ceremony
July 6, 2016 — Col. David L. Raugh took command of the 502nd Force SupportGroup from Col. Steven A. Toft in a change of command ceremony at Fort SamHouston June 22.Raugh comes to the group from the University of... MORE

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 — Warrior medics from the 59th Medical Wing are seeking direct feedback from patients and improving the patient experience through a new program developed by the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron... MORE

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)

Alamo Wing embraces strategy to combat violence, sexual assault
July 1, 2016 — Embracing training to combat violence prevention, the 433rd Airlift Wing launched its first ever Green Dot training for wing leaders June 5, 2016 at the 433rd Mission Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Air Force contracted the non-profit Green Dot, etc. organization to implement a strategy of violence prevention that reduces power-based interpersonal violence, which includes not only sexual violence, but also domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and bullying... MORE

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing complete Green Dot leadership training June 5, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo)

12th FTW welcomes new commander
June 30, 2016 — A native Texan assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing during a ceremony in Hangar 41 at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph June 30. Col. Joel L. Carey received the unit’s guidon from Maj. Gen... MORE

Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker, 19th Air Force commander, addresses the crowd during the 12th Flying Training Wing assumption of command ceremony, June 30, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12th FTW is responsible for pilot instructor training, combat systems officer training, remotely piloted aircraft pilot indoctrination and basic sensor operator qualification. The wing manages all airmanship programs for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, and introductory fIight screening for all Air Force officers scheduled to enter pilot, combat systems officer or remotely piloted aircraft training. The wing also hosts an Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Program and conducts electronic warfare training for the U.S. Air Force and multi-national forces.

JBSA Safety Office offers tips for safe Fourth of July fireworks handling
June 30, 2016 — Firework displays are an integral part of celebrating thenation’s birthday. The Fourth of July occurs during the Summer Safety Campaign,which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.The Joint Base San... MORE

BAMC commander receives promotion to brigadier general
June 30, 2016 — Commander Col. Jeffrey Johnson was promoted to the rank ofbrigadier general June 21 during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family SupportCenter Amphitheater at Fort Sam Houston.Maj. Gen. Joseph... MORE

Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr. administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen.Jeffrey Johnson during a promotion ceremony June 21 at the Warrior and Family Support Center Amphitheater at Fort Sam Houston. Caravalho is the Joint Staff Surgeon at the Pentagon and former BAMC commander.

Lactation support group available for new moms
June 30, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center will hold the first lactationsupport group from noon to 3 p.m. July 8. Robyn Roche-Paull, the author of “Breast Feeding in CombatBoots” will speak. The BAMC Pediatric Clinic... MORE

Lactation consultant Carolyn Lowe (left) talks with Bridget Owens about breastfeeding her baby, 16-month-old James Owens, during an appointment June 24 at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Respect the flags: stay cool, hydrated this summer
June 29, 2016 — Heat stress can leave people regularly involved in outdoor working environments or outdoor recreational activities in many various hot predicaments. Exposure to high temperatures or extreme humidity... MORE

LaBrutta gives blood to brothers in arms
June 29, 2016 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, visits the 59th Medical Wing’s Lackland Blood Donor Center bus to donate blood June 21 at JBSA-Randolph. The Lackland... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, visits the 59th Medical Wing’s Lackland Blood Donor Center bus to donate blood June 21 at JBSA-Randolph. The Lackland Blood Donor Center supplies blood products to warfighters at overseas contingency operations and to patients at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center and the Audie Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital in San Antonio. The center supplies more blood products than any other blood donor center in the Department of Defense, equating to more than 50 percent of the Air Force’s wartime blood quota. The Lackland Blood Donor Center bus will be back at JBSA-Randolph Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Randolph Clinic. For information on blood drives, call 292-8100. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Lauren Ely/Released)

Summer camp for special-needs children set at two JBSA locations
June 29, 2016 — Special-needs children who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program will have an opportunity to learn dance moves, enjoy music and express their artistic selves at a summer camp planned... MORE

JBSA firefighters gain new perspective at strategy, tactics course
June 29, 2016 — Firefighters from Joint Base San Antonio locations and local communities watched as a fire blazed and temperatures soared inside the left side of a stud wall simulator during a demonstration last week... MORE

Members from the Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department examine a wood burn prop after a ventilation demonstration June 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The demonstration was part of a week-long Strategies and Tactics course that included instruction on fire growth, ventilation, rescue practices, types of construction for fire resistance and scene management, among other topics.