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Navy Medicine Training Support Center holds change of command
June 17, 2016 — The Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, held achange of command ceremony at the Medical Education and Training Campus, orMETC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Friday.During the... MORE

Capt. Brent M. Kelln (right) relieves Capt. Denise L. Smith (left) from command of Navy Medicine Training Support Center as the officiating officer, Rear Adm. Rebecca J. McCormick-Boyle (center), commander of Navy Medicine Education and Training Command, looks on. Kelln relieved Smith during a change of command ceremony at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Friday.

Navy Medicine Training Support Center commemorates Battle of Midway
June 17, 2016 — Staff and students from the Navy Medicine Training SupportCenter gathered outside the Anderson Hall hospital corpsman schoolhouse onJoint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 7 for a ceremony to... MORE

Sailors from Navy Medicine Training Support Center post as “side boys” at a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Midway June 7
outside of Anderson Hall on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. “Side boys” are a part of the quarterdeck ceremonies when an
important person or officer comes on board or leaves a ship.

BAMC marks tobacco-free milestone with butt-can smash
June 17, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston marked atobacco-free milestone with a sledgehammer-wielding butt-can smash and removalof the last standing smoke shack June 1. “We are proud to say that,... MORE

Sgt. Robert Puente, radiology specialist at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, helps kick the tobacco habit June 1 to signify Brooke Army Medical
Center's final step toward becoming a tobacco-free campus with a sledgehammer weilding butt-can-smashing removal of the last standing smoke shack.

100 years of U.S. Army Veterinary Corps service honored with new monument at AMEDD Museum
June 17, 2016 — A bronze sculpture representing the diverse 100-year historyof the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps was unveiled at the U.S. Army MedicalDepartment Museum at Fort Sam Houston June 3.Brig. Gen. Erik H... MORE

The new U.S. Army Veterinary Corps monument is on display at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Fort Sam Houston. It was dedicated June 3.

Master sergeant recognized as MTI of the Year
June 16, 2016 — Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, is not big on awards.When he found out he earned the Air Education and TrainingCommand Military Training Instructor of... MORE

Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, observes Air Force basic trainees as they march to the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Air Education and Training Command recognized him as the 2015 military training instructor of the year.

Proper preparation essential for marathoners
June 15, 2016 — With the Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Ohio, three months away and theRock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon less than six months away, it’s time forrunners who wish to compete in... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members run down Harmon Drive April 26 during the start of the JBSA Half Marathon at JBSA-Randolph. In its second year, the race not only provided an opportunity for members from all JBSA locations to tour the scenic route and rich history of JBSA-Randolph, but to experience camaraderie and teamwork between runners and volunteers alike throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Career Skills Program, P4 helps Airmen with post-military careers
June 15, 2016 — A partnership between Joint Base San Antonio, businesses andpublic entities in the San Antonio area is providing job skills and training toservice members who are making the transition from the... MORE

Jim Ockenden, Information Technology Foundations Facilitator for Onward to Opportunity, provides instruction and gives an insider perspective to the Information Technology world during a briefing June 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. A partnership between Joint Base San Antonio,
businesses and public entities in the San Antonio area are providing job skills and training to service members who are making the transition from the military to a civilian career.

Loan Locker provides household items for Airmen in transition
June 15, 2016 — For active-duty members and their families, one of thestressors of the military lifestyle is moving to a new installation andawaiting the arrival of their household goods.That waiting period often... MORE

Kelli Franklin (right), Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, provides a microwave to Airman 1st Class Yan Cui from the Loan Locker June 8 at JBSA-Randolph. The Loan Locker provides temporary loans of household items to incoming and departing permanent party personnel.

Air Force directive aimed at preventing Airmen suicide
June 15, 2016 — Five Military and Family Life Counselors have been added tounits at Joint Base San Antonio as part of an Air Force initiative to preventsuicides among service members.The new MFLCs are being assigned... MORE

AFPC beats 25th Air Force to win JBSA volleyball crown
June 8, 2016 — The Air Force Personnel Center won the Joint Base SanAntonio intramural volleyball title by defeating the 25th Air Force in thechampionship match May 26 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Medical Education... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center won the Joint Base San Antonio intramural volleyball title May 26. AFPC beat the 25th AF from JBSA-Lackland in three sets, 2-1, to win its first ever JBSA volleyball title.

Dermatology services added to JBSA-Randolph Medical Clinic
June 8, 2016 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hasexpanded dermatology services to the JBSA-Randolph Medical Clinic.Maj. (Dr.) Thomas Beachkofsky, 59th Medical SpecialtySquadron... 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.

Staying sober, reducing alcohol use contribute to safe summer
June 8, 2016 — One of the keys to a safe, enjoyable summer is sounddecision making.One of the soundest decisions people can make – whetherthey’re swimming at the beach or lake, playing one of their favorite... MORE

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The Air Force loses Airmen every year because of alcohol-related accidents – 26 in fiscal year 2015, including three from Air Education and Training Command.

School liaison office seeking volunteers to mentor students
June 8, 2016 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph School Liaison Office isseeking active duty service members, retirees and Department of Defensecivilians to help mentor local school children.The school liaison... MORE

Master Sgt. Joseph Larouche, Air Education and Training Command munitions program manager, talks with Daniel, a student in eighth grade at Dobie Junior High School April 1 in Cibolo, Texas during a weekly mentoring session as part of the Communities in Schools of South Central Texas program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Stop the bleeding: Combat Casualty Care Course a different kind of medical course
June 3, 2016 — “Ninety percent of casualties that die do so before theyreach medical care” Sgt. 1st Class Clark Hitchcock announced to a group ofstudents at Camp Bullis. “Ninety-four percent die from hemorrhaging.”... MORE

Army North unit trains for the worst – with some of the best
June 3, 2016 — The U.S. Army North Civil Support Training Activitycoordinated and executed a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for the 59thChemical Company's Reconnaissance Platoon in New York City from May... MORE

Army South’s Task Force Red Wolf takes part in humanitarian mission
June 3, 2016 — As part of the humanitarian mission between the U.S. and theGuatemalan government, Task Force Red Wolf was tasked with constructing twoschools and three clinics in the Catarina and La Blanca area... MORE

Patients rate BAMC in top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide
June 3, 2016 — Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston scored in the top 10percent in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers andSystems, or HCAHPS, a national survey for Overall hospital rating and... MORE

Mental Health Month: A chance to address stigma, improve care
June 3, 2016 — ThoughAirmen might not think twice about seeking help for a physical wound, mental healthstruggles can carry a stigma. Airmenseeking help for issues related to stress, anxiety and depression shouldn't... MORE

New Air Force unit activated to better train elite combat Airmen
June 2, 2016 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJpaAInX2EU Forthe first time in U.S. military history, the Air Force activated a unit solelydedicated to train the service’s ground component, June 2 at Joint Base... MORE

Col. Roy Collins, commander of the 37th Training Wing, passes the Battlefield Airman Training Group guidon to Col. Ronald Stenger, the inaugural commander of the BA TG, during the BA TG activation ceremony June 2, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The BA TG encompasses five subordinate squadrons, whose members will train the Air Force's conventional and special operations ground forces, including combat controllers, pararescuemen, special operations weathermen and tactical air control party Airmen. The vision of the group is to become the recognized leader among the special operations forces selection and training community while driving human performance innovation for tactical athletes.

Food Network host, chef gives back to military members
June 1, 2016 — Sunny Anderson, Food Network host and chef, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 25 as part of a cross-country tour with Operation Gratitude, which has sent millions of care packages to current... MORE

Air Force veteran Sunny Anderson, Food Network host and chef, signs autographs and gives free copies of her new book to guests May 25 while visiting Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Her visit was part of a tour with Operation Gratitude, which has sent about 1.5 million care packages to service members.