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Strategy in leadership: Constantly improving thought process, leadership techniques
March 16, 2016 — Flight commanders in the 435th Fighter Training Squadron metthe Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements lastmonth at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 435th FTS... MORE

Members of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron stand with Lt. Gen. James M. Holmes
(center), Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff.

Occupational analysis chief’s team wins Civil Air Patrol flight event
March 16, 2016 — A retired Air Force colonel relied on his experience flyingCivil Air Patrol missions and his background as an Air Force weapon systems officerto pilot his aircrew to victory in the CAP’s first-ever... MORE

From left: Mike Duc, Roger Corbin and Jan Wagner display the first-place trophy they earned at the Civil Air Patrol Texas Wing Flight Competition Feb. 28 in San Marcos.

Healthy eating advances AF readiness, mission success
March 16, 2016 — Think twice before biting in. Are you making a smart foodchoice? Healthy eating coupled with active living is the foundationfor healthy living, which is critical to maintaining a ready and... MORE

MICC personnel participate in joint operational contract support exercise
March 16, 2016 — U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Commandacquisition and support personnel from Fort Sam Houston will be participatingin an annual operational contract support exercise Monday through... MORE

Army’s Task Force 51 trains on emergency deployment at JBSA-Lackland
March 10, 2016 — A team from U.S. ArmyNorth’s Task Force 51 at Fort Sam Houston packed their bags and headed acrosstown to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 2 to train on loading theirequipment on military... MORE

Social workers ‘forging solutions out of problems’
March 10, 2016 — March is NationalSocial Work Month and this year’s theme is “Forging Solutions out ofChallenges.”The NationalAssociation of Social Workers drew the inspiration for this year’s theme fromthe historic... MORE

Virtual Critical Care Consultation project designed to improve patient outcomes
March 10, 2016 — Army medics deployedto remote or austere locations can face challenges when caring for injuredSoldiers. In an effort toprovide medical care guidance and recommendations by senior, experienced... MORE

Army South political advisor mentors St. Mary’s students
March 10, 2016 — The role of a militarypolitical advisor is a long-standing role and commitment from the U.S. StateDepartment to provide a flag-rank equivalent official as a personal advisor toleading U.S. military... MORE

Cole Lady Cougars finish basketball season as 3A state semi-finalists
March 10, 2016 — The Robert G. ColeHigh School Lady Cougars basketball team lost to the Wall High School LadyHawks, 60-40, at the Alamodome March 3, ending their first run at the Region IVDistrict 3A girls state... MORE

Cole High School senior Dalesia Booth (center) attempts to shoot around two
Wall High School defenders during the Region IV District 3 semifinal game
at the state championship at the Alamodome March 3. Wall won the game,
60-40.

Active shooter training prepares 59th Medical Wing medics for survival
March 9, 2016 — An active shooter training exercise at the Reid Clinic Feb.12 tested the 59th Medical Wing’s ability to respond and survive during anattack.The wing partnered with the 802nd Security Forces... MORE

Airmen from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron perform a security sweep while attempting to locate active shooters during the Active Shooter training exercise Feb. 12, 2016 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Reid Clinic. Members of the 59th MDW and 802nd Security Forces Squadron are training to deal with threats of violence at military medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

Exercise Alamo Shield provides life-saving training
March 9, 2016 — Airmen from different units of the 433rd Airlift Wingconducted an eight-day training exercise to hone their skills and prepare incase they are called into action in a deployed... MORE

En-route Patient Staging System team members, from the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, transport a patient toward a C-130 Hercules during the Alamo Shield exercise held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Camp Bullis Training Annex, Texas Feb. 27, 2016. Alamo Shield is a comprehensive training exercise designed to deploy and exercise an aeromedical evacuation system in an initial urgent response scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

Retired Colombian National Police commissioner shares three-year captivity experience with IAAFA students
March 9, 2016 — A retired Colombian National Police commissioner spoke toInter-American Air Forces Academy students about his experience as a three-yearprisoner of war during the academy’s Dynamics of Terrorism... MORE

Randolph High School baseball team wins first-ever tournament title
March 9, 2016 — When the Randolph High School Ro-Hawks baseball team won thetitle at the Charlotte High School tournament in Charlotte, Texas, Feb. 27, itwas a history-making moment for the team.The Ro-Hawks went 3-1... MORE

Screening, early detection help prevent colon cancer
March 9, 2016 — March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and JointBase San Antonio members 50 years of age and older, or who have a familyhistory of colon cancer are being urged to get screened for the disease... MORE

TSA opens canine training center at JBSA-Lackland
March 9, 2016 — The Transportation Security Administration marked the grandopening of their new canine training center with a ribbon cutting ceremony March4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.The newly built, 25,000... MORE

502nd LRS selected as top emergency management unit at JBSA
March 9, 2016 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron has been selected forthe Phoenix Vanguard Award that recognizes the top emergency management unitswithin Joint Base San Antonio.The JBSA Office of Emergency... MORE

An Airman tightens the seal around his gloves during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare training class hosted by 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialists Aug. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

‘Unlikely equestrian’ leads JBSA-FSH Caisson Section
March 9, 2016 — A cool breeze filters its way through the branches of theFort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The crisp air carries the sound of wagonwheels creaking as they churn their way down the road behind the... MORE

Staff Sgt. Edward Montgomery, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section military honors platoon sergeant, walks JBSA-Caisson horse Copeland to a trailer Feb. 5 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Montgomery joined the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section in 2013 and is responsible for training new soldiers to be honor guard members.

JBSA Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 21
March 9, 2016 — The 2016 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint BaseSan Antonio kicks off March 21 and runs until April 29.JBSA is part of the overall Air Force effort worldwideparticipating in this annual... MORE

Spring forward safely: stay seen with reflective belt, clothing
March 9, 2016 — It’s that time of the year again.Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday.This shift in time moves one hourof daylight from the evening into the morning hours. Many of you will now betravelling to work... MORE

‘Kelly Katies’ helped maintain World War II warplanes in San Antonio
March 9, 2016 — Theattack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War IIbrought dramatic changes to Duncan and Kelly Fields in San Antonio, with theneed for more pilots, bombardiers, navigators... MORE

“Kelly Katies” doing desealing work in a B-36 fuel tank at Kelly Field in San Antonio during the Korean War.