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BAMC Troop Command Soldiers help guide students at career fair
October 19, 2016
(From left) Staff Sgt. Devon Modrak animal care specialist, Capt. Daniela Roberts, veterinarian, and Sgt. Robyn Rothwell, animal care specialist, speak to a room of Cole High School Students during the school’s career day Oct. 7. The event hosted both civilian and military career professionals who spoke on occupations such biochemistry, nursing, legal, veterinary science and engineering.
Army North leads AUSA panel on homeland security
October 19, 2016
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan (left), U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, speaks on the unity of effort in defending and securing the homeland, along with Robert Salesses (right), Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities, at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 5.
Akeroyd Donor Center takes ownership of new blood mobile
October 19, 2016
In September, the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center received a new blood mobile. The new state-of-the-art mobile will be used by the donor center to reach out to the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston permanent party population to collect plasma for the freeze-dried plasma program.
JBSA honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 18, 2016
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and is a time to recognize the many and significant contributions workers with disabilities have made. It also serves as an opportunity to reaffirm a commitment to recruit, retain and advance people with disabilities in the workforce.
‘Chargin’ Cheetahs’ honor local student as ‘Pilot for a Day’
October 18, 2016
Jake Larner (right), “Pilot For a Day,” and Capt. Charles Giles, 99th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, watch a T-38 Talon take off Oct. 14 from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s east runway. Jake’s battle with cancer began May 26, when he suffered from intense lower abdominal pains and was taken to the emergency room at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston by his mother, Kristie Davidson.
502nd TDS impacts felt across Air Force, Department of Defense
October 18, 2016
Rodney Reinhard, 502nd Trainer Development Squadron machinist, compares a ramphook for a C-17 Aeromedical Evacuation Trainer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, that was just cut from a spec design Oct. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 502nd TDS serves Air Education and Training Command and other Air Force and Department of Defense units, as well as some foreign nations, providing essential devices for flying, fighter, air mobility, technical and other training missions.
Wingman Café ushers in new era for JBSA-Randolph’s DFAC
October 18, 2016
From left: Brig, Gen Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander; Col. David Raugh, 502nd Force Support Group commander; Col. Donna Turner, Air Force Services Activity commander; and Brett Ladd, Sodexo vice president of operations, cut the ribbon to the Wingman Café Dining Facility Oct. 11 during the grand-opening ceremony at JBSA-Randolph. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dining facility, or DFAC, which had been closed for renovation since June 2015, reopened last week with a new name, a new look, more food choices and an expanded customer base.
JBSA Retiree Appreciation Day set for Saturday
October 18, 2016
Senior Airman Kelly Boos (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, takes a blood pressure reading for Bill Jurczyn during the retiree appreciation event held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 22. The event is held annually at the Kendrick Club to educate the local retiree community on services available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)
Command post: the eyes, ears of JBSA
October 18, 2016
Whenever an emergency occurs, the Joint Base San Antonio Command Post is the unit active-duty members, civilian personnel and commanders rely on to keep them informed on what’s going on. The command post is a 24-hour, seven-day operation that monitors communications of security forces and emergency responders throughout JBSA.
JBSA celebrates Halloween throughout October
October 18, 2016
Joint Base San Antonio locations will offer several programs and events this Halloween Season for children and adults of all ages.Trick or Treating hours on all JBSA locations will be from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Virtual behavioral health care offered through video chat
October 14, 2016
A patient meets with his medical provider via the web as part of the Virtual Health program offered by the Army.
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
October 14, 2016
Service members take time to honor the National Anthem before the start of the National Night Out celebration at the Lincoln Family Housing headquarters at 2739 Dickman Drive at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 4. All three JBSA locations hosted events raising awareness for crime prevention and neighborhood safety through community involvement. National Night Out is an annual event observed throughout the U.S. which focuses on fighting crime through community and law enforcement partnerships.
59th MDW career advisor changes lives 1 Airman at a time
October 13, 2016
Senior Master Sgt. Jose Diaz helps Senior Airman Laketa Baisden, a medical technician with the 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with career advice Sept. 19 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Diaz, who is the 59th Medical Wing career assistance advisor and one of four Joint Base San Antonio career advisors, helps Airmen by providing information on benefits and programs the Air Force has to offer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)
JBSA-Randolph historic landmark gets facelift
October 12, 2016
Eddie Contreras glazes a window at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal, during its renovation process Oct. 6, 2016. The renovation is part of a $10 million project designed the improve the Taj Mahal, which houses the headquarters for the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 12th Mission Support Group.
JBSA clinics offer mammograms in October
October 12, 2016
The mammography clinic at JBSA-Lackland’s Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will offer mammograms Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. At JBSA-Randolph, the 359th Medical Group will offer mammograms from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. every Friday during October as long as a provider submits a request.
JBSA defenders give safety tips during National Crime Prevention Month
October 12, 2016
Members from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron give a military working dog demonstration during National Night Out at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 4, 2016. The 902nd SFS is home to six MWDs, each has explosives and narcotics training as part of their weekly duties.
Combat medic instructor remembered with METC classroom dedication
October 12, 2016
Joseph “JB” Slye, an emergency medical technician, or EMT, instructor at the Department of Combat Medic Training and retired volunteer firefighter for the Medina (Ohio) Fire Department, passed away Sept. 1. His EMT classroom was dedicated with his name Sept. 29.
Soldiers, families benefit from $4.6 billion in MICC contract support throughout country
October 12, 2016
Members of the 412th Contracting Support Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are one of three brigades and a field directorate office across the country making up the Mission and Installation Contracting Command that together executed more than 32,000 contract actions during fiscal 2016 in support of Soldiers and their families.
Water conservation at Joint Base San Antonio
October 12, 2016
201st Military Intelligence Battalion cases colors
October 12, 2016
The casing ceremony began with the last time the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion colors would be posted.