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Navy Hospital Corpsman school graduation first of its kind
October 18, 2017 — The first class to train under the newly revised Hospital Corpsman (HM) “A” School curriculum graduated Oct. 13 at a ceremony at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Riley (right), an instructor assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, grades a hospital corpsman (HM) "A" School student as she reads the list of steps she must take for a simulated patient during a final exercise at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 5. The students are in the first class to go through a revised HM "A" School curriculum which incorporates the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course as the final exercise, the first time ever that this critical qualification has been included in the "A" School.

Commentary: Serving the nation in the military … own it!
October 18, 2017 — We all joined the U.S. military for a variety of reasons but our shared obligation/duty is to serve our great nation... MORE

Airmen attending Airman’s Week speak with their instructor about the significance of squadron symbols and lineage Jan 21, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Airmen’s Week, a five-day course implemented in March 2015 that helps Airmen better prepare for technical training school and beyond.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
October 18, 2017 — During the month of September, there was one court-martial of an Air Force member and one court-martial of an Army member at Joint Base San Antonio. Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders also administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

JBSA Hosts AICUZ Open Houses to inform public and community leaders on encroachment
October 17, 2017 — The goal of the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program, or AICUZ, is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of those living and working on or near military installations while ensuring the continued flight operations... MORE

The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron. The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Mission and Installation Contracting Command support to Soldiers exceeds $4.8 billion in fiscal 2017
October 17, 2017 — Acquisition members from Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston executed 31,312 contract actions valued at more than $4.8 billion in support of Soldiers and their families during fiscal year 2017... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center celebrates Hispanic culture
October 17, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Hispanic Heritage Month observance Oct. 5 in the Medical Mall to honor Hispanics and Latinos who have helped to shape America... MORE

Lee Perez and Alcira Etienne dance a traditional Spanish dance Oct. 5 at the Hispanic Heritage observance in the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall.

Air Show comes to JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field
October 16, 2017 — After nearly a year of planning and preparation, the Joint Base San Antonio 2017 Air Show and Open House is ready to showcase and celebrate its rich military and aviation history next month, Nov. 4-5, at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex flightline... MORE

Residents of the San Antonio community get a close up view of various aircraft during the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 1, 2015 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays and allowing attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Will preparation an important process for military members, retirees
October 16, 2017 — Judge advocate offices throughout the Air Force are well-known for their expertise in the area of military justice, but they also provide a variety of other legal services... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston breaks ground on new exchange shopping center
October 16, 2017 — Work has begun on a new $54 million exchange shopping center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston after JBSA leaders and Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials broke ground on the facility Oct. 13... MORE

Local military and civilian leaders join Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials in breaking ground Oct. 13 for the new $54 million exchange shopping center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Rambler 120
October 16, 2017 — The Rambler 120 Team Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio’s adventure race, featured a 22-mile bike ride, six-mile run, two-mile raft race and a mystery event that took place Oct. 14 at the JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. MORE

Celebrate Halloween safely at JBSA
October 13, 2017 — Halloween is a fun fall celebration with plenty of tricks and treats. Through planning ahead and teaching your children how to make smart decisions, Halloween can be fun and safe for everyone. Here... MORE

JBSA commander helps load last hurricane relief effort pallet
October 13, 2017 — Three and a half weeks of 24/7 hurricane relief operations came to an end Oct. 11 as Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, assisted Airmen from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron in loading the last pallet to leave JBSA-Kelly Air Field... MORE

JBSA observes Hispanic Heritage Month
October 13, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio honored the rich history, traditions and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15... MORE

Members of Joint Base San Antonio community take part in a cultural expo at JBSA-Lackland during Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 11, 2017. The event featured food, music, and traditions from Latin American. (U.S. Air Force by Ismael Ortega.)

AETC opens Commander Action Link
October 13, 2017 — First command Airmen and civilians now have a tool available to communicate their questions or concerns directly to the commander of Air Education and Training Command... MORE

To submit your question or concern, send an email to aetc.cc.action@us.af.mil, or go to the AETC website and click the button in the navigation sidebar.

AFIMSC war room facilitates fiscal year closeout
October 13, 2017 — Budget analysts representing every Air Force major command successfully closed out fiscal year 2017 from a war room established at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s headquarters in San Antonio... MORE

‘Make A Difference’ throughout JBSA Oct. 28
October 13, 2017 — Five Joint Base San Antonio volunteer organizations and facilities, in cooperation with the JBSA Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program, are hosting community service projects for the nationwide Make A Difference Day Oct. 28... MORE

Five Joint Base San Antonio volunteer organizations and facilities, in cooperation with the JBSA Military & Family Readiness Center Volunteer Program, are hosting community service projects for the nationwide Make A Difference Day Oct. 28.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Parker Youth Center hosts Halloween carnival
October 13, 2017 — Children ages 12 and under can participate in several fun activities and dress up in their favorite costume at a Halloween carnival hosted by the W. Ed Parker Youth Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 1630, on Watkins Boulevard, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28... MORE

Children ages 12 and under can participate in several fun activities and dress up in their favorite costume at a Halloween carnival hosted by the W. Ed Parker Youth Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 1630, on Watkins Boulevard, from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. The carnival is open to children of active-duty service members, Department of Defense civilians and DOD cardholders.

METC-trained lab technicians meritoriously advanced
October 12, 2017 — Cmdr. Stacie Milavec, head of the laboratory department at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, and Chief Petty Officer Jane Nonthaveth, the laboratory department’s leading chief petty officer, hoped at least one of the three, first tour corpsmen they nominated under the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP, would be selected for advancement. Instead of just one, all three Sailors – each of them a Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, graduate – were selected for the honor. ... MORE

(From left) Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnny Le, Petty Officer 3rd Class Candice Smith, Chief Petty Officer Jane Nonthaveth, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Royal Miller following the meritorious promotion ceremony concluded June 30 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan.

BAMC celebrates newest NCOs during induction ceremony
October 12, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center welcomed its newest non-commissioned officers into the ranks of the professional NCO Corps during a formal induction ceremony held in the auditorium Oct. 4... MORE

Soldiers participate in a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony Oct. 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Twenty-seven Soldiers recited the NCO charge led by BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough before walking through the NCO arch.

CATM instructor returns to JBSA, trains next generation of Airmen
October 12, 2017 — As a basic trainee, Senior Airman Robert Allore completed his combat arms training at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex... MORE