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October is Energy Awareness Month
October 4, 2017 — October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives... MORE

October is Energy Awareness Month and Join Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives.

U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
October 4, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn relinquished command of U.S. Army South to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, on the historic MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 3... MORE

The passing of the colors is key to any change of command ceremony. U.S. Army South Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Olvera passes the colors one final time to Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn who relinquished command to the incoming Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer.

U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School opens Mission Thanksgiving registration
October 4, 2017 — The U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has opened registration for Mission Thanksgiving. For many young Soldiers attending training at Fort Sam Houston, Thanksgiving will be their first major holiday away from their home and family... MORE

A line of young Soldiers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston wait for their Mission Thanksgiving host families.

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

New Mobile Medic program part of BAMC’s Virtual Health Initiative
October 3, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center launched a new Mobile Medic project at the 232nd Medical Battalion on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in mid-September. The project is an initial step for BAMC as the Army’s first virtual medical center... MORE

Mobile Medic Spc. Amanda Knight sets up a video chat with a medical provider while Mobile Medic Spc. Joshua Rath checks Spc. Joao Dos Santos Faustino's vitals during an early morning sick call at the 232d Medical Battalion Sept. 25. A team of mobile medics stationed at the battalion, use a combination of virtual and hands-on health care to triage the Soldiers who report to morning sick call.

Army South receives first partner nation Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability
October 3, 2017 — In a first-ever welcome ceremony Oct. 2, U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received Chilean Brig. Gen. Edmundo Villarroel and his family to serve as the Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability... MORE

Brig. General Edmundo Villarroel poses with his wife Maria after his welcome ceremony Oct. 2. Villarroel will serve as the Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability at U.S. Army South.

Innovator reconfigures, enhances critical intelligence asset
October 3, 2017 — Among the nearly 30,000 Airmen of 25th Air Force are a multitude of outstanding innovators who, through hard work and diligence, make technological advancements that significantly improve mission and training capabilities... MORE

Graphic: Tech. Sgt. Christopher, a member of the Tactical Systems Operators’ Research and Development section, 25th Intelligence Squadron, is one of 25th Air Force's Outstanding Innovators.

Army recruiting teamwork on display at major medical conference in San Antonio
October 2, 2017 — Recruiters from the San Antonio Medical Recruiting Center teamed with U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion’s National Conventions Division, or NCD, staff to represent the Army among the throng of physicians and other exhibitors at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Family Medicine Experience 2017, or FMX 2017, held Sept. 13-16 at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in downtown San Antonio... MORE

(From left) Army Sgt. 1st Class Chad McLaughlin, lead recruiter for the San Antonio Medical Recruiting Center, Army Maj. Timothy Thompson, an active duty family medicine physician and teaching faculty member at the Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in Fort Benning, Ga., and Army Sgt. 1st Class Colin Rawlings, a San Antonio Medical Recruiting Center recruiter, speak with a medical professional at the American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Experience 2017 or FMX 2017, Sept. 14 at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in downtown San Antonio.

Parking wardens complement security forces’ mission
October 2, 2017 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron is taking steps to reinstitute a program that will authorize service members and civilian employees at participating Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph organizations to issue parking tickets near their facilities... MORE

The 902nd Security Forces Squadron is taking steps to reinstitute a program that will authorize service members and civilian employees at participating Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph organizations to issue parking tickets near their facilities.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center hosts employment readiness workshop Oct. 18
October 2, 2017 — Active-duty members transitioning out of the military can learn about skills and tips to help them get a job at the “Confidence Outside the Uniform” workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18... MORE

Active-duty members transitioning out of the military can learn about skills and tips to help them get a job at the “Confidence Outside the Uniform” workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18.

Leader, team recognized for exceptional insider threat capabilities
October 2, 2017 — The 25th Air Force’s Insider Threat Hub, led by Jason Barron, was recognized by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association this past September for their dedication to developing top-notch Air Force intelligence community insider threat capabilities... MORE

The 25th Air Force’s Insider Threat Hub, led by Jason Barron, was recognized last week for their dedication to developing top-notch Air Force intelligence community insider threat capabilities by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

JBSA reminds drivers to watch for flooded roadways
September 30, 2017 — Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Authorities want to remind drivers to steer clear of certain parts of roadways that could result in injury to you and damage to your vehicle... MORE

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard, according to Texas Department of Transportation. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. A small car can be carried away with just twelve inches of water, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.

Soldiers persevere through rain to win AMEDDC&S Best Medic Competition
September 29, 2017 — Staff Sgts. Scott Dandrea and Joshua Merriss from the 232nd Medical Battalion were the winners of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School Best Medic Competition, which took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 25-28... MORE

Staff Sgt. Scott Dandrea, 232nd Medical Battalion, going through the low crawl portion of the obstacle course during the AMEDDC&S Best Medic Completion at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 25-28.

Invincible Spirit Festival honors staff, patients, families at Brooke Army Medical Center
September 29, 2017 — Actor and musician Gary Sinise and celebrity chef Robert Irvine hosted the Invincible Spirit Festival Sept. 15 at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Gary Sinise and Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson get ready for a wheelchair basketball game Sept. 15, 2017 at the Center for the Intrepid. Sinise and celebrity chef Robert Irvine returned to Brooke Army Medical Center for the fifth time to host the Invincible Spirit Festival. BAMC staff, patients and family members enjoyed food, music and activities throughout the afternoon.

Logistics squadron steps up to support hurricane relief operations
September 29, 2017 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s slogan, “Supporting Those Who Serve,” aptly tells the story of a unit that numbers more than 800 active-duty members and civilian employees who serve all of Joint Base San Antonio, including 266 mission partners... MORE

Marine veteran receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic actions
September 29, 2017 — A Marine Corps veteran was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8 for heroic actions he performed while on active duty. ... MORE

Marine Corps veteran Cpl. Randy D. Mann speaks during a ceremony in the historical quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 8. Mann was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during the ceremony in his hometown of San Antonio for his actions while on active duty with the 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion in Camp Pendleton, California, in July 2013.

San Antonio Navy chiefs hold inaugural CPO Pride event
September 29, 2017 — Navy Medicine San Antonio area Chief Petty Officers and CPO selectees were among the participants in the first San Antonio CPO Pride Day event Sept. 8 at the oldest VFW post in Texas... MORE

Chief petty officers past and present in blue T-shirts form an outline of Texas surrounding chief selectees in gold T-shirts during a CPO Pride event at VFW Post 76 in downtown San Antonio Sept. 8.

Historic Stilwell House reopens at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 29, 2017 — After a long period of rehabilitation and care, the historic 129-year old Stilwell House at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston reopened Sept. 26... MORE

(From left) Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School; Guy W. Chipman III, Chipman Construction; and Joan Gaither, president of Preservation Fort Sam Houston, cut the ribbon during the Stilwell House rededication ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 26.

Joint Chiefs chairman: U.S. faces volatile, complex security situations
September 28, 2017 — The United States faces a volatile, unpredictable world and must keep up its guard, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a reconfirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 26... MORE

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to a question during a Senate Armed Services Committee reconfirmation hearing Sept. 26. Dunford has been serving as chairman since Oct. 1, 2015 and has been nominated for a second two-year term.