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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

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

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

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

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

2017 Fire Prevention Week: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”
September 28, 2017 — According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, a home structure fire was reported every 86 seconds in 2015, with about 80 percent of all U.S. fire deaths annually occurring at home.... MORE

Commentary: Run as if your career depends on it!
September 28, 2017 — Are you running as if your military career depends on it, or do you put the same effort into your military career as you do on your run? Treat your career as you would when you run your next 5K, 10K, or physical fitness test. If you put forth your best effort in all you do, you will meet your goals with less resistance and dreams can become a reality.... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston honor Gold Star Mothers and Family
September 28, 2017 — In a well-lit, spacious dining hall during an Army chaplain’s invocation for a crowd of approximately 50 people, a somber tone permeates throughout a ceremony. This ceremony honored fallen service members and their surviving families during the Gold Star Mothers and Family Luncheon Sept. 24 at the Warrior and Family Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

Gold Star survivors are part of Air Force family tree
September 28, 2017 — The Air Force family tree has many branches and one branch, representing the service’s Gold Star families, has leaves that glow consistently with the rest. Gold Star families are survivors of military service members who lost their lives during armed hostilities, including deployments in support of military operations against an enemy and/or during an international terrorist attack. ... MORE

AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers
September 28, 2017 — Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma.... MORE

JBSA leaders, SAPD sign National Night Out Proclamation; event takes place Oct. 3
September 27, 2017 — Leaders from Joint Base San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department joined together Sept. 26 to proclaim Oct. 3 as National Night Out for all JBSA locations. JBSA will be teeming with activities the evening of Oct. 3 as the installations celebrate the partnership between law enforcement and the community.... MORE

Air Force seeks community input to improve services
September 27, 2017 — Air Force officials are asking for help from the community to identify gaps and strengths in services at their local installations through the Community Feedback Tool.... MORE

DLIELC manager ensures smooth partner nation in-country English language training
September 26, 2017 — Since 1954, the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center has provided English language training and services in support of security cooperation objectives. They also provide English language training to U.S. military service members whose primary language is not English. As part of that mission, they annually train students from more than 100 countries.... MORE

White Rope program embodies service before self
September 26, 2017 — Each weekend as Air Force technical training students are resting up, preparing for another week of training, White Ropes of the 37th Training Wing are jumping out of bed to serve others.... MORE

Soldiers exhibit grit to the last grasp at BOSS Strong Championship
September 26, 2017 — They didn't have to persevere for the sake of victory, and some of their bodies and minds clearly were exhausted. But for this group of Soldiers and Marines, not completing the final obstacle course was not an option. ... MORE

U.S. Army North Soldier prepares for Best Warrior Competition
September 25, 2017 — Inside the Army Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a Soldier stands still inside a capsule known as the BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System while its computers calculate an assortment of measurements. ... MORE

Spreading suicide awareness through the community
September 25, 2017 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio took part in a 5k run as part of the 4th annual Run/Ruck for Life Sept. 16 at the Gillum Fitness Center to spread suicide awareness and build camaraderie in the community. ... MORE

Teamsters, Installation Management Command partner to assist transitioning Soldiers
September 25, 2017 — James P. Hoffa, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and Karen M. Perkins, director of human resources (G1) for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, sign a memorandum of understanding to encourage garrisons to partner with Teamsters locals and trucking companies to set up truck driver training programs for transitioning Soldiers. The ceremony took place Sept. 18 at IMCOM headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Medical Education and Training Campus partners with Air Force, Navy for hurricane relief
September 25, 2017 — The devastation of Hurricane Harvey may be one of the worst storms in recent memory. Thousands have been left with only the clothes on their back, questioning when and how they will get be able to move past the destruction. Like a call to arms, volunteers from the Medical Education and Training Campus, Naval Medical Training Support Center, and the 59th Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took action. They worked diligently to collect non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, shoes, diapers, pet food, and other items.... MORE