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Airmen, family feedback sought for community resources
September 8, 2017 — The Air Force invites all Airmen and their dependents to participate in the 2017 Air Force Community Feedback Tool survey (https://confirm.opinionport.com/wix/p27407946.aspx) which runs through Oct. 2... MORE

Army Criminal Investigation Command warns of disaster fraud scams
September 8, 2017 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is cautioning the Army community to be on the lookout for charitable schemes and scams associated with "disaster fraud" donations... MORE

Army Criminal Investigative Command is warning individuals to be aware of disaster fraud scams by carefully researching relief organizations before donating.

Keeping the community connected at Military & Family Readiness Centers
September 8, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services promoting self-reliance, mission readiness, resiliency and ease adaption into the military way of life... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are dedicated to providing a full range of quality programs and services promoting self-reliance, mission readiness, resiliency and ease adaption into the military way of life.

323rd Army Band orchestrates their final reunion concert
September 8, 2017 — Throughout the halls of a vintage brick building on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a medley of musical instruments echo in harmonious symphony. However, these halls will soon fall silent, as the musicians of the 323rd Army Band, also known as “Fort Sam’s Own,” make preparations for their final reunion concert, “As Time Goes By,” at the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio Sept. 24. ... MORE

Sgt. Jonathan Solby (left) and Sgt. Daniel Estes (right), trombonists with the 323d Army Band at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, perform at the Watson Fine Arts Center as part of the San Antonio Youth Wind Ensemble Performance April 13. The 323rd Army Band’s final reunion concert – scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Alamo – signifies the impending dissolution of the unit by fall of 2018.

ISR command chief’s goal: to help all Airmen do their best
September 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell’s goal at the 25th Air Force is to help all Airmen do their best, without hindrances. “I see my job as to help remove obstacles so people can do their job."... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, 25th Air Force command chief, observes instruments of a U-2 Dragon Lady training aircraft.

Make your home safe for people with disabilities
September 6, 2017 — According to the National Fire Prevention Association, or NFPA, there are millions of Americans that live with physical and mental disabilities. It’s important for the disabled and caregivers to know the actions they can take to stay safe from fire... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research tourniquet expert helping save lives through research
September 6, 2017 — Whether it’s been at the operating table or doing medical research, Dr. John Kragh Jr. has dedicated 32 years of his life to saving the lives of service members... MORE

Dr. John Kragh Jr., orthopedic surgeon and researcher at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, demonstrates how the Combat Application Tourniquet, or CAT, which is used by Soldiers on the battlefield, works on a simulated limb. Kragh is a renowned researcher and expert on the proper usage and effectiveness of tourniquets in treating wounded service members and injured civilians with limb injuries.

JBSA firefighters participate in rotary-wing training at JBSA-Seguin ISB
September 6, 2017 — Firefighters from the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron had the opportunity to learn about CH-47 Chinook emergency response and egress procedures at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5... MORE

Firefighters from the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron follow along with a 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier during familiarization training on a CH-47 Chinook at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. The 1st AD Soldiers are stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and were loading supplies to deliver to Beaumont, Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

Preparedness Month emphasizes planning ahead to deal with disasters
September 6, 2017 — Every year in September, National Preparedness Month reminds people how critical it is to plan and prepare for emergencies regardless of their magnitude... MORE

EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts
September 5, 2017 — As three CH-47 Chinooks flew in to Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield from the west, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Col. Harry Hughes was quickly working through how to help alleviate a back-up of overflow truck traffic onto the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base... MORE

Col. Harry Hughes, a reservist assigned as Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Region 8, listens to a Hurricane Harvey relief effort update at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. Helping local response agencies coordinate with one another is a primary responsibility for EPLOs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

AMEDDC&S Soldiers and civilians assist with hurricane relief at San Antonio Food Bank
September 5, 2017 — When Capt. Latrina Dudley saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, she wanted to help, so she organized five of her Soldiers headed to the San Antonio Food Bank to volunteer in any way needed... MORE

Capt. Latrina Dudley sorts through donated items at the San Antonio Food Bank warehouse Aug. 31. Dudley is the commander of the Training Support Activity at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army supports Harvey relief efforts with water supply
September 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, delivered 28,500 pounds of water Sept. 3 to citizens at the Anahuac Airport. The city of Anahuac is a part of Chambers County, which was cut off from the rest of Texas due to the massive flooding from Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Potter, a CH-47 helicopter repairer with 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment from Fort Bliss, Texas, pushes a pallet of water on a CH-47 Chinook Sept. 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Auxiliary Airfield in Seguin, Texas, for a supply deliver to citizens affected by Hurricane Harvey.

‘Big Willie’ hosts soldiers traveling to Harvey relief
September 5, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently hosting roughly 500 Soldiers in the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center as they prepare to deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey... MORE

Soldiers walk to their assigned rooms Sept. 2 at the old Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. More than 500 soldiers are awaiting future deployment instructions at the old Wilford Hall in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Brooke Army Medical Center commemorates Women’s Equality Day
September 5, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center commemorated Women’s Equality Day Aug. 30, with the event highlighting the 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote (ratified Aug. 26, 1920) and how far women have progressed since the suffrage movement in 1848... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Deputy Commander Col. Traci E. Crawford addresses the audience gathered for BAMC’s Women’s Equality Day in the Medical Mall Aug. 30. Crawford was the guest speaker for the event.

FSS theme: “Revitalizing the Squadron & YOU!”
September 5, 2017 — Week-long workshop brought Force Support Squadron commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017 — A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017... MORE

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules arlift arrives at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Fied, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017. The supplies included pediatric necessities like baby formula, blankets, cribs and other similar items. The RCAF airlift flew in from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada.

Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
September 3, 2017 — Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence. Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. Whether you live on base or off base, the Air Force highly recommends you get renters insurance... MORE

Duplex housing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, features rooftop solar panels. The homes are part of the Air Force Housing Privatization program portfolio, which is managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller)

Texas reserve wing assists in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 2, 2017 — Earlier in the week the "Alamo Wing" got the call they may be called up. The mission was to deliver medical personnel, equipment and supplies to support relief efforts after the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left behind... MORE

Fort Hood Soldiers make pit stop at JBSA on way to provide disaster relief
September 2, 2017 — Soldiers from Fort Hood’s 297th Inland Cargo Transfer Company stopped Sept. 2 at JBSA-Lackland, Texas on their way to provide disaster relief to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey... MORE

502nd Logistical Readiness Squadron and 59th Medical Wing Airmen transport military personnel Sept. 2, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

BA instructors set up JBSA-Seguin ATC for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — As Hurricane Harvey relief efforts continue, battlefield Airmen instructors have joined in to assist airfield management operations at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support Base at JBSA-Seguin. ... MORE