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Airmen, family feedback sought for community resources
September 8, 2017

Army Criminal Investigation Command warns of disaster fraud scams
September 8, 2017
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.

323rd Army Band orchestrates their final reunion concert
September 8, 2017
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, 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

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research tourniquet expert helping save lives through research
September 6, 2017
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 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
National Preparedness Month

EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts
September 5, 2017
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
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
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
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 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
FSS Leadership Workshop

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017
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
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
Hurricane Harvey relief effort

Fort Hood Soldiers make pit stop at JBSA on way to provide disaster relief
September 2, 2017
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
Hurricane Harvey relief efforts