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Alamo Wing units conduct force protection training
April 5, 2017
Tech.Sgt. Steven Cherry, 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, discusses tactical movement scenarios in the event of enemy contact at Training Base "Warrior" April 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The 433rd SFS and 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a six-block annual training regimen that included, application of force, tactics techniques and procedures, contingency patrol, movement, react to contact, and urban operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
502nd CES saves money by saving energy
April 5, 2017
Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron and CPS Energy present (left) Brig. Gen Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, a rebate check from CPS Energy’s Demand Response Program Feb. 14, 2017, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Peak demand reduction programs reduce utility costs to JBSA installations and improve energy efficiency with an estimated annual savings of $530,000.
San Antonio Traffic Alert: I-35 closure April 7-10
April 5, 2017
Interstate 35 will be closed April 7-10 due to the demolition of a bridge near the northeast loop 410 for four days.
Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April
April 5, 2017
During a recent message to Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses Airmen about the responsibility that every Airman has to stop sexual assault. (Courtesy photo)
Air Force officer’s inventions inspired by Pin Art, E Ink
April 5, 2017
Capt. Daniel Stambovsky, a physicist assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron at Fort Meade, Maryland, recently received notification that two of patents from his previous assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, have been processed and approved: the “Actuated Pin Antenna Reflector” and the “Radio Frequency Emissive Display Antenna and System for Controlling.” (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)
324th TRS becomes the first BMT squadron to host 5k run
April 4, 2017
Trainees from the 324th Training Squadron run in formation during the squadron’s inaugural Knight’s Day 5K at the 324th TRS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 25, 2017. Trainees ran alongside their military training instructors and senior leadership.
Appreciation day focuses on resources for retired military members
April 4, 2017
Military retirees and their spouses who live in the San Antonio area will learn about programs and benefits available from more than 35 agencies and organizations during an event from 8:15 a.m. to noon April 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Club.
Army Medicine Soldier is an American Ninja Warrior
April 4, 2017
Capt. Rommel Camangeg preparing to begin his first round on the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course.
Airmen’s Week: Changing the culture of Airmen
April 4, 2017
Lt. Col Meghan Doherty, 326th Training Squadron commander, addresses Airmen during Airmen’s Week April 3, 2016, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week is a 31-hour, values-based course with a mission to “develop professional, resilient Airmen, inspired by our heritage, committed to the Air Force core values, and motivated to deliver airpower for America.”
Army Medicine Civilian Corps celebrates 21st birthday
April 4, 2017
Mr. Charles G. (Gregg) Stevens, SES, Army Medicine Civilian Corps Chief, along with some of the longest serving members of the Civilian Corps, cut a cake celebrating the 21st anniversary of the corps. The Army Medical Department Civilian Corps was established on March 26, 1996.
Intelligence communications systems migrate worldwide
April 4, 2017
To better utilize the Air Force's top secret communications system, there is a migration taking place that will consolidate all legacy Air Force and Air National Guard JWICS, synchronizing JWICS Air Force wide. Melanie Weems, program manager, AF JWICS Program Management Office, works with multiple contract personnel, like Brian Boblett, migration specialist, and Russ Williamson, migration technician lead, to complete the migration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lori A. Bultman)
Colombian ambassador visits IAAFA
April 4, 2017
JBSA to host events to raise awareness of child abuse
April 3, 2017
Sylvia Munoz, Child Development Center pre-school teacher, assists Brooke Correa on decorating a Cardboard Kid cut-out for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month March 30, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Cardboard Kid cut-outs, representing victims of child abuse will be displayed throughout JBSA during the month of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Thousands turn out for food and fun at Cowboys For Heroes annual event
April 3, 2017
A Soldier rides the mechanical bull during the Cowboys for Heroes event Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field April 1.
Who is “UNAFRAID?”
April 3, 2017
Chaplains hosts summit in San Antonio
April 3, 2017
Master Sgt. Tamica Hales, 502nd Air Base Wing superintendent of chapel operations, is awarded the 2016 Gerald Cullins Award for the best chaplain's assistant in the Air Force, noncomissioned officer category, March 29, 2017, at the Air Force Chaplains Annual Award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in San Antonio. The ceremony was part of a three-day chaplains corps conference, which included days of presentations from leaders in the field of divinity, science and psychology. The conference served as a way for chaplains and chaplain’s assistants to share ideas and programs throughout the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)
5th Recruiting Brigade observes Annual Prayer Luncheon
April 3, 2017
Col. James Palmer Jr., command chaplain for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, spent an hour at the 5th Recruiting Brigade Headquarters conducting a question-and-answer forum with Soldiers from the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion’s Company E as part of the annual prayer luncheon.
ARNORTH Hosts German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test for first time
April 3, 2017
A U.S. service member treads water before removing his uniform as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at the Fort Sam Houston Aquatics Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 31.
C-5M on full display for IAAFA students
April 2, 2017
Senior Master Sgt. A. Clark, a 356th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, shows students from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy how the rollers on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft are used to load cargo March 29, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. As part of their tour the students also toured the structural, metals, survival, and engine shops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
JBSA Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off April 10
April 2, 2017
Air Force Assistance Fund campaign graphic.