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Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio researchers developing field portable sterilizer
March 1, 2017 — Researchers at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are developing a portable sterilizer that can be used in military field operations and operate by battery when power is not available... MORE

Roy Dory (right), biomedical engineer and head of NAMRU-SA’s Biomedical Systems Engineering and Evaluation Department is also the principal investigator for the field-ready portable ozone sterilizer project. Dory and team member Dr. Luis Martinez prepare to test the prototype.

Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Your Child
March 1, 2017 — When it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can’t have too much information. Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans each year, and each TBI experience is unique. Be sure to know... MORE

Foulois Firsts
March 1, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

March 2 marks the 107th anniversary of the first military aerial flight taken by Army Lt. Benjamin Foulois when he boarded the “Signal Corps ‘Aeroplane’ No. 1” and circled Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field.

Are your running shoes spying on you?
March 1, 2017 — Five or 10 years ago, such a statement might have been appropriate for a cartoon matinee or slapstick farce, but in a new world defined by the Internet of Things, this statement isn’t just a possibility, but an actual cyber vulnerability to be aware of. Companies today are adding the word “smart” to a constellation of different products: water bottles, refrigerators, televisions, and yes, even running sneakers... MORE

Navy hosts Regional SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Challenge in San Antonio
February 28, 2017 — The U.S. Navy Recruiting Command Southwest Region City Outreach Program, in cooperation with Northeast Lakeview College and Navy Recruiting District San Antonio or NRD-SA, from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, hosted a regional SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Challenge Competition at Palo Alto College’s Aquatic and Athletic Center Feb. 25... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Bailey, a recruiter with Navy Recruiting Station New Braunfels, judges one of 26 robotics teams during the U.S. Navy’s Regional SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Challenge Competition. U.S. Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) Southwest Region City Outreach Program in cooperation with Northeast Lakeview College and Navy Recruiting District (NRD) San Antonio hosted the competition at Palo Alto College’s Aquatic and Athletic Center Feb. 25. The competition was comprised of three evolutions consisting of a Poster/Notebook Presentation and Interview, Speed Obstacle Course and the Challenge Course.

Fourth annual JBSA Half Marathon draws near
February 28, 2017 — The fourth annual Joint Base San Antonio Half Marathon is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. April 30 at JBSA-Randolph. The 13.1-mile race will take runners through many of JBSA-Randolph’s scenic and... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members run down Harmon Drive April 26 during the start of the JBSA Half Marathon at JBSA-Randolph. In its second year, the race not only provided an opportunity for members from all JBSA locations to tour the scenic route and rich history of JBSA-Randolph, but to experience camaraderie and teamwork between runners and volunteers alike throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2017
February 28, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Students from Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy visited with the 12th Maintenance Group Feb. 2 at Joint Base San... MORE

Robert Hamm, 12th Maintenance Group deputy director, poses with the Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academy class Feb. 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The group completed a tour of the flight line and an aircraft maintenance hangar.

Overcoming adversity: One Airman's fight to beat cancer and serve
February 28, 2017 — All Airmen will face some form of adversity in the pursuit of their military service. For Senior Airman Cameron Sowle, it was cancer.Sowle, cyber operator for the 221st Combat Communications Squadron,... MORE

While deployed to the Middle East in 2015, Senior Airman Cameron Sowle found a lump in his neck he would later discover was stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (Courtesy Photo).

Electrical safety an essential part of daily life
February 28, 2017 — To turn on or off modern conveniences in this day and age means flipping an electrical switch and in an instant, you have power... MORE

Let’s talk SHARP: A conversation with AMEDDC&S leaders
February 28, 2017 — At the most recent U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School NCO Professional Development at Blesse Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 22, Maj. Felicia Williams, AMEDDC&S victim advocate, hosted a panel from AMEDDC&S and JBSA to discuss the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, or SHARP, program... MORE

(From left) Brenda Clark, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School sexual assault response coordinator, or SARC, discusses the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, or SHARP, program with Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron Stone, 187th Medical Battalion; Nykita Riley, SARC, 32nd Medical Brigade; and Maj. Felicia Williams, AMEDDC&S victim advocate.

Distinguished service since ‘72
February 28, 2017 — The history of the 12th Flying Training Wing stretches back to World War II and has been part of Air Education and Training Command since it was activated as part of Air Training Command at Randolph... MORE

B-25 aircraft from the 81st Bombardment Squadron prepare to take off on a bombing mission over enemy installations. (Courtesy Photo)

Foulois Firsts
February 28, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

The first Army aircraft made its first flight March 2, 1910, at Fort Sam Houston with Lt. Benjamin Foulois at the controls. Foulois piloted the Army's first aircraft, Signal Corps Aircraft No. 1, with his first flight lasting only 7 1/2 minutes. He made three more flights that day and on his fourth attempt, the young pilot ended up crashing the airplane.

37th Training Wing hosts Drill Down Invitational
February 27, 2017 — Drill teams from around Air Education and Training Command gathered for the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 25. The... MORE

Members of the 59th Training Group drill team perform in the freestyle round of the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 25, 2017. The 59th Training Group included a team of nine Airmen enrolled in technical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

AETC equipment manager earns command logistics award
February 27, 2017 — A master sergeant assigned to Air Education and Training Command whose 16-year career has been primarily devoted to materiel management has been honored for his efforts.Master Sgt. Ryan Love, AETC... MORE

Master Sgt. Ryan Love (left), Air Education and Training Command equipment manager, speaks with Sharon Walker, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment accountability element technician, as work is completed on a T-38 C Talon II Feb. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Love recently won the AETC Outstanding Air Force Logistics Readiness Enlisted Staff of the Year award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons/Released)

Military child care is just a keystroke away
February 27, 2017 — Permanent change of station moves, whether moving from state-to-state or to another country, occurs in a service member’s career. Frequently, family members also move with them. To make PCS moves a... MORE

AED training kicks in as Airman saves friend’s life
February 27, 2017 — Heart racing, hands shaking, and eyes teary, Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp waited for the small machine to start up. “Start CPR,” the machine announced... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp poses for a photo in front of the Rambler Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, with Master Sgt. Ernest Winston and the exact automated external defibrillator she used to save his life. Sharp is the 359th Medical Support Squadron superintendent; Winston is a 359th Medical Group medical technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

AFIMSC civilian honored for heroism
February 27, 2017 — Greg Gangnuss, a civilian member of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, was on a voluntary deployment to Afghanistan as a senior environmental advisor for the Ministry of Defense Advisor Program when a helicopter carrying nine coalition members crashed after striking a cable while landing at the NATO Resolute Support Mission headquarters in Kabul on Oct. 11, 2015, killing five people on board. Gangnuss helped rescue four, including Col. Laurel Burkel... MORE

Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski congratulates Greg Gangnuss after presenting him with the Air Force Civilian Award for Valor during a Feb. 22 commander’s call at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Foulois Firsts
February 27, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

NSA, cyber command leader visits Joint Base San Antonio
February 25, 2017 — Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, held a town hall Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland to discuss the future of 24th and 25th Air Force and his push for integration... MORE

Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, met with Airmen Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lori A. Bultman)

‘Boots to Business’ offers path for transitioning service members
February 24, 2017 — Finding a new career after serving in the military can be a daunting task, but for some separating active-duty members and veterans, starting and growing a business can be a pathway to success.A... MORE

Boots to Business is a workshop offered on a regular basis at Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers and gives participants a head start on their entrepreneurial pursuits.