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Fueled: Hurdles ignite 59th MDW Airman’s path
November 13, 2017 — My grandma was in charge of drug and weapon distribution from the east coast down to the Caribbean," said Tech. Sgt. Claudio Collazo Jr, 59th Medical Operations Squadron healthcare manager... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Claudio Collazo Jr., a command section staff member from the 59th Medical Operations Squadron, poses for a photo on October 6, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Collazo overcame significant adversity throughout life, fueling his drive for success.

Sailors talk STEM careers at local chamber expo
November 13, 2017 — Sailors from Navy Recruiting District San Antonio spoke to schoolchildren about STEM-related careers and put on scientific demonstrations during the 8th Annual San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CORE4 STEM Expo at the Freeman Expo Hall in San Antonio Nov. 7-8... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Ian MacKay, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio nuclear field coordinator for South Texas, explains to middle school students about an experiment with a plastic bottle rocket at the 8th Annual San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CORE4 STEM Expo Nov. 8 at the Freeman Expo Hall.

Reserve duty offers benefits to Airmen from health professions, other career fields
November 13, 2017 — Air Force members who plan to separate from active duty often choose to maintain their ties to the military by opting for a reserve commitment that gives them the opportunity to work in the civilian sector and still serve their country... MORE

‘Mail early’ the message for timely delivery of Christmas packages
November 13, 2017 — With the holiday season drawing ever closer, it’s time for the families of service members deployed overseas or assigned to installations outside the United States to prepare their cards and packages for delivery to their loved ones in time for Christmas... MORE

Kenneth Collins (left), United States Postal Services sales and services associate, receives a package from Joe Beach, 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs graphic artist, Nov. 15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Post Office. The holiday rush at U.S. Postal Service locations is near at hand, so it’s advisable for the families of active-duty members who are serving abroad to mail cards, letters and packages to their loved ones as soon as possible.

IAAFA’s first female flight instructor continues to make history
November 13, 2017 — She may only weigh about a 100 pounds, but her expertise in flying a 2-ton fighter plane and years of extensive work in aviation helped Maj. Maria Tejada-Quintana land a historic guest instructor position at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Maj. Maria Tejada-Quintana, a guest instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the only female flight guest instructor teaching international students from partner nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Thunderbirds member enjoys her air show homecoming
November 12, 2017 — As the crowd cheered in unison as the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" soared overhead, Staff Sgt. Rebecca Coronado-Ortiz was dialed into her headset and radio, prepared to provide whatever the team needed during the 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 5 at Kelly Field Annex... MORE

Behind the stars: An interview with the AETC commander
November 10, 2017 — Members of Air Education and Training Command are prepared to bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, who for the last two and a half years, has served as their commander... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Daryl Roberson has spent the last two and a half years as commander of Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

America’s Navy makes impact during JBSA Air Show, Open House
November 9, 2017 — America’s Navy participated in the 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex Nov. 3-5... MORE

Petty Officer Dalisay De Ocampo of Lakewood, Wash., speaks with Garret Nunnelly, a sophomore attending Floresville High School, about career opportunities during the 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House aboard JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex. Nunnelly was amongst 3,200 high school students attending the pre-day rehearsals of the air show and visiting the Navy’s virtual reality experience, the “Nimitz”. De Ocampo is a Navy recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Mercado, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio and originally from Cavite, the Philippines.

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts the best of the best at Best Medic competition
November 9, 2017 — Army Staff Sgt. Richard Philbin and Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Rangel from the 75th Ranger Regiment came in first place at the 2017 Army Best Medic Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis recently... MORE

Staff Sgt. Lionel Semon and Sgt. Rolando Fender, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade drag an injured Soldier out of harms way during the tactical combat casualty care (TC3) lane.

2017 JBSA Air Show and Open House
November 9, 2017 — Photos from the 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House. Air shows allow the U.S. military and civilian demonstration teams to display their capabilities through aerial demonstrations and static displays and allowed attendees an opportunity to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military. MORE

The Air Force displayed capabilities of their aircraft through aerial demonstrations and static displays.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command exceeds small business goals for third consecutive year
November 9, 2017 — The award of approximately $2.1 billion in contracts to small businesses in fiscal 2017 drove the Mission and Installation Contracting Command to achieve all five of its socioeconomic goals for the third consecutive year... MORE

Officials with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Small Business Programs credit industry outreach efforts across the command as a vital tool in helping meeting the organization’s small business goals. In August, approximately 100 representatives from small and large industry took part in an acquisition forecast open house conducted by the MICC-Fort Sam Houston contracting office in San Antonio. With more than 60 businesses represented, those in attendance heard from leaders from the MICC headquarters and contracting office on the value of small business participation in helping improve market research and increase competition.

Upgrades enhance visitor experience at AMEDD Museum
November 9, 2017 — The U.S. Army Medical Department, or AMEDD, Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is upgrading its exhibit area and some of its facilities to enhance the museum experience for its visitors... MORE

George Wunderlich, U.S. Army Medical Department Museum director, points to a section of historical photos and prints in the museum’s revamped AMEDD Regimental Room, which is used for various activities from change of command and retirement ceremonies to receptions to training demonstrations. The renovations to the room are part of several improvements being made at the museum to enhance the visitor experience.

Airman brightens Thanksgiving Day for firefighters
November 8, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Kijana Soppe, an administrative specialist with the 802nd Force Support Squadron, spends her Thanksgiving Day showing love to the local firefighters at Fire Station 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. This year, Soppe would like to get volunteers to help her cook and make this a much bigger event... MORE

Several fire fighters gather around the table at their fire station to enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving Day meal.

Chris “Chaos” Kelly provided order and control at JBSA Air Show
November 8, 2017 — Whether it is upside-down helicopters, formation flying of the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” or the pyrotechnics and deafening uproar of Tora! Tora! Tora!, Chris “Chaos” Kelly was on top of things... MORE

Paramedics expand Wilford Hall's medical capabilities
November 8, 2017 — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has a robust, multifaceted patient care program that provides one-stop-shop for medical needs, including its own emergency medical service teams... MORE

Staff Sgt. Lucas Reaume, paramedic with the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a portrait at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Service Center, Texas, Feb. 9, 2017. The paramedics are on stand-by 24 hours a day for any medical emergencies that occur on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

‘Show Some Love’ for 2017 Combined Federal Campaign
November 7, 2017 — There have been changes for the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign, but the mission remains the same: to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all... MORE

(From left) Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, command chief, 502nd ABW and JBSA; and Fil Jimenez, 502nd ABW technical director; look over the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign website at http://opm.gov/showsomelovecfc at the 502nd ABW headquarters at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston recently.

BAMC responds in support of Sutherland Springs shooting
November 6, 2017 — On Nov. 5, a mass shooting occurred at a church in Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio. As part of the San Antonio trauma system, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received eight patients -- six adults and two minors... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson addresses members of the media Nov. 6, 2017 during a press conference about the victims of the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. As part of the San Antonio trauma system, Brooke Army Medical Center received eight patients -- six adults and two minors.

Thanksgiving fire safety: food for thought
November 6, 2017 — Giving thanks and spending a day with loved ones, friends and neighbors is what this holiday is all about. But the jovial Thanksgiving meal can lead to fires while in the cooking process. By following a few simple safety precautions while in the kitchen, holiday revelers can avoid any fires that may lead to injuries, deaths or property loss... MORE

According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, Thanksgiving Day is the high point of home-cooking fires. Fires are likely to occur about three times more during this time as any other day of the year. Thanksgiving Day can produce a surge of residential building fires that can result in millions of dollars in property damage, injuries and deaths.

JBSA security forces to receive upgraded radios, equipment
November 6, 2017 — Security forces at Joint Base San Antonio locations are going to enhance their communication capabilities through a multi-year project to improve and upgrade the communications equipment they utilize... MORE

Airman Zachary Sherrod, 502nd Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, works at the emergency dispatch desk at the base defense operations center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Security forces squadrons at JBSA locations are in line to receive a total of $6 million in communications equipment upgrades, including new emergency dispatch consoles and hand-held radios, over the next two to three years.

Introducing the new Wilford Hall Eye Center
November 6, 2017 — The Wilford Hall Eye Center, the 59th Medical Wing’s departments of ophthalmology, optometry, and the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center now aligned under one umbrella for the first time ever, is located within the Department of Defense’s largest outpatient clinic and surgical facility, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, and includes the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Ophthalmology residency program... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Stephan Alvarez)