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Patients inspire prosthodontist at BAMC
December 11, 2018
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Young J. Honnlee, 59th Medical Wing maxillofacial prosthodontics fellow, evaluates the inside of a patient’s mouth at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Honnlee prepares to make impressions of the patient’s teeth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Follow safety tips for a happy holiday season
December 11, 2018
For more information about Winter Holiday Safety visit the National Fire Prevention Association website at www.nfpa.org/education or contact the Fire Prevention Offices at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at 210-221-2727, JBSA-Lackland at 210-671-2921 or JBSA-Randolph at 210-652-6915.

NORAD Tracks Santa program underway for 2018
December 10, 2018
The 63rd iteration of NORAD Tracks Santa kicked off Dec. 1, with a more mobile friendly website at http:// www.noradsanta.org, social media channels, “Santa Cam” streaming video and a call center that will be operating around the clock on Dec. 24.

Austin-based Army Futures Command reveals new insignia as it 'forges' ahead
December 10, 2018
The shoulder sleeve insignia (left) and distinctive unit insignia for Army Futures Command. With a golden anvil as its main symbol, the shoulder patch and unit insignia are a nod to former Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal coat of arms that used a blue-colored anvil.

543rd Engineer Detachment geospatial engineers paint a picture for border mission
December 10, 2018
Pfc. Matthew J. McGill, 543rd Engineer Detachment geospatial engineer, reviews geospatial imagery for a port of entry along the border from Texas to California. The detachment began their part of the border support mission by analyzing maps and refining data to paint a picture of the operating areas for commanders and decision-makers to better visualize their areas of operations.

Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command announces Sailor of the Year
December 10, 2018
Rear Adm. Tina Davidson, commander of Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, and Command Master Chief Petty Officer Richard Putnam, NMETLC, present Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Guillen, NMTSC hospital corpsman, with a plaque in honor of his selection as NMETLC regional Sailor of the Year Dec 6, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

President Trump picks Gen. Milley for Joint Chiefs chairman
December 10, 2018
Gen. Mark A. Milley (right), the Army's chief of staff, right, was nominated to succeed Marine Corps General Joe Dunford (left) as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Donald Trump tweeted the nomination Dec. 8, 2018.

Trees for Troops provides trees for military families
December 7, 2018
Specialist Barbar Fretto, with the Army Reserve and her husband Nicholas, an Army cadet, look for tree a to celebrate their first Christmas as husband and wife during the Trees for Troops event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Dec. 7, 2018. Trees for Troops has impacted many families and individuals.

Feedback Fridays
December 7, 2018
Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available. (Photo by Courtesy graphic)

Alamo Wing reinforces resiliency
December 7, 2018
For some, all types of fitness may take a backseat during the holiday season, but the Air Force Reserve wants to keep readiness in focus. Reserve Citizen Airmen should consciously practice self-care, and one way to strengthen well-being and prepare for life’s troubles is to ensure the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness are strong.

Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section welcomes Beau, a gifted horse
December 7, 2018
Beau, a six-year-old quarter horse, has begun his training as a caparisoned, or riderless, horse and is expected to be part of a ceremonial team that renders honors to fallen service members.

Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics
December 7, 2018
Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics

Nominate your civilian employer for the Freedom Award
December 7, 2018
Freedom Award

MFRC provides holiday cheer for deployed service members and their families
December 6, 2018
Hearts Apart is a program provided by the M&FRC for service members and their families to stay connected and access resources to help them navigate the challenges of deployment. At the core of the program are monthly events for spouses, allowing them the opportunity to network with other deployed families and ask questions of M&FRC specialists.

Bimonthly workshops planned at JBSA-Randolph for EFMP families
December 6, 2018
A dependent with special needs and disabilities has a group of JBSA medical professionals, therapists, child development specialists and representatives from the Exceptional Family Member Program who come up with a plan for caregivers to follow in helping the child develop. The team includes the parents of the child with special needs and/or disabilities and caregivers, both of whom provide input on the child’s developing needs.

JBSA programs provide resources for prevention of suicide, substance abuse
December 6, 2018
Active-duty members who are experiencing feelings of depression, isolation and thoughts of suicide during the holiday season can get help from two Joint Base San Antonio programs focused on suicide and substance abuse prevention.

DOD health leaders: whole of military health is greater than sum of parts
December 6, 2018
Dr. John Cho (far right), AMSUS executive director, introduces speakers (from left) Navy Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, Defense Health Agency director; Lt. Gen. Nadja West, Army Surgeon General; Vice Adm. Forrest Faison III, Navy Surgeon General; Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General; Navy Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, Joint Staff surgeon, Dr. Richard Thomas, president of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; and Dr. Terry Adirim, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Services Policy and Oversight.

Bush's legacy includes decisive military action
December 6, 2018
A file photo taken in 1944 of Navy pilot George H. W. Bush in the cockpit of his Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber.

CMSAF Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options
December 6, 2018
Service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system, Jeri Busch, the Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy.

AMEDDC&S social work student defends world championship bodybuilding title
December 6, 2018
Army Capt. Johnny Dotson training at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Central Gym.