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Airman Leadership School unveils Etchberger flight room with ribbon cutting ceremony
February 27, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School unveiled the Etchberger flight room with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 21 at the ALS Schoolhouse at Medina Annex. ... MORE

International symposium to promote shared information
February 27, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will host international leaders and representatives for the upcoming Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium, scheduled March 14-16 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will host international leaders and representatives for the upcoming Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium, scheduled March 14-16, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.

AETC commander discusses role of innovation in developing leaders
February 27, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to Airmen about the importance of developing innovators in today's Air Force at the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. 22 in Orlando, Fla... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to attendees of the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22. During his speech, the general explained the importance of innovation for the future of the Air Force and how to develop innovators.

USS Constitution Sailors Teach Students During San Antonio Navy Week
February 27, 2018 — Throughout the span of five days, USS Constitution Sailors reached out to more than 1,000 students in Texas during San Antonio Navy Week, Feb. 19-24. ... MORE

Petty Officer 3rd Class Hagen Ward re-enacts a battle scene from the USS Constitution with the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Feb. 19. San Antonio is one of select cities to host a 2018 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions.

Focusing on the future: Sutherland Springs shooting survivor works toward recovery
February 27, 2018 — Under the watchful eye of his physical therapist, a patient slowly works a weighted towel across the floor by turning his left ankle. This is just one of several exercises he performs during his rehabilitation appointment at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

David Colbath completes a workout on an exercise bike Feb. 2, 2018 at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as physical therapist Oluwasegun Olomojobi times him. Colbath is one of eight people who were brought to Brooke Army Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a lone gunman in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Nov. 5, 2017. He is currently rehabilitating from his injuries at the CFI.

'Glow In The Park' 5K run draws crowds out for fluorescent fun
February 26, 2018 — Service members and others from across Joint Base San Antonio took part in the annual "Glow in the Dark" 5K fun run at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the early evening hours of Feb. 24... MORE

It's a Glow In The Park dance party at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as participants enjoy the festivities after the 5K fun run Feb. 24.

Air Force secretary: This is about lethality and mission effectiveness
February 26, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the importance of innovation and research and development during her State of the Air Force speech at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks about innovation during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22, 2018.

Naval Oceanographic Office Inspires Next Generation to Pursue STEM Careers at Navy Week San Antonio
February 26, 2018 — Military and civilian personnel from the Naval Oceanographic Office, or NAVOCEANO, visited over 600 students across San Antonio at Navy Week, Feb. 19-23, to discuss their careers in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, fields. ... MORE

Civilian personnel assigned to the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, or NMOC, headquartered at the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi speak with students of Sam Houston High School during Navy Week San Antonio, Feb. 19-25. The NMOC provides environmental information to help naval and joint forces operate more safely and effectively, and make better decisions faster than the adversary. Every year, America's Navy comes home to approximately 15 cities across the country to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life.

Motorcycle safety: stay aware, stay alive when you ride
February 26, 2018 — Motorcycling is a lifelong learning process. Far too often riders think after a few years and a few thousand miles that they know it all. That concept can be fatal... MORE

Staying aware of the changing road conditions and showing the discipline to adjust to them is fundamental to safe riding.

Texas First Lady meets with Key Spouse Program volunteers
February 24, 2018 — Volunteers from the Key Spouse Program, a program that assists Air Force families within the Joint Base San Antonio community, went to Austin, Texas this past January and met with Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott as they highlighted the program’s success... MORE

Volunteers from the Key Spouse Program stand in front of the Governor's mansion in Austin, Texas after meeting with the First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott (pictured center) January 2018. The group informed Mrs. Abbott about the assistance volunteers provide for newly arrived Air Force families at Joint Base San Antonio.

Air Force Aid Society raises Falcon Loan’s maximum limit to $1,000
February 23, 2018 — The Air Force Aid Society has increased the maximum amount of a zero-interest loan that has provided numerous Airmen with emergency assistance... MORE

The Air Force Aid Society has increased the maximum amount of a zero-interest loan that has provided numerous Airmen with emergency assistance.

Point of Care Testing manager at 59th MDW celebrates 40 years of civil service
February 23, 2018 — In the late 1970’s, during the Jimmy Carter presidency, Leah Hawes began her career as a civil service employee. More than 40 years later, she is now the Point of Care Testing manager for the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Leah Hawes began her career as a civil service employee in the late 1970's. She is now the Point of Care Testing manager for the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman
February 23, 2018 — After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston contracting office focuses on customer communication, service
February 22, 2018 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston uses communication techniques and customer service skills to focus on the acquisition process to ensure Soldiers have the tools they need to deploy, fight and win across the entire spectrum of combat. ... MORE

(From left) Tracy Williams, K.A. Boles, Samuel Colton and Regina Espinosa discuss transferring contracts to another office during a meeting Jan. 31 at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Williams is a contract specialist with the MICC-Fort Sam Houston Reserve Support Division, and Boles is system administrator at MICC-Fort Sam Houston. Colton and Espinosa are contracting officers also with the division.

T-X to replace T-38 at pilot training bases; JBSA-Randolph listed as preferred location
February 22, 2018 — The Air Force announced Feb. 21, 2018, that the Advanced Pilot Trainer, or T-X, will replace T-38C Talon aircraft at existing undergraduate pilot training bases, with Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph named as the preferred location for the first T-X aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2022. The other locations include Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.; Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas; Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; and Vance Air Force Base, Okla. ... MORE

The Air Force announced Feb. 21, 2018, that the Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) will replace T-38C Talon aircraft at existing undergraduate pilot training bases, with Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, named as the preferred location for the first T-X aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2022.

JBSA locations offer WIC nutrition program
February 22, 2018 — The Women, Infants, and Children Program, or WIC, is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program established in 1972 to combat anemia and inadequate growth... MORE

The primary mission of the Texas WIC Program is to give the most vulnerable children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development.

Brazilian Air Force instructors receive high honors in the U.S.
February 22, 2018 — A group of Brazilian Air Force instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland received awards within the U.S. Air Force International Instructor Exchange program... MORE

Army South hosts Soldiers from El Salvador
February 21, 2018 — U.S. Army South recently hosted a delegation from the Armed Forces of El Salvador for a series of staff talk steering committee meetings. The delegation from El Salvador was led by Col. Angel Lima... MORE

Soldiers from the Salvadoran Army participate in a break out session with representatives from U.S. Army South during day two of staff talks steering committee meetings Feb. 14.

12 FTW aircrews testing tablet computers for use throughout AETC
February 21, 2018 — Aircrews throughout Air Education and Training Command will soon be benefiting from a test program spearheaded by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 12th Operations Group that will improve information management in the cockpit... MORE

Aircrews throughout Air Education and Training Command will soon be benefiting from a test program spearheaded by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 12th Operations Group that will improve information management in the cockpit.

Go further with food: fueling for performance
February 21, 2018 — In our fast-paced world, we are constantly pressed for time and a busy lifestyle makes it hard to fuel your body properly. Performance foods can be quick and simple... MORE

The two most important components of pre-workout foods are carbohydrates and fluid. Consume 15-30 grams of carbohydrates with a cup of fluid one hour before exercise.