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Legal news for Soldiers: taking prescribed medications that include synthetic THC
October 17, 2019
Dronabinol, known by the brand names Marinol or Syndros, is approved to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medication or HIV/AIDS-induced anorexia. Some healthcare professionals, including those who work at Department of Defense healthcare facilities, have also prescribed Dronabinol to treat chronic pain. Dronabinol shares the same psychoactive component found in marijuana, so if a Soldier ingests Dronabinol and then undergoes a urinalysis, he or she will test positive for THC.
Social media: understanding technology and anxiety
October 17, 2019
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through your newsfeed only to find you feel worse than you did the moment before? While phones allow us to communicate with others and even keep in touch with people who are far away, they can actually cause anxiety and stress.
Employment options, tools abound for military spouses
October 16, 2019
Arman Johnson speaks with a local business representative during a spouse employment job fair at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.
How to make ICE comments that get results
October 16, 2019
The ICE system is a real-time direct link to leaders and managers that oversee more than 350 ICE service providers across JBSA.
Secretary of Army highlights top priorities
October 16, 2019
Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks during the opening ceremony of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2019.
U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence represents at AUSA
October 16, 2019
Lt. Col. Justin Avery speaking to 2019 Association of the United States Army attendees about a career in Army Medicine.
Sixteenth Air Force activates, integrates missions, strengthens information warfare capabilities
October 15, 2019
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh (right) assumes command of Sixteenth Air Force from Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, during the Sixteenth Air Force assumption of command at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 11. The Twenty-Fourth and Twenty-Fifth Air Forces were inactivated during the ceremony to integrate into the new information warfare numbered air force. Sixteenth Air Force is responsible for providing information warfare capabilities to combatant commanders with the speed to match today’s technological environment.
Honorary commanders visit 433rd Medical Group facilities
October 15, 2019
Lt. Col. Eric K. Wilke, 433rd Medical Squadron emergency services physician, briefs 433rd Airlift Wing honorary commanders on lifesaving medical equipment used by Reserve Citizen Airmen during patient transport in medivac aircraft Oct. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Army South general visits Honduran hospital, observes training
October 15, 2019
Brig. Gen. Irene Zoppi, director of U.S. Army South Army Reserve Engagement Cell, was invited to witness a full surgical process at Santa Teresa Community Hospital in Comayagua, Honduras, Sept. 24-26. The medical element team conducts surgical readiness training exercises for the local community.
Military Exchanges extinguish vape sales
October 15, 2019
Vape products, including e-cigs, e-cigarettes, vapes and e-hookahs, are electronic nicotine delivery devices that heat a sometimes flavored nicotine-infused liquid into a vapor that users inhale. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Navy Exchange Service have discontinued the sale of vape products.
JBSA partners with UTSA, Southwest Research Institute to address Electromagnetic Defense Strategy
October 11, 2019
Joint Base San Antonio, along with research partners from the National Security Collaboration Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Southwest Research Institute, had their inaugural Domestic Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, or DEMSO, Working Group meeting Sept. 27.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston holds National Disability Employment Awareness Month seminar
October 11, 2019
Kendra Duckworth Shock, disability program manager with the Air Force Equal Opportunity Policy Office, speaks about the opportunities those with disabilities have with the Air Force and Department of Defense at the JBSA San Antonio National Disability Employment Awareness Month seminar at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Oct. 8.
Take an Air Force Trainee home for Thanksgiving with Operation Home Cooking
October 11, 2019
San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family atmosphere through “Operation Home Cooking.”
Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal
October 11, 2019
Senior Master Sgt. Randy Rodriguez, superintendent of the Air Force Recruiting Total Force Recruiting Cell at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, rings the bell signifying Air Force Recruiting Service reached their yearly goal. Each person at AFRS headquarters gets a turn ringing the bell celebrating making goal.
Feedback Fridays
October 11, 2019
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.
Early detection, regular screenings help in fight against breast cancer
October 10, 2019
At Joint Base San Antonio medical clinics, early detection is the focus of health care providers’ efforts to combat breast cancer, the second most common cancer affecting women in the U.S., and screening is their most important tool.
Annual 5K/9K event at JBSA-Randolph raises awareness of breast cancer
October 10, 2019
These are medals for participants of the 59th Medical Wing annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K/9K at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park.The annual event, which is open to anyone with base access, raises awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection and regular screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Airman Heritage Museum wins Air Force-level award
October 10, 2019
Members of the Airman Heritage Museum's Historian office pose for a picture after receiving the 2019 Air Force Heritage Award in the Enlisted Heritage Training Complex Oct. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Airman Heritage Museum collects, researches, preserves, interprets and presents the United States Air Force Enlisted Corps history, heritage, and traditions. The Heritage Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by Air Force History and Museum members that foster a better understanding and appreciation of the Air Force, its history, heritage and accomplishments.
Kids learn to win from coach who beat death
October 10, 2019
specialist for the 502nd Air Base Wing Safety office at JBSA Randolph. Lightner, despite health hurdles, has trained kids in track and field for free since 2006.
DOD zeros in on high-tech domestic abuse
October 10, 2019
The Department of Defense is raising awareness of technology-facilitated domestic abuse during Domestic Violence Prevention Month.