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Navy Recruiting District San Antonio honors World War II Merchant Marine
August 15, 2019 — Navy Lt. j.g. Kathleen Spyrnal, an officer programs operations officer assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, had the honor of meeting World War II Merchant Marine Ray Denison during an Alamo Honor Flight Breakfast Aug. 14. Attended by other WWII veterans, the breakfast also served as a venue to celebrate Denison’s 100th birthday. ... MORE

Navy Lt. j.g. Kathleen Spyrnal, an officer programs operations officer assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, presented a certificate of appreciation to World War II Merchant Marine Ray Denison during an Alamo Honor Flight Breakfast Aug. 14. Attended by other WWII veterans, the breakfast also served as a venue to celebrate Denison’s 100th birthday.

Summer safety: three steps for a successful end-of-summer blow out
August 15, 2019 — As the summer ends and autumn begins, August is prime time for end-of-summer cookouts. The Military Healthy System offers a range of preventive health information for summer safety, so here are some steps to take to ensure a successful outdoor get together... MORE

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mario Cardenas, with Provost Marshal's Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares lunch for the H&HS Barbecue Cook-off at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

502nd ABW commander’s meeting addresses mold issues with residents
August 14, 2019 — “It is no secret that Joint Base San Antonio has mold problems,” said Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, during a meeting with barracks, ship, and dorm residents Aug. 13 at the Academic Support Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Richard Trevino, the 502nd Civil Engineering Group director, discusses the steps being taken to combat mold with residents of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s barracks, ships, and dorms during a gathering on Aug. 13. The meeting offered service members an opportunity to directly address issues about their housing with senior leadership. (Photo by Tristin English)

Joining Army Esports Team a dream come true for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldier
August 14, 2019 — Gaming is a hobby Spc. Iosif Covalenco has embraced since he was a teenager. Now Covalenco, an information technology specialist who was assigned to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for a year, is on his way to his next duty station at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he will join the U.S. Army Esports Team. ... MORE

Spc. Iosif Covalenco attended the Pax South gaming festival in San Antonio in March. Covalenco, who was assigned to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for a year, is joining the U.S. Army Esports Team, which is part of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command headquartered at Fort Knox, Kentucky. As a member of the esports team, Covalenco will represent the Army at local, regional and national esports competitions.

Enlisted Marines reach new heights with UAS capabilities
August 13, 2019 — The first enlisted Marines to be assigned as sensor operators for the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System, or UAS, graduated from the Air Force course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 9... MORE

The Commander of 558 Flying Training Squadron (FTS) Lt. Col. Eric Bissonette (left) and Marine Liaison to 558 FTS Major Matthew Bailey (right) stand with two graduates from the 19-14 Basic Sensor Operator Course (BSOC) graduating class after a winging ceremony. LCpl Joshua (center left) and LCpl Tyler (center right) are the first two Marines to complete 558 FTS BSOC and go on to qualify on the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The BSOC training program is a Air Force school which Marines have recently been doing a joint training with part of the 558 flight training squadron aboard Randolph Air Force Base

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
August 13, 2019 — I would like to thank our entire team for your continued support as we work together, as a wing and with our mission partners, to mitigate the mold challenge across our installation. To all our dorm residents, we appreciate your continued patience as we tackle these challenges together, as a team. This is my responsibility. My promise to all of you is that I am listening, and I am committed to doing everything I can and bringing all of the available resources to bear to fix this problem in order to take care of all of you and the JBSA community. Very respectfully, Laura L. Lenderman, Brig Gen, USAF ... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
August 13, 2019 — UPDATE: JBSA Teammates, As we continue to work the mold issue in our barracks, ships and dorms across the joint base, I want every Airman, Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Coast Guardsman and civilian to know that we are committed to eradicating the issue. We owe it to you to ensure your living areas are safe & healthy. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this right. Very respectfully, Laura L. Lenderman, Brig Gen, USAF ... MORE

AF, City of San Antonio partner to improve infrastructure for Airmen, community
August 13, 2019 — The City of San Antonio and the Air Force broke ground Aug. 7 to launch a $175 million San Antonio Water System sewer pipeline project to improve service for more than 500,000 people, including Airmen and civilians working and living on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Mark Correll (third from right), deputy assistance secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Safety, and Infrastructure, and Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman (fifth from right), commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, participate in a ceremonial dig Aug. 7 to start the San Antonio Water System sewer pipeline project that will improve service for more than 500,000 people, including Airmen and civilians working and living on JBSA-Lackland. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (far left) and U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar (third from left) and Will Hurd (fourth from right) took part in the ceremony.

A hard lesson learned now guides priorities for new Sergeant Major of the Army
August 13, 2019 — The Soldiers were unaware of the rocket-propelled grenade until it was fired at their dismounted patrol in the Iraqi city of Baiji. But the vision of it exploding behind then-1st Sgt. Michael Grinston after it whooshed four inches over his shoulder is forever etched into his mind. ... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, senior enlisted leader for Army Forces Command, presents the FORSCOM Eagle Award during a ceremony Jan. 9, 2019. Grinston was sworn in as the 16th sergeant major of the Army Aug. 9. As the top enlisted leader in the Army, one of his priorities will be for Soldiers to master the fundamentals -- the basic individual combat tasks and skills they should all know.

McConville Succeeds Milley as Army Chief of Staff
August 12, 2019 — Acting Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy swore in Gen. James C. McConville as the 40th Army chief of staff during an Aug. 9 ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. McConville succeeds Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, who has been confirmed as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and will take office at the end of September. ... MORE

Army Gen. James C. McConville speaks during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Aug. 9 in which he succeeded Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as Army chief of staff.

902nd Security Forces Squadron mentors youth
August 12, 2019 — When the Randolph Youth Chapel asked the 902nd Security Forces Squadron for a canine demonstration, they were surprised by the response. The first ever Junior Battle of the Badges was born Aug. 2 at Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

A participant runs during the Junior Battle of the Badges staged by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Lepley)

ESGR flight gives Texas Reserve bosses firsthand experience
August 12, 2019 — Thirty-four civilian bosses of Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing got an opportunity to fly on a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 3. The Bosslift event was sponsored by the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve program. ... MORE

Employers of 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen prepare to board a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 3. They were invited to take an Employer Support of Guard and Reserve Bosslift tour to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

New Army chief of staff: Taking care of people key to winning the fight
August 9, 2019 — Gen. James McConville, who was sworn in as the Army's 40th chief of staff Aug. 9, has led multiple units in combat before most recently serving as the 36th vice chief of staff under Gen. Mark Milley, who will be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. McConville also oversaw the Army's G-1 (personnel) and legislative liaison offices... MORE

Gen. James C. McConville, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, discussed progress on a fighting position with a Soldier from 277th Aviation Support Battalion, at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 14. McConville toured 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's area of operations during exercise Saber Guardian 17 and recognized Soldiers outstanding work.

Top Air Force civilians plan career development sessions at JBSA locations
August 9, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland will host Anthony Reardon, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, and Gwendolyn DeFilippi, the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Aug. 21 and 22... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland will host Anthony Reardon, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, and Gwendolyn DeFilippi, the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Aug. 21 and 22.

San Antonio mayor inducted into Honorary Commander Program
August 9, 2019 — Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presented the wing guidon to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg during an honorary commander induction ceremony Aug. 8 at the San Antonio City Council chamber. The honorary commander program matches military commanders with local business and civic leaders to foster and grow understanding of the military mission and its impact on the surrounding community. ... MORE

Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the wing guidon to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg during an honorary commander induction ceremony Aug. 8 at the San Antonio City Council chamber. The honorary commander program matches military commanders with local business and civic leaders to foster and grow understanding of the military mission and its impact on the surrounding community.

Youth volunteers gain valuable experience at BAMC
August 9, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s Youth Volunteer Program provides teens ages 14 to 17 with military medicine experience. The program is unique to San Antonio and is sponsored by the San Antonio American Red Cross. ... MORE

Youth volunteers Sierra Trapolsi and Amber Miller intubate a simulated pediatric patient in the Simulation Center at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. BAMC’s Summer Youth Volunteer Program is an extension of the commanding general’s Community Outreach Program and is sponsored by the American Red Cross.

MICC commander welcomes all to Women’s Equality Day observance
August 9, 2019 — We are your wives, daughters, sisters and mothers. We are also your Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. All women will be celebrated at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Women’s Equality Day Observance at 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, and everyone is invited. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler is the commanding general for Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Feedback Fridays
August 9, 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. ... MORE

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.

BMT murals: inspiring the next generation
August 8, 2019 — Trainees with the 321st Training Squadron volunteered to paint a series of murals through the unit. The project started July 4, 2017, with the American flag painted across the hallway of several classrooms. It took about 2 ½ months and about 12 gallons of paint. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Jeurney Meekins, 321 st Training Squadron former commander, poses in front of a mural of the American flag July 17, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Lackland EFMP, Lighthouse for the Blind assist the Alamo Wing with back-to-school supplies
August 8, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Exceptional Family Member Program and the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired teamed together at JBSA-Lackland Aug. 4 to provide no-cost backpacks and back-to-school supplies to Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing members pick up school supplies Aug. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Lackland Exceptional Family Member Program and the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired teamed together to provide no-cost backpacks and back-to-school supplies to Reserve Citizen Airmen with the Alamo Wing.