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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey visits JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 30, 2019 — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey visited with members of U.S. Army North at the Fort Sam Houston Stables and the Fort Sam Houston Museum May 22. Dailey visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to provide remarks at the expansion launch of Misadventures in Money Management program... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey visited with members of U.S. Army North at the Fort Sam Houston Stables and the Fort Sam Houston Museum May 22. Dailey visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to provide remarks at the expansion launch of Misadventures in Money Management program.

Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste throughout JBSA
May 30, 2019 — Whether you live on or off a Joint Base San Antonio installation, it is important to have the right information to safeguard your family and the environment when dealing with hazardous waste. Improper use, storage or disposal of household hazardous waste items can pose a danger or severe health risks to everyone in your home and your community. Such waste includes household chemicals, unused medicines and other substances which the owner no longer has a use for. ... MORE

Members of the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron Hazardous Waste Management Team collect and coordinate disposal of hazardous waste at various locations throughout Joint Base San Antonio.

Air Force Band of the West brings musical mission to Puerto Rico
May 30, 2019 — The United States Air Force Band of the West brought the joy of live music to the residents of Puerto Rico during a recent weeklong tour of the United States territory still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria nearly two years ago. In living up to its mission to honor, inspire and connect, the band’s music told the Air Force story of diversity and opportunity, built relationships with Puerto Rican communities and honored veterans from the island. ... MORE

The United States Air Force Band of the West, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, perform at Jardin Urbano de Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2019 as part of a series of performances and masterclasses around the island featuring multiple Band of the West ensembles. The USAF Band of the West are touring the island of Puerto Rico to tell the Air Force's story through live music and to continue building relationships with Puerto Rican communities during concerts. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

Army turns to smart technology to defend against threats to installations
May 30, 2019 — Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Alex Beehler doesn't need proof of threats to military and government installations. He is reminded every day. His office sits next to the point of impact where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the western side of the Pentagon nearly 18 years ago during the 9/11 attacks... MORE

Members of the 4th Infantry Division run from one building to another at Selby Combined Arms Collective Training Facility on Fort Benning, Georgia, during the 36th Best Ranger Competition in April. Army installations have become more vulnerable, said Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham, assistant chief of staff for installation management. In order to better protect Army posts worldwide, senior Army leaders said that the service will consider using smart technology to bolster security and enable commanders to respond to threats swiftly.

Superintendents join AFPC Squadron Commander Course
May 30, 2019 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 13-16, and for the first time included squadron superintendents. AFPC has eight squadron commander courses planned throughout 2019 after a six-year course hiatus... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Lindsey (left), Air Force Personnel Center’s command chief, and Lt. Col. James Valpiani (right), 461st Flight Test Squadron director of operations, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., have a discussion during the third AFPC Squadron Commander Course this year at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 13-16. Squadron commanders, directors and superintendents from across the Air Force joined in the course, which focused on AFPC programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families.

SAUSHEC awards dinner honors best in military medicine, medical education
May 30, 2019 — The third annual San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, or SAUSHEC, awards dinner was held May 18 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton Jr., former Surgeon General of the Air Force and guest speaker for the event, presented a 25-year history of military medicine and its impact on the San Antonio community. ... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. John DeGoes (left), 59th Medical Wing commander, and Army Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller (right), Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, present the 2019 Gold Headed Cane Award to Army Col. (Dr.) Andrew Cap, chief of coagulation and blood research at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, during the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium awards dinner May 18 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Gold Headed Cane Award focuses on four areas: patient care, resident teaching, clinical research and operational medicine.

HRCoE sets an ‘audacious goal’ for medical simulation and training
May 29, 2019 — A new Directorate of Simulation, or DOS, has been established at the Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The directorate is charged with coordinating and incorporating all medical simulation efforts across the full spectrum of medical and military operations... MORE

Attendees during the Strategic Medical Simulation Synchronization Summit hosted by HRCoE Directorate of Simulations May 15-16 got the opportunity to see the demonstrated capabilities of full body trauma simulation manikins.

Trinity Competition highlights best of the Health Readiness Center of Excellence
May 29, 2019 — The annual Trinity Competition is a grueling four-day event to determine the division-level Best Warrior, Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Medic. Hosted by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, winners represent the HRCoE in higher level competitions. ... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class David Nagle, Medical Professional Training Brigade, checks a simulated patient for injuries while competing in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care lane. The annual Trinity Competition is a grueling, four day event to determine the division level Best Warrior, Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Medic.

CFPB launches expanded financial education program for service members
May 29, 2019 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched the expansion of its online program, “Misadventures in Money Management,” which provides financial education tools to service members at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 23... MORE

Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spoke about the newly expanded Misadventures in Money Management, or MiMM, before an assembly of more than 1,000 service members at the Academic Support Building at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Gen. James C. McConville confirmed as next Army chief of staff
May 28, 2019 — The No. 1 priority for the next Army chief of staff will be people, whom Gen. James C. McConville says are the Army's greatest strength... MORE

The No. 1 priority for the next Army chief of staff will be people, whom Gen. James C. McConville says are the Army's greatest strength.

59th Medical Wing exercise may affect wait time at Air Force medical facilities
May 28, 2019 — The 59th Medical Wing is participating in a simulated mass causality exercise at both Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph June 25... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing is participating in a simulated mass causality exercise at both Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph June 25.

Army Criminal Investigation Command warns about social media impersonation of Soldier accounts
May 28, 2019 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit is once again warning Soldiers and the Army community to be on the lookout for “social media scams” where cybercriminals impersonate service members by using actual and fictitious information, not just for “trust-based relationship scams,” also known as romance scams, but for other impersonation crimes such as sales schemes and advance fee schemes... MORE

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit is once again warning Soldiers and the Army community to be on the lookout for “social media scams” where cybercriminals impersonate service members by using actual and fictitious information, not just for “trust-based relationship scams,” also known as romance scams, but for other impersonation crimes such as sales schemes and advance fee schemes.

University of North Texas Air Force Cadets tour 433rd Airlift Wing
May 24, 2019 — The University of North Texas Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps toured the C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 16. The group received a close view of the aircraft and the 433rd Airlift Wing mission brief... MORE

taff Sgt. Kryssianna M. Paolo, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs University of North Texas Air Force ROTC cadets about her job duties on the C-5M Super Galaxy, May 16, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The cadets were on a tour to give them a first-hand look at military life.

Former Center for the Intrepid patient brings barbecue lunch to BAMC
May 24, 2019 — A former Special Forces medic who spent time recovering at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston decided to make a stop at Brooke Army Medical Center May 20 to provide a barbecue lunch for patients, staff and family members... MORE

Brig. Gen. George N. Appenzeller, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general; Command Sgt. Major Thomas Oates, BAMC command sergeant major; and Sgt. Major James Brown, chief clinical sergeant major, serve lunch to BAMC staff, patients and family members during the Operation BBQ Relief event at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 20. Volunteers provided 8,000 meals during the event.

Feedback Fridays
May 24, 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.

Commentary: five tips to spark leadership
May 24, 2019 — What sparks great leadership? This question alone is a topic of discussion throughout our military community. Sharing experiences, lessons learned and knowledge are specific tools that cultivate the development of our future leaders... MORE

MWD Foster Puppy Program raises future four-legged warriors
May 23, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio military working dog foster puppy program places fosters with four-legged future warriors for six months before they enter the next phase of specialized training... MORE

Regina Johnson, 341st Training Wing MWD breeding program foster consultant, hands a military working dog puppy to Staff Sgt. Carlos Zapata, 341st Training Squadron logistics NCO, April 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Joint Base San Antonio military working dog foster puppy program places fosters with four-legged future warriors for six months before they enter the next phase of specialized training.

Motorcycle safety courses offered at JBSA
May 23, 2019 — Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy the ride and keep the road safe for everyone with courses offered here... MORE

At the start of the 2019 riding season the Air Force Motorcycle Program Manager lets Air Force riders know some basic requirements for rider training and what the acronyms mean. Motorcycle safety training is an important component in keeping Airmen who ride safe and ready to support wartime operations.

Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management
May 23, 2019 — While June 21 is the official beginning of summer, Memorial Day weekend acts as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season for many Air Force families. The weather is in that sweet spot between not too hot, and not too cold. Many families are enjoying an extended weekend together. Friends gather to barbeque and take time to honor those who died while serving the United States. Simply put, it is a great jump-start for the season to come. ... MORE

Summer is a time that every military member should rejoice. The beautiful weather is cause to explore the corners of not only the United States, but also countries across the globe, as Airmen are engaging in worldwide operations. With those adventures come risks. Military members are encouraged to have a plan, understand their local hazards and practice good risk management.

344th Training Squadron brings Virtual Hanger program to Little Rock Air Force Base
May 22, 2019 — Virtual reality is an emerging technology in today’s modern world. Its development has paved the way for numerous advancements in entertainment, health care, and even military training. The Career Enlisted Aviator Training Next flight at the 344th Training Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is the team behind the Integrated Technology Platform, an initiative to train Airmen with virtual reality software... MORE

Master Sgt. Ryan Stark (left), 344th Training Squadron special programs manager from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, leads U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Krystopher Fletcher, 19th Maintenance Group aerospace propulsion instructor, through a virtual reality scenario of the inside of an aircraft May 2, 2019, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Stark and other 344th members TRS visited Little Rock Air Force Base to showcase Integrated Technology Platform, a campaign to use virtual reality to train students using software called Virtual Hangar.