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JBSA Natural Resource office spotlights endangered bird species
May 14, 2019 — May 11 was International Migratory Bird Day and the Joint Base San Antonio Natural Resource office wants to highlight Texas’ native migrant, the golden-cheeked warbler, also known as Setophaga chrysoparia... MORE

The golden-cheeked warbler is a small insectivorous – which means it feeds primarily on insects and spiders – songbird that migrates thousands of miles from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico every March to breed and nest exclusively throughout central Texas, including Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.

Army Medicine partners with UT Health at research and education symposium
May 14, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, addressed the 2019 Graduate School Research & Education Symposium audience at Holly Auditorium, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio May 7 and 8... MORE

2nd Lt. Emily Chapman, U.S. Military-Baylor Graduate Program in Nutrition, discusses her research of sleep quality, quantity, and cardiovascular disease risk in patients with traumatic limb loss at the 2019 Graduate School Research & Education Symposium at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio May 7 and 8.

MyNavy Family App focuses on stronger families
May 14, 2019 — Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. The free app can be found in the Navy App Locker at https://applocker.navy.mil... MORE

Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. The free app can be found in the Navy App Locker, https://applocker.navy.mil.

Don’t let the bugs bite this summer
May 13, 2019 — Warmer temperatures of summer mean more outdoor family activities. It's important to make sure that time is safe for everyone, especially children. Most parents do a good job of protecting their kids from the sun, but they also need to consider why it's important to guard against potentially harmful insect bites and stings. ... MORE

West Nile and Zika are the most recent mosquito-borne illnesses in the news. They can cause flu-like symptoms, but they also can bring on serious complications in some cases.

Motorcycle Safety Training: What riders need to know
May 13, 2019 — With more motorcyclists hitting the roadways, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as the proper acronyms for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses, as well as dispel some misinformation circulating... 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.

Local Junior ROTC teams excel at national competition
May 13, 2019 — The National High School Drill Team Competition, May 3-5 2019, at Daytona Beach, Florida, was a three-day event where 68 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill teams from all services competed against each other for titles in more than 50 events. Several San Antonio high school placed well in the competition... MORE

The John Jay Silver Eagles from Jay High School in San Antonio stand together after winning their fourth national title in five years at the National High School Drill Team Competition, May 3-5, 2019, at Daytona Beach, Florida. The competition was a three-day event where 68 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill teams from all services compete against one another for titles in more than 50 events. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John R. Evans Jr. (right), Army Cadet Command commander, presented the Silver Eagles’ trophy during the award ceremony. In total, John Jay High School took home 22 trophies from the competition.

'Developing Mach-21 Airmen' goes behind the scenes of breaking industrial age paradigms
May 13, 2019 — A behind the scenes look at breaking long-held, industrial age paradigms is the theme of episode nine of "Developing Mach-21 Airmen," Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast series, released May 13... MORE

The "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast provides visibility on emerging issues in the recruiting, training, education and development of Total Force Airmen, as well as impactful insight on leadership and lessons learned from the field through conversations with subject matter experts and leaders, in an easy-to-listen to format available on demand.

Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers effective July 2019
May 13, 2019 — The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. Once the Department of Defense approves benefits for transfer, the new beneficiaries apply for them at Veterans Affairs... MORE

The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. Once the DoD approves benefits for transfer, the new beneficiaries apply for them at Veterans Affairs.

Off-duty 25th Air Force Airman responds to accident, assists injured
May 10, 2019 — When Staff Sgt. Daniel Pierce left his San Antonio home March 2, 2019, headed for Round Rock, he did not have plans beyond reaching his final destination. But when he saw a serious collision while passing through Austin, he did not hesitate to assist... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Pierce, combat operations mission supervisor in the 625th Operations Center, was traveling with his wife to Round Rock, Texas, when they witnessed an accident in Austin, March 2, 2019. Pierce did not hesitate to render aid and ensure the victim’s safety, which earned him thanks and praise from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services personnel and his leadership team.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off recreational swimming at JBSA pools
May 10, 2019 — With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will soon have a summer’s worth of opportunities to beat the heat at the installation’s swimming pools... MORE

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will soon have a summer’s worth of opportunities to beat the heat at the installation’s swimming pools.

Fitness center seminar gives runners advice for marathon preparation
May 10, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Rambler Fitness Center has scheduled a class to help set up budding and experienced runners for success in the Air Force Marathon Sept. 21 and future events. The Kickoff Marathon Training Seminar is set for noon May 22 at the fitness center, building 999. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Rambler Fitness Center has scheduled a class to help set up budding and experienced runners for success in the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 21 and future events.The Kickoff Marathon Training Seminar is set for noon May 22 at the fitness center, building 999.

Initial clothing issue office dresses trainees as Airmen
May 10, 2019 — Scared, anxious and sleep deprived; between 300 and 400 trainees, many with freshly shaved heads from the barber located next door, pass through a brown brick building each week to receive their first sets of uniforms and clothing items they will need for life in the military... MORE

Trainees line up for initial clothing issue May 1, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Between 300 and 400 trainees receive their first sets of uniforms weekly from initial clothing issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

An AETC award one Otto be proud of
May 10, 2019 — Senior Airman Danielle Otto, 2018 Command Post Airman of the Year for Air Education and Training Command. She led command and control actions during a fugitive installation breach, helping ensure the safety of thousands of military and family members... MORE

Senior Airman Danielle Otto, senior emergency actions controller, receives a call while on duty, April 25,2019, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Otto is the 2018 Command Post Airman of the Year for Air Education and Training Command.

BAMC Virtual Medical Center wins MEDCOM Mercury Award
May 10, 2019 — A team from the Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center and Regional Health Command-Central has been selected as the 2018 U.S. Army Medical Department Mercury Award winner for Health Information Technology Team of the Year. The Mercury Awards recognize Army medical department personnel who have made significant contributions and demonstrated outstanding excellence and achievement in health IT. ... MORE

Zekelia Rembert, virtual health nurse care coordinator, reviews patient photos using the virtual health cart at the Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 10. The team at the Virtual Health Center at Brooke Army Medical Center and Regional Health Command – Central has been selected as the 2018 U.S. Army Medical Department Mercury Award winner for Health Information Technology Team of the Year.

Planning, preparation increases your chances of escaping a fire
May 10, 2019 — Thousands of people are killed by fire each year and appropriate planning and preparation could have saved their lives. Knowing proper escape procedures and being alerted in time can help people survive fires in their homes. Approximately half of the people responding to a recent survey conducted by the National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, said their family had a fire escape plan, however only 16 percent said they had practiced it. ... MORE

Knowing proper escape procedures and being alerted in time can help people survive fires in their homes. Approximately half of the people responding to a recent survey conducted by the National Fire Protection Agency, or NFPA, said their family had a fire escape plan, however only 16 percent said they had practiced it.

BAMC Auxiliary provides grants to help support patient care
May 10, 2019 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Recognition Ceremony May 6 in the auditorium. This year, the welfare committee approved 25 grants totaling $28,000 to help support patient care at BAMC. ... MORE

Cody Ross (center) receives the Commander’s Award for Public Service from Brooke Army Medical Center Commanding General Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Oates (left) during the annual BAMC Auxiliary Welfare Recognition Ceremony May 6. This year, the Auxiliary provided 25 grants totaling $28,000 to help support patient care at BAMC.

Spurs legend speaks, signs autographs at Military Spouse Appreciation event
May 10, 2019 — Former San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson spoke to military spouses and children, signed autographs and shot some hoops during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 9... MORE

Former San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson spoke to military spouses and children, signed autographs and shot some hoops during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 9.

Air Force, Army, Navy Reserve and Guard build expeditionary medical skills during Joint Medic exercise
May 10, 2019 — More than 70 military members, including Reserve Citizen Airmen, Army and Navy Reservists and Texas Army National Guardsmen combined to sharpen their expeditionary mass-casualty stabilization and aeromedical evacuation skills during Operation Joint Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 4-5... MORE

Air Force Reserve medical technicians and a Navy Reserve corpsman care for a simulated wounded patient during Operation Joint Medic May 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The medics carried the patient by stretcher from a simulated firefight to a safer area to administer care until the patient could be evacuated by a Humvee and then onto a UH-60 Blackhawk from the Texas Army National Guard.

Feedback Fridays
May 10, 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.

Congratulations to the Spring 2019 Community College of the Air Force Graduates
May 9, 2019 — Congratulations to the Joint Base San Antonio Airmen who received their Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science degree May 8 at the JBSA-Lackland Bob Hope Theater... MORE