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BAMC hones wartime mission, community response skills
November 13, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center recently participated in two major exercises to test the organization’s ability to handle a significant amount of casualties using two different scenarios... MORE

Soldiers offload a simulated casualty from an Air Mobility Command C-17 aircraft after arrival at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Airfield as part of a U.S. Army Forces Command Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise Nov. 4. The exercise tested Brooke Army Medical Center staff’s ability to receive and provide definitive care to wartime trauma victims, as part of its Role IV wartime mission.

Noncommissioned officers give big advantage to U.S. military
November 12, 2019 — America's noncommissioned officers and petty officers deliver the military's biggest asymmetric advantage, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a recent interview... MORE

Soldiers maintain security as a CH-47 Chinook departs the HLZ during an air assault training exercise in the National Training Center, California, Jan. 25, 2017. The purpose of this mission was to demonstrate the troop's ability to carry out complex attacks while enhancing the unit's ability of employing aviation resources.

AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020
November 12, 2019 — The topics have been selected and the chairpersons will be on board this month. What remains is determining who will fill the ranks of the four Mission Area Working Groups charged with tackling some of the Air Force’s biggest Agile Combat Support challenges at the 4th Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference in April 2020. ... MORE

AFIMSC Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference 2020 graphic

Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck
November 12, 2019 — More than 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Security Forces Airmen celebrate crossing the finish line after a 4-mile ruck. Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here.

Veterans Day ceremony honors the price of freedom
November 11, 2019 — Hundreds of veterans, military members, family and patriots turned out for a celebration of America’s veterans at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11... MORE

Members of the Douglas MacArthur High School Army Junior ROTC present the colors at the start of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11.

AF surgeon general IMA, 433rd Airlift Wing alumni, visits medical group
November 8, 2019 — Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Josef Schmid III, individual mobilization assistant to the Air Force surgeon general, visited with 433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders and 433rd Medical Group members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 2... MORE

Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Josef Schmid III, mobilization assistant to the surgeon general of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., speaks with Col. Michael C. Brice, 433rd Medical Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Shana C. Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Flores Jr., 433rd MDG superintendent and Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd AW commander, during a visit of the medical group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Nov. 2, 2019.

Advance Force Development: Forging a new mindset through occupational competencies
November 8, 2019 — As part of the process to scale force development across the enterprise, Air Education and Training Command’s occupational competencies branch is working to forge a new training mindset by assisting career field managers with the development of competency-based learning models for the Air Force’s 266 career fields... MORE

Air Force Employee Assistance Program: New phone number, new website goes live Nov. 10
November 8, 2019 — The Air Force Employee Assistance Program will relaunch at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 10 with a new phone number and new website... MORE

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program will relaunch at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 10, 2019, with a new phone number, 866-580-9078, and new website, www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP. The program will provide the same services and same access to care provided in the past with continued access 24/7 via telephone, website or in-person. (Courtesy graphic)

Remains of World War II service members laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
November 8, 2019 — More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November... MORE

More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November. Funeral services were held for 2nd Lt. Toney Gochnauer Nov. 4 and 2nd Lt. Ernest Matthews Jr. Nov. 5.

BAMC Veterans Day ceremony honors ‘unbroken chain of patriotism’
November 8, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center honored the nation’s “unbroken chain of patriotism” during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 1... MORE

Guest speaker retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala praises veterans, past and present, for sustaining an “unbroken chain of patriotism” during the Veterans Day ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center Nov. 1.

Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen
November 8, 2019 — Air Education and Training Command hosted 30 civic leaders from around the world, showcasing the superior education that produces the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bill Johnson, 560th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to civic leaders about his unit’s mission Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at Joint Base San Antonio locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.

Feedback Fridays
November 8, 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. ... 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.

AFPC improves military retirement eligibility process with automation
November 7, 2019 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center implemented an automated process Nov. 7 that provides Airmen with an immediate determination of their retirement eligibility and prevents unnecessary application processing... MORE

AFPC hits innovation milestone; automates retirement eligibility review

Aspiring Air Force pilots: Don’t let height standards get in the way
November 7, 2019 — Those who aspire to one day become a U.S. Air Force aviator must first meet several requirements, including height, before they are considered for pilot training. For those who fall outside of the Air Force’s height requirements, height waivers are available... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nick Harris (left) and Capt. Jessica Wallander, instructor pilots with the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., stand side-by-side to illustrate the varying standing heights of Air Force pilots to dispel the myth that there is one height standard for all Air Force pilots. Height waivers are available for candidates that do not meet AFI 48-123 standards. If you are interested in learning more about height waivers, work with your commission source or contact the Air Force Call Center at 1-800-423-USAF. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

Army physician has a life-changing experience with London air ambulance
November 7, 2019 — An Army physician at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston broadened his knowledge of trauma medicine during a six-month stint as a member of a world renowned air ambulance service in London... MORE

Maj. Ryan Newberry, U.S. Army Medical Corps emergency and pre-hospital physician assigned to the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, on the way to responding to a call involving a trauma patient as a flight physician for London’s Air Ambulance. Newberry served for six months in 2018 for London’s Air Ambulance, which is regarded as one of the top helicopter emergency medical services in the world, as part of a military exchange program between Great Britain and the U.S.

Alamo Wing pauses for resiliency
November 6, 2019 — The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a “Resilience Tactical Pause” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 3... MORE

Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew A. Hanzelka, 433rd Airlift Wing chaplain, crawls across an obstacle during a team-building exercise at the 433rd AW Resilience Tactical Pause at the Air Force Basic Military Training’s Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site at the Medina Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Nov. 3, 2019.

Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November
November 6, 2019 — Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career... MORE

Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career.

Local Sailor honored at Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala
November 6, 2019 — Petty Officer 1st Class Alan P. Aaron, currently assigned as an instructor at the Hospital Corpsman Basic Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was one of two Navy Medicine Sailors honored as 2019 recipients of the Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield Award in Falls Church, Virginia, Oct. 29... MORE

Recipients of the Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala stand to receive their awards Oct. 29, 2019.

Senior leaders, honorary commanders, serve it up
November 6, 2019 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing senior leaders teamed up with their honorary commanders to serve a Thanksgiving meal to military members dining at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 2... MORE

Col. James “JC” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Seth W. Asay, 733rd Training Squadron commander, and Dave Saylor, owner, Acadiana Café, prepare plates to serve to military members during the Thanksgiving feast at the Live Oak Dining Facility, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Nov. 2, 2019.

AETC hosts Force Development Summit Dec. 16-17
November 6, 2019 — As part of the effort to better develop the Airmen required to support the Air Force we need, Air Education and Training Command will hold the first-ever Force Development Summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 16-17... MORE

As part of the effort to better develop the Airmen required to support the Air Force we need, Air Education and Training Command will hold the first-ever Force Development Summit Dec. 16-17, 2019