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Defense Language Institute beta tests new program similar to U.S. Army Echo Company
February 4, 2020
Echo Company trainees pose for a photo in a Defense Language Institute English Language Center hallway between classes. Along with English language training and pre-basic training, trainees have the opportunity to react with the 70 other unique countries on campus at one time.

JBSA-Lackland supports HHS quarantine of American citizens
February 4, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the coronavirus, named 2019-nCoV, is similar to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus in that it is spread from animals to people. The MERS virus particles are in blue, surrounding an infected cell. The undated image was taken at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

UPDATE 2: CDC Novel Coronavirus Response Support
February 4, 2020

UPDATE 1: CDC Novel Coronavirus Response Support
February 4, 2020

CDC Novel Coronavirus Response Support
February 4, 2020

BAMC hosts tobacco cessation program for beneficiaries
February 4, 2020
An Airman vapes in an authorized smoking area during a break. As of Oct. 29, 2019, more than 1,800 lung injury cases and 37 deaths have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the only commonality among all cases being the patient’s use of e-cigarettes or vaping products.

BAMC takes critical-care training on the road
February 4, 2020
Army Maj. Michal Sobieszczyk demonstrates how to perform a cricothyrotomy Jan. 14 for doctors with 4th Infantry Division and the U.S. Air Force Academy at Evans Army Community Hospital’s new medical simulation lab. Sobieszczyk is a pulmonary/critical care doctor who provided joint education with his critical-care mobile training team assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

360 Leaders Course empowers leaders at JBSA-Lackland
February 3, 2020
360 Leaders Course

The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: what to expect
February 3, 2020
Photo of uniform display.

AFPC hosts inaugural innovation symposium
February 3, 2020
A photograph of uniformed members talking about innovation

AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team
February 3, 2020
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airmen pose for a photo after being selected to represent AETC’s team, Jan. 31, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex. The seven selectees to the AETC team will represent the First Command at the career field’s world-wide competition that will be held at JBSA-Camp Bullis in May 2020. (From left to right) Staff Sgt. Isreael Camille (alternate), 37th Training Support Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Senior Airman Jonathan Hardy, 97th Security Forces Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; Senior Airman Craig Smith, 71st Security Forces Squadron, Vance Air Forces Base, Okla.; Airman 1st Class Ryan Franklin, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. Wilson Brantley, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. William McLaughlin, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston; Staff Sgt. Jesse Daniel, 81st Security Forces Squadron; Master Sgt. Sean McDermott (alternate), 56th Security Forces Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.; Senior Airman Paul Cupp, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala.; Senior Airman Andrew Vance (alternate), 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

MEDCoE welcomes new command sergeant major
February 3, 2020
Command Sgt. Maj. Clark J. Charpentier (left) the incoming U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Command Sergeant Major, accepts the unit colors from Maj. Gen. Dennis P. LeMaster, MEDCoe commander, as Command Sgt. Maj. William “Buck” O’Neal looks at the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 31.

JBSA-Lackland celebrates Black History Month
January 31, 2020
Black History Month

Local government support agreements facilitate savings for JBSA
January 31, 2020
The Department of Defense budgets about $25 billion annually to operate and support its installations, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Years ago, the GAO determined the DOD needed to reduce its installation support costs, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 helped bring their efforts to fruition by authorizing military services to enter into Intergovernmental Support Agreements, or IGSAs, with local and state governments, leveraging financial benefits and enhancing mission effectiveness.

12th FTW NCO chosen as ‘Hidden Hero’
January 31, 2020
Tech. Sgt. Derius Jackson, 12th Training Squadron flight chief, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for January by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Jan. 21 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon. Jackson has volunteered his time with the Habitat for Humanity and the San Antonio Food Bank helping provide more than 2,000 meals for children in the community. In addition to his volunteering Jackson also served as the president of the Randolph 5/6 organization.

Basura Bash heads into 10th year of Salado Creek cleanup
January 31, 2020
Seaman Ryan Shorter, who was training to become a medical corpsman at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, reaches for a piece of trash along Salado Creek during the annual Basura Bash Feb. 17, 2018.

CDC provides food safety tips for the big game
January 31, 2020
Make sure your game day gathering is memorable for all the right reasons

C.B.Don’t – Military members, civilians on military bases should steer clear of CBD, THC products
January 31, 2020
Members of the United States military are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) regardless of what state or country they reside in. Article 112a of the UCMJ prohibits wrongful use, possession, distribution and manufacture of controlled substances, which includes marijuana, and any of its compounds or derivatives.  This includes THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). (Courtesy photo)

Scalding injuries can happen at any age
January 31, 2020
A scalding injury can happen at any age. Particularly at risk are children, older adults and people with disabilities. Dreadful injuries can occur from hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup. The second leading cause of all burn injuries are scalding burns.

Feedback Fridays
January 31, 2020
Feedback Fridays