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  • A volunteer donates platelets Feb. 14 at Armed Services Blood Bank Center-San Antonio facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The facility supports service members in Afghanistan, Iraq, San Antonio Military Medical Facility and the local Veterans Affairs hospital. The platelets are for patients with cancer, burns and bleeding problems.

    The importance of donating blood

    Receiving the gift of blood can mean the difference between life-or-death for those in need. In order for them to receive this life-saving substance, others must be willing to donate their blood.
  • Christian Wasylchak, fitness program manager, assists 2nd Lt. Rebecca, 558 Flying Training Squadron remote piloted aircraft student, on the rowing machine at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Dec. 6, 2016. There are 11 fitness centers throughout JBSA providing strength and conditioning equipment from weights to cardio and classes from aerobics to Taekwondo. The fitness centers are free to Department of Defense cardholders, including active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members, military family members, military retirees and government civilians.

    JBSA fitness centers offer options for people to stay in shape, lose weight

    Joint Base San Antonio members who want to get into shape or lose a few pounds for the upcoming new year can utilize several fitness facilities, classes and programs at JBSA locations to help them stay fit and healthy.There are 11 fitness centers throughout JBSA providing strength and conditioning equipment from weights to cardio and classes from
  • Christian Wasylchak, fitness program manager, assists 2nd Lt. Amanda, 558 Flying Training Squadron remote pilot aircraft student on the treadmill at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Dec. 6, 2016. Regular exercise or physical activity helps many of the body's systems function better, keeps heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other diseases at bay, and is a key ingredient for losing weight. Exercising will not only increase your strength and tone, but will also increase your metabolism.

    JBSA fitness centers offer incentives to get into shape for the new year

    Joint Base San Antonio members whose new year’s resolutions are to lose weight and get into shape could earn points and prizes just by going to the gym and exercising.Incentives are being offered to active-duty members, military dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians to encourage them to come out and utilize the amenities and
  • An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals. However, there are ways people can position themselves for a more successful outcome when they strive to lose weight, get organized, quit smoking, save more money or reach some other goal.

    Taking right steps can help people achieve New Year’s resolutions

    An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals.However, there are ways people can position themselves for a more successful outcome when they strive to lose weight, get organized, quit smoking, save more money or reach some other goal. The

  • Commentary: What service before self truly means

    In the summer of 2002, my wife Denise taught me the true meaning of service before self. We had just been stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where I started teaching technical training school. We moved into a house on base, we met our neighbors and I started working … a lot! Wake up, go to the track, run physical training, teach class,
  • The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational, and other resources are available to treat special needs family members. More than 28,000 active-duty Airmen with one or more exceptional family members are enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Air Force program assists special needs family members

    Being the parent of an 11-year-old boy with high- functioning autism, said Master Sgt. Virmania Accoo, is often a challenging and difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.“One of the biggest struggles we face as a family is helping my son adjust to a new PCS location and to find the right school that has the special education services
  • Tech. Sgt. Marie Sarabia and Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Gooden-Bustamante are the 2017 U.S. Air Force Military Ambassadors for Joint Base San Antonio.

    Joint Base San Antonio names military ambassadors

    Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2017 Military Ambassadors program.
  • This year, four tax assistance centers will be available at Joint Base San Antonio locations to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military tax¬payers and family members. Services will be available for military retirees on a limited basis.

    JBSA tax centers open Jan. 31 to assist military, family members, retirees

    This year, four tax assistance centers will be available at Joint Base San Antonio locations to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military taxpayers and family members. Services will be available for military retirees on a limited basis.
  • Wounded warriors and pararescuemen Staff Sgt. August O’Neill, right, and Staff Sgt. Nick Robillard prepare to deliver the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program flag during the opening ceremony of the 2016 U.S. Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 26, 2016. O’Neill is training to recertify for duty as a pararescueman after the loss of his leg due to wounds suffered in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Taylor Curry)

    Airman seeks to rejoin pararescue team despite loss of leg

    In July 2011, Staff Sgt. August O’Neill, a pararescueman, was sent to rescue a group of Marines pinned down in Afghanistan when enemy insurgents opened fire on his team’s helicopter. A round bounced off the helicopter’s door, tearing through both of O’Neill’s lower legs and critically wounding his left. O’Neill finally told doctors to remove his left leg last year, but he remains determined to continue his career as a pararescueman.
  • The Air Force has two commissioning programs for enlisted Airmen who have, or are close to having their nursing degrees. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Programs helps you finish your degree while the Direct Enlisted Commissioning Program is open to enlisted Airmen with a nursing degree and license. Initial applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 27, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin)

    Enlisted nursing commissioning programs accepting applications

    The Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs are accepting applications from active duty enlisted Airmen through Jan. 27, 2017, for the April selection boards. NECP offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing at a college or university with an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment or a college or
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