Approximately two thousand individuals attended the Fallen Defender Ruck March at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 8, 2024. Security Forces Airmen assigned to the 502d Air Base Wing and 37th Training Wing rucked alongside Gold Star family members and JBSA supporters on the more than 5-mile course while carrying at least 35 pounds across varied terrain. The march honored Defenders who lost their lives during military service, including Staff Sgt. Travis Griffin and 1st Lt. Joseph Helton. Family members of both Griffin and Helton participated in the ruck and spoke to Airmen assigned to flights named after the fallen Defenders. (U.S. Air Force video by Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but they are especially common on Thanksgiving, often more than double the number for all other days of the year.
September is National Preparedness Month, an excellent opportunity to become ready for the unexpected and learn to prepare for emergencies that could impact your home, workplace, school, and community.
Brooke Army Medical Center is urging the community to donate blood from Sept. 17-20 as part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The center's patients, including children and active-duty service members battling cancer, rely heavily on blood products for their treatment.
