U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Marcus Brooks and civilian chaplain Father Phil Mahalic promote the upcoming True North Vacation Bible School in a video recorded at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 1, 2025. The chaplains highlighted the event’s theme—an Alaskan adventure—and shared details about the June 9–13 program designed for children in pre-K through fifth grade. Hosted at Randolph Elementary School, the weeklong experience features glacier games, Bible stories, science stations, skits, and music to help children explore values like trust, hope, and guidance in a fun and engaging environment. (U.S. Air Force video by Jonathan R. Mallard)
Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m., April 12, 2025.
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.
