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Learning to serve kids a healthier future
September 17, 2019 — September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity in America has tripled since the 1970s and September is dedicated to awareness of the epidemic... MORE

Teaching children at a young age to appreciate vegetables encourages healthy eating habits. September is National Childhood Obesity awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

JBSA-Randolph hosts Retiree Appreciation Day
September 5, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosts a Retiree Appreciation Day from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Kendrick Enlisted Club. ... MORE

JBSA leader honors legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson on 111th anniversary
August 28, 2019 — “President Johnson was a man whose legacy is as big as the Texas sky,” said Col. Philip G. Born, 37th Training Wing vice commander, during a public wreath-laying ceremony Aug. 27 at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. This year marked the 111th anniversary of Johnson’s birth, in a house on the sprawling ranch in the Texas Hill Country. ... MORE

Col. Phillip G. Born, 37th Training Wing vice commander, speaks at the Lyndon B. Johnson Birthday Observance Wreath-Laying Ceremony Aug. 27 at the LBJ National Historical Park at Johnson City, Texas. The annual event honors what would have been Johnson’s 111th birthday.

902nd Security Forces Squadron mentors youth
August 12, 2019 — When the Randolph Youth Chapel asked the 902nd Security Forces Squadron for a canine demonstration, they were surprised by the response. The first ever Junior Battle of the Badges was born Aug. 2 at Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

A participant runs during the Junior Battle of the Badges staged by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Lepley)

BASH Program promotes aviator, community safety at JBSA-Randolph
August 7, 2019 — In an ongoing effort to reduce airfield obstructions at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team has an approved plan for the pruning and removal of selected trees at JBSA-Randolph. Trees that impose a significant risk to aviators, and the families they fly over, will be modified to improve aviator and community safety. ... MORE

In an ongoing effort to reduce airfield obstructions at JBSA-Randolph, the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team has an approved plan for the pruning and removal of selected trees at JBSA-Randolph. Trees that impose a significant risk to aviators, and the families they fly over, will be modified to improve aviator and community safety.

Two days could mean a lifetime to a Wingman
August 6, 2019 — Airmen can find the courage to help from Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, a suicide intervention skills training offered every month at Joint Base San Antonio. ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready and able to intervene with someone at risk of suicide... MORE

Armando O. Franco, wellness team lead, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, instructs unit and service members during an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training session, July 31, 2019, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The training is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches suicide first-aid initiatives.

JBSA activates webpage to disseminate most current mold mitigation information
August 2, 2019 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at Joint Base San Antonio. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at JBSA. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter.

The site can be found at: https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/JBSA_Mold_Remediation/

Everybody makes mistakes, the ADC can help
July 11, 2019 — Despite the Air Force's strong ethics and strict set of rules, Airmen aren’t immune to making mistakes. The Air Force has multiple methods of correcting behavior and pushing personnel to be the best they can be but, as humans, slip ups still occur. The Area Defense Counsel is there to guide Airmen in trouble through these tough circumstances... MORE

Capt. Matthew Blyth, a Defense Attorney with the Air Force Legal Operations Agency/Area Defense Council assists a troubled Airman July 10, 2019 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph ADC. The ADC is a full-spectrum resource, implemented in 1974, to help Airmen through the lowest level paperwork, such as a letter of counseling or a letter of reprimand, up to the most serious court martial cases. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

99th FTS pays tribute to fallen Tuskegee Airman
June 28, 2019 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron paid tribute June 21 to a member of a groundbreaking African-American flying unit that overcame racial prejudice and stereotypes to excel in its mission at the height of World War II... MORE

Dr. Granville Coggs hero shot is embedded in a photo collage honoring the Tuskegee Airmen in the hallway of the 99th Flying Training Squadron. The 99th FTS traces lineage to the Tuskegee Airmen and they pay homage to their history within their hallways and by sporting a red stripe on the tail to resemble the red tails the original Tuskegee Airmen piloted. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

M&FRC workshop gives budding entrepreneurs a head start
June 27, 2019 — Boots to Business, a program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program, is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 9-10 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center, 555 F Street West, building 693. It is offered on a quarterly basis at each JBSA M&FRC... MORE

Recycling allows JBSA community to contribute to environmental effort
June 5, 2019 — World Environment Day, a United Nations program celebrated annually on June 5, gives people around the globe an opportunity to spring into positive environmental action and sustain that effort on a daily basis... MORE

Russell Lepage, left, and Maria Daniel, Joint Base San Antonio Qualified Recycling Program motor vehicle operators, unhitch a cardboard trailer at the JBSA-Lackland Recycling Center so that the cardboard can be unloaded and prepared for processing.

Air Force Band of the West brings musical mission to Puerto Rico
May 30, 2019 — The United States Air Force Band of the West brought the joy of live music to the residents of Puerto Rico during a recent weeklong tour of the United States territory still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria nearly two years ago. In living up to its mission to honor, inspire and connect, the band’s music told the Air Force story of diversity and opportunity, built relationships with Puerto Rican communities and honored veterans from the island. ... MORE

The United States Air Force Band of the West, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, perform at Jardin Urbano de Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2019 as part of a series of performances and masterclasses around the island featuring multiple Band of the West ensembles. The USAF Band of the West are touring the island of Puerto Rico to tell the Air Force's story through live music and to continue building relationships with Puerto Rican communities during concerts. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

Air Force Day at the Alamo showcases partnership with San Antonio
April 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio Air Force units hosted Air Force at the Alamo April 22, with demonstrations and performances from the 902nd and 802nd Security Forces Squadrons’ Military Working Dog Section, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight and 37th Training Wing’s Drum and Bugle Corps... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees, perform during San Antonio’s Fiesta Air Force Day at the Alamo, April 22, 2019. From its beginning in 1891, Fiesta has grown into an annual celebration that includes civic and military observances, street and river parades, exhibits, pilgrimages and memorials.

Military trailblazer speaks at Breaking Barriers event
April 18, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, shared her story, leadership lessons and recruiting service challenges with members of Joint Base San Antonio at a Breaking Barriers event April 10 at the Fleenor Auditorium at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, speaks to youth attendees at the Breaking Barriers event April 10, 2019, in the Fleenor Auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The purpose of this event was to provide an opportunity for the JBSA community to hear, ask questions and learn from a leader like Brig. Gen. Leavitt as she shares her story as the first female fighter pilot and the first woman to command an Air Force combat fighter wing and talks about effective leadership practices in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

560th FTS showcases enduring bond with Air Force POWs from Vietnam War
April 1, 2019 — The commander of Air Force Personnel Center last week praised the Air Force aircrew members who returned home from North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camps nearly 50 years ago for holding “strong to American principles and values in the face of the harshest possible conditions.”... MORE

Military and community members gather at the Freedom Flyer Reunion wreath laying ceremony March 29, 2019 to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The event honors all prisoners of war and missing in action service members from the Vietnam War.

Power outage at JBSA-Lackland
March 30, 2019 — Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to... MORE

Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to the outage, these facilities will not be opening at their normally scheduled times.

Gate hours remain unchanged and updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Your Life Matters with Kristen Christy
February 19, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio community is invited to meet with military spouse Kristen Christy, 2018 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of the Year, as she shares her personal experiences on the rippling effects of suicide and hope. ... MORE

The JBSA Community is invited to meet with military spouse Kristen Christy, 2018 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of the Year, as she shares her personal experiences on the rippling effects of suicide and hope.

Feedback Fridays
February 15, 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. 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. ... 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.

AETC partners with university to expand virtual reality trainer’s capabilities
February 15, 2019 — Air Education and Training Command is partnering with a South Dakota-based university known for its science and engineering curriculum to enhance the capabilities of the virtual reality trainers used in pilot training... MORE

Dr. Jeff McGough, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Computer Science and Engineering Department head, evaluates a virtual reality trainer sent from Air Education and Training Command’s Pilot Training Next program. A technology team at the school has begun work on improving the trainer used in pilot training.

BAMC celebrates 118th Army Nurse Corps birthday
February 7, 2019 — Brooke Army Medical Center and the Army Institute of Surgical Research celebrated the 118th birthday of the Army Nurse Corps a day early, Feb. 1, by paying tribute to the contributions of Army nurses throughout history... MORE

Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, and the youngest Army nurse in attendance, 2nd Lt. Jennifer Garcia, cut the cake to celebrate the 116th birthday of the Army Nurse Corps Feb. 2 during a ceremony in the Brooke Army Medical Center auditorium.