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Dental clinic’s events focus on children’s oral health this month
February 1, 2019
The Children’s Dental Health Month activities will begin with the annual Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at the clinic, 221 Third St. West, building 1040. The event raises awareness about the importance of oral health and allows dentists and technicians to provide free oral health education, screenings and treatment to underserved children. Appointments may be made by calling the clinic at 210-652-1846, but slots are now only available for children 6 months to 3 years old.
Three ANG weather members win Air Force-level competition
February 1, 2019
(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Garrett Starr, Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Operations Group, Master Sgt. J. Garrett Palmer, Florida ANG’s 131st Training Flight, and Airman 1st Class Phillip Turney, Texas ANG’s 209th Weather Flight, pose for a picture after winning the Thor’s Legion Forecast Challenge, an Air Force level competition that tests the forecasting capabilities of Airmen across the weather community.
Simulator instructor’s efforts to improve processes lead to AETC-level AFA award
January 18, 2019
David Bernacki, 12th Training Squadron Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals simulator/academic instructor supervisor, and Mike Pacheco, 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Office wildlife biologist, display Bernacki’s patent-pending Anti-Bird Perch Attachment for Signs, or ABPAS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The attachment mounts on signs to hold bird spikes used in the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. Bernacki is the Air Education and Training Command winner of the 2019 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year Award. Courtesy photo.
Basura Bash waterways cleanup effort celebrates 25 years
January 15, 2019
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.
Gate changes at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston begin Jan. 22
January 9, 2019
Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 8, 2019
Instructor pilot and student from the 559th FTS taxi a T6 Texan II aircraft toward the runway at Randolph AFB TX. 19 Aug 2009 (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)
Healthy equals happy: motivation spurs physical fitness
January 4, 2019
Tech. Sgt. Maurice Monroe, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency Training Management Branch manager, runs laps during his lunch at the Rambler Fitness Center track, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 3, 2018. Monroe uses exercise as a stress reliever and to improve his overall fitness
Collette Christmas: spreading cheer every year
December 14, 2018
Marc Collette, Headquarters Air Education Training Command, equipment manager, A4R Logistics and Readiness Division, poses with a decorated office as his backdrop, Dec. 4, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Collette started this tradition after going through a divorce in 1997 to cheer up his children.
Trees for Troops provides trees for military families
December 7, 2018
Specialist Barbar Fretto, with the Army Reserve and her husband Nicholas, an Army cadet, look for tree a to celebrate their first Christmas as husband and wife during the Trees for Troops event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Dec. 7, 2018. Trees for Troops has impacted many families and individuals.
Openings and Closures for National Day of Mourning, Dec. 5
December 4, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush
JBSA Holiday Chapel Services
December 3, 2018
Joint Base San Antonio chapels have announced the following holiday services for 2018.
“Just like the simulations”: veteran instructor pilots shape next generation American airpower
November 20, 2018
Damon Themely, an instructor pilot with the 12th Training Squadron, teaches a student pilot in a T-38C Talon flight simulator at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph on Nov. 8, 2018. Instructor pilots have the ability to change the environment and flying conditions for the students, creating unique challenges for them to overcome.
Feedback Fridays
November 16, 2018
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.
With holiday season approaching, it’s time to mail Christmas cards, packages
November 16, 2018
The United States Postal Service is expecting another extra busy holiday season this year, estimating the delivery of nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
SARMs provide ‘last line of defense’ to ensure safety of aircrews
November 16, 2018
Britneigh Zeringue, 12th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, briefs 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots prior to a training mission Nov. 7, 2108, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Squadron aviation resource management is responsible for managing pilot flying currencies as well as maintaining communication between the pilots, operations and maintenance squadrons.
AETC announces 2018 flying training awards
November 15, 2018
Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, presents the Top Wing of Wings Award to Col. Corey Simmons, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during the Air Education and Training Command Flying Training Awards Ceremony Oct. 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The award ceremony recognizes individuals, squadrons, groups and wings whose efforts have led to the highest levels of student production.
UPDATE: Heating repairs to occur at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston CDC Nov. 14
November 14, 2018
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Main CDC, Bldg 2530 heat issues continue. Currently seven of 12 classrooms have reached proper temperatures of 68 degrees and will open immediately to single and dual military families first. If you don't fall into this priority, we ask that you please make alternate arrangements at this time. There is a good chance the entire center will be reopened today, however there is no exact time as of now. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston CDC Annex, Bldg 1720, heat has been restored and building is heating towards proper temperatures. Please contact the center at 221-3835 beginning at 10 a.m. to determine what time the center will open.
Feedback Fridays
November 9, 2018
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.
Randolph HS student receives full scholarship to UTSA
November 9, 2018
Courtesy Photo
Preparedness is key when responding to emergencies
November 3, 2018
Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services hosted a Rescue One course at JBSA-Randolph from Oct. 22 to Nov. 15.