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FDA recalls smokeless tobacco products
February 8, 2017
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products. USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans.
Youth Programs seeking coaches for upcoming baseball season
February 3, 2017
The Randolph Youth Center opened its spring t-ball, softball and baseball season with the national anthem at Ebbets Field Monday. More than 150 Randolph youth participated in the ceremony. (Photo by Maggie Armstrong)
Gold Star Families find love and support through Quilting
February 1, 2017
The term "Gold Star" describes a family member who has lost a loved one in military service and is a tradition that began during World War I. The Gold Star signifies the family's pride in the loved one's sacrifice rather than the mourning of their personal loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Air Force language program prepares captain to search for missing WWII Airmen
January 31, 2017
U.S. Navy Divers of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 prepare to lower the stage to conduct an underwater recovery operation in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy, Oct. 6, 2016. Capt. Marco Catanese, a manpower determinants flight commander with the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, used his training from the Language Enabled Airman Program at the Air Force Culture and Language Center recently to assist the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Italian Coast Guard in a search off the Italian coast. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Lloyd Villanueva)
Program office celebrates T-38C mod completion
January 30, 2017
The first completed T-38 Talon from the PACER Classic III program is unveiled July 31, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Pacer Classic III represents the largest single structural modification ever undertaken on the T-38 aircraft and will extend the service life of the modified aircraft by 15-20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
12th MXG invests in human capital
January 30, 2017
Brian Hall, 12th Maintenance Group operations division chief, discusses leadership principals with members of the 12th MXG Jan. 25, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 12th MXG maintains T-38C Talons, T-1 Jayhawks and T-6 Texans for the 12th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Valentine’s Day Run/Bike/Run challenges couples to stay fit, build stronger relationships
January 27, 2017
Push your limits by running a 5k, then biking 10 miles and then running 1.5 miles more. This is a great way to work off all those Valentine's chocolates. 8 a.m. Feb. 11 at Eberle Park
JBSA unites to address teen dating violence
January 26, 2017
Joint Base San Antonio will confront the problem of teen dating violence with an array of activities in February, including a JBSA-wide parent and teen workshop set for Feb. 25 at the JBSA-Randolph Chapel Annex. The workshop and four other events at JBSA-Randolph are part of JBSA’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month observance.
Get wheysted: Simple ways to add protein to your diet
January 24, 2017
Jaimee Diaz, Force Fitness Bar day manager, blends a protein smoothie for a customer at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 20, 2017. The Institute of Medicine recommends adults 19 years of age and older get 10 percent to 35 percent of their daily calories from protein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons/Released)
DOD opens online exchange shopping to veterans
January 23, 2017
AETC celebrates with 75th Anniversary Extravaganza
January 23, 2017
The Heritage Ceremonial Guard posts the Colors during Air Education and Training Command's 75th Anniversary Extravaganza at JBSA-Randolph, Texas Jan. 23, 2017. The event kicked off the celebration of AETC's history of transforming civilians into Airmen and their continued development to the future success of the Air Force.
Purple Analog Exhibit Unveiled at 25th Air Force
January 23, 2017
The newest addition to the collections at the Dr. Dennis F. Casey Heritage Center inside 25th Air Force Headquarters is a World War II Purple Analog which was unveiled on Dec. 21.
AETC’s 75th Anniversary and the birth of a professional Air Force
January 23, 2017
In December 1942, Gen. Hap Arnold stood at Lackland’s Parade Grounds and looked out at 10 acres of Airmen – 100, 000 people arrayed in the grandest formation in Air Force history. He told the Airmen of new technologies, strategies and equipment. He told them they would win the war and help guide the future though their training and professionalism. (Courtesy Photo)
Process improvement expert to 59th MDW: ‘You’re leading the way’
January 21, 2017
Dr. Brent James, an internationally known expert in the field of clinical quality improvement, reviews a handout during a Jan. 11 briefing in the Gateway Academy at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. James learned about the 59th Medical Wing’s work toward continuous process improvement and becoming a high reliability organization. He is the executive director of the Institute for Health Care Delivery Research and vice president, Medical Research and Continuing Medical Education at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)
JBSA-Lackland, Port San Antonio celebrate as Kelly Field turns 100
January 20, 2017
(From left) U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Port San Antonio board member Chris Alderete, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, are pictured at the Kelly Field 100th Anniversary Celebration at Port San Antonio Headquarters in San Antonio. Several current and former public officials were in attendance at the reception-style event to commemorate the establishment of one of the first military airfields in the world in 1916.
CPI event targets improvements in IFF academic course
January 19, 2017
Paul Olde, 12th Operations Support Squadron simulator and academics instructor, teaches a surface attack class at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Jan. 19, 2017. The 12th OSS is responsible for pilot instructor training and introduction to fighter fundamentals academic and simulator training, scheduling, air traffic control, airfield management, flight records, registrar, weather, airspace management, international training and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training.
Throwback paint scheme proves heritage is big in the 435th
January 19, 2017
Rudy Olivarez, a Corrosion Control Specialist in the 12th Maintenance Group, applies paint to the landing gear of a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 13, 2017. Members of the corrosion control shop are changing the plane’s color scheme from two-tone gray to heritage blue, a scheme that was used by the 435th Fighter Training Squadron 40 years ago, ahead of a reunion of pilots that trained for fighter fundamentals after Jan. 1, 1977. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Martin)
Catfishing: Don’t get lured in
January 19, 2017
A catfish is a person who pretends to be someone they're not, using social media to create a false identity with the intent of scamming someone, or worse.
Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process
January 19, 2017
The Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System is rolling out automated customer notifications for the progression of cases through the Physical Evaluation Board process. The aim is to enhance customer service and increase overall transparency. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
JBSA-Randolph Dental Clinic plans host of activities in February
January 19, 2017
“Give Kids a Smile 2017” is an opportunity for parents to bring their children to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dental Clinic for dental exams and cleanings and will highlight Children’s Dental Health Month activities planned by the clinic in February. “Give Kids a Smile,” scheduled for 7:30-11 a.m. Feb. 10, will kick off the month’s events. The month will also feature presentations by dental clinic staff members from 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 13-14 at the Child Development Program main building on New B Street West; 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 15 at the JBSA-Randolph Library on Fifth Street East; all day Feb. 17 at Randolph High School; and all day Feb. 21 at Randolph Elementary School.