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JBSA-Lackland celebrates Fiesta at BMT graduation parade
April 17, 2015
Col. Trent Edwards, 37th Training Wing commander, prepares to present Fiesta Medals to 2015 Fiesta Royalty, from left, Fernando Reyes, Fiesta San Antonio Commission president, Mark M. Johnson Jr., Texas Cavaliers King Antonio the 93rd, and Jon Gary Herrera, El Rey Feo the 67th, April 17, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The full-scale Basic Military Training Graduation Parade is the only military graduation incorporated into Fiesta and features more than 1,000 distinctive military members and the 323rd Training Squadron Drum and Bugle Corps. Fiesta San Antonio, the city's 11-day cascarón-filled celebration, began as a one-time parade in 1891 to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Over the past century, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representative from throughout San Antonio participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
Physician assistant receives Army Surgeon General's 2015 PA Recognition Award
April 16, 2015
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility
April 15, 2015
Air Force focuses on recycling this Earth Day
April 15, 2015
Fathers, daughters forge bond, increase awareness
April 15, 2015
Master Sgt. Tom Curran, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command/A4MA F-16 functional manager, and his daughter, Olivia, take part in the "Because We Have Daughters" event April 9 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. "Because We Have Daughters" is a workshop that uses activities to help fathers and daughters forge new bonds and find ways to discuss challenging issues and is one of the featured Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
Airmen may choose retirement plan at 14 1/2-year mark
April 15, 2015
Total force SMSgt evaluation static closeout date July 31
April 15, 2015
Stay safe with proper spring-cleaning fire safety tips
April 15, 2015
'Taj' goes teal for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 15, 2015
In recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, throughout April the Taj will be bathed in teal lighting. The goal of SAAPM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it. Teal is the official color of SAAPM, and the teal ribbon is the symbol of sexual violence prevention. For articles and commentaries about SAAPM, visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil or http://www.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
AF sexual assault prevention: Moving in the right direction
April 15, 2015
Students learn about human physiology during flight
April 15, 2015
Staff Sgt. Miriam Hernandez, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology technician, lectures students on the use of their altitude chamber equipment and procedures to ensure their comfort and safety during training April 8, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Any students with Air Force specialties including enlisted aircrew, pararescue, remotely piloted aircraft, introduction to fighter fundamentals or pilot instructor training must first learn about human performance in airborne operations at the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at JBSA-Randolph. A few tools used to train students include a Barany chair to help combat the motion sickness that comes with flying aircraft, an altitude chamber to familiarize students with hypoxia and a flight simulator for night vision goggle training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/ Released)
ARSOUTH NCOs help build true partnerships in Central and South America, Caribbean
April 10, 2015
Staff Sgt. Robert Hogeland (center), the clinical operations NCO in charge at U.S. Army South’s medical directorate, demonstrates various ways to stabilize a fractured ankle to members of the Uruguayan military during a tactical Combat Lifesaver Course subject matter expert exchange in September 2014 outside of Montevideo, Uruguay. Photo by Robert Ramon
New program honors BAMC units for exceptional patient care
April 10, 2015
(From left) Col. Kevin Moore, chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center; Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia, and BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz present the Commander’s Award trophy to Col. Carol Rymer (holding trophy), BAMC’s optometry chief, during a ceremony March 17. The Optometry Service received the trophy to honor their stand-out dedication to safe, quality care during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. Photo by Robert Shields
Renovation project set to transform Rendezvous Dining Facility
April 8, 2015
June launches the upcoming renovation of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rendezvous Dining Facility. The plans for the renovation will help to create more of a campus-style eating facility, along with new additions such as a pizza and a deli station and will provide more seating for its customers. The renovation is scheduled to run until mid to late November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
JBSA-Randolph observes Child Abuse Awareness Month
April 8, 2015
Virtual reality training system provides Army South Soldiers real world skills
April 2, 2015
T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released
April 1, 2015
Instructor pilots from Air Education and Training Command use the T-38C to prepare pilots for front-line fighter and bomber aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-1B Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt and F-22 Raptor. The Talon first flew in 1959. More than 1,100 Talons were delivered to the Air Force between 1961 and 1972 when production ended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Bendet)
Class provides expectant parents with 'bundles' of knowledge
April 1, 2015
Drivers face new Texas registration, inspection program
March 31, 2015
Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)
'Dorm to Gourm' classes to provide Airmen with culinary skills
March 31, 2015