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Don’t get burned, follow these hot weather safety tips
August 20, 2015 — With summer in full swing, who doesn’t want to be outside,sunbathing, swimming, playing catch on the beach or just barbequing in thebackyard? While summer means fun in the sun, make sure you’re... MORE

AF surgeon general sends message to the Air Force Medical Service
August 20, 2015 — Dear Air Force Medical Professionals:I am deeply honored to serve the Airmen and families of theworld’s best Air Force as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General. I could not bemore proud of the... MORE

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 20, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 hasdropped below 650 feet mean sea level as of Friday. Stage 2 water restrictionsfor all Joint Base San Antonio locations is triggered when the... MORE

Air Force welcomes new vice chief of staff
August 20, 2015 — The Air Force welcomed an Airman to the rank of four-stargeneral and announced the appointment of the new Air Force vice chief of staffduring a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington... MORE

This is your Air Force
August 20, 2015 — Roll Call! Airpower is not a solo effort. One leader doesnot win a war; one pilot does not bomb every target; one loadmaster does notsupply the entire fight. Airpower has and always will be a team... MORE

Comprehensive Airman Fitness develops life skills
August 20, 2015 — Nearly four years ago, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff Instruction introduced a paradigm for building and maintaining health,readiness and performance in the armed forces.Known as Total Force... MORE

Air Force RPA training pipeline set to expand
August 20, 2015 — The Air Force plans to boost the production of undergraduateremotely piloted aircraft pilots in its ranks by 200 RPA pilots per year withinthe next two years. Lt. Col. John Stallworth, 558th Flying... MORE

An MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft comes in for a 'touch-and-go' during a training mission, May 13, 2013. The MQ-1B Predator is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily for munitions capability to support ground troops and base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing/Released)

Young Ro-Hawks football team to open season Aug. 28
August 20, 2015 — Randolph High School football coach Pete Wesp is hoping theteam’s younger players will be quick learners when the Ro-Hawks kick-off the2015 season against the Poth Pirates Aug. 28 at Ro-Hawk... MORE

Members of the Randolph High School football team run drills Aug. 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to prepare for their upcoming season.

Communication tool valuable to staff, family members
August 13, 2015 — A communication tool was designed by staff members to improve communication between all healthcare team members at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Intensive Care Unit at Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Keith Thompson, a critical care nurse at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Fort Sam Houston, writes a note on the Team View poster used as a communication tool at the Burn Intensive Care Unit.

Navy Takes Part In Military Night At The Missions
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Tototzintle from the Navy Recruiting District San Antonio winds up to deliver the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the Texas League game between the San Antonio Mission and Corpus Christi Hooks at Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio Aug. 5. More than 5,500 people attended the game where the Missions players honored the men and women in the U.S. military by wearing camouflage uniforms and hats.

USAISR civilian inducted into Senior Executive Service
August 13, 2015 — The newest member of the Army’s Senior Executive Service corps in Science and Technology, Victor “Vic” Convertino, Ph.D., was presented with his official flag and pin during a ceremony July 30... MORE

Emergency management members keep JBSA community ready
August 12, 2015 — In times of crisis, first responders such as firefighters,police and medical professionals are ready to react. At Joint Base San Antonio,emergency management members plan for emergency response... MORE

An Airman tightens the seal around his gloves during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare training class hosted by 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialists Aug. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Intramural flag football season kicks off in September
August 12, 2015 — The Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphis gearing up for the intramural flag football season starting in September.Teams who want to participate in flag football can contactRikk... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center flag football team holds a trophy after winning first place in the 2014 JBSA-Randolph flag football playoffs.

Lady Ro-Hawks volleyball team loaded with talent, leadership
August 12, 2015 — With eight players returning, the Randolph High School LadyRo-Hawks volleyball team is aiming for higher expectations in 2015, includingmaking a run at the District 26-3A title.Randolph has made the... MORE

Brianna Gomez, Lady Ro-Hawk volleyball team member, hits the ball during practice Aug. 5 at Randolph High School gym. The team started their season Wednesday.With eight players returning, the Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks volleyball team is aiming for higher expectations in 2015, including making a run at the District 26-3A title.

AF implements restricted endorsement, stratification for senior master sergeant EPRs
August 12, 2015 — Restricted senior rater endorsement and stratification forsenior NCO enlisted performance reports were implemented in conjunction withthe July 31 senior master sergeant EPR closeout date.Endorsement... MORE

A lifetime of steadfast service, commitment
August 12, 2015 — It's a common practice among Air Force members, both activeduty and civil service, to brag about how long they've been assigned somewhere,and it's no different in Air Force Recruiting Service.But for... MORE

Master Sgt. John E. “Jack” Burns and his family at his Air Force retirement ceremony in December 1981.

Has safety been incorporated into your back-to-school preparations?
August 12, 2015 — As summer vacations end and parents rush to get schoolsupplies to start their children off on the right foot this coming school year,let’s not forgot the most important tool: safety.Parents need to go... MORE

Air Force vice chief of staff retires, reflects long career
August 12, 2015 — (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen'sEyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting theirAir Force story.)In the early 1970s, America was at a crossroads. The VietnamWar... MORE

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer returns to the Adelaide Davis Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2015. Spencer, who will retire Aug. 7 after 44 years in the Air Force, attended the school as a young boy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

435th FTS learns from world-class leaders
August 12, 2015 — Over the past year, the 435th Fighter Training Squadronconducted several interviews and hosted guest lectures by military, political,academic and civic leaders concerning two important topics –... MORE

264th Medical Battalion Soldiers volunteer at San Antonio Food Bank
August 10, 2015 — Soldiers volunteer at food bank... MORE

A total of 25 volunteers, including Soldiers and family members from the 264th Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade at Fort Sam Houston, came out to support the San Antonio Food Bank July 25, contributing three hours sorting and packing perishable food items. A total of 16,000 pounds of food were sorted and packed, providing more than 8,500 meals for area families in need. The San Antonio Food Bank provides food and grocery products to more than 500 partner agencies in 16 counties throughout Southwest Texas.