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JBSA members clean, spruce up 'Showplace of the Air Force
July 24, 2015 — Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron partnered withmembers from the Air Force Recruiting School and the 502nd Civil EngineerSquadron to upgrade the center islands between the Joint Base... MORE

Members of the 902 nd Security Forces Squadron and the Air Force Recruiting School spread mulch July 18, 2015, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph base exchange parking lot. The event was part of a base clean up effort to prepare JBSA-Randolph for the upcoming Air Education and Training Command change of command July 21, 2015.

The Air Force and ADA – incorporating talent, providing opportunities
July 24, 2015 — “Bring it!”'That’s what Joe Diaz, Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) plan coordinatorat Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, can now say about the future andits challenges after the opportunities... MORE

Joe Diaz, Air Force Civilian Service plan coordinator at
Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, started with the Air Force
Civilian Service as a student intern and has continued his federal service
since earning his degree in 2007. The Americans with Disabilities Act,
signed 25 years ago on July 26, has helped countless Americans pursue
rewarding careers both in the public and private sectors.

Roberson takes command of AETC
July 22, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command ofthe Air Education and Training Command in a ceremony at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph July 21.Outgoing commander, Gen. Robin Rand, handed Roberson the reigns... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III (left) passes the Air Education and Training Command guidon to Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of AETC, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 21, 2015. The change of command ceremony represents the formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Pilot for A Day program continues at 560th Flying Training Squadron
July 17, 2015 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed itsnewest pilot, as part of the “Pilot for A Day” program July 17 atJBSA-Randolph.Jared Stadler, became a pilot and joined the ranksof the 560th FTS... MORE

Jared Stadler,Cole High School student, sits in the cockpit of a T-6 Texan II while Maj. Todd Salzweder, 560th Flying Training Squadron director of staff, explains the aircraft controls July 17, 2015, during a Pilot for a Day event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Since 1994, squadron members have sponsored the “Pilot for A Day” program for children of all ages with chronic illnesses. The goal of the program is to give these children a break from the challenges they face each day because of their illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson/Released)

AAA consolidates expertise, training under EC
July 17, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center officially assumed the responsibility of being the Air Force's sole provider of training for general purpose force Air Advisors as the program was inactivated... MORE

Brig. Gen. Trent Edwards, 37th Training Wing commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, prepares to sheath a guidon from Col. Steven Cabosky, Air Advisor Academy commandant, during an inactivation ceremony in the Air Advisor Academy at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 10, 2015. The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center officially assumed the responsibility of being the Air Force's sole provider of training for general purpose force Air Advisors. ()

Congratulations to the 2015 JBSA master sergeant selects
July 16, 2015 — The Air Force releasedthe 2015 master sergeant promotion list July 7. There were 23,619 Airmen eligible for promotion in the15E7 cycle. Only 5,301 were selected with a 22.44 percent selection rate... MORE

Family health clinic adds 1,000 appointments per month
July 15, 2015 — Through process improvements and increased efficiencies, 59th Medical Wing Group Practice Managers found a way to add 12,000 more appointment slots in a single clinic over the next year.One of the... MORE

The efforts of a team of group practice managers at the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, are slated to add 1,000 additional appointment slots per month in the Family Health Clinic. The Family Health Clinic is one of the busiest clinics around the wing and provides care to 36,000 TRICARE beneficiaries annually.

Rambler 120 returns with addition of all-military categories
July 15, 2015 — The Rambler 120 Team Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio’sadventure race, will feature two new team categories when the ninth edition ofthe competitive event takes place Sept. 19 at the JBSA Recreation... MORE

Rambler 120 participants round a turn of the 22-mile bike race portion of the annual Rambler 120 Competition Sept. 20 at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The Rambler 120, which is hosted by the 502nd Force Support Squadron, features four- and eight-person teams that engage in a friendly, but hard-fought, competition that challenges participants with a 22-mile bike race, 6-mile run, 2-mile raft race and a mystery event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

NFL player teaches football skills to JBSA-Randolph youth
July 15, 2015 — Children from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph learned about football skills, teamwork and sportsmanship from Terrance Williams, DallasCowboys wide receiver, at a camp July 7-8 at the Rambler Sports... MORE

Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboy wide receiver, instructs children during a youth football camp July 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Throughout the camp, Williams offered tips and instruction, highlighting the finer points of football. Campers experienced various stations specializing in fundamental skills and participated in touch football games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)

Youth program activities help JBSA-Randolph children grow
July 15, 2015 — When children at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph need aplace to go to stay busy and healthy, the Randolph Youth Center is the place tobe, providing year-round activities for children from kindergarten... MORE

Sofia Jackson and Cheyenne Gramlick prepare their dish, “spicy-yummy-breakfast”, for an “Iron Chef” cooking contest July 9, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. More than 500 children are involved in activities and programs provided by Randolph Youth Programs each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

JBSA Visitor Control Centers screen out threats, defend multiple Air Force missions
July 14, 2015 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Visitor Control Center is one of several facilities that play a vital first-defense role in the security of installation members, missions and assets across JBSA... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kolton Glasoe, 502nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a visitor’s ID card at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Visitor Control Center. So far for 2015, the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston VCC has served nearly 16,000 customers. The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Visitor Control Center is one of several facilities that play a vital first-defense role in the security of installation members, missions and assets across JBSA through a system that ensures those who could threaten that environment are denied base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Eliott/Released)

902nd SFS provides life blood to troops, local community
July 14, 2015 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron held a blood drive July 9at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The blood drive, coordinated with the Armed Services BloodProgram, will help supply blood to wounded... MORE

Airman 1st Class Max-Eddie Ibarrientos, 59th Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron medical lab technician, starts an I.V. on 2nd Lt. Sol Grosskopf, 502nd Air Base Wing chaplain candidate, July 9, 2015, during a blood drive at JBSA-Randolph. The blood drive was hosted by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron, and will help supply blood to San Antonio Military Medical Center and to troops deployed in combat locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Tax relief for victims of severe weather related disasters in Texas
July 13, 2015 — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on May 4, in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue ServiceFollowing... MORE

Nine words
July 13, 2015 — In 2007, United States Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley, former Chief of Staff, first published the Airman’s Creed.Since that time it has become the very heart of the Air Force. Its words are... MORE

EES/WAPS briefing team to visit JBSA July 24 and 27
July 10, 2015 — Personnelfrom Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit Joint Base San Antonio July 24 and 27 to share information about EnlistedEvaluation System and Weighted Airman... MORE

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn visits JBSA-Lackland
July 9, 2015 — The Honorable John Cornyn, U.S. senator for Texas, addressed more than 450 Airmen and their families during their Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds on... MORE

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn addresses more than 450 Airmen during the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The senator visited JBSA-Lackland to learn about the function and mission of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the Air Force, and to thank the newest members of the U.S. Air Force for their commitment and service.

Army South, partner armies work together to develop enlisted leaders
July 9, 2015 — Noncommissioned officers from the U.S., Colombian and Brazilian armies traveled to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)headquarters to exchange an understanding of operational capacity and gather insight on how NCOs play a role in their operations... MORE

AMEDD Center and School, HRCoE, establishes Academy Brigade (Provisional)
July 9, 2015 — An uncasing ceremony officially established the Academy Brigade (Provisional), the Headquarters and Support Company (Provisional) and its subordinate units at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA-Randolph participates in project to reduce aircraft bird strikes
July 8, 2015 — Biologists from the 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Officeat Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and the U.S. Department of Agriculture areparticipating in a research project to find solutions for... MORE

From left: Ted Pepps, Mike Pacheco and Brian Washburn, U.S. Department of Agriculture research biologists, demonstrate the proper way to set up an electromagnetic drop net June 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of a study to reduce bird strikes on aircraft. For the complete story, see page 4.
Photo by Melissa Peterson

Youth Programs’ summer camp on target for pre-teens
July 8, 2015 — One of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’summer camps hit the bull’s-eye last month for more than a dozen boys andgirls.Conducted June 22-26 near the youth baseball fields on FifthStreet... MORE

Kylie Knigge, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs archery camp instructor, teaches camp participants about the use and handling of a bow June 26 at JBSA-Randolph.