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Pararescueman looks to rejoin team despite losing leg
March 31, 2016 — In July 2011, Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, U.S. Air Force pararescueman, was sent to rescue a unit of Marines pinned down in Afghanistan when enemy insurgents opened fire on his team’s helicopter.A... MORE

902nd SFS partners with local K-9 unit for training exercise
March 29, 2016 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron here welcomed the ComalCounty Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit for a military working dog training exerciseMonday outside the JBSA-Randolph MWD kennel. The exercise... MORE

Beky, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, looks up at her handler after she discovers a simulated explosive during a training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 28, 2016. Beky has been at JBSA-Randolph since 2012 and has deployed with her handler Tech. Sgt. Matthew Phillips to Afghanistan and South America.

12th FTW team tackles problems in use of AIR Card
March 29, 2016 — A 12th Flying Training Wing Continuous Process Improvementteam recently brainstormed ways to address inefficiencies in a program thatrequires the use of a federal government credit card to purchase... MORE

Dr. Robert Hamm, 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate deputy director, briefs Col. Michael Snell, 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander, March 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The CPI team, which met March 15-18 and March 23, identified 11 possible solutions, or countermeasures, in response to an Air Force Audit Agency analysis of the Aviation Into-plane Reimbursement Card program that revealed problems such as inaccurate and duplicate transactions as well as purchases that exceed an aircraft’s fuel capacity.

Runners gearing up for April 24 JBSA Half Marathon
March 29, 2016 — Hundreds of runners are expected to turn out April 24 forthe third annual Joint Base San Antonio Half Marathon, which begins at 7:30a.m. at JBSA-Randolph.The course for the 13.1 mile race will start... MORE

Curtis Sparrow, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency computer system administrator, runs along Perimeter Road March 31, 2016 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Sparrow runs six days a week averaging 160 miles a month and has finished first in his age group during the first two JBSA Half Marathons.

April events at JBSA focus on safety of children
March 29, 2016 — Classes that help couples manage their emotions and improvetheir parenting skills are provided on Air Force installations throughout theyear, but activities throughout Joint Base San Antonio this... MORE

Famaganza celebrates Month of the Military Child
March 29, 2016 — The military child will be in the spotlight this month asJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs hosts its 20th annual Famaganza.Set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at the Youth Programs... MORE

Vietnam War pilots visit 558th FTS, share life experiences
March 29, 2016 — Retired U.S. Air Force Colonels Bob Horne and Ed Garlandambled down the corridor of building 743 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March16. At the junction of two halls, they passed model pilotless... MORE

AETC command chief shares vision, priorities
March 29, 2016 — Air Education and Training Command’s newest senior enlistedleader, Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, recently shared his vision of asuccessful tour as command chief. Staton took the reins as command... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, left, and Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, AETC commander, speak to Senior Airman Samuel Hahn, 47th Medical Group Public Health technician during a base tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016. During the visit to Laughlin, Roberson and Staton toured the medical facility and were briefed on programs operated by members of the 47th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

Event recognizes importance of wingmen all year #notjustApril
March 29, 2016 — Senior leaders kicked off the Air Force’s Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response #notjustApril campaign March 17 during an event at thePentagon.The Secretary, Chief of Staff and Chief Master Sgt. of... MORE

Committed to change: What is #STOP107?
March 29, 2016 — By now, you’ve probably seen a red and black “#STOP107” signat one of the Joint Base San Antonio locations. You may have even called the telephone number listed on thesign (808-8986) to find out what... MORE

Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary
March 23, 2016 — The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Airmen’s Week is a five-day course that helps Airmen better... MORE

Airmen currently attending Airman’s Week speak with their instructor about the significance of squadron symbols and lineage Jan 21, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week. Airmen’s Week is a five-day course implemented in March 2015 that helps Airmen better prepare for technical training school and beyond.

Volunteers ensure smooth operation of chapel services, programs
March 23, 2016 — Like clockwork, a retired Air Force chief master sergeantarrives at 6 a.m. every Sunday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Chapel 1and prepares the historic facility for the 8:15 a.m. Protestant... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Chapel volunteers serve a Lent luncheon March 9 at the JBSA-Randolph Chapel. Volunteers contributed 42,000 hours of service to the chapel last year, the highest number of all volunteer groups at JBSA-Randolph.

JBSA-Randolph Fitness Assessment Cell leader focuses on performance
March 23, 2016 — Since 2012, Kim Rennert, Joint Base San Antonio-RandolphFitness Assessment Cell lead, has ensured the proper training of new physicaltraining leaders and FAC augmentees, which has resulted in accurate... MORE

Kim Rennert, 502nd Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell lead, holds a military member’s feet and counts their sit ups during t a physical training test Aug. 27 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center.

AFSVA gets ready for 2016 youth camps
March 23, 2016 — Teenagers looking to cure those summertime blues will havevarious camps to choose from this year, thanks to central funding from the AirForce Services Activity, also known as AFSVA.Teen family members... MORE

Air Force Medical Service improving access to care
March 23, 2016 — Over the last year, the Air Force Medical Service has beenworking to improve patient access to care.“We’ve always focused on and provided high-quality and safecare,” Lt. Col. Donald Lofton, Air Force... MORE

Serious scalding injuries can happen in mere seconds
March 23, 2016 — According to the American Burn Association Repository’s 2011report, approximately 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment eachyear. The National Fire Prevention Association reports there were... MORE

According to the American Burn Association Repository’s 2011 report, approximately 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment each year. The National Fire Prevention Association reports there were 70,800 scalding non-fire burn injuries reported to hospital emergency rooms in 2012, up from 68,700 in 2011.
A scald injury can happen at any age. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.

Carter outlines security challenges, warns against sequestration
March 23, 2016 — The United States is facing five global strategicchallenges, while at home sequestration poses a great risk to the funding ofcritical investments, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers here... MORE

Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies on the Defense Department's proposed fiscal year 2017 budget during a posture hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 17, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Leaders present fiscal year 2017 budget request
March 23, 2016 — The military services’ secretaries and chiefs presentedtheir respective branch’s fiscal year 2017 budget plan March 16 on CapitolHill.Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief ofStaff... MORE

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the House Armed Services Committee along with other Defense Department leaders on their budget proposal for fiscal year 17 in Washington, D.C., March 16, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Service members have alternatives to predatory lenders
March 23, 2016 — For military members, financial preparedness is one of thepillars of mission readiness, but it can often be undermined by the predatorylending practices of some financial institutions.These practices... MORE

Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary
March 22, 2016 — The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE