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Rambler 120 returns with addition of all-military categories
July 15, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
Nine words
July 13, 2015
EES/WAPS briefing team to visit JBSA July 24 and 27
July 10, 2015
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn visits JBSA-Lackland
July 9, 2015
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
AMEDD Center and School, HRCoE, establishes Academy Brigade (Provisional)
July 9, 2015
JBSA-Randolph participates in project to reduce aircraft bird strikes
July 8, 2015
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
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.
YES program gives students work skills, helps with college costs
July 8, 2015
JeVaughnte Shannon (left) and MeMe Hartson, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center Youth Employment Skills program participants, prepare to set up tables for lunch June 22 at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Center.
JBSA-Randolph youth performs at regional ceremony
July 8, 2015
Katryna Marttala, 16-year-old daughter of retired Air Force Col. David Marttala, performs the National Anthem for the Boys and Girls Club Southwest Region Military Youth of the Year Awards event June 24 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio.(Courtesy photo/Darren Abate)
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston welcomes new citizens
July 7, 2015
Clean up continues at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park
July 1, 2015
Dillon Tyson (left) and Thomas Bonecutter, 502nd Force Support Squadron recreational aides, clean up debris from the heavy rains and flooding June 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio Canyon Lake Recreation Park. Lake accommodations are open to all Department of Defense cardholders and include cabins, shelters, tent campsites. In addition to campsites and nature trails, the park features recreational vehicle sites with boat, canoe hook ups, kayak rentals, two fishing piers, soccer fields, beach volleyball courts, boat ramps and waterfront access to Canyon Lake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
JBSA veterinary facilities sustain MWD mission, community pet wellness
July 1, 2015
Donna Debonis (right), 59th Medical Wing veterinary medical officer, administers a routine shot to JoJo while Sherry Armstrong, JoJo’s owner, holds her in place June 29 at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Veterinary Treatment Facility. The JBSA-Lackland facility now has multiple appointments available, for more information, call 671-3631. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)
Maintenance technicians cleaning up aircraft displays at JBSA-Randolph
July 1, 2015
Aircraft corrosion control technicians from the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate, clean the tail portion of a static aircraft display June 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
CAC change aids visually color-impaired security officers
July 1, 2015