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Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activates AETC detachment
May 14, 2015
Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Brian Murphy as he assumes command of AFIMSC Detachment 7 May 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Detachment 7 combines and oversees functions in the security forces, civil engineer, base communications, logistics readiness, installation ministry programs, services, operational contracting and financial management fields. The mission of the detachment is to synchronize and execute installation and mission support for commanders from Air Education and Training Command. AFIMSC serves as a single intermediate-level headquarters for the delivery of installation support capabilities throughout the Air Force and reports to Air Force Materiel Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
AFMC activates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
May 14, 2015
Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, passes the Air Force flag that represents the future AFIMSC flag to Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter to officially activate the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center May 5, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. AFIMSC, commanded by Carter, serves as a single intermediate-level headquarters for the delivery of installation support capabilities throughout the Air Force and reports to Air Force Materiel Command. AFIMSC is the parent organization for several field operating units to include the Air Force Security Forces Center, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, Air Force Financial Management Center of Expertise, Air Force Financial Services Center and Air Force Services Activity. The new center also administers several other installation and mission support functions such as chaplain services, logistics readiness and base communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)
Chinese officers visit 12th FTW squadrons, AETC headquarters
May 14, 2015
Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing Commander, hosts a tour for Maj. Gen. Han Xing, People’s Liberation Army Air Force Command College deputy commandant and members of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force, on the 559th Flying Training Squadron Pilot Instructor Training April 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The PLAAF members also toured the 435th Fighter Training Squadron Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals pipelines, and after leaving JBSA-Randolph, the Chinese delegation visited the Pentagon and Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson/released)
Texas heat potentially deadly to pets, children in locked vehicles
May 12, 2015
JBSA-Randolph officers keep highway clean
May 12, 2015
Volunteers from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Company Grade Officers Council pick up trash May 9 along Farm to Market Road 78 in conjunction with the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” event. The “Trash-Off” is an annual event hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation to encourage volunteers to pick up litter along roadways, parks, neighborhoods and waterways throughout the state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade/RELEASED)
Chinese officers visit 12th FTW squadrons, AETC headquarters
May 12, 2015
IMCOM commander wants another BRAC round to rid Army of excess infrastructure
May 8, 2015
AFIMSC activates AETC detachment
May 6, 2015
Chief Master Sgt. Eric Culver, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 7 senior enlisted leader (from left to right); Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, AFIMSC commander; Col. Brian Murphy, incoming AFIMSC Detachment 7 commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, AFIMSC command chief master sergeant, participate in the official unfurling ceremony of the AFIMSC Detachment 7 flag during the detachment activation May 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Detachment 7 combines and oversees functions in the security forces, civil engineer, base communications, logistics readiness, installation ministry programs, services, operational contracting and financial management fields. The mission of the detachment is to synchronize and execute installation and mission support for commanders from Air Education and Training Command. AFIMSC serves as a single intermediate-level headquarters for the delivery of installation support capabilities throughout the Air Force and reports to Air Force Materiel Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
Simulation center showcases latest medical technologies
May 6, 2015
Attendees tour the 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center during the open house April 14 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The dog manikin was created to enhance the training of security forces members who may have to treat a broken bone or give their miltary working dog an IV. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)
Team recommends 131 changes to improve AFRS standards, culture
May 6, 2015
JBSA-Randolph youth experience mock deployment
May 6, 2015
Staff Sgt. Luke Kroeplin (right), 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, speaks to Randolph Elementary School fifth-graders about fire equipment and proper procedures during Operation Families Learning About Global Support May 1 at JBSA-Randolph. During the annual event, the children are given the opportunity to experience the pre-deployment, deployment and reintegration processes that parents face when deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
Military members prepare for civilian careers through seminar
May 6, 2015
Terri Coles (left), Military Officers Association of America deputy director of transitions, discusses military transition with Master Sgt. Marissa Galvin and Master Sgt. Lawrence Cantrell, 59th Dental Training Squadron NCOs, April 28 after a “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” seminar at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fleenor Auditorium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)
Project underway to transform star in JBSA-Randolph's Washington Circle
May 6, 2015
Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston operate front end loaders to level the surface on the JBSA-Randolph Washington Circle star March 25. Previously shaped from yaupon holly shrubbery, the star will soon become a distinctive hardscape to reduce maintenance needs and increase water conservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/Released)
JBSA members share sexual assault experiences to help fellow survivors
May 6, 2015
Left to right: Capt. Jacqueline Just, chief admissions and dispositions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston; Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, 323rd Training Squadron superintendent at JBSA-Lackland; Master Sgt. Nicole Hicks, Air Force Personnel Center mission support assignments NCO in charge at JBSA-Randolph, are working with staff members from the JBSA Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Program and using their voices to advocate and help members throughout JBSA. The three were provided a survivors’ flight in a T-1 Jayhawk May 1 by the 12th Flying Training Wing at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
JBSA-Lackland Tuskegee Airmen exhibit open to the public
May 5, 2015
Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen from left Eugene Derricotte, Thomas M. Ellis, Granville C. Coggs, James L. Bynum and Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, cut the ribbon May 4, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum & Enlisted Character Development Center. The unveiling ceremony honors the enlisted Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American military ground support Airmen who were part of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group during World War II. The exhibit, a three-dimensional recreation of a World War II combat operations room displaying an enlisted aircraft line mechanic, enlisted administrator and a Tuskegee fighter pilot, depicts the hard work, sacrifice and determination the Tuskegee Airmen put forth as members of the Army Air Corps to help America win World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)
Joint Base San Antonio members tour JBSA-Randolph during half marathon
April 29, 2015
Joint Base San Antonio members run down Harmon Drive April 26 during the start of the JBSA Half Marathon at JBSA-Randolph. In its second year, the race not only provided an opportunity for members from all JBSA locations to tour the scenic route and rich history of JBSA-Randolph, but to experience camaraderie and teamwork between runners and volunteers alike throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)
JBSA safety office warns drivers: Always Expect a Train
April 29, 2015
The wreckage of a semi-truck was on display April 27-29 for all motorists entering Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of a JBSA-wide demonstration to promote safety among motorists when crossing railroad tracks. The display is a partnership between the 502nd Air Base Wing, Union Pacific Railroad and Ainsworth Trucking, owner of the semi-truck. The display will be at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston April 30 to May 3 and at JBSA-Lackland May 17-23. The accident involving the Union Pacific train and the Ainsworth Trucking semi-truck occurred May 11, 2012, when the semi failed to properly stop at a highway-rail grade crossing south of Encinal, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Air Force Ground Safety focuses on prevention of falls from heights
April 29, 2015
JBSA-Randolph honors volunteers for 'spirit of service'
April 29, 2015
Week-long observance celebrates contributions of nurses, technicians
April 29, 2015