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Airfield reopens, provides more pilot training
January 22, 2015
Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses the crowd during the symbolic ribbon cutting event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. The event signified the reopening of the airfield following a $12.4 million repaving and construction project that included replacing and grading the entire airfield, stabilizing existing soils, and constructing a new taxiway, parking apron and emergency access road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
SecAF talks priorities, challenges with Airmen in town hall meeting
January 21, 2015
Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James exchanges a laugh with Staff Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis, during ‘Open Door with Secretary James,’ Dec. 16, 2014, at Fort George G. Meade, Md. James reflected on her first year as the service’s secretary answering questions directly from Airmen all over the world in an online town hall-style forum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
JBSA civilian police officers now wearing insignias to display rank
January 21, 2015
Police Sgt. John Rady, 802nd Security Forces Squadron shift supervisor, and Senior Airman Michael Raynes, 802nd SFS craftsmen, check IDs at the Selfridge Gate Jan. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
Randolph students now have opportunity to join AF JROTC
January 21, 2015
City, JBSA-Randolph firefighters train for aircraft emergencies
January 21, 2015
Col. David Drichta, 12th Operations Group commander, welcomes firefighters from the surrounding communities of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to aircraft familiarization training with JBSA-Randolph firefighters and aircraft maintainers Jan. 17. Firefighters were invited to participate in hands-on training involving aircraft from JBSA-Randolph, to include the T-6 Texan II, T-1 Jayhawk and the T-38 Talon. The partnership and working relationship between JBSA-Randolph firefighters and local civilian firefighters is critical in cases of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center opens Tuesday
January 15, 2015
Museum updates design in preparation for new location
January 15, 2015
McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens after $13 million renovation
January 15, 2015
(From left) Curtis Aberle, McWethy Troop Medical Clinic chief; Brig. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, commander of Southern Regional Medical Command; Col. Carol Rymer, Optometry Service chief; and Col. Evan Renz, Brooke Army Medical Center commander, cut the ribbon officially reopening McWethy Troop Medical Clinic Jan. 6 after a 16-month, $13 million renovation. Photo by Robert Shields
19th AF Airman leads effort for local library relocation
January 14, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Michelle Murphy, 19th Air Force non-commissioned officer in charge, moves books during the relocation of the Universal City Public Library outside of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. With the help of volunteers from the JBSA-Randolph Rising 5/6 organization, Murphy spearheaded the relocation of roughly 27,000 items, to include books, movies, audiobooks, supplies and furniture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Beth Anschutz)
Wings of Blue places in Collegiate National Championships
January 14, 2015
A U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue demonstration team cadet drops into the Orange Bowl Dec. 31, 2014, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. The Wings of Blue parachute teams were busy training, competing and taking part in a variety of parachute demonstrations across the country during the holiday season. (Courtesy photo)
19th Air Force commander visits Laughlin Air Force Base
January 14, 2015
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, left, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, is greeted by Col. Brian Hastings, center, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, at the flightline on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz visited Laughlin as part of a familiarization tour to learn more about Laughlin’s mission requirements, needs of the force and to speak with Airman about building and sustaining an innovative Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
Going green: 12th FTW/MX sets afterburners on aircraft repair
January 14, 2015
Vincent Canchola, 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Group electrical equipment technician, inspects a landing gear control handle from a T-38 Talon Jan. 8, 2015. By using continuous process improvement, the 12th FTW/MX was able to decrease the turnaround time for T-38 Talon parts from 62.5 hours to 21 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
12th FTW showcases mission to local city managers
January 14, 2015
Lt. Col. Jack Stallworth (left), 558th Flying Training Squadron commander, explains to local city managers Monique Vernon, Johnny Casias and Ken Roberts what Tech Sgt. Curtis Sondag and Maj. Aaron Hart are demonstrating on a simulator Jan. 7, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 558th FTS is the home of all Air Force remotely piloted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Johnny Saldivar/Released)
Air Force Medical Support Agency commander visits WHASC, SAMMC
January 8, 2015
Thomas Kai (right), Graduate Medical Education coordinator for simulation, explains to Brig. Gen. James McClain, Air Force Medical Support Agency commander, the advanced capabilities of simulation training dummies and scenarios that were available to students; during his visit Dec. 8, 2014, at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Carwile
Senior military, VA leaders meet wounded troops at CFI
January 8, 2015
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald pins Army Staff Sgt. Steven Tessitore with a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during a ceremony Dec. 19 at the Center for the Intrepid on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Tessitore, an infantryman with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, suffered a gunshot wound Nov. 15, 2014, while on a quick reaction force in Afghanistan. Photo by Robert Shields
12th FTW members highlight operations during tour
January 7, 2015
Bob West (right), 12th Flying Training Wing director of maintenance, briefs Miranda Ballentine (left), Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, Dec. 15 on fuels systems during her tour at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Defenders reign over Battle of the Badges event
January 7, 2015
General Welsh visits 902nd Security Forces Squadron members
January 7, 2015
Gen. Mark Welsh (right), Air Force chief of staff, meets with several defenders from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron Dec. 9 while at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. From left are Tech. Sgt. Jesus Gonzales, 902nd SFS kennel master; Staff Sgt. Clinton Patton and his military working dog, Vudu; and Airman 1st Class Victoria Dunning. Other defenders who met with Welsh, not pictured were: Master Sgt. Ehlmer Smith, 902nd SFS NCO in charge of operations; Master Sgt. Kerry Carr, 902nd SFS first sergeant and Master Sgt. Samuel Figueroa, 902nd SFS operations superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
CSAF recognizes AFPC Airman for contributions to mentorship program
January 7, 2015
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III (right) presents a CSAF coin to Airman 1st Class Lane Rabern for his contributions to the Air Force mentoring program Dec. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
JBSA-Randolph teammates clean up surrounding area
January 7, 2015
Second Lt. Noah Wood, 359th Medical Support Squadron Medical Information Flight commander, picks up trash along the exterior perimeter of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 11. Airmen and civilians from across JBSA-Randolph cleaned location’s FM 78 along JBSA-Randolph’s perimeter in support of Operation Clean Sweep. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)