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Senior military, VA leaders meet wounded troops at CFI
January 8, 2015 — Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald visited with wounded service members Dec. 19, 2014, at the Center for the... MORE

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 — MORE

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 — MORE

General Welsh visits 902nd Security Forces Squadron members
January 7, 2015 — MORE

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 — An Air Force Personnel Center Airman was recognized Dec. 9 by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his contributions to the mentorship program during a visit to Joint Base San... MORE

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 — More than 50 Airmen and civilians took part in Operation Clean Sweep Dec. 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Operation Clean Sweep, sponsored by the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support... MORE

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)

Brazil defense,air attache visits 435th FTS
December 22, 2014 — MORE

Kevin Coleman (right), 12th Operations Support Squadron flight simulator instructor, instructs Brazilian air force Maj. Gen. Ricardo Magalhaes, defense and air attaché, on flying in a T-6 simulator Dec. 11, 2014 during a visit to the 435th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The flight simulator creates a realistic environment for students to experience flying a plane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

All forms of tobacco use compromise oral health
December 17, 2014 — It is common knowledge that tobacco use has significant negative effects on the body. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of preventable illnesses and death in the United States, and now studies... MORE

Battlefield Airmen careers featured in new app
December 17, 2014 — A new app puts information about Battlefield Airmen careers at the fingertips of recruiters and applicants and is available now on iTunes, Android and AIRFORCE. com. The app was created by GSD&M, the... MORE

Randolph senior's hard work pays off in selection for all-star game
December 17, 2014 — Bryan London II is one of just a handful of Randolph High School football players in the school's history who cracked the starting lineup as a freshman.Now, with four years of hard work and... MORE

Bryan London, Randolph High School senior, plays linebacker and running back on the varsity football team and has been chosen as a participant in the 2015 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game to be played Jan. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Ceremony formalizes T-38 maintenance team's squadron status
December 17, 2014 — An organization of more than 300 civilians responsible for the upkeep of the Air Force's aging T-38 fleet formally became a squadron during an activation ceremony Dec. 11 in Hangar 76 at Joint Base... MORE

Robert A. Lewis, 575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director, addresses the crowd for the first time as the 575th AMXS dedicated squadron director during an activation ceremony Dec. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 575th AMXS is a geographically separate unit assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, Ogden Air Logistics Complex Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The squadron is responsible for depot level maintenance, restoration and modification of over 500 T-38 Talon aircraft for the United States Air Force and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Air Force Sergeant completes formal course from all military branches
December 12, 2014 — An Airman from the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland achieved distinguished graduate from the Marine Corps Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Advanced Course in... MORE

Master Sgt. Ryan McClary, assigned to the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, achieved distinguished graduate from the Marine Corps Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Advanced Course in October this year and has completed a formal course from every military branch. McClary, an explosive ordinance disposal flight chief, has completed Navy EOD School; Air Force Airman Leadership School and NCO Academy; Army Jump, Air Assault and Repel Master’s School; and the Marine Corps SNCO Academy Advanced Course.

59th Medical Wing gears up to recapture patient services
December 10, 2014 — While comment and feedback cards are always available for patients in every clinic of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron is taking an active,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Scholar, 59th Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron diet therapy journeyman, congratulates Airmen for answering correctly during a nutrition jeopardy game recently at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The event helped patients pass the time while waiting for their prescriptions, and provided them with nutritional information on foods we eat every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015
December 10, 2014 — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions."The maximum contribution amount for traditional and/or Roth TSP will be $18,000. This is an... MORE

Exercises allow security forces members to perfect their craft
December 10, 2014 — Exercises play an important role in the Air Force, testing an organization's effectiveness in responding to contingencies such as active-shooter incidents, natural disasters and chemical... MORE

Col. Michael Gimbrone, 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, addresses members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron after completing a barricaded suspect exercise Nov. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Camp Talon. Security forces members exchanged simulated munitions fire with hostiles throughout the exercise, bringing more realism while practicing assault force maneuvers during the exercise scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

AF announces OTS non-rated selection board 14OT04 results
December 3, 2014 — A total of 495 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced Nov. 24.Air Force... MORE

Air Force expands digital library content for Airmen
December 3, 2014 — Airmen at 19 Air Force installations around the world will soon have access to a new 200-title audiobook and eBook digital library, Air Force officials said.The 19 participating installations will... MORE

Air Force closes FY14 force management programs
December 3, 2014 — Airmen who met the service's reduction in force board were notified of the board's results Nov. 19, bringing the fiscal year 2014 force management programs to an end.The RIF board selected 354... MORE

Counter Active Shooter Tactics: Innovative training arms community with knowledge to survive
December 3, 2014 — According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the number of active shooter events is on the rise. From the year 2000 to 2013 the U.S. has averaged 11.4 active shooter events per year, and the... MORE

Staff Sgt. Scott Mellott, 902nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of plans, plays the role of an active shooter during a Counter Active Shooter Tactics class Nov. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph chief selects
November 26, 2014 — MORE

The 2014 Chief Master Sgt. Promotion Release results were announced Nov. 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Air Force officials selected 479 of 2,525 eligible Senior Master Sergeants for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant for a selection rate of 18.97 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)