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Memory Lane: Pilot training comes to Randolph
October 31, 2013 — (Editor's note: Memory Lane is a monthly column featuring the history of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.)Today, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is home to one of the largest flying schools in the... MORE

In the 1930's, the flying school at Randolph Field used a number of different trainers including these BT-9s. (Courtesy photo)

Military working dog monument dedicated
October 28, 2013 — The first national monument dedicated to U.S. Military Working Dog teams was unveiled in a ceremony here Monday.The dedication and unveiling ceremony completes a quest to nationally recognize military... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Lt. Gen. James Holmes Vice Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, speaks at the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument dedication ceremony Oct. 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. JBSA-Lackland is the home to the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program and is where the U.S. Armed Forces has been training its military working dog teams since 1958. It is the world's largest training center for military dogs and handlers and is also home to the largest veterinary hospital for military working dogs.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Faske)

Establishment of Defense Health Agency brings changes to military medicine
October 25, 2013 — Earlier this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter directed the establishment of the Defense Health Agency to assume shared functions, services and activities of the Army, Navy, and Air... MORE

Weights not needed to pass AF PT test
October 24, 2013 — When it comes to working out for the Air Force physical training test, drop the dumbbells; focus on abdominal crunches, push-ups and running. For one physical training leader at Joint Base San... MORE

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Changes in Chapel Services
October 24, 2013 — EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISEAll JBSA chapel worship and religious education events have been temporarily suspended. Chapel staff are available 24/7 in the Quarantine Area, medical Points of... MORE

STOMP workshop: special-needs families information source
October 24, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program, which guides and informs military families with special-needs members, hosted a Specialized Training of Military Parents workshop Oct... MORE

School clubs teach fundamental robotics, video game design
October 24, 2013 — As part of a Randolph Elementary School effort to encourage participation by students interested in technology, engineering, construction and computer programming, fifth-graders attended their first... MORE

Virtual system transforms Soldiers' training, saves Army money
October 24, 2013 — Live training cannot always be conducted due to time or money constraints, but thanks to the Dismounted Soldier Training System at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's Mission Training Complex,... MORE

Oscar Jimenez, a police officer with the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and Cedric Williams engage in virtual active shooter training.
(Army Photo Courtesy of HHC, Southern Training Division 75th Training Command)

Commander awards Purple Heart to his former Soldier
October 24, 2013 — Staff Sgt. Edward Matayka was honored by his former Vermont National Guard commander during a Purple Heart ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Oct. 18. Col. Even Renz, deputy commander... MORE

Staff Sgt. Edward Matayka receives a Purple Heart from Maj. Gen. William Roy, deputy commanding general for Operations U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), during an Oct. 18 ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center. Matayka, a combat medic, was injured in Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. (Army Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)

Vehicle operations improves customer service
October 24, 2013 — Since vehicle operations at all three Joint Base San Antonio locations consolidated day-to-day business in April, JBSA-Randolph has become the JBSA Distinguished Visitor Transportation Support Center... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James McKinney, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron dispatcher, checks out the interior of a 12-passenger surrey bus Tuesday, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. JBSA-Randolph became the location for the Distinguished Visitor Transportation Support Center in April.(Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

Financial counselors serve Airmen' s best interest
October 24, 2013 — Managing money, especially in troubling economic times, can be a difficult task for many people. However, the military offers members and their families, civilian employees and retirees various... MORE

JBSA emergency notification system relies on current contact information
October 24, 2013 — A variety of emergencies - from active shooter incidents and accidents involving aircraft or chemical and biological substances to severe weather events - can compromise the safety of the people who... MORE

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE - FPCON CHARLIE for all JBSA - EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
October 24, 2013 — EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE502nd Air Base Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, directed FPCON CHARLIE for all Joint Base San Antonio. Effective immediately all AAFES facilities and base schools... MORE

A reason to save water on Joint Base San Antonio
October 16, 2013 — Water conservation is already important to most members of the San Antonio community, but it is especially important to consider during Energy Awareness Month in October.Water conservation at Joint... MORE

Energy Awareness Month: keep conservation in mind
October 16, 2013 — October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives. The JBSA Energy Program is designed to comply with... MORE

Letter from the Commander - Joint Base San Antonio Energy Awareness Campaign
October 16, 2013 — The Department of Defense is looking for ways to save money without having to sacrifice services. I am convinced energy conservation is a way the Joint Base San Antonio community can do its part to... MORE

Brigadier General Robert D. LaBrutta, Commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio

All-Air Force Men's Softball Team earns second consecutive second place finish
October 15, 2013 — The All-Air Force Men's Softball Team came up short for the second consecutive year in the Armed Forces Softball Championships.The team earned a second place finish, losing to the Army, 23-8 in the... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates Oct. 11
October 11, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 68 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 681 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:322nd Training SquadronFlight 603Xavier Campos-ColettaJacob... MORE

Suicide prevention seminar focuses on changing habits, behaviors, thinking
October 11, 2013 — Nothing is more important than the health and welfare of our service members, civilians and their families, said Army Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commanding general, Mission and Installation... MORE

From left: Dr. Heather Ridnour, Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness Training Center; Chaplain (Navy Lt. Cmdr.) Joseph Blair, Navy Medical Training Support; Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, Joint Base San Antonio/502nd Air Base Wing commander and Army Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commanding general, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, listen to Dr. Ed Ahl introduce the agenda for the suicide prevention and awareness seminar, “Shoulder to Shoulder: Ready and Resilient,” held Sept. 20 at the Blesse Auditorium. (Photo by Michael O'Rear, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs)

Hiring Heroes career fair offers variety of employment options
October 11, 2013 — The Sam Houston Community Center was abuzz with activity Sept.18 as hundreds of jobseekers networked with several dozen potential employers representing businesses in and around San Antonio and across... MORE

A wounded warrior meets with a recruiter at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Defense Department Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the Sam Houston Community Center Sept. 18 to explore employment opportunities after leaving the military. Hiring Heroes Career Fair representatives work with transitioning military, their spouses and veterans hoping to match individual skill sets to a potential employer’s specific needs. (Photo by Robet Dozier, US Army Installation Magaement Command Public Affairs)