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Reserve recruiters offer transitioning options
June 1, 2012 — Airmen in Air Force Reserve Command are only required to engage in full-time active duty if there is a need. Otherwise, they serve part time and have the opportunity to pursue other goals.An Air Force... MORE

New, lighter ABU available in June
June 1, 2012 — The new Rip-stop Airman Battle Uniform, featuring a lighter nylon-cotton blend, will be available to Airmen at 16 U.S. bases and through AAFES online starting in June.The wear policy for the... MORE

JBSA-Randolph announces pool opening dates
May 24, 2012 — With school nearly out of session and summer arriving quickly, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 902nd Force Support Squadron is proud to announce the opening of the two base pools.The Center Pool at... MORE

Summer program provides reading fun
May 24, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library got summer started May 18 in tasty fashion with "Reading is so Delicious!" - the 2012 Summer Reading Program's theme. In attendance were Col. Scott Peel,... MORE

Janet Trevino, 902nd Force Support Squadron librarian, reads stories to the children from the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Child Development Center May 18 at the JBSA-Randolph library for the kick off of the summer reading program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Unity through adversity
May 24, 2012 — The Spartan Race is the world's leading obstacle race, a race of pure primitive mayhem for those who participate, according to event organizers.Up for the challenge, Airmen from the 323rd Training... MORE

Jeffrey Greenwood, lieutenant colonel and commander of the 323rd Training Squadron, endures the low-crawl event during the 15-obstacle Spartan Sprint Race Saturday in Burnet, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nicole Greenwood)

AF bowling team breeds success
May 24, 2012 — Success breeds success, according to Air Force bowling coach Steve Barinque.And the Air Force team experienced plenty of it during the Armed Forces Bowling Tournament May 15-18 at the Skylark Bowling... MORE

Randy Lightsey, a senior master sergeant from Yokota Air Base, Japan, competes during the Armed Forces Bowling Tournament held May 15-18 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Skylark Bowling Center. Lightsey was a member of the men’s team that placed first in the team challenge competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Antonio Morano)

Security forces honor fallen police officers
May 24, 2012 — Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week around it as National Police Week.Every year, thousands of police... MORE

Airman Noel Cortez, Airman 1st Class Jason Miller, Staff Sgt. Jason Hamon and Senior Airman Jacob Leon, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Honor Guard, fold the American flag during the National Police Week retreat ceremony May 18 at JBSA-Lackland. The event honored fallen police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Sharp volunteers: Base first sergeants support Special Olympics
May 22, 2012 — When it comes to volunteering for a cause, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland First Sergeants Council is ready, willing and able.Whether it's Airmen and their families or the Lackland and San Antonio... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland First Sergeants Council volunteered to support this year’s San Antonio area Special Olympics spring games May 5 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The group serves local communities with its quarterly civic outreach programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Health care for man's best friend
May 22, 2012 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service recently posted an online health care provider guide for clinical management of injured or ill military working dogs in deployed... MORE

SFS wins close one with 2 runs in extra innings
May 22, 2012 — The 802nd Security Forces Squadron thwarted an 802nd Operations Support Squadron rally for an 11-10 win in extra innings May 14.Down 4-1 after five innings, the OSS scored three runs in the sixth to... MORE

802nd Operations Support Squadron pitcher David Ruiz slides into 802nd Security Forces Squadron third baseman Michael Broughton May 14 in intramural softball action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base hosts DOD military working dog trials; Navy handler claims 'Top Dog' honors
May 22, 2012 — The 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog Trials came to a close May 5 with the selection of a U.S. Navy handler as "Top Dog" following a grueling three-day competition at Joint Base San... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Aleprete and his 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, Nero, a patrol and narcotics detection dog, confront Army Staff Sgt. Steven Ramil, a military working dog trainer assigned to the 341st Training Squadron, May 4 during the 2012 Department of Defense K-9 Trials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Ramil served as a decoy during the Handler Protection/Vehicle Traffic Stop event. Aleprete is assigned to the 11th Security Forces Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Hosted by the 341st TRS, the four-day event pitted 43 teams from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in competition to determine the top military handlers and dogs in the DOD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Making the jump: Former Airman credits Air Force for successful acting career
May 22, 2012 — A former Airman credits the Air Force for helping him make a successful jump from the military to a television and film career.Jon Huertas, born Jon William Hofstedt, served eight years in the Air... MORE

Master Sgt. Brandon Hannasch, flight chief, Basic Officer Course, guides actor Jon Huertas as he lays down a burst of suppressive fire from an M249 machine gun during a simulated assault May 4 at Camp Bullis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Lady Ro-Hawks bring home state title
May 22, 2012 — What more could a high school coach ask for than to go to the state championship, compete against the top eight schools in the state and then walk away with a gold medal?That's exactly what Randolph... MORE

The Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks track team celebrates after winning the state title May 11 in a state-wide competition hosted at Mike A. Myers Stadium, University of Texas at Austin, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

Nurses, technicians team for top-notch patient care
May 17, 2012 — Nurses and technicians are an indispensable part of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group, providing care for thousands of Airmen, retirees and their families.Randolph's more than 90... MORE

Lt. Col. Patricia John (right), 359th Medical Group chief nurse, and Staff Sgt. Andria King, Dental Logistics NCO in charge, perform mandatory CPR training at the base clinic April 2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Benjamin Faske)

Air Force takes preventive approach to stress management
May 17, 2012 — Airmen and their families can find the unique stresses of military life overwhelming, but they need not deal with the pressures of permanent changes of station, deployments and other events alone.The... MORE

Lodging qualifies as Air Force Innkeeper finalist
May 17, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Lodging is one of four large-base finalists in the 2012 Air Force Innkeeper Award competition.Randolph Lodging, which recently earned the Air Education and Training... MORE

Marty Spencer (left) and Sherita Scott (center), 902nd Force Support Squadron innkeepers, provide lodging support to Holly Antle during her relocation to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 14. JBSA-Randolph Lodging recently won the Air Education and Training Command Innkeeper Award and will now compete at Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

JBSA-Randolph to test run new PCS process
May 17, 2012 — Starting at the end of May and going through February 2013, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will help test a new procedure to centralize steps military members take to get their permanent change of... MORE

Defensive bicycling prevents accidents
May 17, 2012 — "In the past five years, the Air Force has had two bicycle-related fatalities and 39 other bicycle mishaps," Tech. Sgt. Travis Yates, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph NCO in charge of ground safety,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Cory Linder, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services firefighter, approaches the final denial barrier at the East Gate on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 14. JBSA-Randolph stresses bicycle safety everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

902nd CES members promote xeriscaping, water conservation
May 17, 2012 — When it comes to rainfall and lawn care, the grass is not always greener on the other side for Texas residents. Sometimes, there aren't many things residents can do with the amount of water they are... MORE

A&FRC offers free financial management help
May 16, 2012 — A lot of times when people think about joining the military, something that helps them make their decision is hearing about the benefits they will be given when they sign up. Some of those benefits... MORE