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Air Force fellows win national ACAAI competition
November 30, 2011 — Allergy Immunology fellows from Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center won first place during a competition held during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston... MORE

Majors Jeremy Sikora (left) and Shayne Stokes hold the FIT Bowl first place trophy after winning the competition Nov. 5, 2011, during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. The two Air Force doctors are allergy/immunology fellows assigned to the 59th Medical Operations Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

12th FTW trains AF's international partners
November 30, 2011 — International pilots from around the globe come to 12th Flying Training Wing locations to hone skills and strengthen friendships. Whether it's at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph or the 12th FTW's... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 3 Dec 10: Capt Regnen Valvenoe, Peru Army, looks over his right shoulder as he prepares to land the T-6 Texan II simulator at Randolph.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Air Force Band of the West: Transcending boundaries
November 28, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West speaks the universal language of music.That's how the 45 professional musicians accomplish their mission as ambassadors for the Air Force throughout a four-state... MORE

First Lt. Joe Hanson, conducts while Master Sgt. Nancy Poffenbarger, U.S. Air Force Band of the West vocalist, leads the audience in a series of patriotic melodies at the Majestic Theater Nov. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

45 JBSA Airmen make chief
November 28, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 3 the selection of 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Forty-five of the 487... MORE

Forty-five senior master sergeants from Joint Base Antonio military installations were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant this month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Alan Boedeker)

CAC, ID cards issued by appointment only in JBSA
November 28, 2011 — Beginning Dec. 1, the 502nd Air Base Wing will implement new procedures for customers requiring new identification cards, common access cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System... MORE

Company grade officers tour JBSA-Lackland
November 28, 2011 — Seventeen company grade officers from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland received a crash course recently on today's vision for the Air Force's basic military training's new Airman Training Complex.The... MORE

Dental puts JBSA competition to sleep
November 28, 2011 — 59th Dental Squadron quarterback Ricky Guajardo retired from the Air Force in May and got married to his wife, Staff Sgt. Amanda Williams, who also works for the 59th DS, in July.His squadron gave him... MORE

John Grey scored two touchdowns in the 59th Dental Squadron's win over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group Tuesday. Dental captured its first JBSA Flag Football Championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

JBSA-Lackland Airmen to focus on Wingman Concept
November 28, 2011 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland mission partners will break away from daily operations Monday to reinforce the Wingman Concept for winter.Wingman Day, dedicated to the Air Force Core Value of "Service... MORE

Steve Verret, a standup comedian and traffic safety expert, uses comedy to deliver traffic safety information during the safety expo May 24 at Arnold Hall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Air Force restructuring civilian workforce
November 28, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above... MORE

General Rice thanks Airmen
November 22, 2011 — Thanksgiving is a holiday of reflection, a look back at the many things we are thankful for, and Teresa and I want to first thank each of you and your families for the great things you do for our... MORE

AFPC Airman joins local roller derby team
November 22, 2011 — Airmen spend their off-duty time participating in a variety of recreational activities to help them recharge their batteries so they are more effective in accomplishing their respective Air Force... MORE

Staff Sgt. Melissa Hernandez from the Air Force Personnel Center's Total Force Service Center shakes hands before her first bout with the Alamo City Roller Girls' Las Tejanas roller derby team Nov. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever)

AF refines force presentation, generation
November 22, 2011 — Air Force officials have been working for more than two years to develop a more consistent force presentation model for the Air Expeditionary Force deployment system.Future changes in how the Air... MORE

BX pharmacy operations moving to main clinic for one week
November 17, 2011 — All Randolph Base Exchange pharmacy operations will move to the 359th Medical Group's main clinic pharmacy next week while the BX facility undergoes a remodeling project to enhance efficiency.Pharmacy... MORE

Randolph Tax Center looking for volunteers
November 17, 2011 — With tax filing season just around the corner, the Randolph AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help members of the Randolph community with their 2011 income tax returns. The Volunteer Income... MORE

502nd ABW/JBSA changes to appointments for CAC/ID cards
November 17, 2011 — Beginning Dec. 1, the 502nd Air Base Wing will implement new procedures for customers requiring new identification cards, common access cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System... MORE

45 Airmen selected for chief in JBSA
November 17, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 3 the selection of 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Forty-five of the 487... MORE

Online tools help Airmen with career management
November 10, 2011 — There are a host of online tools available to help Airmen manage and grow their careers. Significant career development tools include My Development Plan, the Airman Development Plan and the Career... MORE

AF announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 10, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above... MORE

Recycling opportunities highlight special event at Randolph
November 10, 2011 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community will have an opportunity to learn more about recycling and bring their own recyclable household items during a special event next week.America... MORE

Dental numbs opposition: 59th DS wins eighth flag football championship
November 4, 2011 — Michael Smith's confidence in the 59th Dental Squadron is so high he suggests betting on the team to win the Joint Base San Antonio Flag Football Championship next week. This after Dental captured its... MORE