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12 FTW earns 19th AF Outstanding Unit Award
March 19, 2012 — Air Force officials announced Monday that the 12th Flying Training Wing has earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011. This is the 19th time the 12th FTW... MORE

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, awarded to units which have outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force. Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

100-plus JBSA NCOs make senior master sergeant
March 16, 2012 — Air Force officials announced March 8 the selection of more than 1,700 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant.Those selected represent 13.78 percent of the 12,351 eligible, with an... MORE

More than 100 master sergeants from Joint Base San Antonio military installations were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

502nd ABW, mission partners 'excellent' during inspection
March 16, 2012 — The 502nd Air Base Wing and its mission partners, the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 37th Training Wing, all earned overall "excellent" ratings as a result of recent compliance inspections... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jaime Ralls-Johnson, medical technician, 59th Medical Operations Squadron, evaluates a patient’s injuries during the mass casualty exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 7. The exercise was one phase of the Air Education and Training Command’s Compliance Inspection held here March 5-12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Judo fitness: Class teaches gentle way of combat
March 16, 2012 — Judo fitness instructor Roy Eby is passing down his 40 years of martial arts expertise to students during his judo fitness classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.The free classes take place from 6-7... MORE

Kaylin Walker attempts to take down judo fitness instructor Roy Eby during Monday’s Judo Fitness Class at the Chaparral Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christina Coulson)

'Fired Up Chief' retires after 28-year Air Force career
March 16, 2012 — The 502nd Air Base Wing's "Fired Up Chief" culminates 28 years of service to the U.S. Air Force today at the same place where it began - the basic military training parade grounds at Joint Base San... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base Wing command chief, celebrates with Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard members after a graduation ceremony April 6. The honor guard members completed the USAF Honor Guard base honor guard training program, an 8-day course specializing in military funeral honors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

JBSA-Randolph advances 'green' initiative with new vehicles
March 16, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is answering the call to consume less energy with the addition of new fuel-efficient vehicles to the base motor pool. Dennis Bazzel, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

‘MyPlate’ shapes 2012 National Nutrition Month
March 16, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last year unveiled MyPlate as a simpler, more direct successor to the food guide pyramid it introduced 20 years ago.This year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics... MORE

502nd ABW, mission partners, rated 'excellent' during Compliance Inspection
March 15, 2012 — The 502nd Air Base Wing and its mission partners, the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 37th Training Wing, all earned overall "excellent" ratings as a result of recent compliance inspections... MORE

JBSA master sergeants earn promotion
March 13, 2012 — Air Force officials announced March 8 the selection of more than 1,700 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant.Those selected represent 13.78 percent of the 12,351 eligible, with an... MORE

Nineteen of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's selected senior master sergeants pose for a group photo in front of the Taj March 8. (US Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Air Force achieves historic ground safety milestone
March 13, 2012 — Air Force safety officials here today announced that since Feb. 17, 2011, the Air Force has now gone for more than 12 months without an on-duty ground fatality.After an exhaustive search of the Air... MORE

Armed forces receive free NCAA March Madness Live special access
March 12, 2012 — Military members wishing to root on their favorite college basketball team as they compete in the upcoming NCAA basketball championship tournament now have free online access to do so. Using their... MORE

AFSVA rules Push-Up-A-Thon
March 9, 2012 — It was a good March 2 for Headquarters Air Force Services Agency, as the organization took trophies in both individual and unit categories at the Joint Base San Antonio Top III's 2012 Bi-Annual... MORE

Members of various organizations from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland participated in the JBSA-Lackland Top III’s 2012 Bi-Annual Push-Up-A-Thon March 2 at the Chaparral Fitness Center. The event saw a clean sweep as the Headquarters Air Force Services Agency raised the most money in individual and unit categories. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

502nd ABW welcomes new command chief
March 9, 2012 — The 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes a new command chief March 26.Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. LugoSantiago joins Joint Base San Antonio after serving as command chief master sergeant for the 628th Air Base... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. LugoSantiago, incoming 502nd Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force expands drug testing program
March 8, 2012 — The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1.On Jan. 31, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day... MORE

Community celebrates 102nd anniversary of military flight
March 8, 2012 — The legacy of aviation pioneer Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois was remembered with a wreath-laying ceremony March 2, just a few hundred feet from where the man who helped usher in the dawn of... MORE

JBSA welcomes new command chief
March 8, 2012 — Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing welcome a new command chief master sergeant later this month.Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago joins Joint Base San Antonio after serving as command chief master... MORE

High year of tenure change continues to affect assignments
March 6, 2012 — The January return to pre-2003 enlisted high year of tenure rates continues to impact assignments, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.High year of tenure is the maximum number of... MORE

JBSA officials select annual award winners for 2011
March 1, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio senior officials announced Feb. 24 the selection of its annual award winners for 2011.The 13 service members and government civilian employees were selected among finalists from... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio senior officials announced Feb. 24 the selection of its 2011 annual award winners. (Courtesy Illustration)

UFC fighters descend on base: Rothwell, Duran showcase skills
March 1, 2012 — Ultimate Fighting Championship competitors descended on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Saturday to showcase their mixed martial arts and fighting skills.UFC professional fighters Ben Rothwell and... MORE

Ultimate Fighting Championship competitors Ben Rothwell and Reuben Duran perform various grappling techniques and styles for technical school students from the 342nd, 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons during a demonstration Feb. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

FSS wins battle for top spot in intramural basketball
March 1, 2012 — In a battle of the top two teams in Division I intramural basketball, the 802nd Force Support Squadron (10-1) repelled a late-game comeback, outlasting the 543rd Support Squadron (9-2) with a 52-48... MORE

802nd Force Support Squadron guard Christian Torres goes airborne as 543rd Support Squadron’s Kevin Crider attempts to block the shot during the Division I intramural basketball season finale Feb. 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)