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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

Base-wide competition encourages energy conservation
May 14, 2012 — With advancements in technology happening on what seems to be a daily basis, energy consumption and conservation should always be taken into consideration. In October 2011, Joint Base San... MORE

Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, discusses current and projected energy conservation methods to reduce overall energy consumption May 7 at an energy conservation meeting at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Youth Programs provides range of summer activities
May 10, 2012 — The 902nd Force Support Squadron Youth Programs has a cure for the summertime blues.An array of summer-long and week-long camps providing a variety of fun, educational activities will be offered... MORE

Student earns Randolph Idol title
May 10, 2012 — The daughter of a retired Air Force technical sergeant emerged from a field of 21 contestants to become the fourth Randolph Idol last week.Kara Caldwell, 22, a dental hygiene student at San Antonio... MORE

2012 Randolph Idol winner Kara Caldwell (right), student and daughter of a retired Air Force technical sergeant, performs at the Randolph Idol finale event May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Anderson)

Security forces seek help in campaign against shoplifting
May 10, 2012 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron took its shoplifting prevention campaign to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Base Exchange last week.Meeting with personnel from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The 902nd Security Forces squadron is cracking down on base shoplifting.

Law enforcement to honor fallen police officers
May 9, 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

902nd Security Forces Squadron unit patch

Chief’s enlisted call motivates base Airmen
May 9, 2012 — The words spoken to Airmen at the enlisted call May 3 were some that should not be forgotten. The new Joint Base San Antonio command chief explained his belief in which respect is not a one-way... MORE

12th FTW members honored for volunteer work
May 9, 2012 — Three members of the 12th Flying Training Wing were honored for their volunteer work around Randolph and the surrounding community, April 20 at Randolph's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony.In addition... MORE

12th FTW marks 40 years at JBSA-Randolph
May 8, 2012 — The 12th Flying Training Wing marked its 40th year at Randolph AFB, Texas, Tuesday, May 1. The wing was redesignated in early 1972 from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing to the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

T-38 "White Rocket ' is on display in front of the 12th Flying Training Wing Headquarters ( Known as the Taj) on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The T-38 was on display in celebration of the Freedom Flers wreath laying ceremony, March 25. The T-38 displayed was also dedicated during the T-38 50th Anniversary at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Get fit to deliver: Workout program helps expectant mothers
May 4, 2012 — Expectant active-duty mothers looking for a smoother child delivery might be in luck.Warhawk Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist Claudia Holtz instructs a fit pregnancy class Monday... MORE

Warhawk Health and Fitness Center exercise physiologist Claudia Holtz helps Staff Sgt. Savannah Kochel, 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron, with an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Stage II water restrictions in effect for JBSA
May 4, 2012 — Stage II water restrictions are now in effect at all Joint Base San Antonio military installations.The aquifer level at the Bexar County index well J-17 read 649.9 feet above sea level Monday. Stage... MORE

Focus on fire safety during spring cleaning
May 4, 2012 — Spring is here and for many people this means it's time for spring cleaning.It's also the time to keep safety in mind, according to officials at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fire Department,... MORE

Airman Heritage Museum: Plans continue on new facility
May 4, 2012 — Efforts are underway to expand the Air Force's enlisted heritage museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation plans to modernize the USAF Airman Heritage Museum... MORE

A model representation of what the new Airman Heritage Museum will look like. (Courtesy photo)

DLIELC promotes friendship AMIGO style
May 4, 2012 — Nearly 1,000 people participated in activities at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center annual picnic April 13 at Stillman Park.Events included a dunk tank, line dancing, face... MORE

Defense Language Institute English Language Center faculty, staff, students, and volunteers from the American Members of International Goodwill to Others program enjoy mariachi music while attending the organization's annual picnic at Stillman Park April 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Base clubs continue annual scholarship program
May 4, 2012 — With springtime in the air, the academic year almost complete and summer just around the corner, the incessant progression of seasons brings people to think about what they want to do once school is... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Rising 5/6 sets precedent with speed mentoring
May 3, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rising 5/6 is hoping to start a trend on base that will provide invaluable personal and professional advice from select "been there, done that" military members to... MORE

Tech Sgt. Jenny Robinson, Air Force Personnel Center executive services NCO in charge, discusses the future of the Air Force with Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Parker, AFPC Skills Management Branch chief, at the speed mentoring seminar hosted by the Rising 5/6 April 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Civil engineers offer advice to thwart water pollution
May 3, 2012 — Part of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron's mission when it comes to managing water quality is public education. It is with public education that Bryan Harvey, 902nd CES water quality program manager,... MORE

Bryan Harvey, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron water quality program manager, collects a water test sample on JBSA-Randolph April 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert)

Family Advocacy shares resources for victims of domestic violence
May 3, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Family Advocacy Program exists for military members, their families and Department of Defense civilian ID cardholders to help handle the stresses of family life. But... MORE

Earth Month concludes with Arbor Day ceremony
May 3, 2012 — An Arbor Day ceremony last week capped a successful Earth Day/Month 2012 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The ceremony, which featured the planting of a Monterrey oak near Airmen's Heritage Park... MORE