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New 19th Air Force commander outlines way ahead
October 22, 2014 — Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz formally becomes the 19th Air Force commander in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, today.Keltz' assumption of command of the 19th Air Force, authorized... MORE

Military members urged to safeguard digital footprint
October 22, 2014 — Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have... MORE

Run/walk, shelter drive conclude Domestic Violence Awareness Month at JBSA
October 22, 2014 — As Domestic Violence Awareness Month draws to a close, a 5K run/walk and shelter drive at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will conclude a month's worth of activities at JBSA locations that... MORE

Special duty assignment pay changes effective Oct. 1
October 16, 2014 — Special duty assignment pay levels for a handful of career fields changed effective Oct. 1 following the most recent Air Force biennial review. In addition, select nuclear career fields have been... MORE

TAP now part of new military lifecycle model
October 16, 2014 — The redesigned Transition Assistance Program is in its third and final stage and will be integrated into the new Department of Defense Military Lifecycle model, Air Force Personnel Center officials... MORE

560th FTS members visit Seguin airfield, view progress
October 8, 2014 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron visited Seguin Auxiliary Air Field Sept. 30 to view the progress that has been made to ready the air field for use.Since May, crews from the 820th Rapid... MORE

Capt. Erich Kramer, 820th Rapid Engineers Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers design engineer, and Lt. Col. Matthew Borgos, 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, view construction progress Sept. 30, 2014, at the Seguin Auxiliary Air Field, Texas. More than 73,000 tons of gravel have been used to lay the base course of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

AF to change instructions for oaths
September 25, 2014 — The Air Force has instructed force support offices across the service to allow both enlisted members and officers to omit the words "So help me God" from enlistment and officer appointment oaths if an... MORE

Taming the 'Tyranny of the Urgent'
September 25, 2014 — Many Airmen lead incredibly busy lives, full of unfinished tasks. We often wish we had more hours in the day to fit it all in. In our professional lives, budgets remain tight, the Air Force is... MORE

Tobacco use harms military readiness, official says
September 12, 2014 — Because tobacco use is harmful to military readiness, the Defense Department has an added responsibility to curb its use, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said today, noting... MORE

Suicide Prevention Month:
September 12, 2014 — All Airmen have a responsibility that lasts much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow... MORE

Suicide Prevention Month: A reminder of our 24/7/365 responsibility to ourselves and each other (Air Force Graphic / Steve Thompson)

Office of Personnel Management announces eOPF upgrades
September 12, 2014 — The Office of Personnel Management has announced recent upgrades to their electronic personnel filing system to provide smarter and more efficient service to employees. The OPM eOPF is a secure... MORE

Be disaster aware, take action to prepare
September 12, 2014 — Weather forecasters cannot always predict devastating earthquakes, floods, wildfires and tornadoes - that's why it's important to be prepared. The Air Force Emergency Management Division of the AF... MORE

Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group load equipment into a C-130 Hercules before departing to support Operation Damayan in Tacloban, Philippines, Nov. 14, 2013, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Marianique Santos )

15 seconds: A rude awakening
September 12, 2014 — I remember gut-wrenching screams, the shattering of glass and the unforgettable sounds of metal twisting and bending all around me as my truck rolled over and over again. I thought those were going to... MORE

Airmen and their families hit the road every summer to travel and enjoy a little relaxation. When making travel arrangements that involve driving long distances, be sure to get enough rest the night before and take breaks as needed. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter)

JBSA-Randolph/Fort Sam Houston 2014 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony
September 4, 2014 — Senior NCO induction ceremony takes place Aug. 22, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to recognize individuals who progress through the ranks and are selected for promotion to master sergeant,... MORE

Senior NCO induction ceremony takes place Aug. 22, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to recognize individuals who progress through the ranks and are selected for promotion to master sergeant, transitioning them to senior leadership levels with more responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johny Saldivar)

LaBrutta represents JBSA at wreath-laying ceremony for LBJ
September 3, 2014 — Each year on Aug. 27, a wreath is placed at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on the gravesite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson in observance of his birthday. The event is a... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks at the Lyndon B. Johnson birthday observance wreath-laying ceremony Aug. 27 at the LBJ National Historical Park in Johnson City, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

DoD employees required to abide by political participation guidelines
August 29, 2014 — It is hard to miss when the political season is in full swing. Signs dot front yards and media is riddled with commercials. Active duty military personnel and DoD civilian employees are... MORE

Nominations open for 66th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award
August 27, 2014 — Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 64th annual Arthur S. Flemming Award, which honors outstanding federal employees who have made significant and extraordinary contributions to... MORE

AF implements static EPR closeout dates, eliminates change of reporting
August 21, 2014 — The first in a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced July 31 will include implementation of static enlisted performance report closeout dates, or SCOD, for... MORE

Living life in the fast lane: Officials urge road safety
August 20, 2014 — It's important to drive responsibly and avoid three of the biggest obstacles of safe travel; speeding, driving in an impaired or distracted state and driving aggressively. Excessive speed Speed... MORE

Officer Marcelo Aguillon, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group, uses his speed laser equipment to record vehicle speeds July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Start of school prompts caution from security forces
August 20, 2014 — With the start of the new school year just days away, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph security forces and safety officials are urging motorists to be mindful of school zone speed limits, buses... MORE

Left to right: Malachi Austin, William Thornton and Izabelle Schultz use a crosswalk Aug. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)