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Military child in spotlight at JBSA-Randolph's Famaganza
March 30, 2018 — Famaganza, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Month of the Military Child celebration, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7 at Youth Programs on Main Circle, building 585... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Sengphradeth, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, prepares to show a demonstration of the 902nd SFS MWDs during Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 2016 Famaganza at the Youth Programs complex.

JBSA-Randolph firing range upgrades enhance visibility, save money
March 27, 2018 — Upgrades at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph indoor firing range, including LED lighting and a remote target retrieval system, are improving shooters’ efficiency while decreasing the time they spend at the facility... MORE

Upgrades at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph indoor firing range, including LED lighting and a remote target retrieval system, are improving shooters’ efficiency while decreasing the time they spend at the facility.

Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off March 26
March 23, 2018 — The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicks off March 26 and will run until May 4... MORE

Main chapel remains one of JBSA-Randolph’s ‘great jewels’
March 19, 2018 — Built in the image of Missions Concepción and San Jose in San Antonio, the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has served the spiritual needs of the base community since it was completed in 1934... MORE

Built in the image of Missions Concepción and San Jose in San Antonio, the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has served the spiritual needs of the base community since it was completed in 1934.

T-38C dons F-4’s colors for role during Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 16, 2018 — An aircraft with a color scheme familiar to Air Force pilots who flew missions during the Vietnam War will play an important role in the 560th Flying Training Squadron’s 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion March 22-23... MORE

Flight #162, Mission Complete
March 15, 2018 — On a Friday afternoon in 1966 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., personnel gathered together for a commander’s call. Among the crowd was Lt. Joe Milligan, now a retired colonel, who unknowingly would make a decision that altered the rest of his career... MORE

Retired Col. Joe Milligan poses for a photo, March 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. Milligan was shot down during his 113th combat mission and spent nearly six years as a Prisoner of War in Northern Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gwendalyn Smith)

Front and Center: Be a leader people trust and come to with their problems
March 13, 2018 — Since he started in the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in September of 2016, Dave Duggar has brought experience and innovation to the J-85 propulsion shop... MORE

Dave Duggar, 12th Maintenance Group J-85 propulsion shop supervisor, conducts an inspection on a T-38 Talon engine Feb. 28 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Duggar oversees the engine shop and test cell ensuring T-38 engines are "mission ready" to conduct daily sorties for the 12th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Genealogy program at JBSA-Randolph helps attendees untangle family trees
March 5, 2018 — A program that started March 1 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library is helping attendees overcome the obstacles they encounter as they research their family trees... MORE

Vintage family photos show a connection to the past through genealogy. (Courtesy Graphic)

12 FTW aircrews testing tablet computers for use throughout AETC
February 21, 2018 — Aircrews throughout Air Education and Training Command will soon be benefiting from a test program spearheaded by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 12th Operations Group that will improve information management in the cockpit... MORE

Aircrews throughout Air Education and Training Command will soon be benefiting from a test program spearheaded by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 12th Operations Group that will improve information management in the cockpit.

Exercise at JBSA-Randolph tests Air Force members’ combat readiness
January 24, 2018 — More than 40 Air Force members from across Joint Base San Antonio came to JBSA-Randolph’s Camp Talon Jan. 18 for evaluation of the skills that prepare them for deployment. ... MORE

Operational Readiness Exercise/Ability to Survive and Operate

A week of healing characterizes Warrior CARE event
January 12, 2018 — Seven years after surviving the attack of a gunman who took the lives of two of his security forces Airmen at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany, Tech. Sgt. Trevor Brewer continues his healing process... MORE

. Warrior CARE events are a one-week event for all wounded, ill, or injured service members. It features Adaptive Sports & Resiliency Program training and competition. It’s also an opportunity to receive an education in Caregiver Support, Recovering Airman Mentorship and Employment and Career Readiness.

Influenza activity increasing, but flu shot a key step in prevention
December 18, 2017 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza activity is increasing across Texas and the United States, but it appears active-duty members and other beneficiaries at Joint Base San Antonio are taking the initial step to protect themselves against the flu... MORE

Visit your local clinic if you are still in need of this annual vaccine.

Go green for the holidays
December 12, 2017 — Join the JBSA Qualified Recycling Program and the JBSA Environmental Program in making a difference this holiday season by taking small steps that can have a meaningful impact by reducing waste and conserving energy... MORE

What is your leadership platform?
December 11, 2017 — The Air Force has blessed me with a wide spectrum of training, experience, culture and people; you could say the Air Force has literally “grown” me... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Heather Ransom, 502nd Security and Readiness Group Superintendent.

Crew that overcame engine failure earn AETC safety award nomination
December 4, 2017 — What could have been a sortie with disastrous consequences was averted the morning of June 29 by a weapons systems officer and student pilot from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron who were practicing bombing deliveries at a range south of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Capt. Joshua Smith, 435th Fighter Training Squadron flight commander and instructor pilot, stands by the tail of a T-38C Talon Sept. 20, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Smith Relied on his training to overcome the failure of one his T-38's engines and guided the aircraft to an airfield for a safe landing. (courtesy photo)

Growing to Meet Current and Future AF RPA Training Demands
October 18, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Earlier this month the 558th Flying Training Squadron took delivery of its sixteenth and final new flight simulator from the 502nd Air Base Wing’s Trainer Development Squadron. It is the latest component of a veritable and growing undergraduate pilot training machine... MORE

Members of the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron gather for a group photo in Hangar 74, Oct. 13, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. They worked with several contractors to design, test, accept, deliver and maintain 16 flight simulators that the 558th Flying Training Squadron uses to train Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

Will preparation an important process for military members, retirees
October 16, 2017 — Judge advocate offices throughout the Air Force are well-known for their expertise in the area of military justice, but they also provide a variety of other legal services... MORE

Parking wardens complement security forces’ mission
October 2, 2017 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron is taking steps to reinstitute a program that will authorize service members and civilian employees at participating Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph organizations to issue parking tickets near their facilities... MORE

The 902nd Security Forces Squadron is taking steps to reinstitute a program that will authorize service members and civilian employees at participating Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph organizations to issue parking tickets near their facilities.

12 FTW student puts ‘Service Before Self’ aiding Hurricane Maria relief efforts
September 22, 2017 — In the midst of a flurry of activity to ready Hurricane Maria relief supplies for air transport at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field on Sept. 22, one Airman’s mind drifted between task and family, wrestling with service before self... MORE

Second Lt. Alberto, 12th Training Squadron student, helps load relief supplies in preparation for air transport Sept. 22, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. The supplies were being staged at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at Kelly for transport to areas devastated by Hurricane Maria. (U.S. Air Force image/Dan Hawkins)

Harvey relief efforts are personal to Airman from Houston
September 11, 2017 — A 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller’s thoughts turned to his family as Hurricane Harvey prepared to unleash its fury on the city of Houston more than two weeks ago... MORE

Amn Malcolm Charles, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, sends a situation report of the Incident Support Base where Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief trucks are parked at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, September 7, 2017.