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Enlisted nursing commissioning programs accepting applications
December 28, 2016
The Air Force has two commissioning programs for enlisted Airmen who have, or are close to having their nursing degrees. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Programs helps you finish your degree while the Direct Enlisted Commissioning Program is open to enlisted Airmen with a nursing degree and license. Initial applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 27, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin)

JBSA Weather Advisory for Dec. 17-19
December 16, 2016

Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery
December 15, 2016
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez (center) and two of his children, Kianni (left) and Kimo (right) pose for a photo after an extensive rehabilitation session at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016. During the Brussels Airport bombing March 22, 2016, that tragically killed his wife and injured him and his children, Kato and his children have faced a long road to recovery with determination and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)

JBSA offers chapel services for holiday season
December 12, 2016
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Twins serve together at JBSA
December 5, 2016
Senior Airman Kaley Weir (left), 802nd Security Forces Squadron corrections specialist, and Staff Sgt. Codi Goodwin, 359th Medical Group health service management craftsman, pose for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex Nov. 2, 2016. The fraternal twin sisters have been stationed together at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, respectively, since 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons/Released)

Former Navy Blue Angels crew chief brings knowledge, excellence to 435th FTS mission
November 21, 2016
Chris Bahe, 12th Flying Training Wing T-38C Talon II crew chief, has worked at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as a crew chief since 2007. Bahe also served 20 years in the Navy, where he spent part of his career as the crew chief for the No. 5 jet of the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Ely/Released)

Airman reflects on cancer battle, gives back with ‘passion project’
November 17, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Nathan Combs, 902nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of resource protection, won his fight with cancer after being diagnosed with stage II non-seminoma testicular cancer in 2005. As a result of his experience, Combs has become a regular blood donor and leads blood drives at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph about every 90 days.

Airman medals in Lackland Classic, utilizes bod pod to track progress
November 14, 2016
Tech Sgt. Jason Haden, Air Education and Training Command NCO in charge of instructor and support assignments, finishes a set of dumbbell curls at the Rambler Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 24, 2016. Haden competed in the National Physique Committee’s Lackland Classic, a bodybuilding competition, in San Antonio Nov. 12.

From Foulois to RPA pilots, JBSA contributes to aviation history
November 8, 2016
Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November.

National Military Family Month: honoring our heroes on the home front
November 7, 2016
On October 28, 2016, President Barack H. Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.” Since 1993, the month of November has been an opportunity to honor the commitment, sacrifice, dedication and service of military members and their families who give so much to the service of our nation.

Armed Services Blood Program saves lives at home, abroad
October 26, 2016
Jessica Carrillo (left), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center phlebotomist, prepares to sanitize the arm of U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Alexander, Brooke Army Medical Center medical laboratory technician, before he gives blood at JBSA-Randolph Oct. 5, 2016. The blood donor center supplies the Brooke Army Medical Center, the deployment in Afghanistan, the Veteran's Administration and military hospitals across the country.

James meets first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class
October 25, 2016
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with the first four Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students in the U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training School at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colorado Oct. 17. The Air Force announced the initiative to integrate the enlisted force into Remotely Piloted Aircraft flying operations as pilots Dec. 17, 2015 starting with the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Name badges were blurred due to Air Force limits on disclosure of identifying information for RPA operators.

JBSA-Randolph historic landmark gets facelift
October 12, 2016
Eddie Contreras glazes a window at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal, during its renovation process Oct. 6, 2016.  The renovation is part of a $10 million project designed the improve the Taj Mahal, which houses the headquarters for the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 12th Mission Support Group.

JBSA clinics offer mammograms in October
October 12, 2016
The mammography clinic at JBSA-Lackland’s Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will offer mammograms Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. At JBSA-Randolph, the 359th Medical Group will offer mammograms from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. every Friday during October as long as a provider submits a request.

JBSA defenders give safety tips during National Crime Prevention Month
October 12, 2016
Members from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron give a military working dog demonstration during National Night Out at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 4, 2016. The 902nd SFS is home to six MWDs, each has explosives and narcotics training as part of their weekly duties.

Enlisted members learn of opportunities to become officers
October 12, 2016

EPI aims to streamline Air Force processes, improve operations
October 5, 2016
Rather than determining manpower needs within units using potentially inefficient practices, the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency, or AFMAA developed a new process to ensure personnel are performing duties in the most effective manner prior to developing manpower standards. 
The Enterprise Process Improvement, or EPI, was created in partnership with the Office of Business Transformation and Air Force Deputy Chief Management Officer function, or SAF/MG, to analyze and evaluate organizations on current processes and provide assistance in areas that need improvement.

Take a deep breath: Workshop teaches stress relief, resiliency
September 28, 2016

59th MDW clinics extend hours, expand patient access to care
September 28, 2016
Capt. John Lax (right), 359th Medical Operations Squadron physician, injects medication into a patient’s knee May 2 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic.

Planning ahead vital to preparing for emergencies
September 14, 2016
Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Emergency Management Flight enter their office shelter in-place location during a simulated emergency Sep. 7, 2016. September is National Preparedness Month which gives the opportunity to remind Department of Defense personnel and their families to be prepared at all times to respond quickly to disasters and emergencies.