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Social media, political guidance for military members
September 7, 2016 — In the midst of this political season, service members and Department of Defense personnel should be aware of behaviors, on social media and in real-world activities, to steer clear of. Here are a... MORE

502nd CES removing trees, shrubs to reduce bird strikes
September 7, 2016 — Contractors with the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron are removing trees and shrubs at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to reduce the nesting areas of birds that pose a flying hazard to aircraft.The... MORE

Herman Hernandez, cuts down a tree at Heritage Park, Aug. 30, 2016 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Trees are removed to reduce nesting areas for birds that strike aircraft.

'A Moment in Time' pays tribute to POWs, MIAs
September 7, 2016 — A presentation that tells the stories of prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members will begin a weeklong tribute to those American heroes in dramatic fashion next week at Joint Base San... MORE

This year’s POW/MIA Recognition Week will feature an event for each day of the week at JBSA-Randolph, starting with the production “A Moment in Time” from 1-2 p.m. Monday in Fleenor Auditorium and concluding with the Missing Man Vigil from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Missing Man Monument on Washington Circle.

LINKS class explores couples’ relationships
September 7, 2016 — Helping married couples to reconnect in their relationship is the focus of a class by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight that begins Tuesday at the Joint Base San... MORE

Airman fulfills childhood dream in military
August 30, 2016 — As children, boys often dream of growing up to become a firefighter, doctor, policeman or soldier. Few ever fulfill those childhood dreams, however, 2nd Lt. Chris Hsu did. “As a little boy, I think... MORE

Second Lt. Chris Hsu, Air Education and Training Command Judge Advocate legal intern, received his commission from Texas A&M University in 2014 after serving in the Texas A&M Corp of Cadets program. Hsu is now attending the University of Houston Law Center and plans to apply for a position within the JAG Corps after he finishes law school in spring of 2017.

Goldfein discusses State of the Air Force during JBSA-Randolph visit
August 25, 2016 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discussed the State of the Air Force as the keynote speaker at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen’s Conference and International... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein delivers a speech during the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen’s Conference and International Convention at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio Aug. 24, 2016. Goldfein, the keynote speaker, focused his remarks on the state of the Air Force.

New EBLS distance learning service avoids more than $2.7 million
August 15, 2016 — Throughout the years, much has been said about time. Benjamin Franklin believed time is money; Theophrastus, Greek philosopher and pupil of Aristotle, said time is the most valuable thing a man can... MORE

Master Sgt. Jay Simmons, Air Education and Training Command special missions standardization and evaluations superintendent, navigates through a course on Blackboard at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 10, 2016. Blackboard, a commercial, off-the-shelf, education and training learning content delivery management service, resides under the umbrella of the Enterprise Blended Learning Service to access courses hosted by Air Force organizations and agencies.

Randolph Family Housing schedules community garage sale
July 14, 2016 — Residents of Randolph Family Housing – especially those who are preparing for a permanent change of station – will have an opportunity to sell some of their household goods during the next community... MORE

Residents of Randolph Family Housing – especially
those who are preparing for a permanent change of station – will have an opportunity to sell some of their household goods during the next community garage sale set for 8 a.m. July 23.

A hot vehicle is no place for children or pets
July 14, 2016 — Being inside a parked vehicle on a hot day where the temperature can reach more than 100 degrees can become a dangerous situation for children and pets left unattended by their parents and owners... MORE

Being inside a parked vehicle on a hot day where the temperature can reach more than 100 degrees can become a dangerous situation for children and pets left unattended by their parents and owners. Awareness of the dangers of leaving children and pets unattended in a hot vehicle and efforts in preventing such instances from occurring are the focus of the Air Force Summer Safety Campaign.

JBSA-Randolph Toastmasters earn prestigious Golden Gavel Award
July 14, 2016 — The Randolph Toastmasters has earned the international organization’s top honor - the Golden Gavel Club Award - for achieving high standards in conducting and organizing it's weekly... MORE

The Toastmasters Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph receive the Golden Gavel Club award May 18. Toastmasters empowers JBSA individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Car buying class helps consumers negotiate successful deals
July 14, 2016 — Buying a new or used vehicle can be a frustrating, stressful experience for consumers.Contending with trained sales representatives at a car dealership and trying to avoid buying a lemon on a new or... MORE

A class scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. July 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military &
Family Readiness Center will help potential car or truck buyers surmount obstacles to negotiate a successful deal.

JBSA-Randolph performs base-wide active shooter exercise
July 14, 2016 — An active shooter training exercise at the Air Force Personnel Center tested the response from units base-wide July 12-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate... MORE

902nd Civil Engineer fire department personnel provide treatment to a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 12. The active shooter exercise tested the threat response time and effectiveness of Joint Base San Antonio’s emergency responders and support agencies. The exercise replicated possible real-world events and was designed to enhance training and readiness of JBSA emergency responders during threats to the installation and units.

Taj facility manager embraces role in preserving Air Force history
July 8, 2016 — Reaching 170 feet in the air, building 100, more recognizably known as the “Taj,” stands with its blue and gold mosaic roof, covered in ceramic tiles, as an iconic representation of Joint Base San... MORE

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Diaz, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of packing and crating, hands off the key to the “Taj” to Tracey Powell, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group deputy director of the commander’s action and Taj facility manager, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 18, 2016. The Taj was completed in 1931 and cost $252,000 to build.

Young golfers learn skills at JBSA-Randolph golf camp
June 22, 2016 — Children at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph eager to learn about golf or better their golf skills receivedexpert instruction at the Randolph Oaks Golf Course Junior Golf Camp June13-17.Thirty-six... MORE

Children practice their golf swings at the Randolph Oak Golf Course driving range during the Junior Golf Camp, June 14, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Thirty-six children, ages 7 to 14, took four days of lessons from volunteer instructors and played a few holes on the course on the last day of the camp.

Budget analyst earns AFRC’s Outstanding NCO honor
June 22, 2016 — Tech. Sgt. Gilberto Hernandez, 340th Flying Training Groupbudget analyst, may have been the most surprised person in the room when hereceived one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s most prestigious... MORE

Technical Sergeant Gilberto Hernandez, (right) 340th Flying Training Group, non-commissioned officer of the year, briefs Major Thallas Lumpkin, June 15, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Hernandez was announced as the Air Force Reserve Command’s Outstanding NCO of the Year for 2015 at a banquet April 16 in Jacksonville, Fla., and he advances to represent the command in the competition for Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year honors.

12th Operations Support Squadron keeps aircraft flying at JBSA-Randolph
June 22, 2016 — At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, hundreds of thousands ofaircraft landings and takeoffs occur each year and the unit responsible forcoordinating the large volume of air traffic is the 12th... MORE

Jeremy Sebesta, 12th Operations Support Squadron, air traffic controller, looks for incoming aircraft, aircraft landing lights and birds at the East Control Tower, June 15, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Air traffic controllers keep planes a safe distance apart, advise on landings and alert planes to potential problems.

Proper preparation essential for marathoners
June 15, 2016 — With the Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Ohio, three months away and theRock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon less than six months away, it’s time forrunners who wish to compete in... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members run down Harmon Drive April 26 during the start of the JBSA Half Marathon at JBSA-Randolph. In its second year, the race not only provided an opportunity for members from all JBSA locations to tour the scenic route and rich history of JBSA-Randolph, but to experience camaraderie and teamwork between runners and volunteers alike throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Career Skills Program, P4 helps Airmen with post-military careers
June 15, 2016 — A partnership between Joint Base San Antonio, businesses andpublic entities in the San Antonio area is providing job skills and training toservice members who are making the transition from the... MORE

Jim Ockenden, Information Technology Foundations Facilitator for Onward to Opportunity, provides instruction and gives an insider perspective to the Information Technology world during a briefing June 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. A partnership between Joint Base San Antonio,
businesses and public entities in the San Antonio area are providing job skills and training to service members who are making the transition from the military to a civilian career.

Loan Locker provides household items for Airmen in transition
June 15, 2016 — For active-duty members and their families, one of thestressors of the military lifestyle is moving to a new installation andawaiting the arrival of their household goods.That waiting period often... MORE

Kelli Franklin (right), Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, provides a microwave to Airman 1st Class Yan Cui from the Loan Locker June 8 at JBSA-Randolph. The Loan Locker provides temporary loans of household items to incoming and departing permanent party personnel.

Air Force directive aimed at preventing Airmen suicide
June 15, 2016 — Five Military and Family Life Counselors have been added tounits at Joint Base San Antonio as part of an Air Force initiative to preventsuicides among service members.The new MFLCs are being assigned... MORE