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Communities increase support for JBSA-Randolph flying mission
March 18, 2016 — Cities around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are takingseveral steps to support the flying mission of the 12th FlyingTraining Wing, and local governments have started formalizing support... MORE

Lt. Col. Emil Bliss, 12th Flying Training Wing Community Initiatives director, addresses the Converse City Council about the Joint Land Use Study during a public meeting March 15, 2016. The city council unanimously voted to adopt the study, ensuring joint development planning and compatible land use between the city and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

560 FTS honors legacy of POW fighter pilots at 43rd Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 7, 2016 — A retired Air Force chaplainextolled the contributions and sacrifices of all of America’s service memberslast week as the 560th Flying Training Squadron again paid homage to the AirForce fighter... MORE

Retired Air Force Col. Robert Certain addresses the audience at the 43rd annual Freedom Flyer Reunion wreath-laying ceremony in front of the Missing Man Monument March 4, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Certain was imprisoned for 101 days after his B-52 Stratofortress was shot down over North Vietnam Dec. 18, 1972.

Newest 'Freedom Flyer' takes final flight for his B-52 crew
March 7, 2016 — The events of Dec. 20, 1972, wereclearly on the mind of former Air Force pilot Paul Granger as he exited a T-38CTalon following a special hourlong flight March 3 that began and ended on theeast... MORE

Lt. Col. Joel Deboer (right), 560th Flying Training Squadron commander and Paul Granger (middle), present "Freedom Flight" patches to Thomas Klomann at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 3, 2016. Granger and Klomann were shot down in the same B-52 Stratofortress while on a combat mission near Hanoi in North Vietnam on December 20, 1972, in support of Operation Linebacker II.

Resilience on the Homefront: A POW wife's story
February 26, 2016 — When Capt. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris ejected from his F-105 ThunderchiefApr. 4, 1965, he left behind the cockpitof a doomed airplane and a family he dearly loved. At his 67th Tactical Fighter... MORE

Retired Air Force Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris and wife Louise spend time together at their home Feb. 3, 2016, in Tupelo, Miss. Louise Harris faced a myriad of obstacles during the time her husband spent in captivity during the Vietnam War but prevailed in part due to her resilience.

Former POWs to speak at Freedom Flyer symposium March 4
February 24, 2016 — More than 30former prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict will reunite for the 43rdtime March 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during the annual Freedom FlyerReunion. The reunion,hosted by the... MORE

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China/released)

AICUZ study updated for JBSA-Randolph, Seguin airfields
February 22, 2016 — An update to the Air Installations Compatible Use ZonesStudy at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Auxiliary Field Seguin iscurrently underway, and will provide the most recent information to... MORE

The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron. The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Registration deadline is Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 18, 2016 — Parents have until Feb. 26 to register their children forthe JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs School Age Spring Break Camp being held March 14-18.Registration forms for the camp, being held at the... MORE

Sofia Jackson and Cheyenne Gramlick prepare their dish, “spicy-yummy-breakfast”, for an “Iron Chef” cooking contest July 9, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. More than 500 children are involved in activities and programs provided by Randolph Youth Programs each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Youth club members collecting jeans for homeless teens
February 17, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’ KeystoneClub is leading a drive throughout February to collect and donate jeans forarea homeless teenagers.The Keystone Club is participating in Teens... MORE

Bryttney London (left), Keystone Club president, and Darian Elkins, Keystone Club secretary, place a Teens for Jeans donation box at the Joint Base San Antonio Youth Center Feb. 3. Teens for Jeans is an annual worldwide effort to provide jeans for children 18 years of age and under who are in homeless shelters.

JBSA-Randolph hosts town hall discussing land near runways
February 9, 2016 — Landowners around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph gatheredwith leadership from the 12th Flying Training Wing at Converse City Hall Feb. 1for a town hall to discuss concerns regarding land near the... MORE

Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks with landowners at a town hall Feb. 1 at Converse City Hall to talk about land near the runways at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The meeting gave landowners the opportunity to speak with JBSA-Randolph representatives and discuss options for possible land development.

558 FTS ‘doubles down’ in effort to grow RPA pilot ranks
February 1, 2016 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron ramped up efforts todouble the remotely-piloted aircraft pilot ranks with the start of its first24-person class Jan. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The larger... MORE

An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and
AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan
in this undated photo. The 558th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San
Antonio-Randolph, Texas, has increased undergraduate remotely-piloted
aircraft pilot training class sizes as part of an effort to double the
number of graduates beginning in fiscal year 2017.

435 FTS breaks records, learns leadership and gives back at San Antonio Food Bank
December 14, 2015 — Members ofthe 435th Fighter Training Squadron here broke single-day foodpacking records at the San Antonio Food Bank Dec. 12 during their Wingman Daycommunity outreach project. The group... MORE

Members of 435th Flying Training Squadron class 16-DBR from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph take a break after packing 49,875 pounds of food on 95 pallets for distribution to the local community in the form of 39,900 meals to 3,325 local families while at the San Antonio Food Bank Dec. 12, 2015. The community outreach project, part of the unit’s Wingman Day, broke the single-day record for food packed at the food bank. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Live Oak partners formally with JBSA on development with JLUS adoption
December 9, 2015 — The city of Live Oak formally adopted the 2015 Joint BaseSan Antonio Joint Land Use Study recommendations Dec. 8, becoming the secondcommunity to take that step in efforts toward ensuring the 12th... MORE

Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses the Live Oak City Council to answer questions about the Joint Land Use Study during its meeting Dec. 8, 2015. The council voted 5-0 to adopt the study, ensuring joint development planning and compatible land use between the city and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Schertz council passes motion to adopt study recommendations
November 19, 2015 — Ina major step toward ensuring the 12th Flying Training Wing’s missionremains compatible with planned development around Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph, the Schertz City Council formally adopted the... MORE

Col. David Drichta, 12th Operations Group commander, thanks the city of Schertz for the community’s support of formal adoption of the Joint Land Use Study during a city council meeting in Schertz, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015. The study, a joint effort between the military and surrounding community partners focused on finding solutions in mutual areas of concern, such as incompatible development around airfields, was adopted by a 5-0 vote. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Martin)

Air Force legend interacts with next generation of Airmen
November 2, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education andTraining Command, hosted a distinguished visitor, retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole,one of two surviving members of the Doolittle Raiders from WWII... MORE

Retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole, Doolittle Raider, shakes hands with members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at his 100th birthday celebration Oct. 30, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Doolittle Raiders were a group of 80 men who served under the command of Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle. The Raiders conducted a bombing mission on Japan April 18, 1942, in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Thunderbirds touch down at JBSA-Randolph for air show
October 27, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team arrivedOct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in anticipation for the 2015 JBSAAir Show and Open House taking place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.The... MORE

U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” team members arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph prior to the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio air show and open house Oct. 26, 2015. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays. The air show will allow attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today.

METC prepares future medics for any situation
September 17, 2015 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston graduates an average of 5,400 Air Force medics andNavy corpsmen from the Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program... MORE

Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program students practice patient assessment skills Sept. 11, 2015, at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The BMTC Program graduates an average of 11,000 Air Force medics and Navy corpsmen annually.

Recruiter provides Airmen with early separation program information
July 30, 2015 — For most individuals who hear the term ‘Palace Chase’ forthe first time, the name is followed by confusion. However, Master Sgt. GeorgeHiggins, 433rd Air Wing Recruiting Squadron in service recruiter,... MORE

Master Sgt. George Higgins (left), 433rd Air Wing Recruiting Squadron recruiter, briefs Senior Airman Miranda Gonzales, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, on Palace Chase Monday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

359th Medical Group raises immunization awareness
July 30, 2015 — With National Immunization Awareness Month beginningSaturday, health care professionals at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359thMedical Group plan to step up their education efforts.An information... MORE

Class to teach parents about social media pitfalls
July 30, 2015 — Parents interested in learning about the potential pitfallsof social media and how their children use it are invited to attend the "Dangerof Social Media" class Aug. 26 at the Human Performance... MORE

Roberson takes command of AETC
July 22, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command ofthe Air Education and Training Command in a ceremony at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph July 21.Outgoing commander, Gen. Robin Rand, handed Roberson the reigns... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III (left) passes the Air Education and Training Command guidon to Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of AETC, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 21, 2015. The change of command ceremony represents the formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)