Joint Base San Antonio > News

19th AF Airman leads effort for local library relocation
January 14, 2015 — How many Airmen does it take to move a library full of books and furniture?In the case of the Universal City Public Library, it starts with one Airman who has a desire to improve her local... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michelle Murphy, 19th Air Force non-commissioned officer in charge, moves books during the relocation of the Universal City Public Library outside of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. With the help of volunteers from the JBSA-Randolph Rising 5/6 organization, Murphy spearheaded the relocation of roughly 27,000 items, to include books, movies, audiobooks, supplies and furniture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Beth Anschutz)

19th Air Force commander visits Laughlin Air Force Base
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, left, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, is greeted by Col. Brian Hastings, center, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, at the flightline on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz visited Laughlin as part of a familiarization tour to learn more about Laughlin’s mission requirements, needs of the force and to speak with Airman about building and sustaining an innovative Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

Going green: 12th FTW/MX sets afterburners on aircraft repair
January 14, 2015 — Every year, the 12th Flying Training Wing graduates more than 850 instructor pilots, 350 combat systems officers and 500 remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators. Wing members are also... MORE

Vincent Canchola, 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Group electrical equipment technician, inspects a landing gear control handle from a T-38 Talon Jan. 8, 2015. By using continuous process improvement, the 12th FTW/MX was able to decrease the turnaround time for T-38 Talon parts from 62.5 hours to 21 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

12th FTW showcases mission to local city managers
January 14, 2015 — MORE

Lt. Col. Jack Stallworth (left), 558th Flying Training Squadron commander, explains to local city managers Monique Vernon, Johnny Casias and Ken Roberts what Tech Sgt. Curtis Sondag and Maj. Aaron Hart are demonstrating on a simulator Jan. 7, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 558th FTS is the home of all Air Force remotely piloted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Johnny Saldivar/Released)

12th FTW members highlight operations during tour
January 7, 2015 — MORE

Bob West (right), 12th Flying Training Wing director of maintenance, briefs Miranda Ballentine (left), Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, Dec. 15 on fuels systems during her tour at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Defenders reign over Battle of the Badges event
January 7, 2015 — MORE

General Welsh visits 902nd Security Forces Squadron members
January 7, 2015 — MORE

Gen. Mark Welsh (right), Air Force chief of staff, meets with several defenders from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron Dec. 9 while at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. From left are Tech. Sgt. Jesus Gonzales, 902nd SFS kennel master; Staff Sgt. Clinton Patton and his military working dog, Vudu; and Airman 1st Class Victoria Dunning. Other defenders who met with Welsh, not pictured were: Master Sgt. Ehlmer Smith, 902nd SFS NCO in charge of operations; Master Sgt. Kerry Carr, 902nd SFS first sergeant and Master Sgt. Samuel Figueroa, 902nd SFS operations superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

JBSA-Randolph teammates clean up surrounding area
January 7, 2015 — More than 50 Airmen and civilians took part in Operation Clean Sweep Dec. 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Operation Clean Sweep, sponsored by the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support... MORE

Second Lt. Noah Wood, 359th Medical Support Squadron Medical Information Flight commander, picks up trash along the exterior perimeter of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 11. Airmen and civilians from across JBSA-Randolph cleaned location’s FM 78 along JBSA-Randolph’s perimeter in support of Operation Clean Sweep. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

All forms of tobacco use compromise oral health
December 17, 2014 — It is common knowledge that tobacco use has significant negative effects on the body. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of preventable illnesses and death in the United States, and now studies... MORE

Battlefield Airmen careers featured in new app
December 17, 2014 — A new app puts information about Battlefield Airmen careers at the fingertips of recruiters and applicants and is available now on iTunes, Android and AIRFORCE. com. The app was created by GSD&M, the... MORE

Randolph senior's hard work pays off in selection for all-star game
December 17, 2014 — Bryan London II is one of just a handful of Randolph High School football players in the school's history who cracked the starting lineup as a freshman.Now, with four years of hard work and... MORE

Bryan London, Randolph High School senior, plays linebacker and running back on the varsity football team and has been chosen as a participant in the 2015 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game to be played Jan. 3, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Ceremony formalizes T-38 maintenance team's squadron status
December 17, 2014 — An organization of more than 300 civilians responsible for the upkeep of the Air Force's aging T-38 fleet formally became a squadron during an activation ceremony Dec. 11 in Hangar 76 at Joint Base... MORE

Robert A. Lewis, 575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director, addresses the crowd for the first time as the 575th AMXS dedicated squadron director during an activation ceremony Dec. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 575th AMXS is a geographically separate unit assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, Ogden Air Logistics Complex Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The squadron is responsible for depot level maintenance, restoration and modification of over 500 T-38 Talon aircraft for the United States Air Force and Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

59th Medical Wing gears up to recapture patient services
December 10, 2014 — While comment and feedback cards are always available for patients in every clinic of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron is taking an active,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Scholar, 59th Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron diet therapy journeyman, congratulates Airmen for answering correctly during a nutrition jeopardy game recently at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The event helped patients pass the time while waiting for their prescriptions, and provided them with nutritional information on foods we eat every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015
December 10, 2014 — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions."The maximum contribution amount for traditional and/or Roth TSP will be $18,000. This is an... MORE

Exercises allow security forces members to perfect their craft
December 10, 2014 — Exercises play an important role in the Air Force, testing an organization's effectiveness in responding to contingencies such as active-shooter incidents, natural disasters and chemical... MORE

Col. Michael Gimbrone, 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, addresses members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron after completing a barricaded suspect exercise Nov. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Camp Talon. Security forces members exchanged simulated munitions fire with hostiles throughout the exercise, bringing more realism while practicing assault force maneuvers during the exercise scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

AF announces OTS non-rated selection board 14OT04 results
December 3, 2014 — A total of 495 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced Nov. 24.Air Force... MORE

Air Force expands digital library content for Airmen
December 3, 2014 — Airmen at 19 Air Force installations around the world will soon have access to a new 200-title audiobook and eBook digital library, Air Force officials said.The 19 participating installations will... MORE

Federal Employees Health Benefits open season dates set
November 26, 2014 — Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program runs through Dec. 8.During open season, employees and retirees will have the chance to... MORE

Doolittle's co-pilot retells story of daring raid at JBSA-Randolph
November 24, 2014 — A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who served as co-pilot alongside acclaimed aviator James "Jimmy" Doolittle during the daring April 18, 1942, raid on Tokyo relived those tense hours Nov. 14 in... MORE

Lt. Col. Robert Bryant III (right), 559th Flying Training Squadron commander, greets retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole (center), former Doolittle Raider, Nov. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. At left is Lt. Col. Jeremy Seals, 559th FTS director of operations. For the complete story of Cole's visit, see page 6.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar )

CAC/ID to be issued by appointment only Dec. 1
November 24, 2014 — Starting Dec. 1, all 502nd Air Base Wing Military Personnel Section Common Access Card and military identification issuance facilities will operate on a customer appointment system basis only.This... MORE