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TRICARE simplifying life for beneficiaries with online options
March 19, 2014 — While walk-in services will no longer be available at local TRICARE Service Centers nationwide starting April 1, eligible beneficiaries now have access to a full range of services both on the web and... MORE

Two new apps provide Airmen free mobile medical education, tools
March 19, 2014 — Two free mobile applications produced by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia are now available for Airmen and all military health system beneficiaries.The CEMM released two mobile apps in... MORE

Airmen honor former senior enlisted leaders
March 19, 2014 — Airmen gathered to honor the former chief master sergeants of the Air Force with a positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force... MORE

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, joins former chiefs and surviving family members on stage during a CMSAF positional colors ceremony at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. (USAF photo by Donna L. Burnett/Released)

Former AFPC commander loses battle with brain cancer
March 19, 2014 — Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, who had an illustrious 32-year military career, most recently as the commander of Air Force Personnel Center, died March 9. He was 55.Stewart lost his battle with brain cancer,... MORE

Diabetes class emphasizes standards of care, treatment
March 18, 2014 — A class offered by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group focuses on a disease that is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.Diabetes Update, which is held at the... MORE

Jennifer Wetzel (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron health management registered nurse, conducts a Diabetes Update class with Charrisse Gaffisan March 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

AETC husband creates online, education resource for male spouses
March 12, 2014 — The husband of an Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services major was recently recognized for his creative efforts in educating other male military spouses... MORE

Chris Pape, founder of "Macho Spouse," and his wife Maj. Dana Pape, Air Education and Training Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Resources section chief, pose for a photo during an Air Force function. (Courtesy photo)

Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles
March 12, 2014 — Commanders and senior raters of enlisted Airmen slated to meet the quality force review board in May or an enlisted retention board in June must complete an AF Form 3538E, Enlisted Retention... MORE

AFAF: Give today to help a fellow Airman tomorrow
March 12, 2014 — I am pleased to announce the 41st annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign. This year's theme of "Commitment to Caring" continues to capture our proud heritage of taking care of our own through four... MORE

Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command Commander (official photo)

AFAF: An opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they need it most
March 12, 2014 — The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for Joint Base San Antonio will be kicking off on March 24 and runs through May 2, giving us all another opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander (official photo)

Reducing sodium intake vital in controlling hypertension
March 11, 2014 — Sodium is essential to the human body for fluid distribution, blood pressure, cellular work and electrical activity.However, according to the American Heart Association, too much sodium causes the... MORE

JBSA-Randolph honors dental ancillary staff
March 5, 2014 — The readiness and customer service ratings at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dental Clinic consistently exceed Air Force goals, a testament to the dedication and tireless work of the clinic's... MORE

Lorna Firehammer (left), 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Dental Flight dental assistant, helps Lt. Col. James Kutner, 359th AMDS Dental Flight commander, during a procedure Jan. 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph Dental Clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

TAP course helps transitioning military members open small businesses
March 5, 2014 — Transitioning service members with an itch for entrepreneurship can enroll in a free, two-day course offered by the Transition Assistance Program at all three Joint Base San Antonio locations. The... MORE

Ray Ramos (left) and Mike Bell, both community readiness consultants at the Joint
Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center, discuss the Boots
to Business program Monday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

C-130 travels San Antonio highways
March 3, 2014 — While common to see military aircraft in the sky, San Antonio drivers shared the road Sunday with a retired, partially disassembled Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft as it was towed on highways... MORE

San Antonio Police and local volunteers assist contractor World Wide Aircraft Recovery March 2 with its transport of a retired and partially disassembled Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The aircraft was relocated to JBSA-Camp Bullis, where it will be used to enhance the training for about 1,300 students attending the 937th Training Group Aeromedical Evacuation and Patient Staging Course, annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

JBSA-Randolph road repair-work schedule
February 27, 2014 — South Gate, East Gate, 5th St West, and Golf Road - all impacted during road repair. Detour and warning signage will be in place in advance for each phase of work.Road repair work will occur in four... MORE

Joint Professional Development Seminar set for March 27-28
February 27, 2014 — The JBSA Joint NCO Professional Development Seminar is schedule for March 27-28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston METC Auditorium, building 1467. The two-day course is designed... MORE

Chief's Group sponsors golf tourney
February 27, 2014 — The Randolph Chiefs' Group is scheduled to host its annual golf tournament March 21 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact any chief master sergeant or call 652-9348 or... MORE

Volunteers sought for creek cleanup at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 20, 2014 — For the last two decades, the annual Basura Bash Waterways Cleanup for the San Antonio area has united thousands of volunteers who collected nearly 430 tons of trash and more than 44 tons of... MORE

Valentines for veterans
February 20, 2014 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Kathryn North and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Anderson, 2014 Joint Base San Antonio Air Force military ambassadors, speak with veterans before the 2014 National Salute to Veteran Patients program Feb. 14 at Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio. The military ambassadors and Joint Base San Antonio military leaders distributed valentines and visited with veteran patients. Veterans’ Administration facilities across the United States pay tribute to veteran patients annually during this week-long salute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Rambler offers yearlong fitness challenge
February 20, 2014 — For those seeking to mix up their workouts while 2014 is young, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center offers the New Year New You Program, a self-paced fitness challenge... MORE

Thomas Brewer, retired Air Force Security Forces Squadron master sergeant, works out Tuesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. The New Year New You program is a year-long event that encourages participants to focus on getting in shape throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

Run-Bike-Run: Opportunity to improve fitness level
February 12, 2014 — The Run-Bike-Run, hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center, gave people a chance to hit the ground running the morning of Feb. 1 at JBSA-Randolph Eberle Park.Run-Bike-Run... MORE

Army Sgt. Patrick Piche (left), 717th Military Intelligence Battalion intelligence analyst, and Army 1st Lt. Brittney Piche, Department of Nutrition Medicine Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Clinic dietician, complete the bike portion of the Run-Bike-Run event Feb. 1 at Eberle Park JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)