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JBSA-Randolph dental flight to provide outreach to students
February 12, 2014 — The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month each February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health for children.At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the... MORE

Flu prevention during winter months vital to community health
February 6, 2014 — With winter still in full swing, the cold and flu viruses can present a constant threat to community health, comfort and function unless the correct precautions are applied on a daily and seasonal... MORE

School liaison officer strives to meet families' educational needs
February 6, 2014 — For as long as she can remember, Angela Green has wanted to work with children.She has pursued her dream, receiving an education specialist degree and working at child development centers at three Air... MORE

Angela Green, Military and Family Readiness Center school liaison officer, prepares documents for a customer Jan. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Training track helps transitioning service members
February 6, 2014 — There are times when a level of anxiety is experienced by many military members once their time in the service nears its end and they prepare for civilian life. For transitioning service members at... MORE

Randolph Middle School student becomes semi-finalist for DOD award
February 6, 2014 — Thirteen-year-old Hunter Johnson, a Randolph Middle School student, is in the running for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award. The award recognizes children from each military service branch who... MORE

Hunter Johnson (right), semi-finalist for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award, stands with his mother April Johnson, wife of Tech. Sgt. Johnathon Johnson, Air Force Personnel Center cyber operations scheduler, Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

SecAF visits Joint Base San Antonio
February 5, 2014 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with several Airmen during a visit Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio. She served as the reviewing official for the basic military training graduation... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is briefed on the command of quarters procedures by Tech. Sgt. Christian Pagan-Guzman and Staff Sgt. Dennis Weiss, both military training instructors with the 323rd Training Squadron, during a tour of the 323rd Training Squadron facilities Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The SecAF made her first visit to Joint Base San Antonio Jan. 30-31 where she received a mission brief of the 37th Training Wing, discussed the way ahead with installation leadership and held an all call with Air Education and Training personnel at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker)

Car buying classes kick off Military Saves Month at JBSA-Randolph
February 4, 2014 — "Car Buying" was the focus this week as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph kicks off Military Saves Month.Other themes planned during the month are "Purchasing a Home," Monday through Thursday; "Funding... MORE

Two-day higher education course helps members apply to college
January 31, 2014 — For service members and civilians who wish to invest in their future, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly Transition Assistance Program course... MORE

HAWC running clinic improves form, decreases likelihood of injury
January 30, 2014 — For many service members and civilians, running is a vital part of their lives, so the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center is taking the extra step to make "maintaining health"... MORE

Karl Leonard, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, studies Robert Calmes’ footwork during a natural running clinic appointment Jan. 21 at the JBSA-Randolph HAWC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

Town halls provide information, answer questions
January 30, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, hosted three town hall meetings at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland Jan. 21-23.The meetings... MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks during a community town hall meeting Jan. 22 at Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

359th Medical Group readies for double inspection
January 30, 2014 — The 359th Medical Group will be undergoing the Consolidated Unit Inspection Monday through Feb. 12 after completing the Health Services inspection today at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph."The purpose... MORE

From back to front: Maj. Alfred Doby, 359th Aerospace Medical squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight commander, Tech. Sgt. Jean Museau, 359th AMDS NCO in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, Capt. Bernardo Garcia, 359th AMDS officer in charge of environmental health, and Shea Peters, 359th AMDS Health Promotions program coordinator, review inspection preparation material Jan. 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph medical clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Higher education course helps members apply to college in two days
January 23, 2014 — For service members and civilians who wish to invest in their future, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly Transition Assistance Program course... MORE

AETC IG visits 12th FTW for CUI
January 16, 2014 — MORE

Air Force Col. Ken Frollini (left), Air Education and Training Command inspector general, and Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Rohlinger, 99th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, review aircraft maintenance forms on a student training mission Tuesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during the 12th Flying Training Wing's 2014 Headquarters AETC Combined Unit Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Joint Base San Antonio selects 2014 Military Ambassadors
January 16, 2014 — Ten service members from across the three Joint Base San Antonio locations were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2014 Military Ambassadors program."Military... MORE

Car Seats 101 class shows parents how to safeguard 'precious cargo'
January 9, 2014 — A monthly class that will provide parents with the information they need to safely transport their young children begins this month at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness... MORE

Connie Miller (left), 359th Medical Operations Squadron social services assistant, demonstrates secure car seat installation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The first monthly Car Seat 101 class is scheduled for Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon at the JBSA-Randolph Health and Wellness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

502nd Air Base Wing Pride Day promotes installation stewardship, teamwork, camaraderie
November 15, 2013 — Service members and civilian employees paused from their daily routines Nov. 8 and grabbed hoes, rakes and clippers to help clean up landscaping and beautify areas around 502nd Air Base Wing... MORE

A firefighter from the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Fire Department took part in Pride Day by trimming tree limbs and cleaning up the areas around the fire house. (Photo by Olivia Mendoza, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs)

Latest furlough-related pay information
October 9, 2013 — This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the employees called back to work under Pay or Military Act... MORE

99th FTS gives back
September 26, 2013 — MORE

Capt. John Schwartz (left) and Capt. Chris Puccia, 99th Flying Squadron, fill bags of food for the “Feed My Starving Children” program at the Schertz Civic Center Sept. 20. Members of the 99th Flying Training Squadron volunteer at the center to package dried meals for malnourished children around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden/released)

Wings of Blue succeed at nationals
September 26, 2013 — The Wings of Blue returned to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Sept. 22 after another successful trip to the U.S. Parachuting Association National Skydiving Championships, which began Sept. 11 in... MORE

Air Force Teams Euphoria and Conundrum pose for a photo at the U.S. Parachute Assocation National Skydiving Championships 2013, which took place in Chicago from September 11-22, 2013. The teams are a part of the Wings of Blue -- The U.S. Air Force Parachute Team. The Wings of Blue are based out of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., and operated by the 98th Flying Training Squadron, whose mission is to develop character and leadership in cadets through the sport of parachuting. (Courtesy Photo)

POW/MIA event honors America's heroes
September 23, 2013 — An event honoring all prisoners of war and missing-in-action members took place Sept. 18 in front of the Missing Man Monument at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. In conjunction with National POW/MIA... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Gilchrist and Staff Sgt. Gunter stand watch over the Missing Man Monument at JBSA-Randolph during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)