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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)

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)