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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)

JBSA-Randolph hosts adaptive sports camp for wounded warriors
September 23, 2013 — Eighty-five Air Force wounded warriors from around the nation participated in a week-long adaptive sports camp Sept. 16-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The camp, offered by the Air Force... MORE

Wounded warriors compete against each other in an Air Force vs. Marine Corps wheelchair basketball game at the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Adaptive Sports Camp Sept. 19 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Powered flight program prepares prospective pilots
September 20, 2013 — Four T-53 Kadet aircraft line up on the taxiway leading to Runway 16. Inside each aircraft sits one cadet pilot and one instructor. They're the last group to fly for the day on Sept. 9. The weather,... MORE

Cadet 2nd Class Joel Cramer climbs into the pilot’s seat of a T-53 training aircraft at the Academy Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Don Branum)

Junior golf team extends season
September 19, 2013 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio PGA Junior Golf League are preparing to use the valuable lessons of golf and life-skills they learned during the summer as their season is extended into the... MORE

Jackson Reagan, Joint Base San Antonio PGA Junior Golf League member, practices putting Sept. 12 at the Randolph Oaks Golf Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Running lab reveals improper form, avoidable injuries
September 19, 2013 — Recent gait analysis evaluations of 20 Airmen at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center revealed a potentially large Air Force problem: incorrect running often goes unnoticed... MORE

Karl Leonard, exercise physiologist at the Health and Wellness Center, monitors the running technique of Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Macias, Air Education and Training Command, Computer System Squadron, on his running efficiency lab Sept. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/ Released)

CSAF presents Airman's Medal to 902nd SFS member
September 19, 2013 — During a three-day visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III honored the heroic actions of a 902nd Security Forces Squadron Airman by presenting him the... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III presents the citation for the Airman's Medal to Staff Sgt. Edward Grant from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during an All Call at the Fleenor Auditorium Sept. 12. Grant displayed exemplary courage and heroism when he risked his life to ensure 35 members' safety while assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Welsh visited JBSA-Randolph Sept. 11-13. (U. S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Failure to yield on south taxiway daily concern at JBSA-Randolph
September 19, 2013 — One of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's most unique design features is the active south taxiway's intersection with Golf Road just north of Randolph Oaks Golf Course - a roadway traversed daily by... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph south taxiway’s intersection with Golf Road, located just north of Randolph Oaks Golf Course, is a dangerous crossroads, which requires motorists and pedestrians to stop as directed at the intersection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey/ Released)

National Night Out activities planned at JBSA locations
September 19, 2013 — National Night Out, a neighborhood crime and drug prevention event that unites law enforcement agencies and communities, will be observed at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Joint Base San Antonio locations with a... MORE

Warrior Attitude Matters
September 17, 2013 — Col. James Gifford was 12 years old when the popular 70s and 80s TV series, Kung Fu Theater, was at its height. "Bruce Lee's 'Enter the Dragon' - watching him fight was fascinating," said Gifford, "I... MORE

Col. James Gifford, 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander, practices a neck lock and takedown technique on Lt. Col. Chris McMonnies, 39th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot. Gifford is a Hachidan, or eighth degree black belt, in Shinmei Shorin-Ryu Karatejutsu and Shinto Yoshin-Ryu Jujitsu; he has practiced martial arts for more than 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bekah Clark)

Park service officials honor 36th U.S. president
September 5, 2013 — Each year a wreath-laying ceremony, open to the public and sponsored by the National Park Service, takes place at the gravesite of President Lyndon B. Johnson.This event commemorates the 36th... MORE

On Aug. 27 each year, in honor of the birth date of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, a wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the National Park Service is held at the Johnson's private cemetery in Stonewall, Texas. Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander; and Russ Whitlock, superintendent for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park; placed the wreath at the gravesite and both spoke during the ceremony. (U.S.Air Force photo by Rich McFadden/released)

$14K problem, $20 solution
September 3, 2013 — 12th Flying Training Wing T-38C pilots and maintainers will begin using multi-function display, or MFD, covers this month, saving the wing $182,000 a year in broken MFDs all for only $3,600 - just a... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing T-38C pilots and maintainers will begin using multi-function display, or MFD, covers later this month. The covers protect the glass MFD screens from the ankle restraints on the new ejection seats as well as all hazards during ground operations. They will save the wing approximately $182,000 a year in broken MFDs, all for only $3,600 – just a little more than a quarter of the price for a repaired MFD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bekah Clark)

Transition assistance program adds entrepreneurship track
August 29, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a U.S. Small Business Administration-sponsored "Boots to Business" workshop Aug. 20-21 for active-duty members, veterans... MORE

Master Sgt. Anthony Witak, 902nd Force Support Squadron customer support superintendent (back), and Tech. Sgt. Erik Herrera, Air Education and Training Command chaplain assistant (front), attend a Boots to Business entrepreneur track Aug. 20 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman Family Readiness Center. Boots to Business is a three-step training program developed to introduce and train transitioning service members for business ownership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts Special Olympics Equestrian Camp
August 29, 2013 — An equestrian camp and competition for special-needs individuals ages 8 and older took place Aug. 12-16 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center.Hosted by the JBSA Exceptional... MORE

Exceptional Family Member Program athletes and volunteers make their way back to the starting line after a race during a Special Olympics equestrian competition Aug. 13 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Memorials honor memory of 19-year-old
August 29, 2013 — A memorial 5K run/walk simultaneously took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 19 to honor the memory of Josie Seebeck, daughter of Lt. Col. Peter Seebeck,... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members participate in a 5K run/walk in honor Josie Seebeck Aug. 19 at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

September events at JBSA-Randolph focus on suicide prevention
August 29, 2013 — Education, one of the hallmarks of the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program, will be the focus of Joint Base San Antonio's Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month activities in September.Resource... MORE

WWII bomber group vets reunite at JBSA-Randolph
August 22, 2013 — World War II veterans and members of the 381st Bomb Group (Heavy) Memorial Association observed pieces of aviation history during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 9."We visited... MORE

Members of the 381st Bomb Group (Heavy) Memorial Association conclude their visit
to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph with a luncheon hosted by Col. Gerald Goodfellow,
12th Flying Training Wing commander, Aug. 9 at the Randolph Parr Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

JBSA deployment readiness centers update process
August 22, 2013 — Successfully streamlining processes across all locations is one of the goals of Joint Base San Antonio transformation.For deployment readiness centers at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, that means a... MORE

Curlie Alexander (right), 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron alternate installation deployment officer, assists Maj. Jason Kelly, 359th Aerospace Medial Squadron flight surgeon, Aug. 7 during the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph readiness center deployment line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)