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Flag Day commemorates adoption of America's symbol
June 13, 2013 — A tradition with its roots in the 19th century continues today with the nationwide observance of Flag Day.It's a day to honor the flag of the United States of America, its history and the heritage it... MORE

The "Taj" in the early morning. (US Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Safety officials say poor decisions at root of vehicular accidents
June 13, 2013 — The Air Force has lost 15 members in four-wheel private motor vehicle accidents during the Critical Days of Summer since 2010, underscoring the importance of safe driving habits.A Joint Base San... MORE

12th FTW instructor pilot summits Mt. Everest
June 10, 2013 — An active mountain climber since he was a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Capt. Marshall Klitzke, a native of Lemmon, S.D., has felt at home in the mountains since he was a little boy."My... MORE

Capt. Marshall Klitzke, an instructor pilot with the 557th Flying Training Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., poses for a photo at the summit of Mt. Everest, May 20, 2013. Klitzke climbed Mt. Everest with the U.S. Air Force Seven Summits Challenge team, an independent group of Airmen who, through the sport of mountain climbing, aim to spread goodwill about the Air Force. According to Klitzke, who has also climbed Mt. Rainier in Washington and Ama Dablam in Nepal, the group is the first military team to scale all seven and the first U.S. military team to summit Mt. Everest. (Courtesy Photo)

New JBSA commander no stranger to San Antonio
June 6, 2013 — A new commander took the stick of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 29.Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta takes his turn in the cockpit as... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta, during the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio change of command ceremony May 29, 2013, at 9 a.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's MacArthur Parade Field. LaBrutta is the third commander of the 502nd ABW and JBSA, which provides installation support for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, Randolph, and Camp Bullis. JBSA is the largest joint base in the Department of Defense. His previous assignment was at U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where he was the director of manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) (released)

T-1 Jayhawk mod ushers in new era in CSO training, first for AF
June 6, 2013 — The 451st Flying Training Squadron completed the final step of a long journey when a T-1A Jayhawk modified for electronic warfare training took flight on an undergraduate syllabus sortie June 4. This... MORE

Second Lts. Jeremy Mooneyand Chad James, and Mr. Kevin Salonman, all of the 451st Flying Training Squadron, go over mission information prior to the first flight of the modified T-1 Jayhawk aircraft June 4, 2013 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The aircraft has been modified for electronic warfare training, marking the first time in Air Force history that an undergraduate aviation program has formally incorporated the fundamentals of electronic warfare in flight into their syllabus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kailyn Cabrera)

Marathon training begins at Randolph
June 6, 2013 — Those wanting to kick fitness into high gear can hit the pavement during several summer runs hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center in preparation for the Air Force... MORE

JBSA-Randolph A&FRC offers parents 'Bundles for Babies'
June 6, 2013 — A morning's worth of invaluable information will be available to first-time expectant parents next week at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center.The Air Force Aid... MORE

'Lean' workshops helping clinic staff improve productivity
June 6, 2013 — An initiative is under way to turn the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic into a "lean" facility.A series of "lean" workshops began in May, orienting 359th Medical Group active-duty... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rolando Guerrero, 359th Medical Operation Squadron physical therapy flight chief, conducts a "lean" workshop clinic personnel at the Randolph May 29 at the Joint Base san Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. Participants formed teams and simulated clinic operations to find ways they can improve processes to save resources and eliminate waste in the delivery of health care services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Zero mishaps reported in JBSA Critical Days of Summer kickoff
June 6, 2013 — Critical Days of Summer kicked off May 23 with historic rain, and while it killed three people, destroyed 22 homes and damaged 137 houses throughout the local area according to the San Antonio... MORE

Youth Sports Physical Day planned at JBSA-Randolph
May 30, 2013 — The 359th Medical Group is setting aside a Saturday morning in June to offer sports physical examinations to students between the ages of 10 and 18 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Clinic.The... MORE

Chaplains, assistants attend conference
May 30, 2013 — Religious support teams from multiple Air Education and Training Command bases taught resiliency enhancing tools to chaplains and chaplain assistants during a conference May 21-23 at Joint Base San... MORE

Painting crew giving Taj Mahal a fresh look
May 30, 2013 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's most recognizable structure is receiving a fresh coat of paint.The project to paint the Taj Mahal, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, began... MORE

Scaffolding surrounds Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's most recognizable structure, the Taj Mahal, in preparation for a fresh coat of paint May 13. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey / Released)

A&FRC hosts seminar for veteran-owned small businesses
May 30, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center will host part of a program called "Operation Boots to Business" 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for active-duty... MORE

British army veterans tour JBSA-Randolph
May 30, 2013 — Members from the 12th Flying Training Wing invited a trio of British Army veterans to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for a tour, chips and cheers May 16 as part of their week-long visit to San... MORE

Cody Goetz (right), 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, gives Chelsea Pensioner ( from left to right) Donald crassweller, William Fox and David Thomson a guided tour of the 560th FTS May 16 at Joint Base - San Antonio-Randolph. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey / Released)

New under secretary visits Joint Base San Antonio
May 29, 2013 — Eric Fanning visited with Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 during his first base trip as the under secretary of the Air Force. His two-day visit to JBSA included stops at Randolph,... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning gives the oath of office to Airmen graduatiing Air Force Basic Military Training May 17, 2013, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. Fanning visited with members of Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 with stops at Randolph, Lackland, and Fort Sam Houston as part of his first base visit as under secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 28, 2013 — After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but because of other efforts... MORE

Some Joint Base San Antonio fi tness centers revise hours
May 28, 2013 — Due to mandatory budget cuts associated withsequestration, the operating hours at certain fi tnesscenters throughout Joint Base San Antoniowill adjust their hours beginning Saturday. Onlythe... MORE

Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs
May 28, 2013 — When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days... MORE

Spouses eligible for scholarships, online courses
May 23, 2013 — Through partnership with the Air Force Aid Society, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center is debuting a program called "Education on the Go!" offering 40 scholarships... MORE

Building renamed to honor former instructor pilot
May 23, 2013 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community gathered to honor the memory of the late Maj. Peter "Oly" Jahns during a building dedication ceremony May 17, when building 39 - home of the... MORE

The family of the late Air Force Maj. Peter Jahns ,Air Force Col. Steven Parker (back), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and retired Air Force Lt. Col. JK Switzer (right) pose in front of the newly dedicated 39th Flying Training Squadron building Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Jahns, a former T-38 instructor pilot, died in a crash March 19, 2003, during a routine training flight at Randolph. (Air Force photo by Richard McFadden)