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Civil engineer squadrons pursuing common environmental structure
February 28, 2013 — One of the benefits of joint basing is manifesting itself at all three Joint Base San Antonio civil engineer squadrons, which are sharing their best environmental management system practices while... MORE

Enthusiastic staff makes up JBSA-Randolph Inn
February 28, 2013 — Offering a welcoming environment and competitive pricing, the seasoned staff at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Inn is ready to take care of active-duty members, retirees, Department of Defense... MORE

Living the Dream…Again
February 26, 2013 — When most people think of retirement, they think of sitting for hours on a warm, sunny day with sand between their toes and a cold beverage in hand. For one person, retirement will mean long days... MORE

After 20 years as a combat systems officer and more than 3,000 flying hours in a variety of aircraft, Maj. James Lee, a instructor combat systems officer with the 451st Flying Training Squadron at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., is retiring to pursue his second dream: medical school. In August, Lee will start back at the bottom of the ladder as a student of podiatry at Samuel Merritt University at Oakland, Calif. (Courtesy Photo)

Vietnam War vet receives Bronze Star at JBSA-Randolph
February 26, 2013 — An Air Force retiree received a Bronze Star Medal with valor and a Purple Heart at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Taj Mahal Feb. 15, nearly 48 years after rescuing officers and protecting military... MORE

Retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Palacio Salazar receives the Purple Heart from retired Air Force Col. Colin Chauret Feb.15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal. Salazar was wounded in action as an Airman First Class while stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 1965.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Soaring to Success – 94th FTS glider instructor named most active in nation
February 26, 2013 — For Mark Matticola, a civilian soaring instructor pilot assigned to the 94th Flying Training Squadron, being recognized as the most active glider instructor in the nation by the Soaring Society of... MORE

Mark Matticola, a civilian soaring instructor pilot assigned to the 94th Flying Training Squadron, was recognized as the most active glider instructor in the nation by the Soaring Society of America. Matticola, who is also a lieutenant colonel reservist assigned to the 70th Flying Training Squadron but attached to the 94th FTS, beat more than 400 other soaring instructors from across the country for the honor. The 94th FTS conducts more than 15,000 training and competition glider sorties annually, focused on developing officership, leadership, and character to cadets. (Courtesy photo)

JBSA-Randolph members share insight, inspire workouts
February 21, 2013 — The excitement of working out after planning a fitness resolution usually fizzles by late February, a staff member from the Health and Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph said. That's... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Reasons, lifts weights Feb. 15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Young performers display range of talents at UGT contest
February 21, 2013 — Dancers, singers and musicians shared the spotlight at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center Feb. 15 for the annual You Got Talent Family and Teen Talent... MORE

Comptroller squadron attends to financial needs of Airmen
February 21, 2013 — One of the focuses of the Air Force's third core value, "Excellence in All We Do," is to provide services and generate products "that fully respond to customer wants and anticipate customer... MORE

Airman 1st Class Keri Odum, David Corbett and Kevin Failla 902nd Comptroller Squadron finance technicians, discuss proper payroll procedures for incoming Airmen Nov. 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA patients given choice for refill prescription pickup
February 21, 2013 — The 230,000 beneficiaries within the San Antonio Military Health System will have the choice to pick up prescription refills from nine locations across San Antonio by calling the new SAMHS combined... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Lang, 359th Medical Operations Squadron officer in charge of clinic pharmacy, searches for a prescription in the Exchange pharmacy Feb. 12, 2013, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez/ Released)

Welcome to the Octagon
February 15, 2013 — "Welcome to the Octagon," said the instructor as the first group of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) students entered the eight-sided room, housing a reconfigurable vehicle tactical trainer at... MORE

A reconfigurable virtual tactical trainer instructor gives a safety brief and weapons demonstration to 558th Flying Training Squadron students at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas Feb. 8, 2013. The students spent the day learning about convoys, urban tactical procedures and improvised explosive devices to get a taste of what ground troops experience during combat. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Ashley Walker)

HAWC offers second phase of strength, conditioning
February 14, 2013 — (Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles about circuit training workouts published once a month in the Wingspread.) The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center... MORE

Squat Jump:
Stand as tall as you can. Then dip your knees and squat down, swinging your arms back, in preparation to leap. Jump as high as you can, when you land immediately squat down and jump again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

SCRA: What military members need to know
February 1, 2013 — Although original legislation dates back to the Civil War and was later embodied in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, or the SSCRA of 1940; the basic intent of those previous laws -... MORE

Dental staff to offer dental tips to students
January 31, 2013 — The 359th Dental Squadron serves Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's active-duty population, but it also provides valuable outreach to the youngest members of the community.Children's Dental Health... MORE

Mental health flight tackles teen dating violence with programs
January 31, 2013 — A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011 showed one in 10 high school students reported being hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or... MORE

Traumatic Stress Response Team focuses on resilience
January 31, 2013 — Airmen and civilians who encounter difficult events in their lives - from natural disasters and deaths of loved ones to combat situations - have shoulders to lean on as they heal their emotional... MORE

TRICARE patients must follow urgent care rules
January 31, 2013 — Receiving urgent care at a civilian facility is an easy process, but some TRICARE Prime beneficiaries are not following the rules, costing themselves and the Air Force money.These beneficiaries are... MORE

JBSA-Randolph units seek comments through ICE system
January 24, 2013 — Organizations throughout Joint Base San Antonio strive to better their services and products, but sometimes it is their customers' suggestions that provide the impetus for improvement.An important way... MORE

Randolph student earns spot in elite soccer program
January 24, 2013 — An Air Force major at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was just looking for an activity for her children when she signed them up for a soccer program more than three years ago.One of those children has... MORE

JBSA-Randolph earns 6-figure rebate from CPS Energy
January 24, 2013 — CPS Energy rewarded Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph its largest rebate ever of $154,000 for energy savings that result from newly replaced water chillers in Bldg. 991. The chillers have 550- and... MORE

Yvonne Haecker, CPS Energy Solutions manager, present a check for $154,996.71 to Col. Christine Erlewine, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, Jan 23. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. From left to right, Ruben Ramos, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph energy manager, Bruce Dschuden, JBSA-Randolph efficiency manager, Erlewine, Haecker and Juan Novan, senior mechanical engineer project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

Library volunteers deliver MLK message at Story Time
January 24, 2013 — Preschool children learned about a great American and his lifelong dedication to the ideals of brotherhood, equality and nonviolence during Story Time Jan. 16 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Library volunteer Felicia Ferdarko reads to preschool children from the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Child Development Center during Story Time Jan 16. at the JBSA-Randolph library. Ferdarko read “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport to teach preschoolers about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and concepts of equality and nonviolence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)