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JBSA-Randolph captain earns Air Force-level honors
January 24, 2013 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Capt. Antwan Floyd, 902nd Security Forces Squadron operations officer, was named the 2012 Outstanding Security Forces Company Grade Officer award winner for the Air... MORE

Capt. Antwan Floyd poses with other airman from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron Jan 19. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Floyd was announced as the 2012 Air Force Outstanding Security Forces Company Grade Officer award winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

Memorial service planned for 'Charter Chief' Kendrick
January 24, 2013 — A longtime member of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community who made history when he was a part of the Air Force's inaugural class of chief master sergeants died Jan. 14 at the age of... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Guy Kendrick, Charter Chief, is one of five senior non-commissioned officers at Randolph AFB, Texas to make the first ever promotion to Chief Master Sgt. He wore that rank until his retirement in 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Ro-Hawks soar toward successful season
January 17, 2013 — The Randolph Ro-Hawks boys basketball team has soared to one of its best starts ever - three tournament championships and 18 victories in its first 21 games.Chalk it all up to experience."We have a... MORE

Bryan London, Randolph High School Ro-Hawks basketball player, takes a shot against the Robert G. Cole High School Cougars Jan 11. at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The Ro-Hawks have an overall record of 16-3 and a 4-1 division record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

Memorial wall honors fallen security forces members
January 17, 2013 — Sometimes a reminder at the workplace is essential to motivate, inspire and put people's jobs into perspective. The newly installed Fallen and Defender Wall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph law... MORE

Airmen from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron attend the command dedication of their Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Defenders Wall Dec. 6. The memorial wall is in the 902nd SFS building at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph honoring nine fallen Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

Security forces officials warn against reckless driving at gates
January 17, 2013 — When active-duty members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors leave Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph through the main and west gates, chances are they will encounter protective barriers... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members slow their vehicle speed as they drive through the Randolph main gate bollards Jan. 12. The bollards are used for security measures and traffic control. (Photo by Joel Martinez)

JBSA-Randolph Skeet Range set to close Jan. 21
January 11, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Skeet Range is scheduled to close Jan. 21 as a result of the findings of the Air Force Services Transformation team. In response to recent Air Force-wide funding... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Library opens new community room
January 11, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library converted its computer lab into a community room, allowing library staff to host in-house programs there and the JBSA-Randolph community to reserve it for... MORE

Inspectors to visit JBSA-Randolph for cyber security assessment
January 11, 2013 — Cyber security efforts at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will be scrutinized next week when a Defense Information Systems Agency inspection team visits the installation for a week-long... MORE

National association recognizes JBSA-Randolph's 'Night Out'
January 11, 2013 — Texas won first place among all states for outstanding participation in the 2012 National Night Out campaign against crime, drugs and violence. In the category for populations of 300,000 people and... MORE

JAG corps announces law school programs
January 11, 2013 — Applications for two programs that allow active-duty Air Force commissioned officers in pay grade O-3 or below to attend law school are being accepted through March 1.The Funded Legal Education... MORE

Wings of Blue sweep up at nationals
January 8, 2013 — The Air Force Parachute Team, the Wings of Blue, finished their illustrious competition year at the National Collegiate Parachute Competition, winning 46 medals and setting five national collegiate... MORE

Wings of Blue jump into bowl game opening ceremonies
January 8, 2013 — The U.S. Air Force Parachute Team, the Wings of Blue, kicked off the Orange Bowl and BCS National Championship games, January 1 and 7.The team delivered team flags, the American flag and the game ball... MORE

JBSA-Randolph fire officials offer holiday safety tips
December 20, 2012 — While people add to their shopping lists for the holidays, one thing they should not omit is personal safety. Fire-related incidents in the U.S. cause more than $18 million in property damage... MORE

HAWC to offer new weight management program
December 20, 2012 — Active-duty members, dependents, retirees and civilians who wish to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle will soon have access to a systematic, holistic program that can help them attain their... MORE

Class participants learn ways to resolve conflicts
December 20, 2012 — A class designed to help participants more effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts in a variety of settings will make its debut next month at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and... MORE

ADAPT program helps Airmen overcome alcohol, drug abuse
December 20, 2012 — December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, drawing attention to the devastating impact of alcohol and drug abuse - not only on people affected by accidents on the nation's... MORE

Parr: Legendary double ace pilot laid to rest
December 20, 2012 — Nearly 300 people gathered to commemorate the life of retired Col. Ralph Parr Dec. 17 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Theater. Parr, who died Dec. 7 at age 88 in New Braunfels, Texas, was the... MORE

A motorcade transports the remains of retired Col. Ralph Parr Dec. 17 from the funeral service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to the graveside service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

The Air Force Band of the West thrills audience with winter concert
December 14, 2012 — Airmen in the United States Air Force Band of the West took the stage 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 at the Edgewood Independent School District Theater of Performing Arts in San Antonio. Band... MORE

Children from the audience play musical instruments during the Holiday in Blue concert performed by the Band of the West Dec. 7 at the Edgewood Independent School District Theatre of Performing Arts in San Antonio. The Band of the West provides hundreds of performances to military and civilian audiences throughout the year.(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Dietitian recommends balance of nutrition, feasting during holidays
December 13, 2012 — Keeping off unwanted pounds during the holiday season may seem like an impossible task, but it's entirely achievable - and it doesn't necessarily require abstaining from those bountiful buffets,... MORE

T-38 mechanics reach second milestone with 200th on-time aircraft
December 13, 2012 — Nov. 29 wasn't just another day at the hangar for the mechanics and technicians at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph who keep the Air Force's aging T-38 fleet up and flying.For the second time in 10... MORE

Members of the 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Operating Location A team celebrate a production milestone Nov. 29, completing on-time, on-budget modifications to the 200th aircraft that has come out of their depot at Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph since it became a government facility. (U.S. Air Force photoby Joshua Rodriguez)