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Registration deadline for summer camp at JBSA-Randolph is Friday
April 11, 2013 — Friday is the deadline for parents to register their school-age children for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Youth Programs summer camp June 10-Aug. 23. Children ages 5-12, with 5-year-olds having... MORE

Flexibility drills improve overall body performance
April 11, 2013 — (Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series of articles about circuit training workouts published in the Wingspread.)The Health and Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph introduced... MORE

Glutes Foam Roll
Sit on a foam roller with it positioned on the right glute. Cross the right leg over the front of the left thigh and put hands on the floor for support. Roll the body forward and backward in small movements from the lower glute to the upper glute. Repeat with the roller under the left glute.

Hearts Apart program brings comfort to families of deployed Airmen
April 11, 2013 — The Air Force's Wingman concept originally applied to aircrew members' commitment to each other, but this time-honored tradition now permeates the service.One example of the Wingman concept in action... MORE

Volunteers' contributions vital to success of Randolph's missions
April 11, 2013 — Volunteers play a pivotal role at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, providing the equivalent of about $3 million in services annually.Volunteers can be found at the Airman and Family Readiness Center,... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. George Miller from Schertz, Texas, prepares the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for daily mass April 5. George has a combined 48 years of federal service and volunteers at the base chapel in his spare time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez) (released).

Customs & courtesies, attention to detail carry over after basic training
April 11, 2013 — Sitting at his tidy desk, which he called "messy," Senior Master Sgt. Chip Coleman, 902nd Contracting Squadron superintendent, is surrounded by various plaques and awards on every wall in his office,... MORE

Child Abuse Prevention Month focuses on importance of healthy families
April 4, 2013 — The Air Force's focus on the family comes to the forefront in April, when Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child observances shine a light on the importance of healthy families... MORE

JBSA-Randolph's Famaganza celebrates military children
April 4, 2013 — The military child will be in the spotlight 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13 as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs hosts its 16th annual Famaganza.An annual spring family festival that celebrates... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Airmen complete Bataan Memorial Death March
April 4, 2013 — Five active-duty members and two civilians from Air Education and Training Command's Computer Systems Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph joined 5,800 contestants in the 24th annual Bataan... MORE

First Lt. Michael Fitisemanu (left) and Master Sgt. Lynn Mortimer, Air Education and Training Command Computer Systems Squadron, take part in the 24th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17. (Courtesy photo)

JBSA organizations celebrate Wingman Day throughout April
April 4, 2013 — Organizations at Joint Base San Antonio are gearing up to celebrate Wingman Day throughout April. Wingman Day was developed to boost morale and highlight the wingman concept - the promise, pledge and... MORE

JBSA-Randolph clubs earn Air Force-level award
March 28, 2013 — The Parr and Kendrick Clubs at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph were chosen for a top Air Force-wide distinction as the Best Food Operations Program of the Year in 2012. With $4.9 million in revenue... MORE

UFC fighters bring sport to JBSA service members, families
March 28, 2013 — A quintet of Ultimate Fighting Championship competitors brought the excitement and intensity of mixed martial arts to Joint Base San Antonio this month.The five fighters - Shane Del Rosario, Ian... MORE

Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Shane Del Rosario teaches 1st Lt. Steve Arthur and Senior Airman Joshua Royer how to perform certain moves while sparring during a UFC demo event March
15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colville McFee/ Released)

Concerts, competitions await Randolph school choirs
March 28, 2013 — The Randolph High School and Randolph Middle School choirs are heading for the home stretch of the 2012-13 school year, preparing for two concerts and two competitive events.The choirs will showcase... MORE

Joyce Sullivan, Randolph Middle School choir director, rehearses songs with her sixth grade choir class March 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/ Released)

Barrier upgrade to temporarily close half of Harmon Drive
March 28, 2013 — Harmon Drive is scheduled to be closed two lanes at a time starting April 15 to facilitate an upgrade of the final denial barriers at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's main gate.Plans call for Harmon... MORE

Harmon Drive is scheduled to be closed two lanes at a time starting April 15 to facilitate an upgrade of the final denial barriers at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s main gate. (Courtesy photo by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs)

'Idol Factor' debuts with new name, same thrills
March 28, 2013 — The singing competition, formerly called Randolph Idol, opened Thursday night at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Parr Club with a new name - Idol Factor - and a new format. In addition to the name... MORE

435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards
March 22, 2013 — The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their... MORE

Bill Monk, 12th Maintenance Directorate, waits to marshall the T-38C Talon piloted by Capt. Kevin Welsh, 435th Fighter Training Squadron, prior to take off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 15, 2011. The 12th Flying Training Wing sent a group of 13 pilots and maintainers and five T-38C Talons from Randolph to Tyndall to assist the 325th Fighter Wing in a training exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by LIsa Norman)

New Air Force 'Better Foods. Better Bodies.' healthy-eating campaign pilots at three bases
March 21, 2013 — The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency Health Promotion office have launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to... MORE

The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General and Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) Health Promotion office launched a pilot campaign recently focused on motivating Airmen and their families to eat healthier. The campaign – which adopted the tagline “Better Foods. Better Bodies.” – aims to raise awareness of healthy food options, increase knowledge of good nutritional choices and motivate Airmen and their families to eat better, both on and off base. (Graphic by Steve Thompson)

'Love Thinks' class teaches singles about healthy relationships
March 21, 2013 — A five-session class that teaches single people how to build and strengthen relationships before and after marriage will be offered starting April 2 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and... MORE

Motorcycle courses address technical skills, safe operation
March 21, 2013 — Motorcyclists who are involved in accidents are particularly at risk for death or serious injury, so it's critical they learn the rules of the road and how to operate their vehicle as safely as... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo by Eve Meinhardt / photo illustration by Maggie Armstrong)

First sergeants roll up sleeves, get to work
March 21, 2013 — Members from the First Sergeant Council at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph devoted nearly 100 hours to help build a home for a San Antonio family in need."From giving donations to spreading the word... MORE

Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Hill, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, volunteers at a Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio construction site March 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Sequestration pinch includes tuition assistance suspension
March 15, 2013 — Though budget woes led the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force to suspend their tuition assistance programs and the Navy continues to consider its options, the program is important to the Defense... MORE