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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

A&FRC encourages participation in financial readiness course
March 14, 2013 — While business sectors around the nation tighten resources to emphasize the bottom dollar, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph plans to help JBSA community... MORE

A&FRC offers course to improve communication skills
March 14, 2013 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is offering a class to active-duty members, Department of Defense employees and retirees to help improve communication skills... MORE

Biomedical team celebrates 48th birthday
March 14, 2013 — Forty-eight years to the day after its creation as a unit of the Air Force Medical Service, the Biomedical Sciences Corps concludes its first appreciation week today.At Joint Base San... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brenda Torres, 359th Medical Support Squadron Biomedical Laboratory Flight technician, processes urinalysis samples at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

AFAF fundraising begins March 25 at JBSA locations
March 14, 2013 — The 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which raises money to support active duty, retirees, Reserve, National Guard and their dependents in financial distress, will take place March 25-May 3 at... MORE

Vandenberg is set to begin its 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which will run from March 7 through April 15.

435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards
March 8, 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

Andrew Lisius, 12th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches in-and outbound aircraft from his radar screen at the east tower Aug. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Gen. Edward Rice Jr., pins wings on newest sensor operators
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Gen. Edward Rice Jr., Commander of Air Education and Training Command, pins sensor operator wings on Airman 1st Class Abishai's service coat at Abishai's graduation from the 558th Flying Training Squadron's Basic Sensor Operator Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas March 8, 2013. Abishai was inspired by the general's story and career and invited him to attend his graduation and pin on his wings. Rice accepted the invitation and winged several of the Air Force's newest sensor operators; he also served as the speaker for the graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Rodriguez)

AETC commander presents Duckworth Award to 558th FTS
March 8, 2013 — Gen. Edward Rice Jr., Commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the 2011 Col. Joseph B. Duckworth Annual USAF Instrument award to the 558th Flying Training Squadron here March 8. The... MORE

The 558th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, conducts undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft training and is comprised of three formal courses for officer and enlisted Airmen, plus a military training flight responsible for the oversight and mentoring of non-prior service enlisted students that are fresh out of basic military training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rich McFadden)

New simulator targets hypoxia symptoms
March 7, 2013 — Members of the 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Aerospace Physiology and Operational Flight have a new tool to help aircrews combat the effects of hypoxia, and they are poised to take their knowledge... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Boyd and Tech. Sgt. Andre Scott, 359th Aeromedical Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight craftsmen, conduct tests on the new hypoxia familiarization trainer Feb. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/ Released)

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)