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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)

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