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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)

JBSA plans memorial service for double ace
December 13, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio will honor the legacy of one of the Air Force's most celebrated pilots and a former 12th Tactical Fighter Wing commander at a funeral service planned for 11:30 a.m. Monday in... MORE

Retired Col. Ralph Parr flew a P-38 Lightning in World War II and an F-86 Sabre during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is the only military member to be award the Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

JBSA Mobile App goes live
November 29, 2012 — The need to communicate with 80,000 employees at three geographically separated locations in San Antonio is a challenge, and the launching of the Joint Base San Antonio mobile app will provide basic... MORE

Tour of Homes brings holiday cheer to JBSA-Randolph
November 29, 2012 — An annual event that brings holiday cheer to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph while supporting a special group of families is set for next week.The seventh annual Holiday Tour of Homes, which benefits... MORE

Security forces report decline in shoplifting during third quarter
November 29, 2012 — The number of shoplifters apprehended at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph plunged to a two-year low in the third quarter of 2012, a decline attributed to a shoplifting prevention campaign implemented... MORE

Munitions flight supports daily mission
November 20, 2012 — Munitions play a major role in the daily activities of organizations throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, from supporting combat arms training and the 902nd Security Forces Squadron's mission,... MORE

Mike Graham, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Munitions Flight, moves small arms ammunition into a storage locker Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U S Air Force photo by Joshua T. Rodriguez)

Thanksgiving dinner cooks use safe preparation tips
November 15, 2012 — Using these four basic food safety measures can prevent foodborne illness.· CleanWash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling food. Wash food-contact surfaces (cutting... MORE

Tops in Blue entertains San Antonio
November 9, 2012 — Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" put on a free concert for the San Antonio military community Sunday at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium. The show combined a wide range of... MORE

Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" put on a free concert for the San Antonio military community Nov. 4 at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas. Tops in Blue began touring in 1953 and performs more than 130 performances a year worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

JBSA-Randolph enlisted earn CCAF degree
November 9, 2012 — Congratulations to the following Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airmen who are among the Community College of the Air Force Fall 2012 graduating class.502nd Air Base WingMaster Sgt. Daniel... MORE

New vehicular device saves money Air Force-wide
November 8, 2012 — All government-owned and general service administration vehicles at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are scheduled to receive an automotive information module, or AIM2.AIM2 is a device that collects... MORE

Jim Muir, 902nd Vehicle Management Flight site manager, installs the AIM2 fuel conservation system, Oct. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Gym staff recommends cold-weather workouts
November 8, 2012 — Workout plans and fitness goals don't have to go dormant like Texas landscapes when it gets chilly outside; people can safely prepare for outdoor exercise and "get great workouts in cold weather," a... MORE

Event at JBSA-Randolph Exchange to encourage recycling
November 8, 2012 — Information kiosks, games and prizes are in place for a Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph effort to promote recycling 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the Exchange, coinciding with America Recycles Day... MORE

Jose Carlos Mireles, contract recycle technician, uses a forklift to unload a recycle receptacle Nov. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

AF eliminates civilian skill code requirements
November 8, 2012 — The Air Force has rescinded the manual used to define civilian position skill codes in one of several ongoing administrative actions geared toward transforming civilian hiring, determining employee... MORE