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AF addresses use of 'bath salts' with zero tolerance
August 15, 2012 — A dangerous designer drug with an innocuous name is growing in popularity, causing concern in the military and in the civilian world.Marketed as "bath salts," these retail products contain chemicals... MORE

Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff
August 13, 2012 — The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, chief of staff of the Air Force. (Official Air Force photo)

Colonel Erlewine assumes command of 902nd Mission Support Group
August 13, 2012 — A career logistics officer who has had command positions at two air bases assumed leadership of the 902nd Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony Aug. 10.Col. Christine Erlewine, who... MORE

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the guidon to Col. Christine Erlewine, the new 902nd Mission Support Group commander, during the 902nd MSG change of command ceremony at JBSA-Randolph Aug. 10.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Experts detect West Nile Virus on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
August 9, 2012 — Summer brings backyard barbecues, hiking, camping and increased outdoor activities. It also brings more mosquitoes, and with them potentially serious illnesses from germs some mosquitoes carry.West... MORE

Many mosquito problems can be reduced by eliminating breeding sites of standing water and emptying containers that hold water. (Courtesy of Onondaga County, N.Y., Health Department)

AFPC softball player chosen to coach men’s USA team
August 1, 2012 — One might be surprised to learn how far a person could go by only using a metal bat, lime-green balls, leather mitt and white bases on an Air Force base's recreational softball field.When retired... MORE

Steve Shortland, Air Force retiree, was chosen to return as the head coach for the USA men's softball team in 2012. (Courtesy photo)

Air Advisor Academy unveils memorial for fallen Airmen
July 30, 2012 — The Air Advisor Academy here hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Air Advisor Memorial at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, July 27.While the memorial honors all air advisors who have made the... MORE

Sean Bryant and his mother Janice get a close view of the waterfall at the Air Advisor Memorial at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 27, 2012. Sean is the son of fallen Air Force air advisor Lt. Col. Frank Bryant Jr., who is one of nine air advisors killed Afghanistan on April 27, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

CHLORINE SPILL AT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH
July 24, 2012 — A 40-pound chlorine spill occurred at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph water plant at about 8:30 a.m. today. JBSA-Randolph Fire Department personnel immediately responded, initiating a 300-foot... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fire Department personnel immediately responded to a 40-pound chlorine spill that occurred at the water plant near the JBSA-Randolph west gate Tuesday. First Responders initiated a 300-foot cordon that extended across FM 78, closing it temporarily.

JBSA-Randolph satellite pharmacy implements changes in refill process, enhances product line
July 23, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Exchange Satellite Pharmacy has instituted changes to better serve military beneficiaries in the area.The satellite pharmacy has adopted a new refill process that... MORE

Health and Wellness Center promotes healthy fitness and nutrition habits
July 23, 2012 — If the U.S. Air Force is expected to be committed to flying, fighting and winning in land, space and cyberspace, then it is also up to America's Airmen to strive to live a healthy lifestyle both on... MORE

19th Air Force inactivates, commander retires
July 20, 2012 — Nineteenth Air Force stood down in an inactivation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 12 after more than 19 years of managing flying training for all of Air Education and... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander, speaks at his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 13. Solo's retirement came the day after the inactivation of the 19th AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Airmen awarded Silver Stars at special ceremony
July 19, 2012 — Two 19th Air Force combat search and rescue pilots received the Silver Star medal at the 19th Air Force's inactivation ceremony July 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air... MORE

Maj. Philip Bryant, combat search and rescue pilot, was presented the
Silver Star medal at the 19th Air Force's inactivation ceremony Thursday at
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr., Air Education
Training Command commander, presented the third highest military decoration
to Bryant for his participation in a recovery mission of two U.S. Army
pilots who were downed in the Allasay Valley, an enemy controlled area east
of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on April 23, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AF Academy senior embraces C3, earns Green Belt certification
July 19, 2012 — An Air Force Academy cadet spent five weeks, as part of a summer program, with Air Education and Training Command's Chief Learning Office where he earned his Green Belt certification.A Green Belt is... MORE

Students get on right track during workshop
July 19, 2012 — A sport like running might seem simple from afar, but it's surprising how many factors contribute to possibly turning a successful workout into a detrimental activity.Along with proper technique,... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel prepare for their physical training test during an early morning run July 13 on the Rambler Fitness Center track at Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Public affairs staff consolidates JBSA websites
July 19, 2012 — As the site goes live July 20, an easily accessed, everything-at-your-fingertips experience is the vision of the developers of the consolidated Joint Base San Antonio website. Managed by the 502nd Air... MORE

19th Air Force inactivates, Maj. Gen. Solo retires
July 18, 2012 — Nineteenth Air Force stood down in an inactivation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, yesterday after more than 19 years of managing flying training for all of Air Education and... MORE

Two Silver Star medals presented at 19th Air Force inactivation ceremony
July 18, 2012 — Two 19th Air Force combat search and rescue pilots were presented the Silver Star medal at the 19th Air Force's inactivation ceremony Thursday at JBSA-Randolph. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr., Air Education... MORE

Maj. Joshua Hallada, combat search and rescue pilot, was presented the
Silver Star medal at the 19th Air Force's inactivation ceremony Thursday at
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr., Air Education
Training Command commander, presented the third highest military decoration
to Hallada for his participation in a recovery mission of two U.S. Army
pilots who were downed in the Allasay Valley, an enemy controlled area east
of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on April 23, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

HAWC crew helps smokers fight tobacco addiction
July 18, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center offers a tobacco cessation class to Department of Defense cardholders that begins the first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m.-noon... MORE

Base housing staff direct people to homes
July 18, 2012 — Military members move around much more than people in other careers, but that doesn't mean it's always easy.Whether a service member is moving out of the dorms, changing bases, going on a temporary... MORE

Security forces MWD handler and partner provide base protection during shut-eye hours
July 18, 2012 — Long after normal business hours have ended on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, security forces still gear up to protect the installation. For some members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron,... MORE

Staff Sgt. Edward Wallace, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog Troy, search a vehicle for drugs at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 25. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Don Lindsey)

New support group helps participants ‘open arms’ to returning spouses
July 18, 2012 — 7/12/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- An aptly named support group designed to help spouses successfully resume their relationships following deployment will debut next week at the... MORE