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SCUCISD students pack 'shoeboxes' with gifts for deployed members
December 14, 2011 — Home can seem even farther away for service members when they are on deployment during the holiday season, but students from a local intermediate school recently opened their hearts to narrow that... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Clements, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, and Schlather Intermediate School sixth-graders, (from left) Isabelle Aimone, Mykiah Ausby and Nick Fulbright participate in Operation Shoebox Dec. 9 by preparing holiday care packages to be mailed to deployed Joint Base San Antonio service members.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert)

479th FTG earns "Satisfactory" on CUI
December 14, 2011 — The 479th Flying Training Group earned a "Satisfactory" grade on their 2011 Combined Unit Inspection, or CUI, Dec. 6-9.A team of higher headquarters inspectors visited the 479th FTG, located at Naval... MORE

Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15
December 14, 2011 — The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in... MORE

AF officials implement task management software for personnel, services, manpower community
December 13, 2011 — Air Force officials are providing specialized task management software to help field operating agencies in the Air Force's personnel, services and manpower community track and manage official taskings... MORE

Air Force officials are providing specialized task management software to help field operating agencies in the Air Force’s personnel, services and manpower community track and manage official taskings and correspondence from Headquarters, Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services. The new software went online Nov. 1.

Medical leaders build SAMHS framework
December 8, 2011 — With the government's need to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and improve effectiveness, Base Realignment and Closure 2005 directed many changes around the world, with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2011... MORE

The San Antonio Military Health System provides oversight of all military health services within the San Antonio area. SAMHS includes over 9,000 healthcare workers in 10 facilities, supporting over 230,000 beneficiaries, and providing over 100 specialty services with over a $1 billion economic impact to the San Antonio community. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

12th FTW member named AETC Athlete of the Year
December 7, 2011 — Capt. A.J. Bonitati, 451st Flying Training Squadron instructor combat systems officer, was named the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Athlete of the Year Nov. 21. Bonitati is a fifth degree... MORE

Capt. A.J. Bonitati, 451st Flying Training Squadron instructor combat systems officer, was named the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Athlete of the Year Nov. 21. Bonitati is a fifth degree black belt in the ancient combat art of Tae Kwon Do.

Remembering Boxer 22
December 7, 2011 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron honored one of their own when they dedicated the Capt. Benjamin F. Danielson Auditorium in a ceremony Dec. 2. Captain Danielson was an F-4C pilot in the 558th... MORE

Capt. Landon Phillips, 12th Operations Group, performs a pre-flight inspection of a T-38C Talon from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron prior to take off Dec. 2. Captain Phillips piloted the aircraft as a part of the dedication ceremonies for the Capt. Benjamin F. Danielson Auditorium in the 558th Flying Training Squadron. Retired Lt. Col. Jim George (right), the on-scene-commander for the majority of the Boxer 22 mission which attempted to rescue Captain Danielson, flew in the rear cockpit during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Rambler 'Wellness Wars' adds body-fat category
December 7, 2011 — Registration will begin next week and continue through Jan. 6 for the second edition of a 12-week challenge that encourages healthy lifestyle changes.The second annual Randolph Wellness Wars, a... MORE

AETC, 902nd CES civil engineers earn command-level honors
December 1, 2011 — Civil engineers from Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron have earned seven command-level awards.Three HQ AETC civil engineers are recipients of the... MORE

Senior Master Sgt Howard Yard official photo

Air Force fellows win national ACAAI competition
November 30, 2011 — Allergy Immunology fellows from Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center won first place during a competition held during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston... MORE

Majors Jeremy Sikora (left) and Shayne Stokes hold the FIT Bowl first place trophy after winning the competition Nov. 5, 2011, during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. The two Air Force doctors are allergy/immunology fellows assigned to the 59th Medical Operations Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

12th FTW trains AF's international partners
November 30, 2011 — International pilots from around the globe come to 12th Flying Training Wing locations to hone skills and strengthen friendships. Whether it's at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph or the 12th FTW's... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 3 Dec 10: Capt Regnen Valvenoe, Peru Army, looks over his right shoulder as he prepares to land the T-6 Texan II simulator at Randolph.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

General Rice thanks Airmen
November 22, 2011 — Thanksgiving is a holiday of reflection, a look back at the many things we are thankful for, and Teresa and I want to first thank each of you and your families for the great things you do for our... MORE

AFPC Airman joins local roller derby team
November 22, 2011 — Airmen spend their off-duty time participating in a variety of recreational activities to help them recharge their batteries so they are more effective in accomplishing their respective Air Force... MORE

Staff Sgt. Melissa Hernandez from the Air Force Personnel Center's Total Force Service Center shakes hands before her first bout with the Alamo City Roller Girls' Las Tejanas roller derby team Nov. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever)

AF refines force presentation, generation
November 22, 2011 — Air Force officials have been working for more than two years to develop a more consistent force presentation model for the Air Expeditionary Force deployment system.Future changes in how the Air... MORE

BX pharmacy operations moving to main clinic for one week
November 17, 2011 — All Randolph Base Exchange pharmacy operations will move to the 359th Medical Group's main clinic pharmacy next week while the BX facility undergoes a remodeling project to enhance efficiency.Pharmacy... MORE

Randolph Tax Center looking for volunteers
November 17, 2011 — With tax filing season just around the corner, the Randolph AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help members of the Randolph community with their 2011 income tax returns. The Volunteer Income... MORE

502nd ABW/JBSA changes to appointments for CAC/ID cards
November 17, 2011 — Beginning Dec. 1, the 502nd Air Base Wing will implement new procedures for customers requiring new identification cards, common access cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System... MORE

45 Airmen selected for chief in JBSA
November 17, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 3 the selection of 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Forty-five of the 487... MORE

Forty-five senior master sergeants from Joint Base Antonio military installations were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant this month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Online tools help Airmen with career management
November 10, 2011 — There are a host of online tools available to help Airmen manage and grow their careers. Significant career development tools include My Development Plan, the Airman Development Plan and the Career... MORE

AF announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 10, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above... MORE