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Teens help teens deal with deployments
September 8, 2011 — A peer support group is being formed at Randolph to help military children better cope with the deployments and remote tours of their parents that take a heavy emotional toll on families.Partnered by... MORE

Tight envelope improves energy efficiency of buildings
September 8, 2011 — Homeowners see investments in energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning systems as ways to lower their utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint, but they often overlook improvements - some... MORE

9/11 remembrance calendar of events
September 7, 2011 — To remember those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001, San Antonio is hosting many events of commemoration. Below is a list of all ceremonies and remembrance runs.· Randolph Air Force Base 10-Year... MORE

Pigskin flies for flag football at Randolph
September 2, 2011 — The scorching sun brought record book temperatures and drought to San Antonio this summer, enough to decrease our water supply. But it was not enough to stop Randolph's thirst for football action... MORE

Financial services return to local centers
September 2, 2011 — WASHINGTON - The processing of military pay transactions will move from the Air Force Financial Service Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to base-level financial services offices beginning in... MORE

Regular cholesterol checks aid in achieving healthy heart
September 2, 2011 — During National Cholesterol Education Month in September, health officials emphasize the importance of adults getting their blood cholesterol checked and taking steps to lower it if it is high."Your... MORE

Randolph ESOHCAMP wraps up with positive marks
September 2, 2011 — Last week, Randolph took part in a week-long external Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program inspection, conducted by Air Education and Training... MORE

Bob Chabot (left), Air Education and Training Command Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program inspector, evaluates the 12th Flying Training Wing Hazardous Waste Program while Greg Fruscella, 12th FTW Hazardous Waste Program environmental manager, facilitates the ESOHCAMP inspection process at Randolph Air Force Base Aug. 23 ( U.S. Air Force Photo by Don Lindsey)

Regular cholesterol checks aid in achieving healthy heart
September 1, 2011 — During National Cholesterol Education Month in September, health officials emphasize the importance of adults getting their blood cholesterol checked and taking steps to lower it if it is high."Your... MORE

Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign to kick off Sept. 14
August 25, 2011 — Service members and civilian employees at Randolph will soon have an opportunity to contribute to their favorite charities.Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign, an annual effort to raise funds for... MORE

Recycling center generates revenue through paper
August 18, 2011 — A new procedure of baling paper at the Randolph Recycling Center is increasing the center's revenue.The center began baling June 1 and immediately saw results, Michelle Benavidez, Randolph Recycling... MORE

(left to right) Tony Lara, Rene Hernandez and Tracy Meek, recycling center technicians, move a bale of cardboard from the baler to a holding area at the center Aug. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden) (released)

Base announces upcoming security policy change affecting deliveries
August 18, 2011 — Area business delivery drivers, such as food and flower deliveries, and taxis that service Randolph Air Force Base, will soon need more than a bill of lading or receipt to enter the installation. The... MORE

Randolph's environmental programs due for triennial assessment
August 11, 2011 — An assessment team from Headquarters Air Education and Training Command is scheduled to appraise the performance of Randolph's Environmental Management System programs this month.The external... MORE

Event brings community resources to special-needs families
August 11, 2011 — One of the world's most unique amusement parks was the setting for an event last week that brought together a special group of military families.The second annual Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs... MORE

Heather Schwendiman and her two daughters Katlin, and Kimberly, check in to Morgan's Wonderland with the help of Denise Ulrich, a Randolph volunteer, as part of the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day event Aug. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden) (released)

12th OSS members win award
August 10, 2011 — John Cranek and John Bock, both from the 12th Operations Support Squadron, were named the 2010 Outstanding U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Civilian of the Year, category I and II,... MORE

AF’s newest senior NCOs hone skills at enhancement seminar
August 10, 2011 — Two hundred thirty-seven Airmen recently selected for promotion to master sergeant took part in a week-long seminar designed to hone and increase their leadership skills.The Airmen from Joint Base San... MORE

502nd ABW headquarters opens for business
August 10, 2011 — Just 387 days after first breaking ground, the 502nd Air Base Wing officially opened the doors of its new 25,000-square-foot headquarters building located within the Fort Sam Houston National Historic... MORE

12th FTW hosts Operation Air Force
August 1, 2011 — The 12th Flying Training Wing hosted 13 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets as a part of the Operation Air Force summer program. The wing hosted two rotations of cadets, all preparing to enter their third... MORE

Dana Gunter (right), 559th Flying Training Squadron T-6 simulator instructor, teaches Air Force Academy Cadets (right to left) Johnathan Fonbuena, Conner McKinney and Arturas Kucharevas how to fly the T-6 simulator on Randolph Air Force Base July 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden) (released)

Medical education, commissioning programs available
July 29, 2011 — Airmen have the opportunity to apply for Biomedical Sciences Corps training and commissioning programs for fiscal 2012, Air Force officials announced.Applicants interested in the following programs... MORE

Shoplifters receive severe punishment
July 28, 2011 — Shoplifting comes with a large price tag at Joint Base San Antonio Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations.Shoplifters who live off-base and do not have a Department of Defense affiliation are... MORE

General Carter takes command of 502nd ABW in ceremony at FSH
July 28, 2011 — Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, took command during a ceremony presided over by Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, July 18 at Fort Sam... MORE

The new 502nd Air Base Wing Joint Base San Antonio commander, Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, delivers remarks during the 502nd ABW JBSA change of command ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry).