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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).

Use of unauthorized flash media devices still a problem at Randolph
July 22, 2011 — Servicemembers, Department of Defense civilians and contractors at Randolph continue to plug unauthorized flash media devices into the Universal Serial Bus ports of their desktop and laptop computers... MORE

Air Force officials advise caution in last weeks of CDOS campaign
July 22, 2011 — Randolph Air Force Base and Air Education and Training Command remain on course for another fatality-free summer, but the most critical days may still lie ahead."AETC continues to fare well in the Air... MORE

Town hall meeting focuses on clinic beneficiaries' questions, concerns
July 14, 2011 — Randolph Medical Clinic beneficiaries will have a chance to ask questions or voice concerns about the clinic's programs and services during a town hall meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday in the base... MORE

Randolph clinic, health care team achieve highest AF ratings
July 14, 2011 — Just months after adopting a team approach to health care that focuses on the personal relationship between patient and provider, the Randolph Family Health Clinic and one of its teams have received... MORE

AF doctor receives France’s highest decoration
July 8, 2011 — An Air Force doctor, whose medical expertise and French language skills were credited with helping save 14 U.S. Sailors' lives after the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen in 2000, received... MORE

'Wild Weasels' bring voices of experience to 435th FTS
June 30, 2011 — Two decades have passed since the United States played a pivotal role in driving Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait, but the memories of their missions and their brothers-in-flight were crystal... MORE

Randolph employee earns national award through preservation efforts
June 30, 2011 — A civilian employee who has long spearheaded efforts to preserve Randolph's architectural heritage is the recipient of a prestigious national award.Scott Shepherd of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron,... MORE

JBSA merges Lackland, Randolph FTACs
June 29, 2011 — In order to generate cost savings and create efficiencies, Joint Base San Antonio recently consolidated two First Term Airmen Centers and has begun the process of merging two Airmen Leadership... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base Wing command chief looks at the goal cards of Airmen during a Joint Base San Antonio First Term Airman's Class held at Lackland.
(U.S. Air Force photo/)

JBSA staff sergeants selected for promotion
June 29, 2011 — Air Force officials selected 8,545 of 34,257 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 24.94 percent.The average score for those selected was 320.48, with an... MORE

Know responsibilities during Stage III water restrictions
June 29, 2011 — With all three Joint Base San Antonio military installations in Stage III water restrictions, everyone - including civilian employees, housing residents and contract personnel - should understand what... MORE

479th FTG change of command marks new chapter
June 29, 2011 — Lt. Col. Neil Allen assumed command of the 479th Flying Training Group from Col. Travis Willis at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Monday.The change of command marks the start of a new chapter for... MORE

Col. Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passes the guidon of command to Lt. Col. Neil Allen, new commander of the 479th Flying Training Group
at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Monday.
(U.S Air Force courtesy photo)

July 4 festivities continue
June 29, 2011 — While no fireworks displays will take place at either Randolph or Lackland Air Force Bases, Randolph officials hope community members still choose to celebrate July Fourth on base."Our Independence... MORE