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WHMC neurology
February 17, 2011 — In response to changes being implemented through Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission guidelines, the Air Force Neurology Residency Program and the majority of the Wilford Hall Medical... MORE

Staff Sgt. Vaniece Shorter, neurodiagnostics technician, 59th Medical Operations Squadron, applies electrodes to Senior Airman Christopher Morris's head before performing an electroencephalogram on Dec. 9, 2010 at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The majority of the WHMC Neurology Clinic services will relocate to Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, in March 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Josie Walck)

AF issues new camo uniforms to deployers
February 17, 2011 — Airmen deploying to Afghanistan in 2011 will see a new uniform issued to them as part of their deployment gear beginning in March.While Airmen have been faced with a slew of uniform changes in recent... MORE

Randolph, 99th FTS celebrate legacy of Tuskegee Airmen
February 10, 2011 — A member of an elite group of World War II-era American aviators proudly displayed his bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal during a special breakfast this week at Randolph's 99th Flying... MORE

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas: (Lt. Colonel) Dr. Granville C. Coggs, M.D.(left), Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, talks with CMSgt Steven Jones (center), 12th Flying Training Wing Command Chief and Colonel Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing Commander, at the Third Annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast. The Beakfast is held at the 99th Flying Training Squadron on Randolph Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Randolph clinic follows national curve in diagnosis of 'silent killer'
February 10, 2011 — High blood pressure is a medical condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.Also known as hypertension, it is sometimes called... MORE

New commissary director returns home to U.S. after serving at Incirlik
February 3, 2011 — A former U.S. Army sergeant who has served the Defense Commissary Agency for 25 years, most of those in Europe, is the Randolph Commissary's new store director.Juan Rodriguez, a Puerto Rico native who... MORE

New commissary manager Juan Rodriguez chats with associate Tony Reyes as he stocks fresh New York apples in the commissary produce department at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Terry)

Officials automate active-duty assignment notifications
February 2, 2011 — The Air Force automated active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below Jan. 21.Airmen now receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and... MORE

AFRS program provides information on special-duty assignments
February 2, 2011 — Members from the Air Force Recruiting Service hosted "Recruit the Recruiter" Jan. 27 at the base theater."Recruit the Recruiter" informs prospective special-duty Airmen about the requirements and... MORE

Thousands gather for 2011 AETC Symposium and Exposition
January 27, 2011 — MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley accepts an award from Gen. Edward Rice, Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, Jan. 21 at the 2011 AETC Symposium Ball in San Antonio, Texas. Nearly a thousand Airmen from across the command gathered for the symposium and to hear Secratary Donley speak. (U.S. Air Force photo/by Don Lindsey)

Randolph members win big at award ceremony
January 27, 2011 — MORE

Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jesus Mireles III, 902nd MSG superintendent, present Senior Airman Shelly Kerstanski, Air Force Personnel Center, with the award for the Airman category, during the Joint Base San Antonio Randolph 4th Quarter Award Ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Dental squadron plans outreach on oral hygiene for children
January 27, 2011 — For the youngest members of the Randolph community, reading, writing and 'rithmetic will take a temporary backseat to learning the finer points of oral health next month when representatives from the... MORE

Air Force recognizes AETC Contracting Squadron for business achievements
January 27, 2011 — The Air Education and Training Command Contracting Squadron reached "beyond goals" to earn a prestigious Air Force-wide business achievement award last year.The contracting squadron, which consists of... MORE

Pat Barber (second from left), Air Education and Training Command Contracting Squadron small business specialist, and Lt. Col. Alice Treviño, AETC CONS commander, display the 2010 Secretary of the Air Force Small Business Programs Director's "Beyond Goals" Award earned by the AETC squadron. Ms. Barber and Colonel Treviño are flanked by Ronald Poussard, Air Force Small Business Programs director, and Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Tax Center now open
January 24, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Swain, 359th Dental Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of preventative dentistry and volunteer tax consultant, assists Staff Sgt. Cynthia Perez, 902nd Mission Support Group judge advocate, on her taxes at the new tax center Jan. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amn Alexis Siekert)

Exercising in cold weather
January 21, 2011 — As the temperature drops to below freezing from the sweltering summer sun, those who exercise outside need to take precautions.Kimberly Houk, exercise physiologist at the Randolph Health and Wellness... MORE

DBIDS enhances JBSA security
January 19, 2011 — There's a good chance you've been hearing about the new installation security technology getting tested throughout Joint Base San Antonio. At least, I hope you have been getting the word.This... MORE

Motorcycle safety on Randolph
January 14, 2011 — Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and economical means of transportation or recreation, free from of the problems of driving a car.The 12th Flying Training Wing as well as the Air Force have rules and... MORE

Ronald Dalton, 12th Flying Training Wing volunteer motorcycle safety instructor, demonstrates how to take a curve during the monthly motorcycle safety course in September. About 130 students have been trained by Mr. Dalton in the course so far. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

System upgrade limits services at clinic through Monday
January 13, 2011 — A computer system upgrade will result in a temporary curtailment of services at the Randolph Medical Clinic through Monday.The upgrade, a relocation of the Composite Health Care System's computer... MORE

Information fair spotlights services for special-needs families
January 13, 2011 — An array of community services for families with special-needs members will be showcased during an information fair this month at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 693.Presented by... MORE

Families and children attending the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day, enjoyed an afternoon at Morgan's Wonderland Park in San Antonio. Attendees in Exceptional Military Families Program were invited to hear from local community support services and enjoyed the park facilities Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo By Don Lindsey)

DBIDS: New security measures keep Randolph safe
January 6, 2011 — Randolph Air Force Base entry controllers began scanning all ID cards using the Defense Biometric Identification System this week.DBIDS is used for accountability and activity of those gaining... MORE

Air Force recognizes problem of human trafficking
January 6, 2011 — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said ending the "global scourge" known as human trafficking is an important policy priority for the United States.The U.S. Senate underscored the seriousness of... MORE

AETC analyst has conference room named for him
January 6, 2011 — The dedication made the newly renovated conference room complete, the name gave it a life.The Air Education and Training Command third floor conference room was dedicated to a 43-year servant of the... MORE