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Recycling allows JBSA community to contribute to environmental effort
June 5, 2019 — World Environment Day, a United Nations program celebrated annually on June 5, gives people around the globe an opportunity to spring into positive environmental action and sustain that effort on a daily basis.... MORE

Class at JBSA-Randolph provides fathers with ‘the basics’ of parenting
May 17, 2019 — “Dads: The Basics” will be presented from 3-6 p.m. May 30 at the Health Promotions facility on the south end of the Rambler Fitness Center, building 999. One of the unique aspects of the class is that it is facilitated by fathers for fathers.... MORE

560th FTS showcases enduring bond with Air Force POWs from Vietnam War
April 1, 2019 — The commander of Air Force Personnel Center last week praised the Air Force aircrew members who returned home from North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camps nearly 50 years ago for holding “strong to American principles and values in the face of the harshest possible conditions.”... MORE

AETC partners with university to expand virtual reality trainer’s capabilities
February 15, 2019 — Air Education and Training Command is partnering with a South Dakota-based university known for its science and engineering curriculum to enhance the capabilities of the virtual reality trainers used in pilot training.... MORE

Dental clinic’s events focus on children’s oral health this month
February 1, 2019 — The Children’s Dental Health Month activities will begin with the annual Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at the clinic, 221 Third St. West, building 1040 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.... MORE

Healthy equals happy: motivation spurs physical fitness
January 4, 2019 — With the beginning of the new year, many people use this opportunity as a clear slate to make positive changes. Tech. Sgt. Maurice Monroe, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency Training Management Branch manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, found motivation from an unflattering photo of himself to become more physically fit. ... MORE

Collette Christmas: spreading cheer every year
December 14, 2018 — Just like most offices around the wintry season, some Air Force shops take part in decorating for the holidays, even if it’s just dusting off and setting up the 3-foot tree stored in the basement. For Marc Collette, Headquarters Air Education Training Command A4R Logistics and Readiness Division command equipment manager, the holiday season is a time to transform his office into the epitome of a workshop, fit for Santa’s elves. ... MORE

Trees for Troops provides trees for military families
December 7, 2018 — Since 2005, Trees for Troops has collected and donated more than 176,000 trees for military families. This year, 165 trees were given out at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 7. FedEx has logged more than 653,400 miles for this charity in the United States alone. They deliver the Christmas trees to 65 military bases, either in the U.S. or overseas. ... MORE

“Just like the simulations”: veteran instructor pilots shape next generation American airpower
November 20, 2018 — If only you could learn from your embarrassing mistakes in real time and be given a second chance to redeem yourself. That reset button does exist for the pilots studying with the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

With holiday season approaching, it’s time to mail Christmas cards, packages
November 16, 2018 — The United States Postal Service is expecting another extra busy holiday season this year, estimating the delivery of nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.... MORE

SARMs provide ‘last line of defense’ to ensure safety of aircrews
November 16, 2018 — The 12th Operations Support Squadron performs a crucial role at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, keeping 12th Flying Training Wing pilots safe in their aerial mission by attending to duties ranging from airfield and airspace management to aircrew flight equipment inspections and training.... MORE

Preparedness is key when responding to emergencies
November 3, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services hosted a Rescue One course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from Oct. 22 to Nov. 15. ... MORE

JBSA Defenders emerge as back-to-back Battle of Badges champs
October 26, 2018 — Security forces members and firefighters from across Joint Base San Antonio faced off once again for the annual battle of the badges Oct. 19-20 at JBSA-Randolph.... MORE

October reminds us the importance of good oral health
October 18, 2018 — October is National Dental Hygiene Month, an effort to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and help raise awareness of the importance of good oral health. ... MORE

M&FRC class focuses on advantages of Thrift Savings Plan
October 12, 2018 — A class scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center will allow service members and Department of Defense civilians to learn about a savings plan that can help them build a sizable nest egg for their retirement years.... MORE

Volunteer effort preserving legacy of World War I aviators
October 12, 2018 — An effort underway at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is ensuring that the flight records and correspondence of the United States’ earliest military aviators will be preserved for decades to come.... MORE

Finger on the Pulse: All about calling 911
October 4, 2018 — In recent incidents, how to call 911 from a military installation has caused confusion for many people. “We want to eliminate the confusion,” said Richard Campos, a Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph fire inspector. “Some people try to dial out 99 before calling 911, when that is not the case. You can call 911 from any cellphone or base phone and reach emergency services.” ... MORE

Aerospace Ground Equipment vital to sustaining the 12th Flying Training Wing as the ‘Source of America’s Airpower’
October 4, 2018 — Soon after arriving to a new aircraft maintenance squadron, fresh technical training graduates are tasked with the most important direction of their young careers. ‘We need to go to work, so go grab the keys to the airplane.’ Some time later, an exasperated Airman returns to a shop rolling with laughter, waiting to let them in on one of oldest jokes on the flight line. ... MORE

JBSA-Randolph hosts 360° Leaders Course
September 10, 2018 — The 360° Leadership Course is a complex, hands-on universal leadership course focused on enhancing senior leaders while providing important and necessary tools for leaders to manage and respond to various issues and challenges they may face. ... MORE

560th FTS welcomes newest Pilot for a Day
June 29, 2018 — In December 1994 the 560th Flying Training Squadron started the program “Pilot for a Day.” The program offers children with lifelong disabilities the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot. ... MORE