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180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees
March 7, 2017 — Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement.The new DoD requirement took... MORE

Civilian developmental education window open through May 1
March 7, 2017 — Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education, or CDE, program applications to the Air Force Personnel Center. CDE provides developmental education... MORE

Name change: 502nd "SFLSG" now "SRG"
March 1, 2017 — Effective March 1, the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group has officially changed its name to 502nd Security and Readiness Group.The group, currently under the command of Col. Thomas... MORE

AETC First Faces: Tech. Sgt. Nathan Combs
February 23, 2017 — Tech. Sgt. Nathan Combs, a security forces Airman from the 502nd Air Base Wing, talks about his fight with cancer and return to duty."First Faces" began several years ago with chaplains from... MORE

Cody testifies before SASC on importance of Airmen, families
February 15, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody testified on the importance of Airmen and their families before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel Feb. 14 on Capitol Hill... MORE

Rally promoting health, fitness to unite JBSA next month
February 14, 2017 — An event emphasizing health, fitness and nutrition will be offered to Joint Base San Antonio beneficiaries next month.The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event featuring 5K and 9K runs and... MORE

Air Force committed to fostering civilian talent via DE
February 8, 2017 — The Air Force has created a new leadership development course designed specifically for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians and equivalent pay schedules. The Air Force will undertake new measures to increase... MORE

185 Airmen to meet first enlisted RPA pilot selection board
February 8, 2017 — The first enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board meets at the Air Force Personnel Center Feb. 6-9 to identify the next enlisted group to attend RPA pilot training as part of the... MORE

Labels on commissary shelves give shoppers heads-up on nutrition
February 7, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- Grocery shoppers at commissaries throughout the armed forces can now easily see if the food items they’re choosing are healthy. Labels clearly visible from... MORE

Air Force Aid scholarships available for active-duty spouses
February 2, 2017 — Applications are available at two Joint Base San Antonio military and family readiness centers for a program that sets the spouses of active-duty Air Force members on a course toward a satisfying... MORE

12th MXG invests in human capital
January 30, 2017 — The 12th Maintenance Group conducted a week-long leadership development course for civilian aircraft maintainers Jan. 23-27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The focus of the course was to help... MORE

Exemplifying the American Spirit
January 27, 2017 — Bob Hope. Reba McIntyre. Dolly Parton. The Chicago Bulls.Names synonymous with going the extra mile to support the troops. With providing them a bright spot of entertainment and encouragement in a... MORE

Valentine’s Day Run/Bike/Run challenges couples to stay fit, build stronger relationships
January 27, 2017 — The 502nd Force Support Squadron will host a Valentine’s Day Run/Bike/Run Event Feb. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Eberle Park. The event will consist of a 5K run, 10-mile bike and then... MORE

Airman fulfills childhood dream in military
August 30, 2016 — As children, boys often dream of growing up to become a firefighter, doctor, policeman or soldier. Few ever fulfill those childhood dreams, however, 2nd Lt. Chris Hsu did. “As a little boy, I think... MORE

JBSA-Randolph performs base-wide active shooter exercise
July 14, 2016 — An active shooter training exercise at the Air Force Personnel Center tested the response from units base-wide July 12-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate... MORE

Taj facility manager embraces role in preserving Air Force history
July 8, 2016 — Reaching 170 feet in the air, building 100, more recognizably known as the “Taj,” stands with its blue and gold mosaic roof, covered in ceramic tiles, as an iconic representation of Joint Base San... MORE

12th OSS/OSW plays vital role in JBSA-Randolph flying mission
May 9, 2016 — Cirrus, altostratus and cumulonimbus.While most people may assume these terms are all spells outof a Harry Potter scene, Alvin Hill, 12th Operations Support Squadron weatheroperations flight chief,... MORE

Doolittle Raiders honored during 74th anniversary at JBSA-Randolph
April 19, 2016 — The World War II Doolittle Raiders were honored during aceremony marking the 74th anniversary of their Tokyo raid April 18 at JointBase San Antonio-Randolph.On the same day, in 1942, Lt. Col. James H... MORE