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An eye-opening experience: one Airmen’s journey comes full circle
May 19, 2017 — Second Lieutenant Rodrigo Vener, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit physiologist, always knew he wanted to join the military. In high school he joined... MORE

2nd Lt. Rodrigo Vener, 359the Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit physiologist, holds photos of himself and his father inside the altitude chamber May 15, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Vener credits his father for encouraging him to join the U.S. Air Force.

Protecting your Child from Lead and Other Household Poisoning
May 19, 2017 — Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures... MORE

Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 24 million homes in the U.S. contain lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust.

Air Force Clubs transition from credit card system to virtual portal, app
May 19, 2017 — * Air Force clubs is transitioning to a web- and app-based portal system for membership, dues payment and information access. * The Air Force Club Member Portal launches at six pilot bases in May and across the Air Force in late summer. * This new approach to membership makes it easier for Airmen to stay connected with Air Force tradition... MORE

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Brett Wells, 21st Communications Squadron (right) and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Decker, 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, participate in a guitar duel at The Club April 25. The duel was part of the Wing’s monthly Final Friday event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)

Randolph Field ISD bus driver honored as best in state
May 17, 2017 — When Randolph Field Independent School District bus driver Eddie Luna was asked to attend the school board’s March 30 session, he believed he was going to be honored as the district’s nominee for a... MORE

When Randolph Field Independent School District bus driver Eddie Luna was asked to attend the school board’s March 30 session, he believed he was going to be honored as the district’s nominee for a bus driver of the year award. The honor was much more than that. Luna, a retired Air Force technical sergeant now in his second year as a RFISD bus driver, learned he had been named the 2016-17 Statewide Bus Driver of the Year by the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas.

The vision of leadership: developing future leaders, not attracting followers
May 16, 2017 — When asked why it’s important as a leader to motivate and persuade your troops to follow you, I immediately think of mission and vision. It’s easy to see why this is important, because everything we... MORE

While each leader has their own way of portraying their organization’s vision, Senior Master Sgt. John J. Chacon's advice to future leaders is to have F-A-I-T-H in their vision of mission completion. After 21 years of military service, Chacon believes no acronym is more important than F-A-I-T-H; Family, Attitude, Influence, Trust, & Humility.

M&FRC class to guide attendees through home-buying process
May 12, 2017 — A personal financial counselor at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center will navigate prospective home owners through the home-buying process with all its... MORE

A personal financial counselor at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center will navigate prospective home owners through the home-buying process with all its twists and turns during an upcoming class. “Home Sweet Home: Strategies for Home Buying” will be presented from 10-11:30 a.m. May 19 at the JBSA-Randolph M&FRC.

39th FTS Cobras fill the sky at JBSA-Randolph
May 8, 2017 — Reservists from the 39th Flying Training Squadron executed a training and readiness exercise called Cobras in the Clouds May 4 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to... MORE

Lt. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, prepares to take off in a T-38 C Talon May 4, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas during the Cobras in the Clouds exercise. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to practice their war-time mission of taking control of the training mission of the 12th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Will you run to promote resiliency?
May 4, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing will host its fifth annual 5K Run for Life event May 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Heritage Park; check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.The purpose of this event is to bring... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing will host its fifth annual JBSA 5K Run for Life event May 20 at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph; check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. The event brings awareness and prevention of suicide within the military community--not only active duty, but dependents as well.

Air Force safety initiative targets falls on the job
May 2, 2017 — Nearly 3,500 falls on the job cost the Air Force 42,000 work days – and the lives of 13 people – during the five-year period that ended with fiscal year 2016, according to the Air Force Safety... MORE

Nearly 3,500 falls on the job cost the Air Force 42,000 work days – and the lives of 13 people – during the five-year period that ended with fiscal year 2016, according to the Air Force Safety Center. In an effort to confront this safety issue, the Air Force is sponsoring its Fall Prevention Focus May 8-19, a partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Institute for Occupational Safety’s National Safety Stand Down.

Dental lab technicians’ work brings smiles to patients’ faces
April 28, 2017 — When Staff Sgt. Matthew Garcia was weighing his options for an Air Force career field at the time of his enlistment, his recruiter suggested a job he did not know existed. “My recruiter... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Garcia, 359th Aerospace Medicine Sq., lab technician, works on a orthopedic retainer at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dental clinic, April 25, 2017. Dental Laboratory specialists assist dentists by crafting and creating custom dental prostheses. These highly skilled experts use the latest tools and techniques and work with dental materials such as acrylic, gypsum and gold to make precision pieces for their patients that they’ll utilize for years to come.

It’s getting hot out there, so check your work/rest cycle
April 24, 2017 — Email and pop-up messages that alert military members and civilian employees at Joint Base San Antonio about heat conditions could soon be appearing with regularity on their computers.The messages... MORE

Airman 1st Class David Flint, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, sets up the thermal environmental monitor at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 21, 2017. The monitor measures humidity, ambient temperature and radiant heat.

San Antonio JROTC cadets induct general as honorary Silver Eagle
April 24, 2017 — In a ceremony attended by 500 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, was... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander Air Education and Training Command meets Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets April 19 at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas. Roberson was inducted as an honorary Silver Eagle, making him the fourth person to receive the honorary title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Air Force Reaches EPIC Milestone
April 20, 2017 — The first three noncommissioned officers in the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class will complete Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training here May 5. Their accomplishment is exceptional because the... MORE

Master Sgt. Alex, one of the first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students, operated the controls for a simulator during the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Fundamentals Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 19, 2017. Alex is assigned to Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Training Class 17-10, 558th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young) The Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Training Class 17-10 patch is worn by all the students and was designed with the master sergeant insignia to represent the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students. Master Sgt. Alex, one of the first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students, operated the controls for a simulator during the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Fundamentals Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 19, 2017.

Aircraft towing made safer thanks to 502nd TDS-designed temporary seat
April 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - A temporary aircraft seat designed and fabricated at the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron is making the towing of aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Jimmy Pulido, left, 12th Flying Training Wing maintenance egress supervisor and Michael LoBue, egress technician, prepare to install a foldable seat on a T-38 aircraft, April 17, 2017.

Health promotions coordinator helps Airmen, civilians meet fitness needs
April 14, 2017 — On any given day, Aracelis Gonzalez-Anderson can be seen around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph attending to duties such as consulting with the commissary manager about healthy items offered at the... MORE

Aracelis Gonzalez-Anderson (left), Health Promotions Program coordinator, and Claudia Smith, Commissary store manager, discuss the available healthy food options April 11, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Commissary. The Health Promotions Services offer resources on eating healthy and promote living a fit lifestyle to JBSA personnel.

JBSA comes together for second annual Aerobathon
April 11, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio will have a chance to enjoy free workout sessions, learn tips on how to stay healthy and have a chance to win prizes on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JBSA-Randolph’s... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio will have a chance to enjoy free workout sessions, learn tips on how to stay healthy and have a chance to win prizes on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JBSA-Randolph’s Rambler Fitness Center. This year’s Aerobathon, which is open to all active duty service members, dependents, retirees and Department of Defense cardholders age 16 and older, will feature special guest Ally Davidson, co-founder and co-CEO of Camp Gladiator.

Legend's daughter participates in Freedom Flyer Reunion, tradition
April 11, 2017 — Known as a renegade, retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds was more than an Airman with a regulation-pushing mustache.“He was born to fly,” said Christina Olds, remembering her late father. “He knew from the... MORE

Christina Olds, daughter of retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, holds a photograph presented to her by the 560th Flying Training Squadron at the Auger Inn on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 30, 2017. Olds shared stories of her father’s distinguished Air Force career as a triple ace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Patten)

Air Force testing program to expedite civilians’ EEO complaints
April 7, 2017 — An Air Force test program is allowing civilians who file equal employment opportunity complaints to pursue an option that can expedite their cases. The pilot program for the Compressed, Orderly, Rapid and Equitable process, also known as CORE, began Oct. 1 and will continue through fiscal year 2018... MORE

An Air Force test program is allowing civilians who file equal employment opportunity complaints to pursue an option that can expedite their cases. The pilot program for the Compressed, Orderly, Rapid and Equitable process, also known as CORE, began Oct. 1 and will continue through fiscal year 2018.

U-Fix-It gives service members, civilians tools for minor repairs
March 22, 2017 — During the next few weeks, service members and civilian employees throughout Joint Base San Antonio will swap their everyday work tools for shovels and rakes as the installation observes Proud Week.A... MORE

Sara Podwika, 502 Civil Engineer Squadron, U-Fix-It store supply leader, stocks and organizes supplies which are available and can be checked out for self-help projects, March 21, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The U-Fix-It store has a variety of tools and garden supplies which are available for self-help projects at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Squadron revitalization focus group visits JBSA
March 20, 2017 — An Air Force research team visited JBSA-Randolph March 15-17 for a field visit to support Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein’s focus to revitalize squadrons. JBSA-Randolph’s visit allowed... MORE

JBSA participants in a Chief of Staff of the Air Force focus group on revitalizing squadrons rearrange sticky notes of ideas to improve squadron level activities at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Mar. 16, 2017. Focus groups are being held at 23 bases across the Air Force throughout 2017 to support the initiative. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Sean M. Worrell)