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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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