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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

JBSA-Randolph mentors lend guiding hand to at-risk students
March 14, 2017 — A mentoring program at four school districts across two San Antonio area counties is giving members of the Joint Base San Antonio community an opportunity to serve as wingmen to at-risk students.The... MORE

Wright: We must put Airmen, families first
March 9, 2017 — When Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright received the title of the Air Force’s most senior enlisted Airman less than a month ago, he instantly became responsible for advocating the best interests of more than 398,000 total force enlisted Airmen and their families. ... MORE

TBI Recognition Critical to Treating Invisible Wounds
March 8, 2017 — Knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury is critical to successfully treat these invisible wounds. A TBI is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal... MORE

Total Force Service Center to expand chat features on myPers
March 8, 2017 — The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the live chat feature on myPers to include separations, retraining, retirement, base of preference, join spouse, exceptional family member and humanitarian reassignment pages. ... MORE

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