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Instrument Landing System ensures safe arrival in any weather
January 10, 2019 — In times of inclement weather in San Antonio, pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing find themselves in similar predicaments. Thick clouds and heavy precipitation can render pilots virtually blind, creating an extremely stressful situation especially as they approach to land at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.... MORE

Resilient Airman supports innovation, wins top award
January 2, 2019 — The Air Force named a 12th Operations Group “problem-solver” at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as its installation-level Resource Advisor of the Year for 2018. ... MORE

AFPC showcases Premier College Intern Program to local students
December 13, 2018 — Approximately 30 students from Texas A&M University-San Antonio toured the Air Force’s Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nov. 30 to get a first-hand understanding of the Premier College Intern Program. ... MORE

MFRC provides holiday cheer for deployed service members and their families
December 6, 2018 — There’s no place like home for the holidays, no matter how far away you roam. For many military families, that classic line takes on greater importance as their service member deploys during the holiday season.... 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

Air Force hosts EFMP summit for exceptional family members
September 20, 2018 — Being the parent of a child with asthma, cancer, autism or any other life-threatening or chronic condition is often a difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice. Fortunately, thousands of active-duty members have found support through the Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program, which allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational and other resources are available to treat family members with special needs.... MORE

T-6A Texan II crashes near Rolling Oaks Mall: Update
September 18, 2018 — A 12th Flying Training Wing T-6 Texan II crashed near Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. The crew ejected and is safe with minor injuries reported at the site. Both were transported to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic for evaluation. ... MORE

HQ AETC among seven units approved for AF Organizational Excellence Award
August 30, 2018 — Headquarters Air Education and Training Command is one of seven organizations recently approved by the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 30, 2018 — Hangar 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was packed with friends and family July 27 to welcome the 12th Flying Training Wing’s new commander.... MORE

Quality Assurance maintains maintenance integrity
July 13, 2018 — Around the flightline and in the hangars of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, there’s a group that represent their career field’s most knowledgeable maintainers who exemplify what a maintenance professional is. They make up the office known as Quality Assurance.... MORE

Fit to fight, fitted for flight
July 12, 2018 — The overall mission of the U.S. Air Force is to Fly, Fight and Win. In order to carry out that mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. Aircrew Flight Equipment is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of Air Force flying missions.... MORE

12th Maintenance Group growing from a good to great unit
June 22, 2018 — The 12th Maintenance Group is growing leaders with its own civilian professional development workshop, a weeklong workshop about leading people. ... MORE

Casual lieutenant innovates, supports UPT next
May 25, 2018 — A second lieutenant on casual status at the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will soon enter a new phase in his Air Force career when he joins other Airmen at Initial Flight Training.... MORE

359th Medical Group proves to be a medical ready force
May 8, 2018 — Members of the 359th Medical Group reported during a bag drag recall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph clinic May 3. The recall was conducted to measure military preparedness, operational readiness mindset and to support the Air Force Medical Service and Defense Health Agency goals of a Medically Ready Force and a Ready Medical Force.... MORE

POWs/MIAs honored during 45th Annual Freedom Flyers Reunion
March 26, 2018 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion and 21st annual POW/MIA Symposium March 22-23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.... MORE

45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 20, 2018 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron hosts the 45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion with events March 22 and 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Three Freedom Flights are planned between 1 and 2 p.m. March 22, while official Freedom Flyer Reunion events begin March 23. ... MORE

59th Medical Wing flexes integrated healthcare capability
March 20, 2018 — A water main broke at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, March 14th, resulting in no fresh water at the Randolph Clinic. Rather than shutting down and cancelling appointments, the 359th Medical Group practiced patient centeredness, and very quickly shifted operations by leveraging the resources of the entire 59th Medical Wing. ... MORE

Main chapel remains one of JBSA-Randolph’s ‘great jewels’
March 19, 2018 — Built in the image of Missions Concepción and San Jose in San Antonio, the main chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has served the spiritual needs of the base community since it was completed in 1934.... MORE

Test pilot briefs T-6 nation
March 13, 2018 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas—An F-16 Fighting Falcon’s sustained 9 g-force break turn is no small matter on a normal day. Imagine yourself there. Your head weighs 180 pounds and your arms... MORE

T-X to replace T-38 at pilot training bases; JBSA-Randolph listed as preferred location
February 22, 2018 — The Air Force announced Feb. 21, 2018, that the Advanced Pilot Trainer, or T-X, will replace T-38C Talon aircraft at existing undergraduate pilot training bases, with Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph named as the preferred location for the first T-X aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2022. The other locations include Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.; Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas; Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; and Vance Air Force Base, Okla. ... MORE