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National Police Week parade at JBSA-Randolph honors first responders
May 14, 2020 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s housing community stood outside their homes, cheered and waved as sirens wailed and a procession of security forces, medical and fire department vehicles, along with percussionists from the Air Force Band of the West, paraded past them on the morning of May 13... MORE

The lead vehicle of the procession during the National Police Week parade drives down C Street at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 13, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron invited other first responders to join them in parading through base housing so the community could show their appreciation.

12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron keeps Texans flying
May 4, 2020 — Aircraft maintainers from the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron service a T-6 Texan aircraft from the 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 7... MORE

Larry Padilla, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the oil level reading of a T-6 Texan aircraft with Greg Garcia, 12th AMXS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 7.

Air Force Recruiting expedites virtual teleconferencing tool amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 21, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service has been working on ways to perform recruiting activities virtually. With the COVID-19 crisis, many of those plans are being expedited to allow AFRS recruiters to continue working to inspire, engage and recruit the best and brightest to serve in the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander recently coined Master Sgt. Mary Schroeder, 314th Recruiting Squadron, training and marketing NCO, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and her team, April 15, for developing a virtual teleconferencing idea with collaboration from Zoom for Government.

Lackland, Randolph Exchanges offer curbside pick up
April 13, 2020 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph now offer Curbside Pick Up at the main store locations... MORE

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph now offer Curbside Pick Up at the main store locations.

558th Flying Training Squadron holds virtual change of command
April 7, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron conducted a virtual change of command ceremony April 3 at Crawford Hall, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The 558th Flying Training Squadron is located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Simulator instructors gain more teaching time after CPI event
April 3, 2020 — Countermeasures developed during an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement event last September at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are allowing 12th Training Squadron civilian simulator instructors to devote more time to their teaching duties... MORE

First Lt. Austin Hornsby,435th Flying Training Squadron student pilot trains on a simulator, while Jose Colon, instructor looks on, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Oct. 20, 2016. The simulator accomplishes less complex missions, such as instrument and emergency procedures training, due to the limited visual representation compared with the simulators known as the operational flight trainer and the weapon systems trainer.

Formal trainer aircraft maintenance training returning after long hiatus
March 13, 2020 — All is quiet inside the newly renovated south end of Hangar 62 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, but in a matter of months the 15,000-square-foot area will hum with activity as instructors mold a new generation of Air Force trainer aircraft technicians... MORE

An Aircraft maintainer standing on a platform to conduct maintenance on a T-38 cockpit inside a hangar.

Is the San Antonio Spurs Coyote an Air Force Pilot?
March 11, 2020 — In late February, the well-known San Antonio Spurs mascot was sighted riding his motorcycle on the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph taxiway, sparking a flurry of interest and speculation. What could he have been up to!? Later sightings of the Coyote in flight gear confirmed suspicions! He's an Airman! ... MORE

The Spurs Coyote and his mission teammates for the day walk to their planes at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas February 25 where Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and civilian Airmen from the 340th Flying Training Group headquarters, 39th Flying Training Squadron T-6 Texan Flight, 12th Flying Training Wing Safety, 559th Flying Training Squadron T-6 team, and 3rd Combat Camera Squadron (JBSA-Lackland) members, and the NBA San Antonio Spurs production crew worked to put the Coyote through the pilot training process. Video footage will be used for a Spurs Military Appreciation video to be shown during the March 10 game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debbie Gildea)

Annual observance emphasizes patient safety, teamwork in health care
February 28, 2020 — The importance of teamwork in health care – a process that involves patients, their families and the health care team – will be the focus as the 559th Medical Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph observes National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 8-14... MORE

The importance of teamwork in health care – a process that involves patients, their families and the health care team – will be the focus as the 559th Medical Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph observes National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 8-14.

Air Force award recognizes excellence of JBSA-Randolph physical therapist
February 21, 2020 — Jason Wheeler, a member of the 559th Medical Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, set his sights on a career in the health care profession when he was in his teens... MORE

The Air Force Medical Service recognized Jason Wheeler, 559th Medical Squadron Diagnostics and Therapeutics Flight physical therapist, as its Biomedical Clinician Civilian of the Year for 2019. (Photo by Sabrina Fine)

Total Force Integration team assesses JBSA-Randolph
February 7, 2020 — Total Force Integration officials visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to learn from the successes and improve the challenges of Randolph Airmen Feb. 4-6... MORE

Col. Robin Bowman, director of Total Force Integration, speaks with members of the 12th Flying Training Wing Feb. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. TFI works to improve integration between active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.(U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

AETC partners with UTSA to refine pilot candidate selection
February 7, 2020 — In an effort to gain more insight into what attributes could best predict the success of pilot training candidates, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as part of an Educational Partnership Agreement... MORE

In an effort to gain more insight into the predictable attributes of a successful pilot training candidate, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them continue their efforts to refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as part of an Educational Partnership Agreement. (U.S. Air Force graphic / Dan Hawkins)

AFPC hosts inaugural innovation symposium
February 3, 2020 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center’s new Innovation Cell hosted an inaugural innovation symposium Jan. 15-16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The event featured guest speakers, presentations and an expo, and also served as the platform to launch an internal idea crowdsourcing campaign called “Wild Ideas.”... MORE

A photograph of uniformed members talking about innovation

JBSA-Randolph main gate closing Feb. 26
January 29, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Main Gate closes Feb. 26 for construction work, reopening in April... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Main Gate closes Feb. 26 for construction work, reopening April 1.

JBSA-Randolph dentists offer free exams, cleanings for kids
January 23, 2020 — “Give Kids A Smile” Day offers free dental exams and cleanings to children age 13 and below of active duty and retired military Feb. 21 at the dental clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

“Give Kids A Smile” Day offers free dental exams and cleanings to children age 13 and below of active duty and retired military Feb. 21 at the dental clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

1st Manpower Requirements Squadron inactivates
January 17, 2020 — Members past and present watched as the 1st Manpower Requirements Squadron’s guidon was furled and stored away at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph during an inactivation ceremony Jan. 9... MORE

Col. Heidi A. Paulson, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency commander, Lt. Col. Jessica Corea, 1st Manpower Requirements Squadron commander, and Master Sgt. Waymon Brown, Jr., 1st MRS NCO in charge of A-branch, furl the unit flag during the inactivation ceremony Jan. 9, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. It is military custom to furl and encase the flag upon the completion of the organization’s mission.

Pilot Training Next’s third class underway at JBSA-Randolph
January 10, 2020 — Pilot Training Next begins the New Year with the start of the third iteration at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 8... MORE

Pilot Training Next begins the New Year with the start of the third iteration at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas Jan. 8.

JBSA-Randolph dorm residents ask, leadership answers
November 27, 2019 — A Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph dormitory now has a fully furnished and equipped learning center with two Air Force network computers and a printer... MORE

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new computer room at the Randolph dormitory. Dorm manager cuts a red ribbon with scissors as the 502nd Security Forces Group chief holds the ribbon steady.

Pilot Training Next, NASA launch collaborative research agreement
October 25, 2019 — Officials from Air Education and Training Command’s Pilot Training Next have established a strategic partnership with NASA, focused on biometric data collection and the application of emerging technology into PTN curriculum that will innovate the student pilot learning environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jay Pothula, Det. 24 Pilot Training Next instructor; Derrick Ng, NASA aerospace engineer intern; and Alex Garbino, NASA extravehicular activities physiologist, monitors 2nd Lt. Gabe Cavender, PTN student, during a virtual reality sortie as part of the collaborative research agreement between Air Education and Training Command and NASA Oct. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The goal of the agreement is to help both AETC and NASA collect physiological and cognitive data and leverage each organization's knowledge and skills to maximize learning potential for individual students.

Kids learn to win from coach who beat death
October 10, 2019 — Tony Lightner’s day job is occupational safety and health specialist for the 502nd Air Base Wing Safety office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Lightner, despite health hurdles, has trained kids in track and field for free since 2006... MORE

specialist for the 502nd Air Base Wing Safety office at JBSA Randolph. Lightner, despite health hurdles, has trained kids in track and field for free since 2006.