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Getting green: Conserving energy at Joint Base San Antonio
June 21, 2011 — Getting greener at work isn't about buying more potted plants for your cubicle, but how Joint Base San Antonio can develop a new consciousness about old habits and a willingness to take on new... MORE

Vitamin D offers health benefits
June 17, 2011 — Vitamin D levels have been on the decline in America, sparking a flurry ofmedia attention. Although many assume we don't need to worry about Vitamin D,there is reason to believe we do indeed need to... MORE

Safe pool season requires swimming skills, watchful eyes
June 17, 2011 — Water sport accidents and drownings typically account for the second highest number of fatalities during the Air Force's Critical Days of Summer, but by following a few guidelines, Airmen can keep... MORE

WHMC hematology, oncology services move to BAMC
June 17, 2011 — The Fisher Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and all inpatient hematology and oncology services at Wilford Hall Medical Center will move to Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. SamHouston, Texas, Wednesday. The... MORE

Randolph visitor center operates under new hours
June 17, 2011 — With summer upon us, more visitors are expected to visit Randolph Air Force Base, and base passes are a must for those without government-issued ID cards.In order to make access easier, the Randolph... MORE

South Texas drought prompts area-wide burn ban
June 17, 2011 — "The ground is parched, the vegetation is dry and one little spark could start a wildfire threatening thousands of acres and endangering lives," James Smith, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Randolph... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing scores awards
June 17, 2011 — The annual awards luncheon for the Alamo Federal Executive Board was conducted June 8 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel.San Antonio has the largest presence of federal employees outside of the Washington,... MORE

JBSA Stage 3 water restrictions in effect, conversation critical
June 17, 2011 — As a result of continuing drought conditions, the Bexar County index well J-17 - the official well for recording groundwater elevations in the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Aquifer - fell under 642... MORE

A&FRC hosts Operation FLAGS for base children
June 17, 2011 — "Are you ready to deploy?" said Airman Alissa Holub, Air Force Personnel Center sustainment apprentice and volunteer for the deployment line, to an 8 year old. "Do you know where you are going? The... MORE

Bexar county bans sale, use of fireworks
June 16, 2011 — Under a disaster declaration signed June 10 by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, fireworks will not be sold in Bexar County and it will be illegal to use them. Citing the extreme drought conditions,... MORE

Base's oldest gym slates upgrade
June 16, 2011 — From hangar to gym, the Warhawk Fitness Center has seen its share of facelifts.The latest retool will bring it up to speed with the demands of the Air Force's revised fitness program.Beginning last... MORE

JBSA Stage 3 water restrictions in effect
June 16, 2011 — As a result of the continuing drought conditions, the Bexar County index well J-17 - the official well for recording groundwater elevations in the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Aquifer - fell under... MORE

Chief rejoins basic military training
June 16, 2011 — The new Air Force Basic Military Training superintendent is excited about his return to Lackland and inspired over the opportunity to help shape the Air Force's future."To be selected to rejoin this... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Williams, Air Force Basic Military Training superintendent, talks to zero week basic trainees May 20 at the Gateway Chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

VIA adds Lackland bus stops
June 16, 2011 — Lackland transportation officials and the San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit have partnered to add three base bus stops on an express route which loops from base to the United Service Organization... MORE

USDA replaces food guide pyramid with MyPlate
June 16, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid, a total diet approach introduced in 1992 and revised in 2005, has been set aside for a new icon.MyPlate, unveiled this month, is a simpler,... MORE

Fire Emergency Services honors RFISD employee with public service award
June 14, 2011 — A facility manager who has kept Randolph Field Independent School District students and employees safe for more than 20 years is the recipient of Randolph Fire Emergency Services' first quarterly... MORE

12th OG earns “Outstanding” on ASEV
June 13, 2011 — The 12th Operations Group earned an "Outstanding" grade on their 2011 Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit inspection June 6 - 10.A team of 19th Air Force inspectors reviewed flying... MORE

Scare at local water park highlights importance of knowing BLS/CPR
June 13, 2011 — The importance of Basic Life Support and CPR training was reinforced for a Randolph family June 5 when their trip to a local water park took a serious turn after another family's small child choked on... MORE

Ride the Great Divide
June 10, 2011 — Just a man and his, err, ... bike.Like generations of Americans before him, Lackland Arts and Crafts Center woodworker Dale Shadley is embarking on a cross-continental challenge in search of... MORE

Dale Shadley, a woodworker at the arts and crafts center, prepares his specialized bike for the Tour Divide race June 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Medina makes room for family
June 10, 2011 — Move over juice bar, a family fitness room is the coolest new thing to hit the Medina Fitness Center.Correlating with a recent spike in base housing, Medina Fitness Center manager Jason Sparks said... MORE