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45 Airmen selected for chief in JBSA
November 17, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 3 the selection of 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Forty-five of the 487... MORE

Online tools help Airmen with career management
November 10, 2011 — There are a host of online tools available to help Airmen manage and grow their careers. Significant career development tools include My Development Plan, the Airman Development Plan and the Career... MORE

AF announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 10, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above... MORE

Recycling opportunities highlight special event at Randolph
November 10, 2011 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community will have an opportunity to learn more about recycling and bring their own recyclable household items during a special event next week.America... MORE

Native American Heritage Month focuses on legacy of ancestors
November 8, 2011 — "American Indians: Remembering Our Ancestors" is the theme as Joint Base San Antonio observes Native American Heritage Month in November.Storytelling sessions, a poster contest and an essay... MORE

Dental numbs opposition: 59th DS wins eighth flag football championship
November 4, 2011 — Michael Smith's confidence in the 59th Dental Squadron is so high he suggests betting on the team to win the Joint Base San Antonio Flag Football Championship next week. This after Dental captured its... MORE

One Stop Shop: Facility consolidates 5 family services
November 4, 2011 — The consolidation of five Lackland support functions to a "One Stop" location officially took place recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house attended by more than 400 invited guests and... MORE

F-101 Voodoo finds new home at DLIELC
November 4, 2011 — An F-101 Voodoo that last flew with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing, found a new home recently at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.The aircraft spent its time... MORE

Postal Service announces holiday mailing deadlines
November 2, 2011 — With the leaves falling and autumn upon us, it's not too early to start thinking about holiday cards, letters and packages destined for service members and their families stationed overseas. The first... MORE

Officials continue enlisted DOS rollback program
November 2, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Oct. 28 plans to continue an enlisted date of separation rollback as part of its ongoing measures to manage the force and maintain a quality enlisted corps.The DOS... MORE

BDUs, DCUs no longer authorized for wear
November 2, 2011 — For decades, the Battle Dress Uniform was the utility uniform worn by most Airmen and Soldiers. On Tuesday, the Airman Battle Uniform became the official uniform of the day for the Air Force. The BDU,... MORE

Randolph's 2011 air show...and all that jazz
October 30, 2011 — This year's air show has come and gone with a record of 300,000 people in attendance.The air show was comprised of food vendors, children's inflatables, aircraft simulators, military recruiters and... MORE

AF Pararescuemen: 'So others may live'
October 28, 2011 — The pararescueman code states - "It is my duty as a pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing... MORE

PBA Hall of Famers visit base
October 28, 2011 — Four participants listen intently as professional bowler Norm Duke gives them advice and instruction on how to improve their bowling mechanics.One of them was John Simmons, who competes in a local... MORE

Family, training priority for new 37th TRW command chief
October 28, 2011 — The new 37th Training Wing command chief master sergeant believed the Air Force had basic military training right when he left Lackland in 1989.Returning 22 years later as the wing's top enlisted... MORE

We've got the Blues
October 27, 2011 — The Blue Angels will captivate the sky with their riveting aerial acrobatics this weekend during the air show at Randolph Air Force Base.The Blue Angels mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps... MORE

Randolph welcomes public to air show
October 26, 2011 — The air show is here, and with it, thousands of visitors will soon be on Randolph Air Force Base. The 2011 Randolph AFB Airshow is projected to have 150,000 people in attendance each day. Security is... MORE

Dental pulls off undefeated flag football season
October 21, 2011 — For quarterback Ricky Guajardo and the rest of his squad, practicing during the hot summer hours in the off season paid off.Guajardo led the 59th Dental Squadron to an 8-0 regular season record with a... MORE

344th TRS instructor bests 10K competition
October 21, 2011 — A GPS watch came in handy for 344th Training Squadron's Michael Lyle Saturday when he won the 36-person, 10K Gateway Classic Run in 44 minutes, 56 seconds.The Garmin 405 watch assisted the materiel... MORE

Stage II: JBSA relaxes water restrictions
October 21, 2011 — Joint Base San Antonio military officials have lifted Stage III water restrictions at Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Bases and Lackland. Water restrictions are now back to Stage II at all three... MORE