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Workers use protective eyewear to prevent injuries
July 18, 2012 — Eye injuries in the United States occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Federal Occupational Health service unit.But despite the... MORE

Greg Johnson (left), 12th Flying Training Wing maintenance directorate, and Dennis Williams, 12th Maintenance Directorate corrosion technician, inspect corrosion control work done on a T-6 Texan II on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph,Texas, July 10. They both wear eye protection to keep foreign objects out of their eyes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

DoD officials define crime of sexual assault
July 18, 2012 — Sexual assault is a crime that degrades values, disrupts readiness, undermines goodwill and forever changes the lives of victims and their families.The Department of Defense defines sexual assault as... MORE

JBSA NCOs selected for technical sergeant
July 18, 2012 — More than 8,000 NCOs were informed of their selection for promotion to technical sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced recently.Officials selected 8,518 of 37,402 eligible staff... MORE

Panetta reinstates military pay transactions at local level
July 18, 2012 — Military pay transactions for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members are again being handled locally.The transition back to base-level finance began last year as part of Secretary of Defense Leon... MORE

Airman 1st Class Kevin Failla (left), 902nd Comptroller Squadron finance technician, helps Capt. Danny Elich, 359th Aerospace Medical Squadron physiology branch, fill out a travel voucher on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Thrift Savings Plan introduces new Roth option
July 17, 2012 — Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP. This new feature allows members to contribute on an after-tax basis and receive... MORE

President seeks cost-cutting ideas through SAVE award
July 17, 2012 — Acting Undersecretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie Morin sends the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The White House continues to challenge federal employees to identify areas where... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Exchange staff celebrates 117 years with plethora of savings
July 16, 2012 — In 1895, the US War Department issued General Order 46, directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every military installation. Since then, exchange associates have faithfully served alongside... MORE

Safety personnel urge motorcyclists to gear up, ride smart for CDOS
July 6, 2012 — Summer safety has been preached for many years during Critical Days of Summer, an Air Force campaign that stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Topics covered during CDOS reiterate that... MORE

Airmen benefit from new AF food program
July 6, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Rendezvous Dining Facility was selected to test-run "Go For Green," which became an Air Force program that categorized food choices into a color-coded system in... MORE

AF members gain PLAYpass use, discount opportunities
July 6, 2012 — As summer approaches, eligible Airmen and their families have the opportunity to use the PLAYpass Get Out and PLAY program to save hundreds of dollars with discounts in recreational and life skills... MORE

Visitors on flightline create buzz for JBSA-Randolph pest control
July 6, 2012 — When 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest control technicians were dispatched for an unusual mission on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's west flightline the afternoon of June 13, they weren't... MORE

Steve Kelly, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron entomology section, examines a swarm of bees on the flap of a T-6 Texan II aircraft on the flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Base exchange staff takes 'bite out of crime'
July 6, 2012 — According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, losses due to thefts from retail stores amount to more than $35 million a day. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which has... MORE

Pharmacy officials change refill process, add products
July 6, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Base Exchange Satellite Pharmacy has instituted a few changes to better serve military beneficiaries.The satellite pharmacy has adopted a new refill process that... MORE

433rd AW plans to refute stigma of Division III softball
July 6, 2012 — The 433rd Airlift Wing softball team is cognizant of the stigma surrounding the Division III Recreational League. The softball league is not as competitive as the Division I Competitive League or the... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing outfielder Ralph Ozuna slides into home plate as 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron catcher Mike Hinger tags him in the first inning during Division III Recreational League play. Ozuna was ruled out at the plate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

No pain, no gain: Fitness program promotes hard work, healthy lifestyle
July 6, 2012 — If you're not ready to put in the work at the Chaparral Fitness Center, fitness trainer Fred Bray doesn't want you stepping foot through the door.But if you're serious about losing or gaining weight... MORE

Fred Bray, fitness trainer with the 802nd Force Support Squadron, looks on as Jimmy Bailey curls a 35-pound dumbbell June 28 at the Chapparel Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Diagnosed with disorder ... Airman fights to stay
July 6, 2012 — It normally takes a trainee 8.5 weeks to complete Air Force Basic Military Training. For one recent graduate, it took overcoming Guillain-Barre Syndrome to become an Airman, graduating six months... MORE

Airman Luke Bolen, who recovered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, stands in front of the U.S. flag during the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony May 11 at the 321st Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Got PC problems? 802nd CS Small Computer Shop has answers
July 6, 2012 — Computer problems?Not a problem for customers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland when the 802nd Communications Squadron answers the call.The squadron's small computer shop handles all the... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow, 802nd Communications Squadron client system technician, inspects a stick of random access memory before installing it on a government computer June 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The squadron’s 36 client support technicians take care of computer problems for more than 9,000 PC users on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras)

25-year softball veteran named Commander's Cup MVP
July 6, 2012 — Winning an MVP trophy can alter a player's perception of how he views himself and his role on a team. But not for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks pitcher/infielder Dan Miller.Miller, who was... MORE

Warhawks pitcher Dan Miller was named Commander’s Cup tournament MVP Sunday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Warhawks win Commander's Cup softball title
July 6, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks softball coach Michael Richardson expected his team to win last weekend's Commander's Cup tournament on its home diamond.But for a slight bump on its road, the... MORE

Warhawks catcher Daniel Ayon tags a Fort Bliss player out at home plate Sunday during a loser’s bracket game against Fort Bliss. The Warhawks defeated Fort Bliss 19-13, and went on to win the Commander’s Cup tournament title. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Past, present, future Airmen unite at BMT graduation, squadron visit
July 6, 2012 — Air warriors past, present, and future met when an enlisted aircrew member in the U.S. Army Air Corps attended the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony and visited Airmen at the 344th... MORE

World War II veteran Ken Ganther, a pilot candidate and a U.S. Army Air Corps flight engineer. (Courtesy photo)