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Club members help keep base heritage vibrant
June 1, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is home to the historic 81-year-old Parr Club, one the most successful clubs in the Air Force, having won multiple Air Force- and Air Education and Training...

Reserve recruiters offer transitioning options
June 1, 2012 — Airmen in Air Force Reserve Command are only required to engage in full-time active duty if there is a need. Otherwise, they serve part time and have the opportunity to pursue other goals.An Air Force...

New, lighter ABU available in June
June 1, 2012 — The new Rip-stop Airman Battle Uniform, featuring a lighter nylon-cotton blend, will be available to Airmen at 16 U.S. bases and through AAFES online starting in June.The wear policy for the...

JBSA-Randolph announces pool opening dates
May 24, 2012 — With school nearly out of session and summer arriving quickly, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 902nd Force Support Squadron is proud to announce the opening of the two base pools.The Center Pool at...

Summer program provides reading fun
May 24, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library got summer started May 18 in tasty fashion with "Reading is so Delicious!" - the 2012 Summer Reading Program's theme. In attendance were Col. Scott Peel,...

Unity through adversity
May 24, 2012 — The Spartan Race is the world's leading obstacle race, a race of pure primitive mayhem for those who participate, according to event organizers.Up for the challenge, Airmen from the 323rd Training...

AF bowling team breeds success
May 24, 2012 — Success breeds success, according to Air Force bowling coach Steve Barinque.And the Air Force team experienced plenty of it during the Armed Forces Bowling Tournament May 15-18 at the Skylark Bowling...

Security forces honor fallen police officers
May 24, 2012 — Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week around it as National Police Week.Every year, thousands of police...

Sharp volunteers: Base first sergeants support Special Olympics
May 22, 2012 — When it comes to volunteering for a cause, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland First Sergeants Council is ready, willing and able.Whether it's Airmen and their families or the Lackland and San Antonio...

Health care for man's best friend
May 22, 2012 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service recently posted an online health care provider guide for clinical management of injured or ill military working dogs in deployed...

SFS wins close one with 2 runs in extra innings
May 22, 2012 — The 802nd Security Forces Squadron thwarted an 802nd Operations Support Squadron rally for an 11-10 win in extra innings May 14.Down 4-1 after five innings, the OSS scored three runs in the sixth to...

Base hosts DOD military working dog trials; Navy handler claims 'Top Dog' honors
May 22, 2012 — The 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog Trials came to a close May 5 with the selection of a U.S. Navy handler as "Top Dog" following a grueling three-day competition at Joint Base San...

Making the jump: Former Airman credits Air Force for successful acting career
May 22, 2012 — A former Airman credits the Air Force for helping him make a successful jump from the military to a television and film career.Jon Huertas, born Jon William Hofstedt, served eight years in the Air...

Lady Ro-Hawks bring home state title
May 22, 2012 — What more could a high school coach ask for than to go to the state championship, compete against the top eight schools in the state and then walk away with a gold medal?That's exactly what Randolph...

Nurses, technicians team for top-notch patient care
May 17, 2012 — Nurses and technicians are an indispensable part of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group, providing care for thousands of Airmen, retirees and their families.Randolph's more than 90...

Air Force takes preventive approach to stress management
May 17, 2012 — Airmen and their families can find the unique stresses of military life overwhelming, but they need not deal with the pressures of permanent changes of station, deployments and other events alone.The...

Lodging qualifies as Air Force Innkeeper finalist
May 17, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Lodging is one of four large-base finalists in the 2012 Air Force Innkeeper Award competition.Randolph Lodging, which recently earned the Air Education and Training...

JBSA-Randolph to test run new PCS process
May 17, 2012 — Starting at the end of May and going through February 2013, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will help test a new procedure to centralize steps military members take to get their permanent change of...

Defensive bicycling prevents accidents
May 17, 2012 — "In the past five years, the Air Force has had two bicycle-related fatalities and 39 other bicycle mishaps," Tech. Sgt. Travis Yates, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph NCO in charge of ground safety,...

902nd CES members promote xeriscaping, water conservation
May 17, 2012 — When it comes to rainfall and lawn care, the grass is not always greener on the other side for Texas residents. Sometimes, there aren't many things residents can do with the amount of water they are...