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12th FTW marks 40 years at JBSA-Randolph
May 8, 2012 — The 12th Flying Training Wing marked its 40th year at Randolph AFB, Texas, Tuesday, May 1. The wing was redesignated in early 1972 from the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing to the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

T-38 "White Rocket ' is on display in front of the 12th Flying Training Wing Headquarters ( Known as the Taj) on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The T-38 was on display in celebration of the Freedom Flers wreath laying ceremony, March 25. The T-38 displayed was also dedicated during the T-38 50th Anniversary at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas (U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Get fit to deliver: Workout program helps expectant mothers
May 4, 2012 — Expectant active-duty mothers looking for a smoother child delivery might be in luck.Warhawk Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist Claudia Holtz instructs a fit pregnancy class Monday... MORE

Warhawk Health and Fitness Center exercise physiologist Claudia Holtz helps Staff Sgt. Savannah Kochel, 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron, with an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Stage II water restrictions in effect for JBSA
May 4, 2012 — Stage II water restrictions are now in effect at all Joint Base San Antonio military installations.The aquifer level at the Bexar County index well J-17 read 649.9 feet above sea level Monday. Stage... MORE

Focus on fire safety during spring cleaning
May 4, 2012 — Spring is here and for many people this means it's time for spring cleaning.It's also the time to keep safety in mind, according to officials at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fire Department,... MORE

Airman Heritage Museum: Plans continue on new facility
May 4, 2012 — Efforts are underway to expand the Air Force's enlisted heritage museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation plans to modernize the USAF Airman Heritage Museum... MORE

A model representation of what the new Airman Heritage Museum will look like. (Courtesy photo)

DLIELC promotes friendship AMIGO style
May 4, 2012 — Nearly 1,000 people participated in activities at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center annual picnic April 13 at Stillman Park.Events included a dunk tank, line dancing, face... MORE

Defense Language Institute English Language Center faculty, staff, students, and volunteers from the American Members of International Goodwill to Others program enjoy mariachi music while attending the organization's annual picnic at Stillman Park April 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Base clubs continue annual scholarship program
May 4, 2012 — With springtime in the air, the academic year almost complete and summer just around the corner, the incessant progression of seasons brings people to think about what they want to do once school is... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Rising 5/6 sets precedent with speed mentoring
May 3, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rising 5/6 is hoping to start a trend on base that will provide invaluable personal and professional advice from select "been there, done that" military members to... MORE

Tech Sgt. Jenny Robinson, Air Force Personnel Center executive services NCO in charge, discusses the future of the Air Force with Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Parker, AFPC Skills Management Branch chief, at the speed mentoring seminar hosted by the Rising 5/6 April 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Civil engineers offer advice to thwart water pollution
May 3, 2012 — Part of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron's mission when it comes to managing water quality is public education. It is with public education that Bryan Harvey, 902nd CES water quality program manager,... MORE

Bryan Harvey, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron water quality program manager, collects a water test sample on JBSA-Randolph April 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert)

Family Advocacy shares resources for victims of domestic violence
May 3, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Family Advocacy Program exists for military members, their families and Department of Defense civilian ID cardholders to help handle the stresses of family life. But... MORE

Earth Month concludes with Arbor Day ceremony
May 3, 2012 — An Arbor Day ceremony last week capped a successful Earth Day/Month 2012 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The ceremony, which featured the planting of a Monterrey oak near Airmen's Heritage Park... MORE

JBSA-Randolph plans fiber-optic cable installation project
May 3, 2012 — The installation of more than 40 miles of fiber-optic cable to provide high-capacity transport of data, voice and video for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph users was scheduled to begin this week.The... MORE

Security forces focus on prevention to end shoplifting
April 30, 2012 — "You are being watched" is the message as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph embarks on a campaign to curtail shoplifting at its Army and Air Force Exchange Service retail facilities.Responding to a... MORE

AFISRA reigns supreme: Men, women teams complete sweep of intramural volleyball
April 27, 2012 — The No. 1 seeded Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency men's volleyball team completed what the women's team started, a clean sweep of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency’s Mark Smith, front left, looks on as teammates Ryan Zimmer and Nate Burney and 737th Training Group’s Warnia Daigle battle at the net. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

JBSA-Randolph pays tribute to Tuskegee Airmen
April 27, 2012 — The release of the film "Red Tails" this year introduced many movie-goers to the story of a group of American fighter pilots and support personnel who waged a double battle against fascism in Europe... MORE

Lt. Col. Gavin Marks (left), 99th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, and Lt. Col. James Fisher, 99th FTS commander, greet Dr. Granville Coggs, Tuskegee Airman, as he arrives at the Taj Mahal Monday for the Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast. The 99th FlyingTraining Squadron's fourth annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast paid tribute to the legacy of the segregated fighter group that fought fascism abroad and racism at home during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

DoD announces initiatives to stop sexual assault
April 26, 2012 — The Pentagon's top civilian and military leaders took their campaign to stop sexual assault in the military to Capitol Hill April 16, where they announced new initiatives to combat the problem.Defense... MORE

Officials warn JBSA members about information security
April 26, 2012 — With recent incidents involving the release of information to the public, such as the case of Bradley Manning, an Army specialist who leaked hundreds of thousands of military files online, Joint Base... MORE

Start your own Fiesta tradition: Eat in moderation, exercise to 'Get Fit'
April 20, 2012 — The slogan for this year's Fiesta San Antonio celebration is "Get fit for Fiesta."Celebrants can enjoy the festivities and still stay trim thanks to some health and fitness tips from the Warhawk... MORE

San Antonio Fiesta 2012 Oyster Bake partygoer’s can chow down on raw or baked oysters if they are looking to eat healthy during the festivities. (Courtesy photo by Edward Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News)

Stage I water restrictions back for JBSA installations
April 20, 2012 — The Bexar County Index Well, J-17, has fallen below 660 feet and Stage I water restrictions are now in place at Joint Base San Antonio installations. Stage I restrictions include adherence to the... MORE

Defense committee members focus on retention, health care issues during visit
April 20, 2012 — The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services made Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland its first stop of 2012 as it begins to gather information for recommendations designed to help the... MORE