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Volunteers needed for JBSA recreation park project
September 17, 2012 — Active-duty members, civilian employees and dependents have an opportunity to participate in a project Sept. 29 that will benefit a facility that serves all of Joint Base San Antonio as well as other... MORE

Cadet 'slips the surly bonds of Earth' in historic 1st solo powered flight
September 14, 2012 — A senior with Cadet Squadron 40 "slipped the surly bonds of Earth" during her solo flight Sept. 7, marking the first time in Air Force Academy history that a cadet has flown a solo powered flight in... MORE

Medical Education and Training Campus welcomes new commandant
September 13, 2012 — Navy Rear Adm. William M. Roberts became the second commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus during an Assumption of Command ceremony Sept. 7. Among the distinguished guests were... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers, families
September 13, 2012 — Honoring those who have fallen in war has been a tradition since the beginning of our nation - and no one feels the impact of this loss greater than the mothers and families of our lost heroes.... MORE

AF veteran shares wisdom with paralympians
September 13, 2012 — The camaraderie of being part of a team is a draw to many athletes and can be referenced as the reason why many embark on lengthy careers, staying the course even when things are not always going... MORE

Armed Forces Action Plan seeks quality-of-life issues
September 13, 2012 — The newly renamed Armed Forces Action Plan is a standardized program designed to improve quality of life for service members and their families. Since 1983, a total of 691 issues have entered the... MORE

AFPC updates records procedures
September 12, 2012 — In an effort to save time and money, the master personnel records branch staff at the Air Force Personnel Center wants retirees and former Airmen to know the correct procedures for requesting medical... MORE

JBSA-Randolph units benefit from PECI program
September 12, 2012 — More than five years ago, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Trainer Development Division bought two machines called vertical milling centers that more than recouped their costs in a matter of... MORE

Legal office staff explains do's and don’ts of political activity participation
September 12, 2012 — With the excitement of the presidential election fast approaching, the 502nd Mission Support Group legal office reminds military members and federal employees of the do's and don'ts of political... MORE

Safety office wraps up Critical Days of Summer
September 12, 2012 — As the Critical Days of Summer come to an end, it is important to look back and see what actions were proven to be successful in maintaining the safety of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel and... MORE

Lady Warhawks claim share of Military World softball title
September 10, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Lady Warhawks softball team believes its swagger was the key ingredient to becoming co-champions of the recent United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)... MORE

Lackland schools offering students discounted meals
September 10, 2012 — Lackland schools offering students discounted meals. Students attending the Lackland Independent School District may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.At registration, and on the first day... MORE

Warhawks' suffer defeat in Defender Cup
September 7, 2012 — Cohesion wasn't on the side of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks soccer team during the Defender Cup tournament Labor Day weekend.The Warhawks, seeded 10th, lost in the first round of the... MORE

JBSA-Randolph medical professionals encourage annual flu shots
September 5, 2012 — The 2012-13 influenza season will soon be here, so it's time to make plans to receive the flu vaccine, 359th Medical Group health care professionals said.Capt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical... MORE

JBSA-Randolph seeks more than $1 million in CFC
September 5, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is aiming for a goal of more than $1 million in this year's Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign, which began Saturday, is an annual effort by federal civilian,... MORE

59th Dental Squad seeks consecutive football crowns
September 3, 2012 — When the intramural flag football season starts Sept. 10, 59th Dental Squadron wide receiver Lavon Harrison hopes quarterback Ricky Guajardo sees him downfield waiting for a few passes.When passes... MORE

JBSA-Lackland targets $2 million for CFC
September 3, 2012 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign, which raises money each year from federal employees for local, national and international charities, began Saturday.The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland campaign... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Stage III water restrictions are now in effect.
August 30, 2012 — Changes from Stage II are:· Irrigation is now once every other week; · Watering times are 3 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. on the designated watering day· Use of portable yard pools is prohibited· fire... MORE

SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care
August 30, 2012 — From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has "radically transformed" its trauma care over the past decade, a San Antonio Military Medical Center trauma expert... MORE

Army North launches advance element to prepare for Hurricane Isaac
August 30, 2012 — An advance element of 20 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North set off on a convoy from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 27 en route to Camp Beauregard, located northeast of... MORE