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Protective measures allow for 'Hot Fun'
June 13, 2013 — As temperatures rise and summer activities are in full swing, using personal risk management remains the No. 1 way to stay cool and beat the heat, which is the theme behind a Critical Days of Summer... MORE

Experts share summer safety tips for dogs
June 13, 2013 — While the sun's ultraviolet rays can create numerous health issues in humans, they also can contribute to making the environment more dangerous for man's best friend. Temperatures in the 90s and above... MORE

Chiefs' group emphasizes mentorship in its activities
June 13, 2013 — As the highest-ranking enlisted members in the Air Force, chief master sergeants are counted on for their mentorship of noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen.It's a relationship that... MORE

'Have Book - Will Travel' comes to JBSA-Randolph
June 13, 2013 — About 165 school-aged children have registered for the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library's Summer Reading Program, which kicked off May 22 and ends July 27. The program includes weekly prize... MORE

Flag Day commemorates adoption of America's symbol
June 13, 2013 — A tradition with its roots in the 19th century continues today with the nationwide observance of Flag Day.It's a day to honor the flag of the United States of America, its history and the heritage it... MORE

Safety officials say poor decisions at root of vehicular accidents
June 13, 2013 — The Air Force has lost 15 members in four-wheel private motor vehicle accidents during the Critical Days of Summer since 2010, underscoring the importance of safe driving habits.A Joint Base San... MORE

12th FTW instructor pilot summits Mt. Everest
June 10, 2013 — An active mountain climber since he was a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Capt. Marshall Klitzke, a native of Lemmon, S.D., has felt at home in the mountains since he was a little boy."My... MORE

CFI prosthetist receives top civilian Army honor
June 7, 2013 — A Brooke Army Medical Center employee received a top Army honor recently for his innovation and dedication to caring for wounded service members.Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presented... MORE

Army South conducts army-to-army staff talks with Brazil
June 7, 2013 — Just south of the Amazon jungle, Lt. Gen. Luiz Guilherme Paul Cruz, deputy chief for Special and International Affairs of the Brazilian army, welcomed Maj. Gen Frederick Rudesheim, commanding general... MORE

14th MI Battalion still training intel units
June 7, 2013 — Even while the 14th Military Intelligence Battalion has been preparing for its inactivation June 14, it has also maintained a full schedule in helping to train other intelligence units over the last... MORE

New JBSA commander no stranger to San Antonio
June 6, 2013 — A new commander took the stick of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 29.Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta takes his turn in the cockpit as... MORE

T-1 Jayhawk mod ushers in new era in CSO training, first for AF
June 6, 2013 — The 451st Flying Training Squadron completed the final step of a long journey when a T-1A Jayhawk modified for electronic warfare training took flight on an undergraduate syllabus sortie June 4. This... MORE

Marathon training begins at Randolph
June 6, 2013 — Those wanting to kick fitness into high gear can hit the pavement during several summer runs hosted by the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center in preparation for the Air Force... MORE

JBSA-Randolph A&FRC offers parents 'Bundles for Babies'
June 6, 2013 — A morning's worth of invaluable information will be available to first-time expectant parents next week at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center.The Air Force Aid... MORE

'Lean' workshops helping clinic staff improve productivity
June 6, 2013 — An initiative is under way to turn the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic into a "lean" facility.A series of "lean" workshops began in May, orienting 359th Medical Group active-duty... MORE

Zero mishaps reported in JBSA Critical Days of Summer kickoff
June 6, 2013 — Critical Days of Summer kicked off May 23 with historic rain, and while it killed three people, destroyed 22 homes and damaged 137 houses throughout the local area according to the San Antonio... MORE

USAISR Burn Center receives FDA clearance for innovative burn resuscitation technology
June 3, 2013 — For the first time in its 70-year history, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug... MORE

DLIELC showcase: Students create displays with international flair
May 31, 2013 — Cultural displays designed by international students enabled attendees to travel through 28 countries during the second annual Defense Language Institute English Language Center International Fest May... MORE

Youth Sports Physical Day planned at JBSA-Randolph
May 30, 2013 — The 359th Medical Group is setting aside a Saturday morning in June to offer sports physical examinations to students between the ages of 10 and 18 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Clinic.The... MORE

Chaplains, assistants attend conference
May 30, 2013 — Religious support teams from multiple Air Education and Training Command bases taught resiliency enhancing tools to chaplains and chaplain assistants during a conference May 21-23 at Joint Base San... MORE