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Painting crew giving Taj Mahal a fresh look
May 30, 2013 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's most recognizable structure is receiving a fresh coat of paint.The project to paint the Taj Mahal, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, began... MORE

Scaffolding surrounds Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's most recognizable structure, the Taj Mahal, in preparation for a fresh coat of paint May 13. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey / Released)

A&FRC hosts seminar for veteran-owned small businesses
May 30, 2013 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center will host part of a program called "Operation Boots to Business" 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for active-duty... MORE

British army veterans tour JBSA-Randolph
May 30, 2013 — Members from the 12th Flying Training Wing invited a trio of British Army veterans to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for a tour, chips and cheers May 16 as part of their week-long visit to San... MORE

Cody Goetz (right), 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, gives Chelsea Pensioner ( from left to right) Donald crassweller, William Fox and David Thomson a guided tour of the 560th FTS May 16 at Joint Base - San Antonio-Randolph. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey / Released)

New under secretary visits Joint Base San Antonio
May 29, 2013 — Eric Fanning visited with Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 during his first base trip as the under secretary of the Air Force. His two-day visit to JBSA included stops at Randolph,... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning gives the oath of office to Airmen graduatiing Air Force Basic Military Training May 17, 2013, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. Fanning visited with members of Joint Base San Antonio May 16 and 17 with stops at Randolph, Lackland, and Fort Sam Houston as part of his first base visit as under secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Sequestration places limits on gate access at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 28, 2013 — The Department of Defense and the armed services recently issued guidance and directives for operating under sequestration. These directives restrict our ability to sustain installation support... MORE

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 28, 2013 — After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but because of other efforts... MORE

Some Joint Base San Antonio fi tness centers revise hours
May 28, 2013 — Due to mandatory budget cuts associated withsequestration, the operating hours at certain fi tnesscenters throughout Joint Base San Antoniowill adjust their hours beginning Saturday. Onlythe... MORE

Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs
May 28, 2013 — When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days... MORE

Patrons get energy boost with nonstop Zumba
May 24, 2013 — More than 30 patrons did not have to wait until the night time to get their dance on.They turned the Chaparral Fitness Center into their own discoteca during the Zumba session celebrating May Fitness... MORE

More than 30 patrons performed three hours of ceaseless Zumba during the Zumba Jam celebrating May Fitness Month at the Chaparral Fitness Center May 18. (Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Spouses eligible for scholarships, online courses
May 23, 2013 — Through partnership with the Air Force Aid Society, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center is debuting a program called "Education on the Go!" offering 40 scholarships... MORE

Building renamed to honor former instructor pilot
May 23, 2013 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community gathered to honor the memory of the late Maj. Peter "Oly" Jahns during a building dedication ceremony May 17, when building 39 - home of the... MORE

The family of the late Air Force Maj. Peter Jahns ,Air Force Col. Steven Parker (back), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and retired Air Force Lt. Col. JK Switzer (right) pose in front of the newly dedicated 39th Flying Training Squadron building Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Jahns, a former T-38 instructor pilot, died in a crash March 19, 2003, during a routine training flight at Randolph. (Air Force photo by Richard McFadden)

39th FTS remembers, honors one of their own
May 23, 2013 — The 39th Flying Training Squadron honored one of their own by dedicating the squadron building to Maj. Peter Jahns in a ceremony on May 17. Jahns was an instructor pilot assigned to the 100th Flying... MORE

The widow of Maj. Peter Jahns, Rhonda, poses near a plaque which commemorates her husband. Jahns was an instructor pilot assigned to the 100th Flying Training Squadron, later designated the 39th Flying Training Squadron, who died in a T-38 accident March 19, 2003 at then Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The plaque was unveiled during the 39th FTS building dedication ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 17, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez).

Brig. Gen. Carter addresses 502nd ABW with final commander's calls
May 21, 2013 — Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter addressed 502nd ABW members during her final commander's calls at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston and... MORE

River parade to honor military
May 21, 2013 — San Antonio will lead the nation in celebrating National Armed Forces Day Saturday with the America's Armed Forces River Parade in downtown San Antonio. The Paseo del Rio Association's annual Armed... MORE

Randolph athletes compete in state track, field meet
May 16, 2013 — Three Randolph High School track and field team members concluded their high school athletic careers on the state's biggest stage last weekend, competing in the University Interscholastic League meet... MORE

Christian Eidenschink practices the high jump in preparation of the state finals at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph High School May 8, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez) (released)

Airman sings her way to become Idol Factor champion
May 16, 2013 — A name change, new set of rules and larger pool of contestants were ingredients that made Idol Factor - formerly Randolph Idol - a record-breaking success this year, with a cumulative audience of... MORE

Senior Airman Sherita Tisdom, San Antonio Military Medical Center emergency room medical clerk, sang her way to the grand prize and title of 2013 Idol Factor
winner May 3 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club. (Courtesy photo)

JBSA-Randolph civil servant retires after 51 years
May 16, 2013 — After dedicating more than a half-century to the Air Force, Byron Parcenue, Air Education and Training Command Airfield Operations chief, who joined the service as an air traffic controller in 1962,... MORE

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. BT Parcenue, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command chief of Airfield Operations, leads a daily meeting with Master Sgt. Wade Glegg, air traffic control training and operations manager, May 7 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Parcenue is retiring June 28 after 51 years of combined federal service, including 30 years as an active-duty member, 20 years in airfield operations as a civil servant and one year as an Air Force contractor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez / Released

Pertussis cases prompt alert from JBSA-Randolph health officials
May 16, 2013 — Two recent confirmed and treated cases of pertussis at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic have prompted 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Public Health Flight officials to raise... MORE

558th FTS hold first winging ceremony
May 9, 2013 — *Editor's note: for security reasons, some personnel are referred to by their first names*The 558th Flying Training Squadron held their first winging ceremony, May 3, for Undergraduate Remotely... MORE

Commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Edward Rice Jr., pins pilot wings on one of the newest remotely piloted aircraft pilot graduates. The 558th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas held their first undergraduate RPA training class winging ceremony May 3, 2013. Rice winged several of the Air Force’s newest RPA pilots; he also served as the guest speaker for the graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Mock trial highlights JBSA-Randolph's Law Day
May 9, 2013 — The 902nd Mission Support Group Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will bring a special Law Day presentation to Randolph High School government and economics students this month.Students will view a... MORE

Capt. Sarah Huerta (left), 902nd Mission Support Group Judge Advocate chief of legal assistance, discusses a legal matter with Capt. Anna Rehder, 902nd Mission Support Group Judge Advocate chief of civil law, April 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez / Released)