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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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