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Cyber warrior earns highest civilian award
March 11, 2013 — The Air Force has a secret weapon in its arsenal of defense against computer-generated threats to military and U.S. commercial operations. That secret weapon is none other than cyber "Wonder Woman"... MORE

Angelica Collazo, a senior analyst with the 92nd Information Operation Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was recognized for her work with cyber space security and received the Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Wash., D.C. recently. The award is the highest honor given by the Secretary of Defense to career civilian personnel. (Photo courtesy DOD/Released)

435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards
March 8, 2013 — The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their... MORE

Andrew Lisius, 12th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches in-and outbound aircraft from his radar screen at the east tower Aug. 14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Gen. Edward Rice Jr., pins wings on newest sensor operators
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Gen. Edward Rice Jr., Commander of Air Education and Training Command, pins sensor operator wings on Airman 1st Class Abishai's service coat at Abishai's graduation from the 558th Flying Training Squadron's Basic Sensor Operator Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas March 8, 2013. Abishai was inspired by the general's story and career and invited him to attend his graduation and pin on his wings. Rice accepted the invitation and winged several of the Air Force's newest sensor operators; he also served as the speaker for the graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Rodriguez)

AETC commander presents Duckworth Award to 558th FTS
March 8, 2013 — Gen. Edward Rice Jr., Commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the 2011 Col. Joseph B. Duckworth Annual USAF Instrument award to the 558th Flying Training Squadron here March 8. The... MORE

The 558th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, conducts undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft training and is comprised of three formal courses for officer and enlisted Airmen, plus a military training flight responsible for the oversight and mentoring of non-prior service enlisted students that are fresh out of basic military training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rich McFadden)

JBSA civil engineer squadrons pursuing common environmental structure
March 7, 2013 — One of the benefits of joint basing is manifesting itself at all three Joint Base San Antonio Civil Engineer Squadrons, which are sharing their best environmental management system practices while... MORE

JBSA commemorates Foulois' first military flight at Fort Sam Houston
March 7, 2013 — March 2 marked a monumental day in the legacy of aviation. On that day, 103 years ago, a young Army lieutenant named Benjamin Foulois made history when he piloted the Army's first aircraft, Signal... MORE

Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens (center), Air Education and Training command vice commander, retired Col. Dan Meyers (right), Order of Daedalians, Stinsons Flight captain, and retired Lt. Col. Dan Clark, Jack Dibrell Alamo Chapter; place the wreath during a ceremony commemorating the first military flight. The ceremony was held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade grounds March 1. Flown by Lt. Benjamin Foulois March 2, 1910, the flight took place over the parade grounds at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Lieutenant Foulois' orders were to "teach himself to fly" in the only military aeroplane in existence at that time. His first flight lasted seven and one-half minutes and he flew the Wright "B" Flyer to 100 feet before landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

New simulator targets hypoxia symptoms
March 7, 2013 — Members of the 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Aerospace Physiology and Operational Flight have a new tool to help aircrews combat the effects of hypoxia, and they are poised to take their knowledge... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Boyd and Tech. Sgt. Andre Scott, 359th Aeromedical Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight craftsmen, conduct tests on the new hypoxia familiarization trainer Feb. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/ Released)

U.S. senator honors Purple Heart recipient
March 1, 2013 — A newly elected U.S. senator from Texas honored a Soldier with a Purple Heart at the Warrior and Family Support Center and also visited with wounded warriors at San Antonio Military Medical Center... MORE

ARSOUTH deploys watercraft to support exercises, missions
March 1, 2013 — Looking just like any other military ship out on the water, the 175-foot, military-grey vessel glided slowly toward shore at Guantanamo Bay. However, unlike any other military ship out on the water,... MORE

Crewmembers prepare to fight a simulated fire onboard the LCU 2001”Runnymede.” If a fire were to break out, half of the fire team would immediately start spraying down the area of fire while the other half dons fireproof suits. On half the team is dressed, they switch off positions so they can get dressed while still maintaining constant control of the fire. The crew is expected to take no more than two minutes to be fully dressed in fire protection gear.

Civil engineer squadrons pursuing common environmental structure
February 28, 2013 — One of the benefits of joint basing is manifesting itself at all three Joint Base San Antonio civil engineer squadrons, which are sharing their best environmental management system practices while... MORE

Nutrition month stresses food preferences
February 28, 2013 — Eating healthy does not have to mean bland or boring.The National Nutrition Month 2013 theme, "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day," encourages personalized healthy eating styles that lean heavily on food... MORE

Enthusiastic staff makes up JBSA-Randolph Inn
February 28, 2013 — Offering a welcoming environment and competitive pricing, the seasoned staff at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Inn is ready to take care of active-duty members, retirees, Department of Defense... MORE

Pharmacists play greater role in health care
February 28, 2013 — A new collaborative practice at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Clinic is allowing pharmacists to play a greater role in beneficiaries' health care.Randolph pharmacists are now operating a PharmD... MORE

Living the Dream…Again
February 26, 2013 — When most people think of retirement, they think of sitting for hours on a warm, sunny day with sand between their toes and a cold beverage in hand. For one person, retirement will mean long days... MORE

After 20 years as a combat systems officer and more than 3,000 flying hours in a variety of aircraft, Maj. James Lee, a instructor combat systems officer with the 451st Flying Training Squadron at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., is retiring to pursue his second dream: medical school. In August, Lee will start back at the bottom of the ladder as a student of podiatry at Samuel Merritt University at Oakland, Calif. (Courtesy Photo)

Vietnam War vet receives Bronze Star at JBSA-Randolph
February 26, 2013 — An Air Force retiree received a Bronze Star Medal with valor and a Purple Heart at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Taj Mahal Feb. 15, nearly 48 years after rescuing officers and protecting military... MORE

Retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Palacio Salazar receives the Purple Heart from retired Air Force Col. Colin Chauret Feb.15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal. Salazar was wounded in action as an Airman First Class while stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 1965.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Soaring to Success – 94th FTS glider instructor named most active in nation
February 26, 2013 — For Mark Matticola, a civilian soaring instructor pilot assigned to the 94th Flying Training Squadron, being recognized as the most active glider instructor in the nation by the Soaring Society of... MORE

Mark Matticola, a civilian soaring instructor pilot assigned to the 94th Flying Training Squadron, was recognized as the most active glider instructor in the nation by the Soaring Society of America. Matticola, who is also a lieutenant colonel reservist assigned to the 70th Flying Training Squadron but attached to the 94th FTS, beat more than 400 other soaring instructors from across the country for the honor. The 94th FTS conducts more than 15,000 training and competition glider sorties annually, focused on developing officership, leadership, and character to cadets. (Courtesy photo)

Army Emergency Relief campaign runs March 1 to April 30
February 22, 2013 — The 2013 Army Emergency Relief campaign begins March 1 and runs through April 30. The kick-off is from 10 a.m. to noon March 12 at the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center, Building 2797. The... MORE

Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs
February 21, 2013 — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab) (Defense Department photo/U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

JBSA-Randolph members share insight, inspire workouts
February 21, 2013 — The excitement of working out after planning a fitness resolution usually fizzles by late February, a staff member from the Health and Wellness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph said. That's... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Reasons, lifts weights Feb. 15 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Young performers display range of talents at UGT contest
February 21, 2013 — Dancers, singers and musicians shared the spotlight at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center Feb. 15 for the annual You Got Talent Family and Teen Talent... MORE