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Registration ends Monday for annual 'You Got Talent' contest
February 7, 2013 — Registration ends Monday for a yearly Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph talent competition planned for 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.The 16th annual You Got Talent Family and...

SCRA: What military members need to know
February 1, 2013 — Although original legislation dates back to the Civil War and was later embodied in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, or the SSCRA of 1940; the basic intent of those previous laws -...

Dental staff to offer dental tips to students
January 31, 2013 — The 359th Dental Squadron serves Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's active-duty population, but it also provides valuable outreach to the youngest members of the community.Children's Dental Health...

Mental health flight tackles teen dating violence with programs
January 31, 2013 — A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011 showed one in 10 high school students reported being hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or...

Traumatic Stress Response Team focuses on resilience
January 31, 2013 — Airmen and civilians who encounter difficult events in their lives - from natural disasters and deaths of loved ones to combat situations - have shoulders to lean on as they heal their emotional...

TRICARE patients must follow urgent care rules
January 31, 2013 — Receiving urgent care at a civilian facility is an easy process, but some TRICARE Prime beneficiaries are not following the rules, costing themselves and the Air Force money.These beneficiaries are...

12th FTW goes the distance to honor Airmen, saves $30K
January 29, 2013 — Like most wings the 12th Flying Training Wing honors their annual award winners every January in a ceremony that highlights their achievements from the last year.However, when time came to plan this...

Special Victims’ Counsel eligibility expanded to include unprofessional relationships
January 24, 2013 — The new Special Victims' Counsel Program starting Air Force-wide Monday will be expanded to basic military trainees and technical training students who have been involved in unprofessional...

JBSA-Randolph units seek comments through ICE system
January 24, 2013 — Organizations throughout Joint Base San Antonio strive to better their services and products, but sometimes it is their customers' suggestions that provide the impetus for improvement.An important way...

Randolph student earns spot in elite soccer program
January 24, 2013 — An Air Force major at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was just looking for an activity for her children when she signed them up for a soccer program more than three years ago.One of those children has...

JBSA-Randolph earns 6-figure rebate from CPS Energy
January 24, 2013 — CPS Energy rewarded Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph its largest rebate ever of $154,000 for energy savings that result from newly replaced water chillers in Bldg. 991. The chillers have 550- and...

Library volunteers deliver MLK message at Story Time
January 24, 2013 — Preschool children learned about a great American and his lifelong dedication to the ideals of brotherhood, equality and nonviolence during Story Time Jan. 16 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph...

JBSA-Randolph captain earns Air Force-level honors
January 24, 2013 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Capt. Antwan Floyd, 902nd Security Forces Squadron operations officer, was named the 2012 Outstanding Security Forces Company Grade Officer award winner for the Air...

Memorial service planned for 'Charter Chief' Kendrick
January 24, 2013 — A longtime member of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community who made history when he was a part of the Air Force's inaugural class of chief master sergeants died Jan. 14 at the age of...

SAMMC to unveil guest Wi-Fi for patients, families
January 18, 2013 — Patients and their families will soon be able to text, email or just browse the Internet from their commercial, personally-owned wireless devices at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, thanks to...

New commander takes helm of Navy Medicine Training Support Center
January 18, 2013 — A ceremony steeped in rich Navy tradition took place Jan. 11 in front of one of Texas' most historic landmarks - the Alamo.Navy Capt. Joel A. Roos assumed command of the Navy Medicine Training Support...

Reserve Select, Retired Reserve must switch to electronic premium payments to avoid suspension of coverage
January 17, 2013 — TRICARE beneficiaries covered by TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve must switch to electronic premium payments. If they don't make the change, they risk having their coverage...

Ro-Hawks soar toward successful season
January 17, 2013 — The Randolph Ro-Hawks boys basketball team has soared to one of its best starts ever - three tournament championships and 18 victories in its first 21 games.Chalk it all up to experience."We have a...

Memorial wall honors fallen security forces members
January 17, 2013 — Sometimes a reminder at the workplace is essential to motivate, inspire and put people's jobs into perspective. The newly installed Fallen and Defender Wall at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph law...

Security forces officials warn against reckless driving at gates
January 17, 2013 — When active-duty members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors leave Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph through the main and west gates, chances are they will encounter protective barriers...