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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... MORE

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 -... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Annual award winners from the 12th Flying Training WIng's 12th Operations Group and 12th Maintenance Directorate pose for a photo with Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command commander (center), and 12th FTW leadership after receiving their awards at the Parr O'Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, January 25, 2013. Due to the geographically separated nature of the 12th FTW, members stationed with the wing's 306th and 479th Flying Training Groups were not able to attend the event. Instead they were honored at individual events at their respective home stations, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., and Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., on January 28 and 29. Typically all nominees are sent TDY to the ceremony, but having separate events saved the wing nearly $30,000.

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Yvonne Haecker, CPS Energy Solutions manager, present a check for $154,996.71 to Col. Christine Erlewine, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, Jan 23. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. From left to right, Ruben Ramos, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph energy manager, Bruce Dschuden, JBSA-Randolph efficiency manager, Erlewine, Haecker and Juan Novan, senior mechanical engineer project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

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... MORE

Library volunteer Felicia Ferdarko reads to preschool children from the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Child Development Center during Story Time Jan 16. at the JBSA-Randolph library. Ferdarko read “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport to teach preschoolers about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and concepts of equality and nonviolence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

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... MORE

Capt. Antwan Floyd poses with other airman from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron Jan 19. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Floyd was announced as the 2012 Air Force Outstanding Security Forces Company Grade Officer award winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

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... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Guy Kendrick, Charter Chief, is one of five senior non-commissioned officers at Randolph AFB, Texas to make the first ever promotion to Chief Master Sgt. He wore that rank until his retirement in 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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... MORE

Patti Steward (right), senior wireless engineer for Brooke Army Medical Center
Information Management Division, discusses San Antonio Military Medical Center’s
new wireless service with wireless engineers Phillip Forister and Rosendo
B. Flores. The pilot program will enable beneficiaries to connect to Wi-Fi while
in the hospital using commercial, personally owned wireless devices.
Photo by Robert Shields

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... MORE

Navy Capt. John D. Larnerd is piped ashore Jan. 11as he retires after more than 35 years of service.
Photo by Lori A. Newman

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... MORE

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... MORE

Bryan London, Randolph High School Ro-Hawks basketball player, takes a shot against the Robert G. Cole High School Cougars Jan 11. at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The Ro-Hawks have an overall record of 16-3 and a 4-1 division record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

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... MORE

Airmen from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron attend the command dedication of their Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Defenders Wall Dec. 6. The memorial wall is in the 902nd SFS building at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph honoring nine fallen Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

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... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members slow their vehicle speed as they drive through the Randolph main gate bollards Jan. 12. The bollards are used for security measures and traffic control. (Photo by Joel Martinez)