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Medical staff encourage beneficiaries to address 'silent killer'
February 14, 2013 — High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions in the United States, affecting 60 to 65 million adults - or about one in three adults.It is the most prevalent diagnosis at the Joint... MORE

JBSA-Randolph tax center staff: Delayed tax season won't stop business
February 14, 2013 — Due to tax law changes made by Congress in late December, the Internal Revenue Service fell eight days behind when processing tax returns, not starting until Jan. 30. Despite the lag, Joint Base San... MORE

JBSA financial programs to highlight Military Saves Week
February 14, 2013 — A national campaign that encourages military families to save money each month will be showcased Feb. 25-March 1 at Joint Base San Antonio locations.Military Saves Week, part of the America Saves... MORE

Library offers free digital magazine service
February 14, 2013 — The library at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph secured a contract in September with Zinio - a company that offers digital magazines - allowing patrons to access more than 650 magazines online free of... MORE

AETC program builds bridges between U.S., foreign allies
February 14, 2013 — One of the best examples of global cooperation can be found at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and other Air Force installations, where an Air Education and Training Command squadron's mission is to... MORE

Texas legislators tour JBSA-Camp Bullis
February 14, 2013 — Senior leaders from the 502nd Air Base Wing hosted the wing's first Texas Legislative Day Feb. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.The event included a day-long immersion tour that included a JBSA... MORE

Texas Sen. Donna Campbell shakes hand with Air Force Master Sgt. Pearl Alvarezswartz, while in back, Texas Rep. Lyle Larson, shakes hands with Air Force Tech Sgt. Jeremy Oulette after the HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer exhibition. Texas Legislative Day was hosted by the 502nd Air Base Wing and held at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Military leaders from throughout the Americas visit U.S. Army North
February 8, 2013 — Military leaders from Central America visited U.S. Army North Jan. 30 as part of the Central American Regional Leaders' Conference, hosted by U.S. Army South, in a cooperative effort to establish... MORE

Army commanders from Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and security leaders from Panama arrive at U.S. Army North Jan. 30 as part of the Central American Regional Leaders’ Conference, hosted by U.S. Army South, in a cooperative effort to establish closer ties between militaries and to improve coordination on common issues. (Photo by Sgt. Maj. Eric Lobsinger, U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

ARSOUTH, partner nations discuss solutions to regional threats
February 8, 2013 — U.S. Army South hosted, on behalf of the U.S. Army, senior military and security forces leaders from five partner nations for the annual Central American Regional Leaders' Conference at ARSOUTH... MORE

Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim (head of table), the commanding general of U.S. Army South, leads a discussion during the first day of the 2013 Central American Regional Leaders’ Conference at the Army South headquarters on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 29. (Photo by Eric R. Lucero, U.S. Army South Public Affairs)

502nd Comptroller Squadron takes top Air Force awards
February 7, 2013 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Comptroller Squadron has several reasons to celebrate, including winning a pair of Air Force-level awards for Financial Analysis Office of the Year and Financial Services... MORE

New press box at JBSA-Randolph track, field planned
February 7, 2013 — A press box is under construction near the track and field across from the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. It is set to be completed by April.The $300,000 project was... MORE

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

AF opens remaining combat positions to women
February 1, 2013 — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey announced Jan. 24 the rescission the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule for women... 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