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Commander awards Purple Heart to his former Soldier
October 24, 2013 — Staff Sgt. Edward Matayka was honored by his former Vermont National Guard commander during a Purple Heart ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center Oct. 18. Col. Even Renz, deputy commander... MORE

Staff Sgt. Edward Matayka receives a Purple Heart from Maj. Gen. William Roy, deputy commanding general for Operations U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), during an Oct. 18 ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center. Matayka, a combat medic, was injured in Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. (Army Photo by Robert Shields, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs)

Vehicle operations improves customer service
October 24, 2013 — Since vehicle operations at all three Joint Base San Antonio locations consolidated day-to-day business in April, JBSA-Randolph has become the JBSA Distinguished Visitor Transportation Support Center... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James McKinney, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron dispatcher, checks out the interior of a 12-passenger surrey bus Tuesday, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. JBSA-Randolph became the location for the Distinguished Visitor Transportation Support Center in April.(Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

Financial counselors serve Airmen' s best interest
October 24, 2013 — Managing money, especially in troubling economic times, can be a difficult task for many people. However, the military offers members and their families, civilian employees and retirees various... MORE

JBSA emergency notification system relies on current contact information
October 24, 2013 — A variety of emergencies - from active shooter incidents and accidents involving aircraft or chemical and biological substances to severe weather events - can compromise the safety of the people who... MORE

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE - FPCON CHARLIE for all JBSA - EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
October 24, 2013 — EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE502nd Air Base Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, directed FPCON CHARLIE for all Joint Base San Antonio. Effective immediately all AAFES facilities and base schools... MORE

A reason to save water on Joint Base San Antonio
October 16, 2013 — Water conservation is already important to most members of the San Antonio community, but it is especially important to consider during Energy Awareness Month in October.Water conservation at Joint... MORE

Energy Awareness Month: keep conservation in mind
October 16, 2013 — October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives. The JBSA Energy Program is designed to comply with... MORE

Letter from the Commander - Joint Base San Antonio Energy Awareness Campaign
October 16, 2013 — The Department of Defense is looking for ways to save money without having to sacrifice services. I am convinced energy conservation is a way the Joint Base San Antonio community can do its part to... MORE

Brigadier General Robert D. LaBrutta, Commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio

All-Air Force Men's Softball Team earns second consecutive second place finish
October 15, 2013 — The All-Air Force Men's Softball Team came up short for the second consecutive year in the Armed Forces Softball Championships.The team earned a second place finish, losing to the Army, 23-8 in the... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates Oct. 11
October 11, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 68 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 681 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:322nd Training SquadronFlight 603Xavier Campos-ColettaJacob... MORE

Suicide prevention seminar focuses on changing habits, behaviors, thinking
October 11, 2013 — Nothing is more important than the health and welfare of our service members, civilians and their families, said Army Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commanding general, Mission and Installation... MORE

From left: Dr. Heather Ridnour, Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness Training Center; Chaplain (Navy Lt. Cmdr.) Joseph Blair, Navy Medical Training Support; Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta, Joint Base San Antonio/502nd Air Base Wing commander and Army Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commanding general, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, listen to Dr. Ed Ahl introduce the agenda for the suicide prevention and awareness seminar, “Shoulder to Shoulder: Ready and Resilient,” held Sept. 20 at the Blesse Auditorium. (Photo by Michael O'Rear, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs)

Hiring Heroes career fair offers variety of employment options
October 11, 2013 — The Sam Houston Community Center was abuzz with activity Sept.18 as hundreds of jobseekers networked with several dozen potential employers representing businesses in and around San Antonio and across... MORE

A wounded warrior meets with a recruiter at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Defense Department Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the Sam Houston Community Center Sept. 18 to explore employment opportunities after leaving the military. Hiring Heroes Career Fair representatives work with transitioning military, their spouses and veterans hoping to match individual skill sets to a potential employer’s specific needs. (Photo by Robet Dozier, US Army Installation Magaement Command Public Affairs)

AETC commander retires after 35 years of service
October 10, 2013 — The commander of Air Education and Training Command retired Oct. 10, ending a 35-year career of service and commitment to the U.S. Air Force.General Edward A. Rice Jr., a command pilot with more than... MORE

AETC welcomes new commander
October 10, 2013 — Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. during a ceremony here Oct. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff, presided over the... MORE

Lowering bad cholesterol helps prevent heart disease
October 10, 2013 — A simple checkup is the first step people can take to learn and control their cholesterol levels, which if too high, can lead to heart disease - the leading cause of death in the United States... MORE

Dining facility responds to budget cuts with changes
October 10, 2013 — Another round of budget reductions throughout the Air Force for fiscal 2014 is again affecting the service' s dining facilities.At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Rendezvous Dining Facility, one of... MORE

Alene Cooper (right) serves Airman Rashawn Williams Sept. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rendezvous Dining Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

School clubs teach fundamental robotics, video game design
October 10, 2013 — As part of a Randolph Elementary School effort to encourage participation by students interested in technology, engineering, construction and computer programming, fifth-graders attended their first... MORE

Lt. Col. Lex Cloutier, 99th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, demonstrates how robots work to fifth graders at Randolph Elementary School during a meeting of the school's robotics club Sept. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Retiree Appreciation Day Cancelled
October 9, 2013 — The Retiree Appreciation Day activities scheduled for Oct. 19 have been cancelled due to the government shutdown. MORE

Latest furlough-related pay information
October 9, 2013 — This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the employees called back to work under Pay or Military Act... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates Oct. 4
October 8, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 63 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among the 635 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated Oct. 4:320th Training Squadron Flight 581Dylan Berglund... MORE

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