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Virtual system transforms Soldiers' training, saves Army money
October 24, 2013 — Live training cannot always be conducted due to time or money constraints, but thanks to the Dismounted Soldier Training System at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's Mission Training Complex,... MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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