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59th Medical Wing Warrior of the Week
July 23, 2014 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Hanaway, 359th Medical Group NCOIC of Medical Training Programs, teaches basic CPR to Airmen assigned to the 359th MDG, July 15, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Hanaway is a Basic Life Support instructor and teaches resuscitation methods on a mannequin by demonstrating two-inch deep chest compressions and giving breaths with a one way valve pocket mask. Hanaway is this week’s Warrior of the Week for the 59th Medical Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Rambler 120 race returns with new division for individuals
July 22, 2014 — After a one-year hiatus, Joint Base San Antonio's adventure race, the Rambler 120 Team Challenge, will return Sept. 20 to the JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The Rambler 120, which is hosted by... MORE

Team Kick Rx members (from left to right), Kimberly Ortmeyer, Carlos Martinez, Oriana Davila, and Justin Lusk, compete with 36 other teams in the 22-mile bike race portion of the seventh annual Rambler 120 Competition Oct 20 at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The endurance portion event included running, cycling, rowing and a mystery event.

Chief's Group
July 18, 2014 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Dana Wood, Air Education and Training Command enlisted professional military education functional manager, uses a sponge to scrub off extra paint on park garbage cans during the Eberle Park Renovation project July 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The day’s mission included spreading mulch in playgrounds, adding sand to the outside volleyball court, power-washing, painting, and cleaning up. Volunteers were members of either the Randolph Top Three or Randolph Chief’s Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenna Jackson)

TRX training helps Airman get back on track
July 18, 2014 — For a 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron technical sergeant, running has always been in his family.Tech Sgt. James Cummings' father and sister ran track so it was natural that he followed in... MORE

Tech Sgt. James Cummings, 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron NCO in charge of engineering installation, performs pikes using TRX training equipment July 8 at the Gateway Fitness Center, ( Photo by Jose T. Garza III)

Frog was key player in opening of time capsule
July 17, 2014 — A charming green and yellow frog was the star of the show July 11 during a celebration that forged a new link between Air Force and Navy personnel aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP).The joint... MORE

From left) Col. Thomas Shank, commanding officer of the 479th Flying Training Group (FTG), Navy Capt. Mike Fisher, retired Lt. Cmdr. Lee Wright, retired Navy Capt. Dan Hansen and NASP CO Capt. Keith Hoskins excavate a time capsule placed 20 years ago by search and rescue helicopter squadron HC-16. (Photo by Mike O’Connor)

Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches
July 16, 2014 — Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old email tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches of personally identifiable information, or PII.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, or DSET,... MORE

AFRS command chief reflects on 30 years of service
July 16, 2014 — After 30 years of service to the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. William Cavenaugh, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, will retire in a ceremony here July 17. Cavenaugh grew up in North... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. William Cavenaugh is all smiles after accepting the position of Air Force Recruiting Service command chief Aug. 30, 2011. After 30 years of service to the Air Force, Cavenaugh will retire in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 17.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Hillary Stonemetz)

METC honor graduate inspires by passing distinction to fellow classmate
July 16, 2014 — An Air Force student who graduated from the Healthcare Administration Specialist program at the Medical Education & Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston demonstrated more than... MORE

Davis Barracks named for female Army combat medic
July 16, 2014 — Staff Sgt. Carletta Davis, an Army medic, died Nov. 5, 2007, in Tal Al-Dahad, Iraq when an improvised explosive devise detonated near her Humvee during combat operations. Her name and legacy will now... MORE

Who receives your SGLI proceeds - your spouse or your former spouse?
July 16, 2014 — Payment from a Servicemember's Group Life Insurance policy may be the largest sum of money that your family receives if you die while on active duty. That's why it's important to make sure that your... MORE

Shirts' corner: symbol of freedom, hope
July 16, 2014 — A symbol of our nation's strength and unity, the American flag is a representation of inspiration and pride for the men and women of our armed forces. Often referred to as the Stars and... MORE

Airmen encouraged to review emergency contact information
July 16, 2014 — When Airmen go through major changes in their lives, such as marriage, a permanent change of station or having a child, one of the first things that should come to mind is, "I have to update my... MORE

U.S., British wounded warriors compete in adaptive sports tournament
July 16, 2014 — About 100 Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and British armed forces wounded warriors trained and competed in the second annual Wounded Warrior Summer Invitational Adaptive Sports Tournament July 7-10... MORE

The Army team scrimmages the Marine team July 9, 2014, during the 2014 Wounded Warrior Summer Invitational Adaptive Sports Tournament at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The event features 100 wounded warriors from both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The event is leading up to two other events beginning this September, which are the Warrior Games being held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the Invictus Games being held in the U.K. The three-day event included skill development and tournament competition in wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball for the wounded warriors from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Great Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Desiree N. Palacios)

Summer art, dance camp allows children to express creativity, artistic talents
July 16, 2014 — A three-day summer camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 8-10 provided a special group of children with an opportunity to explore and express their creative and artistic talents. The 2014... MORE

Kayla McKenney (right), Youth Program Staff volunteer, gives assistance to Juliette Gerst (left) and Alex Gerst in an art class July 9 during the Joint Base San Antonio 2014 Military & Family Readiness Arts and Dance Camp at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Resources available for dependents with deployed, TDY, remote spouse
July 16, 2014 — Active-duty members who receive orders to deploy or go on temporary duty face one of the toughest parts of military life. If they have families, these situations can be even more challenging... MORE

Shoplifting prevention campaign continues at JBSA-Randolph
July 16, 2014 — Shoplifting incidents usually spike during the summer at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, but the continuation of a shoplifting prevention campaign that began two years ago has increased public... MORE

Airman 1st Class Shawna Grocott and Officer Marcelo Aguillon Jr., 902nd Security Forces Squadron security officers, walk down aisles in the Exchange June 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. According to military legal code, military police members may apprehend suspects if probable cause is established. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Desiree Palacios)

Military, local firefighters train together
July 16, 2014 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph firefighters trained firefighters from the City of San Antonio Fire Department on safely extricating crewmembers from a T-6 Texan II July 9 on the JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Time Hagan, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph firefighter, briefs a group of San Antonio and JBSA-Randolph firefighters about the possible safety hazards of extricating a pilot from a T-6 Texan II July 9, 2014 at JBSA-Randolph. The firefighters trained together to improve emergency response involving military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photos by A1C Stormy D. Archer/Released)

JBSA-Lackland hosts Individual Ready Reserve Muster
July 11, 2014 — The 502nd Air Base Wing with support from the 433rd Airlift Wing hosted an Individual Ready Reserve Muster here July 11.The IRR Muster is one of three continuous pre-trained individual manpower... MORE

More than 300 individual ready reserve Airmen attend the IRR Muster hosted July 11, 2014 at l Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's Arnold Hall. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

502nd ISG change of command ceremony, Smith takes command
July 11, 2014 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the guidon to Col. Alexander Smith the incoming commander of the 502nd Installation Support Group in a change of command ceremony July 11, 2014 at the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club. Outgoing 502nd ISG commander, Col. William Eger III (right) heads to Fort George G. Meade, Md. to serve as the deputy director of network services at the Defense Information Systems Agency.

JBSA Airman named an Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year
July 10, 2014 — An Airman from the 502nd Air Base Wing here is an Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year.The Air Force recognized Tech. Sgt. Latoria R. Ellis, 502nd Contracting Squadron, contracting officer,... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Latoria Ellis, 502nd Contracting Squadron contracting officer, recieved the 12th Outstanding Airman of the Year award for 2014 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) (released)