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JBSA-Randolph dental flight to provide outreach to students
February 12, 2014 — The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month each February to raise awareness of the importance of oral health for children.At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates for 14 Feb
February 12, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 68 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 687 Air Force basic military trainees who graduate Feb. 14:320th Training SquadronFlight 133Troy Charlesworth Collin... MORE

Will you be ready? Radiological incidents: Not a matter of if but when
February 11, 2014 — An ear-splitting BOOM rocked the earth, suddenly transforming a beautiful day into chaos. Some are wounded while a few lay dead from the unexpected blast. Some might have wondered if there would be... MORE

Air Force Inspection Agency conducts last Health Services Inspection
February 11, 2014 — The completion of the 59th Medical Wing's Health Services Inspection Feb. 6 marked the final HSI in the Air Force. First implemented in the Air Force 30 years ago, the HSI is an in-depth... MORE

59th Medical Wing leaders meet with inspectors from the Air Force Inspection Agency after the Air Force's final Health Services Inspection. The 59th Medical Wing scored an "Excellent" rating in the Air Force's final HSI. (U.S. Air Force photo / SSgt Jerilyn Quintanilla/RELEASED)

Contracting professionals from around the world gather for joint exercise
February 7, 2014 — More than 500 operational contract support professionals from 40 different government agencies and coalition partners gathered at Fort Bliss, Texas for Operational Contract Support Joint Exercise... MORE

BAMC team helps save Austin man's life
February 7, 2014 — A specialized medical team from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston teamed up with area hospitals recently in an overnight race to to save a man's life.Using a... MORE

Think before sending: Protecting PII
February 6, 2014 — Adapted from articles by Major Brooke Brander, Air Force Space Command Public Affairs and Wayne Amann, Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency Public AffairsNetwork security is... MORE

PII is unique information about an individual not releasable to the public without the written consent of the individual. Examples includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, marital status, race or financial information. (Air Force Graphic by Naoko Shimoji)

Joint Base San Antonio fights for teens this February
February 6, 2014 — Whether physical or emotional, dating violence can leave scars that last a lifetime. Teens who suffer abuse at the hands of a partner are more likely to struggle in school, develop depression, or turn... MORE

Flu prevention during winter months vital to community health
February 6, 2014 — With winter still in full swing, the cold and flu viruses can present a constant threat to community health, comfort and function unless the correct precautions are applied on a daily and seasonal... MORE

School liaison officer strives to meet families' educational needs
February 6, 2014 — For as long as she can remember, Angela Green has wanted to work with children.She has pursued her dream, receiving an education specialist degree and working at child development centers at three Air... MORE

Angela Green, Military and Family Readiness Center school liaison officer, prepares documents for a customer Jan. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Training track helps transitioning service members
February 6, 2014 — There are times when a level of anxiety is experienced by many military members once their time in the service nears its end and they prepare for civilian life. For transitioning service members at... MORE

Randolph Middle School student becomes semi-finalist for DOD award
February 6, 2014 — Thirteen-year-old Hunter Johnson, a Randolph Middle School student, is in the running for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award. The award recognizes children from each military service branch who... MORE

Hunter Johnson (right), semi-finalist for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award, stands with his mother April Johnson, wife of Tech. Sgt. Johnathon Johnson, Air Force Personnel Center cyber operations scheduler, Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training honor graduates for Feb. 7
February 5, 2014 — Congratulations to the following 63 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 630 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:Top BMT AirmanChristopher Duckworth324th TRS, Flight 127320th... MORE

SecAF visits Joint Base San Antonio
February 5, 2014 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with several Airmen during a visit Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio. She served as the reviewing official for the basic military training graduation... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is briefed on the command of quarters procedures by Tech. Sgt. Christian Pagan-Guzman and Staff Sgt. Dennis Weiss, both military training instructors with the 323rd Training Squadron, during a tour of the 323rd Training Squadron facilities Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The SecAF made her first visit to Joint Base San Antonio Jan. 30-31 where she received a mission brief of the 37th Training Wing, discussed the way ahead with installation leadership and held an all call with Air Education and Training personnel at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Tucker)

Car buying classes kick off Military Saves Month at JBSA-Randolph
February 4, 2014 — "Car Buying" was the focus this week as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph kicks off Military Saves Month.Other themes planned during the month are "Purchasing a Home," Monday through Thursday; "Funding... MORE

Universal Insterscholastic League changes for Lackland ISD school
February 3, 2014 — The University Interscholastic League announced via email Feb. 3 its football and basketball reclassification and realignment for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years.UIL district realignment is... MORE

Two-day higher education course helps members apply to college
January 31, 2014 — For service members and civilians who wish to invest in their future, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center offers a monthly Transition Assistance Program course... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research NCO selected for clinical laboratory scientist commission
January 30, 2014 — Sgt. Victor Gaines, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Directed Energy Group of the ocular trauma task area at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam... MORE

Senior leaders hold town hall for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston community
January 30, 2014 — Senior leaders from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston held a town hall meeting Jan. 21 - one of three scheduled that week - at Evans Theater to give the latest updates to the community on... MORE

HAWC running clinic improves form, decreases likelihood of injury
January 30, 2014 — For many service members and civilians, running is a vital part of their lives, so the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center is taking the extra step to make "maintaining health"... MORE

Karl Leonard, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, studies Robert Calmes’ footwork during a natural running clinic appointment Jan. 21 at the JBSA-Randolph HAWC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)