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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

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

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

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

Town halls provide information, answer questions
January 30, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, hosted three town hall meetings at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland Jan. 21-23.The meetings... MORE

JBSA-Randolph Tax Center to open Monday
January 30, 2014 — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program begins Monday at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Tax Center, building 202, for the 2013 tax year.VITA program volunteers will help military members,... MORE

359th Medical Group readies for double inspection
January 30, 2014 — The 359th Medical Group will be undergoing the Consolidated Unit Inspection Monday through Feb. 12 after completing the Health Services inspection today at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph."The purpose... MORE

502nd ISG, JA, Texas AG office to host parenting order legal clinic Feb. 21
January 29, 2014 — A parenting order legal clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 in conference room 029, located in the basement of 37th Training Wing headquarters building here. Legal personnel from the... MORE

Finding stride: 59th MDW interns educate on running form
January 29, 2014 — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center physical therapy interns educated people on different running forms Jan. 16 at the Health and Wellness Center.Those in attendance learned the benefits and risks... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Tax Center opens Feb. 3
January 29, 2014 — The Tax Center opens here Feb. 3, providing free tax preparation and e-filing of both federal and state income tax returns for active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired military and their... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing honors its best
January 27, 2014 — Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, recognized 32 nominees from the 502nd ABW at the 502nd ABW Annual Award Banquet at JBSA-Lackland's Gateway... MORE

CAP Cadets take flight
January 24, 2014 — Twenty youth and senior Civil Air Patrol members from Randolph Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, took to the skies during a recent visit to the 12 Flying Training Wing. As part of their Aerospace... MORE