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Specific year groups, AFSCs will not meet Reduction in Force board
October 8, 2014 — Operations research analysts from the 2002 year group, acquisition officers from the 2001 year group and all judge advocate officers will not meet the fiscal year 2015 Force Management Reduction in... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing mission
October 8, 2014 — Leaders from the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group and the 502nd Installation Support Group participated in an immersion tour of the 12th Flying Training Wing Sept. 19 at Joint Base... MORE

Col. Alexander Smith, 502nd Installation Support Group commander, learns about T-38C Talon maintenance during an immersion tour of the 12th Flying Training Wing September 19, 2014 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The immersion tour was held for members of the 502nd ISG and 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group to get to know the flying operations conducted from JBSA-Randolph that their groups support. (United States Air Force photo by Laura McAndrews/Released)

JBSA-Randolph Immunization Clinic ready for flu season
October 8, 2014 — With the return of flu season, 359th Medical Group members at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph have begun the process to immunize active-duty members and other TRICARE beneficiaries with the current... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alisha Slone, 359th Medical Group NCO in charge of immunizations, inspects an influenza vaccine Sept. 30, 2014, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. The influenza vaccine protects against the main influenza viruses that research suggests will be the most common during that influenza season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

560th FTS members visit Seguin airfield, view progress
October 8, 2014 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron visited Seguin Auxiliary Air Field Sept. 30 to view the progress that has been made to ready the air field for use.Since May, crews from the 820th Rapid... MORE

Capt. Erich Kramer, 820th Rapid Engineers Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers design engineer, and Lt. Col. Matthew Borgos, 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, view construction progress Sept. 30, 2014, at the Seguin Auxiliary Air Field, Texas. More than 73,000 tons of gravel have been used to lay the base course of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

MA2 Mayo memorial unveiling ceremony at NTTC school grounds
October 3, 2014 — A memorial unveiling ceremony for Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo was held at the Naval Technical Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 2.On March 24, at the age of 24, Mayo paid... MORE

Petty officers unveil a memorial honoring Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo Oct. 3, 2014 at the Naval Technical Training Center Lackland. Mayo died in the line of duty in March 2014 while stationed aboard the USS Mahan (DDG-72) at Norfolk Naval Station, Va.. For his actions that day, Mayo was posthumously awarded the Navy Marine Corps Medal, the second-highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Rodriguez/Released)

Army surgeon general focuses on patient harm during TEDMED talk
October 3, 2014 — Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, surgeon general of the Army, delivered a live TEDMED talk Sept. 11 titled "Don't you dare talk about this," at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.Horoho aimed to refocus... MORE

Army Veterinary Corps hosts NATO health, food safety experts
October 3, 2014 — The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted meetings Sept. 15-19 with NATO experts in food and water safety, veterinary services and training of military working... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service software gets overhaul
October 1, 2014 — A new system has revolutionized the recruiting process for more than 5,000 recruiters and interface partners within the Air Force active duty, Guard, and Reserve components.Recruiters have long used... MORE

Battle of the Badges: Who will prevail?
October 1, 2014 — The fourth annual Joint Base San Antonio Battle of the Badges took place Sept. 27, 2014, at JBSA-Randolph Camp Talon Fire Training Area and Eberle Park.Members of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron... MORE

Tech. Sgt. William Graham, 902nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, provides a safety brief prior to the start of the force-on-force challenge portion of the Battle of the Badges competition Sept. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Camp Talon. Firefighters and security forces members from Joint Base San Antonio locations have competed in Battle of the Badges for the past three years. The initiative was designed to build stronger bonds between the agencies and has become a tradition for the unit members, their families and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

JBSA to celebrate National Night Out with family-oriented activities
September 30, 2014 — The partnership between law enforcement agencies and community residents will be celebrated next week as Joint Base San Antonio observes National Night Out with activities from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at... MORE

Scott Ridenour, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron, teaches Fernando Leal how to use a fire extinguisher during the 2011 National Night Out event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This year's event is scheduled for Oct. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert)

JBSA-Randolph event recognizes Texas American Indian Heritage Day
September 30, 2014 — The morning reveille is a common occurrence at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, but the sound of drum beats and the soft chants of gourd dancers "blessing" the ceremony Sept. 26 at building 100's... MORE

Edward Blauvelt, center, participates in the gourd dance and reveille ceremony during the Texas American Indian Heritage Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 26. The Texas American Indian Heritage Day events were sponsored by JBSA-Randolph's Native American Heritage Committee. American Indian Heritage Day in Texas, signed into law in 2013, recognizes historical, cultural and social contributions of American Indian communities and leaders of Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Desiree N. Palacios)

Staff sergeant doesn't shy away from fitness stage
September 29, 2014 — A self-described shy person, Staff Sgt. Miceala Simmons, 59th Medical Wing learning resource administrator, attributes her bashful personality to genetics."My biological father is shy and an... MORE

Staff Sgt. Miceala Simmons, 59th Medical Wing learning resource administrator, prepares for an upcoming fitness competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Faske/Released)

Activities during Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Joint Base San Antonio
September 29, 2014 — - Taj It Purple: The JBSA-Randolph Taj Mahal will be lit with purple lights throughout the month of October- Domestic Violence Awareness Clothesline Project: T-shirts designed by members of the JBSA... MORE

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. Victims in danger of domestic violence are advised to call 911 for help or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

JBSA Fire Emergency Services reminds residents working smoke alarms save lives
September 29, 2014 — Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That's the message behind this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!"Along... MORE

67th Air Force Birthday Ball
September 29, 2014 — MORE

Airman Elijah Grenier, 502nd Communications Squadron, and retired Lt. Col. Ramon Horinek, former Vietnam War prisoner of war, cut the cake during the Joint Base San Antonio celebration of the Air Force's 67th birthday Saturday at the Westin Hotel in San Antonio.
(U.S. Air Force photos by Desiree Palacios)

JBSA-Lackland Hosts 5K Run For Life
September 29, 2014 — MORE

1st. Lt. Jenneva Barrett, 59th Operations Group staff social worker, hands out a T-shirt at the registration table of the 5k Run for Life.(U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/Released)

59th MW systems administrator earns silver medal at Invictus Games
September 29, 2014 — A 59th Medical Support Squadron systems administrator earned a silver medal as a member of the United States Armed Forces National Team at the first ever Invictus Games, Sept. 12 in London.Staff Sgt... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Johnson passes the ball around Italy's Armondo Marco Iannuzzi during the United State's 22-4 victory over Italy in a wheelchair rugby pool match at the 2014 Invictus Games. Invictus Games is an international competition that brings together wounded, injured and ill service members in the spirit of friendly athletic competition. American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are representing the United States in the competition which is being held in London Sept. 10-14. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua D. Sheppard/Released)

37th TRW presents batons to former POWs
September 29, 2014 — More than 7,000 members of the Joint Base San Antonio community come together to pay tribute, honor and recognize prisoners of war and service members who are missing in action in the 37th Training... MORE

The 6th Annual Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Run began at 8:00 a.m. September 18, 2014 and continued for 24 hours. Staff Sgt. George Daggett, a basic military training instructor from the 737th Training Squadron, runs with the baton at the Warhawk Fitness Center track. The batons are presented to former POW /MIAs and their families at the closing ceremony Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Justine Rho)

JBSA athletes compete in 6th annual Rambler 120
September 26, 2014 — MORE

Participants line up to register for the Rambler 120 Race Sept. 20 at Canyon Lake, Texas. The Rambler 120 Race, which includes running, biking, rafting and a mystery event, was held at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Twenty-nine teams competed in the 22-mile bike course, 6-mile run, 2-mile rafting event and a Frisbee toss mystery event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Desiree N. Palacios)

Mission Training Complex simulation offers realistic training for 412th Contracting Support Brigade Soldiers
September 25, 2014 — Soldiers from the 412th Contracting Support Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took part in an exercise Sept. 4 designed to enhance squad and team tactics with the use of some of the... MORE