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Living life in the fast lane: Officials urge road safety
August 20, 2014 — It's important to drive responsibly and avoid three of the biggest obstacles of safe travel; speeding, driving in an impaired or distracted state and driving aggressively. Excessive speed Speed... MORE

Officer Marcelo Aguillon, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support Group, uses his speed laser equipment to record vehicle speeds July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Start of school prompts caution from security forces
August 20, 2014 — With the start of the new school year just days away, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph security forces and safety officials are urging motorists to be mindful of school zone speed limits, buses... MORE

Left to right: Malachi Austin, William Thornton and Izabelle Schultz use a crosswalk Aug. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

502nd SFLSG commander bids farewell to JBSA, heads to AMC
August 20, 2014 — "Your measure of success will not be the rank you achieve or your below the zone promotions; your measure of success should be if your Airmen follow you." Col. Christine Erlewine, 502nd Security... MORE

Col. Christine Erlewine (left), 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, speaks with Senior Airman Shasa Honse, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, Aug. 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Main Gate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Airman develops innovative approach
August 19, 2014 — An NCO who created an innovative three-phase approach to self-aid buddy care has been named the Outstanding Academy Military Training Noncommissioned Officer at the U.S. Air Force Academy Aug. 2.Staff... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer, command chief for the 12 Flying Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, presents Staff Sgt. Trevor Veitz, an assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, Airmanship-490, 98 Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado with a command chief’s coin for being honored as the “Outstanding Academy Military Training Noncommissioned Officer,” at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aug, 2. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

JBSA-Randolph Optometry Clinic features 'excellent' eye care, patient rapport
August 19, 2014 — For one member at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Optometry Clinic, it's not the hectic schedule that sticks out the most, but the amount of hugs she gets from patients. "This is one of the... MORE

AF implements intel officer retention program
August 15, 2014 — Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus, or CSRB, implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Aug... MORE

Study shows JBSA-Lackland Luke East gate is the busiest
August 14, 2014 — Driviers encouraged to use other gatesA traffic count study of gates on Military Drive here during weekday peak morning entry times confirms what the 802nd Security Forces Squadron could already see:... MORE

There are multiple gates avaiable to drivers coming on to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and 802nd Security Forces Squadron encourages everyone to consider all options for driving on base to help alleviate the congestion at the Luke East gate. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Leslie Finstein)

JBSA-Lackland first to use vESD
August 14, 2014 — The Air Force Enterprise Service Desk is going virtual, and Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland will be the first to see it as it rolls out across the Air Force, starting the end of August.Air Force... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research helps West Point cadet learn combat casualty care
August 14, 2014 — As upcoming future U.S. Army commissioned officers, West point cadets are educated and rigorously trained through drills designed to shape them into topnotch leaders.Cadets like third-year Cadet Sgt... MORE

Building rocking horse helps occupational therapy students
August 14, 2014 — When Jeffrey Bruce, a clinical coordinator for the occupational therapy assistant program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, was approached by a co-worker with a request to build a rocking... MORE

Spc. Ryan Jamerson (left) and Spc. Jacqueline Rivera, students in the occupational therapy assistant program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, sand and clean a wood rocking horse that will be presented to a pediatric therapy clinic. The program’s clinical coordinator, Jeffrey Bruce, built the horse and brought it to the occupational therapy assistant program’s workshop for students and staff to help finish. The occupational therapy assistant program workshop allows students to learn therapeutic techniques that will help patients increase tolerance to specific activities, improve motor control and increase strength and balance.
Photo by Lisa Braun

Charter leveraging resources, facilities strengthens partnerships between military, civilian communities
August 14, 2014 — Leadership from across San Antonio and surrounding areas joined Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, to sign a charter launching the JBSA... MORE

Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 14, 2014 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 - the official well for recording groundwater elevations in the San Antonio Pool of the Edwards Aquifer - fell below 630 feet mean sea level as... MORE

37th TW Airmen selected for All-AF Men’s Softball tryouts
August 13, 2014 — Three 37th Training Wing Airmen were recently selected for All-Air Force Men's Softball tryouts, and they don't have to travel far to attend.Master Sgt. Michael Charvat and Tech Sgts. John Grice and... MORE

Coin challenge backed by rich history
August 13, 2014 — A challenge coin bears an organization's insignia and is presented by commanders to a member of the unit to recognize special achievement. The Air Force challenge coin tradition is long-standing... MORE

Airman receives her Airman's Coin from her Military Training Instructor at the coin ceremony during graduation week events. The coin signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Melinda Mueller)

AF implements intel officer retention program
August 13, 2014 — Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Originally... MORE

Immunization Awareness Month stresses regular vaccination schedule
August 12, 2014 — Safe and effective vaccines have been responsible for the virtual eradication of diseases such as polio - not only in the United States, but throughout the world. The importance of regularly... MORE

Senior Airman Kelly Boos, left, administers multiple vaccinations to Andrew Mitchell Aug. 6, 2014, as his mother, Master Sgt. Kimberly Mitchell, right, holds his hand at the Joint Base San Antonio Immunizations Clinic.. Boos is an aerospace medical technician and Mitchell is the NCO in charge at the ear, nose and throat clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Desiree N. Palacios)

Registration opens: JBSA 5Ks create suicide awareness
August 12, 2014 — In support of September's National Suicide Prevention Month, each Joint Base San Antonio location will host an awareness 5K. Races, called "Run For Life," begin 8 a.m. Sept. 6 at Eberle Park at... MORE

JBSA-Randolph members honor fallen soldier
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A motorcycle escort for the remains of United States Army Spc. Donnell A. Hamilton, Jr., was given July 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Hamilton was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. He died from an illness acquired while serving in Ghanzi Province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Deactivation marks end of information era at AFRS
August 8, 2014 — Air Force Recruiting Service marked the end of an era July 21 when its data information system was powered down in a ceremony. The Air Force Recruiting Information Support System - Legacy, or... MORE

Then Brig. Gen. John P. Horner powers down the server supporting the Air Force Recruiting Information Support System – Legacy application July 21 at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Horner bids farewell to Air Force Recruiting Service
August 8, 2014 — As Maj. Gen. John P. Horner looks back on his nearly two years as commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, his admiration for the people who make things happen is evident. "I have a profound... MORE