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Air Force sharpens its Talons, propels pilot training into the future
August 3, 2015 — A major milestone for the Pacer Classic III T-38 Talonstructural-modification program was celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremonyJuly 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The Pacer Classic III...

Tuskegee Airman celebrates 90th birthday with 99th FTS July 30
August 3, 2015 — Dr. Granville Coggs, a documented original Tuskegee Airman,celebrated his 90th birthday in the skies during a ‘fini’ flight and ceremony withthe 99th Flying Training Squadron July 30 at Joint Base San...

Recruiter provides Airmen with early separation program information
July 30, 2015 — For most individuals who hear the term ‘Palace Chase’ forthe first time, the name is followed by confusion. However, Master Sgt. GeorgeHiggins, 433rd Air Wing Recruiting Squadron in service recruiter,...

359th Medical Group raises immunization awareness
July 30, 2015 — With National Immunization Awareness Month beginningSaturday, health care professionals at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359thMedical Group plan to step up their education efforts.An information...

Class to teach parents about social media pitfalls
July 30, 2015 — Parents interested in learning about the potential pitfallsof social media and how their children use it are invited to attend the "Dangerof Social Media" class Aug. 26 at the Human Performance...

Student, adult volunteers help fill staffing void at library
July 30, 2015 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library concludedanother summer reading program last week when more than 200 children and adultsgathered July 22 for a morning of balloon art, dance instruction,...

410th Contracting Support Brigade cases colors for first brigade HQ deployment to Afghanistan
July 29, 2015 — Members of the 410th Contracting Support Brigade cased their organizational colors during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston Monday, signaling the first deployment as a brigade headquarters since its activation in May 2007. ...

Fort Sam Houston Primary Care Clinic renamed in honor of Army Nurse Corps officer
July 29, 2015 — The Fort Sam Houston Primary Care Clinic was renamed the Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic during a memorialization ceremony July 24 in honor of an Army Nurse Corps officer who died on the battlefield...

JBSA fitness centers now offer 24-hour access
July 24, 2015 — An Air Force Services Transformation Initiative providingAirmen with 24/7 access to installation fitness centers has come to Joint BaseSan Antonio.Fitness Access After Hours began May 18 at...

37th TRSS combat arms instructors build students’ knowledge, confidence
July 24, 2015 — When students complete the weapons qualification course atthe Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, the 37th Training SupportSquadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors aim for...

JBSA members clean, spruce up 'Showplace of the Air Force
July 24, 2015 — Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron partnered withmembers from the Air Force Recruiting School and the 502nd Civil EngineerSquadron to upgrade the center islands between the Joint Base...

The Air Force and ADA – incorporating talent, providing opportunities
July 24, 2015 — “Bring it!”'That’s what Joe Diaz, Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) plan coordinatorat Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, can now say about the future andits challenges after the opportunities...

Roberson takes command of AETC
July 22, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command ofthe Air Education and Training Command in a ceremony at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph July 21.Outgoing commander, Gen. Robin Rand, handed Roberson the reigns...

Pilot for A Day program continues at 560th Flying Training Squadron
July 17, 2015 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed itsnewest pilot, as part of the “Pilot for A Day” program July 17 atJBSA-Randolph.Jared Stadler, became a pilot and joined the ranksof the 560th FTS...

AAA consolidates expertise, training under EC
July 17, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center officially assumed the responsibility of being the Air Force's sole provider of training for general purpose force Air Advisors as the program was inactivated...

Congratulations to the 2015 JBSA master sergeant selects
July 16, 2015 — The Air Force releasedthe 2015 master sergeant promotion list July 7. There were 23,619 Airmen eligible for promotion in the15E7 cycle. Only 5,301 were selected with a 22.44 percent selection rate...

Family health clinic adds 1,000 appointments per month
July 15, 2015 — Through process improvements and increased efficiencies, 59th Medical Wing Group Practice Managers found a way to add 12,000 more appointment slots in a single clinic over the next year.One of the...

Rambler 120 returns with addition of all-military categories
July 15, 2015 — The Rambler 120 Team Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio’sadventure race, will feature two new team categories when the ninth edition ofthe competitive event takes place Sept. 19 at the JBSA Recreation...

NFL player teaches football skills to JBSA-Randolph youth
July 15, 2015 — Children from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph learned about football skills, teamwork and sportsmanship from Terrance Williams, DallasCowboys wide receiver, at a camp July 7-8 at the Rambler Sports...

Youth program activities help JBSA-Randolph children grow
July 15, 2015 — When children at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph need aplace to go to stay busy and healthy, the Randolph Youth Center is the place tobe, providing year-round activities for children from kindergarten...