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902nd SFS provides life blood to troops, local community
July 14, 2015 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron held a blood drive July 9at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The blood drive, coordinated with the Armed Services BloodProgram, will help supply blood to wounded... MORE

Airman 1st Class Max-Eddie Ibarrientos, 59th Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron medical lab technician, starts an I.V. on 2nd Lt. Sol Grosskopf, 502nd Air Base Wing chaplain candidate, July 9, 2015, during a blood drive at JBSA-Randolph. The blood drive was hosted by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron, and will help supply blood to San Antonio Military Medical Center and to troops deployed in combat locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Tax relief for victims of severe weather related disasters in Texas
July 13, 2015 — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on May 4, in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue ServiceFollowing... MORE

Nine words
July 13, 2015 — In 2007, United States Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley, former Chief of Staff, first published the Airman’s Creed.Since that time it has become the very heart of the Air Force. Its words are... MORE

EES/WAPS briefing team to visit JBSA July 24 and 27
July 10, 2015 — Personnelfrom Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit Joint Base San Antonio July 24 and 27 to share information about EnlistedEvaluation System and Weighted Airman... MORE

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn visits JBSA-Lackland
July 9, 2015 — The Honorable John Cornyn, U.S. senator for Texas, addressed more than 450 Airmen and their families during their Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds on... MORE

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn addresses more than 450 Airmen during the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The senator visited JBSA-Lackland to learn about the function and mission of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the Air Force, and to thank the newest members of the U.S. Air Force for their commitment and service.

Army South, partner armies work together to develop enlisted leaders
July 9, 2015 — Noncommissioned officers from the U.S., Colombian and Brazilian armies traveled to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)headquarters to exchange an understanding of operational capacity and gather insight on how NCOs play a role in their operations... MORE

AMEDD Center and School, HRCoE, establishes Academy Brigade (Provisional)
July 9, 2015 — An uncasing ceremony officially established the Academy Brigade (Provisional), the Headquarters and Support Company (Provisional) and its subordinate units at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA-Randolph participates in project to reduce aircraft bird strikes
July 8, 2015 — Biologists from the 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Officeat Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and the U.S. Department of Agriculture areparticipating in a research project to find solutions for... MORE

From left: Ted Pepps, Mike Pacheco and Brian Washburn, U.S. Department of Agriculture research biologists, demonstrate the proper way to set up an electromagnetic drop net June 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as part of a study to reduce bird strikes on aircraft. For the complete story, see page 4.
Photo by Melissa Peterson

Youth Programs’ summer camp on target for pre-teens
July 8, 2015 — One of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’summer camps hit the bull’s-eye last month for more than a dozen boys andgirls.Conducted June 22-26 near the youth baseball fields on FifthStreet... MORE

Kylie Knigge, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs archery camp instructor, teaches camp participants about the use and handling of a bow June 26 at JBSA-Randolph.

YES program gives students work skills, helps with college costs
July 8, 2015 — The Air Force Aid Society can help for active-duty memberswho find themselves in a financial bind.It can also provide a boost for the children of active-dutymembers.The AFAS-sponsored Youth Employment... MORE

JeVaughnte Shannon (left) and MeMe Hartson, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center Youth Employment Skills program participants, prepare to set up tables for lunch June 22 at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Center.

JBSA-Randolph youth performs at regional ceremony
July 8, 2015 — Katryna Marttala, 16-year-old daughter of retired Air ForceCol. David Marttala, formerly of JBSA-Randolph, recently sang the NationalAnthem for the Boys and Girls Club Southwest Region Military Youth... MORE

Katryna Marttala, 16-year-old daughter of retired Air Force Col. David Marttala, performs the National Anthem for the Boys and Girls Club Southwest Region Military Youth of the Year Awards event June 24 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio.(Courtesy photo/Darren Abate)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston welcomes new citizens
July 7, 2015 — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services conducted a naturalization ceremony at the Military & Family Readiness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and administered the oath of allegiance to eight active duty service members representing seven different nations... MORE

Clean up continues at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park
July 1, 2015 — Dillon Tyson (left) and Thomas Bonecutter, 502nd Force Support Squadron recreational aides, clean up debris from the heavy rains and flooding June 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio Canyon Lake... MORE

Dillon Tyson (left) and Thomas Bonecutter, 502nd Force Support Squadron recreational aides, clean up debris from the heavy rains and flooding June 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio Canyon Lake Recreation Park. Lake accommodations are open to all Department of Defense cardholders and include cabins, shelters, tent campsites. In addition to campsites and nature trails, the park features recreational vehicle sites with boat, canoe hook ups, kayak rentals, two fishing piers, soccer fields, beach volleyball courts, boat ramps and waterfront access to Canyon Lake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

JBSA veterinary facilities sustain MWD mission, community pet wellness
July 1, 2015 — Along with offering preventative health care services forthe pets of Joint Base San Antonio military members, the three JBSA veterinaryfacilities are also responsible for ensuring America’s... MORE

Donna Debonis (right), 59th Medical Wing veterinary medical officer, administers a routine shot to JoJo while Sherry Armstrong, JoJo’s owner, holds her in place June 29 at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Veterinary Treatment Facility. The JBSA-Lackland facility now has multiple appointments available, for more information, call 671-3631. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols)

Maintenance technicians cleaning up aircraft displays at JBSA-Randolph
July 1, 2015 — Throughout the summer, aircraft corrosion controltechnicians from the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate will bewashing aircraft displays that are part of the Air Heritage Park at Joint... MORE

Aircraft corrosion control technicians from the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate, clean the tail portion of a static aircraft display June 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

CAC change aids visually color-impaired security officers
July 1, 2015 — The Defense Department’s Common Access Card is undergoingmodification to make it easier for visually color-impaired security officialsto identify bearers who are military, government or contractor... MORE

Mental Health Flight offers classes in life skills subjects
July 1, 2015 — Being an active duty service member at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph can be stressful at times, but the 359th Medical OperationsSquadron Mental Health Flight is offering a series of classes that can... MORE

Hecker assumes command of 19th Air Force
June 30, 2015 — Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of 19th Air Forcein a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 23.Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and TrainingCommand who presided over... MORE

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presents the unit guidon to Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker during the 19th Air Force assumption of command ceremony, June 23, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 19th Air Force is responsible for the training of aircrews, remotely piloted aircraft crews, air battle managers, weapons directors, Air Force Academy Airmanship programs, and survival, escape, resistance, and evasion specialists to sustain the combat capability of the United States Air Force, other services and our nation's allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Work Overload: What I learned on the slopes of Aconcagua
June 30, 2015 — Breathe, breathe, breathe. Step. Breathe, breathe, breathe.Step. It's about 4 a.m. on a cool February morning and I'm at 19,200 feet onAconcagua, Argentina, the highest point in the Southern and... MORE

"FAIP-a-Palooza" all about professional development and cross-talk
June 26, 2015 — In therenewal of a time-honored tradition designed to enhance officer professionaldevelopment, 155 First Assignment Instructor Pilots from across Air Educationand Training Command gathered at Joint... MORE

Col. David Drichta (left), 12th Operations Group commander and former T-37 Tweet first assignment instructor pilot, welcomes an attendee to the “FAIP-a-Palooza” conference June 26, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The conference was hosted by the 12th Flying Training Wing to provide first assignment instructor pilots (FAIP) across Air Education and Training Command officer professional development information and stimulate cross-talk amongst FAIPs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)