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Wreckage brings railroad crossing safety message to JBSA
April 23, 2015 — Nearly three years ago, a semi-truck owned by a Robstown-based trucking company was struck by a Union Pacific Railroad train five miles south of Encinal in South Texas.The collision destroyed the... MORE

Recycling center employees keep JBSA-Randolph green
April 23, 2015 — Active-duty members and employees at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recycle tons of materials each year and the place where those materials go to is the JBSA-Randolph Recycling Center.The recycling... MORE

TACP apprentice course relocated to JBSA
April 23, 2015 — The first 342nd Training Squadron Tactical Air Control Party three-level apprentice course begins April 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland."On Aug. 1, 2015, the 342nd TRS Detachment 3 TACP school... MORE

A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructor from the 342nd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, oversees students during a group run. The Airmen will be a part of the first class to attend the TACP level-three apprentice course at JBSA-Lackland. The apprentice course was relocated from Hulburt Field Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Justine Rho/released)

Beyond the Horizon ushers in new era for next generation of Salvadorans
April 22, 2015 — With two shovels full of gravel and dirt, the ceremonial beginning of a three-month humanitarian project involving six countries and nearly 2,000 military and non-government organization personnel... MORE

JBSA-Lackland celebrates Fiesta at BMT graduation parade
April 17, 2015 — MORE

Col. Trent Edwards, 37th Training Wing commander, prepares to present Fiesta Medals to 2015 Fiesta Royalty, from left, Fernando Reyes, Fiesta San Antonio Commission president, Mark M. Johnson Jr., Texas Cavaliers King Antonio the 93rd, and Jon Gary Herrera, El Rey Feo the 67th, April 17, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The full-scale Basic Military Training Graduation Parade is the only military graduation incorporated into Fiesta and features more than 1,000 distinctive military members and the 323rd Training Squadron Drum and Bugle Corps. Fiesta San Antonio, the city's 11-day cascarón-filled celebration, began as a one-time parade in 1891 to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Over the past century, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representative from throughout San Antonio participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Physician assistant receives Army Surgeon General's 2015 PA Recognition Award
April 16, 2015 — Maj. John B. Robinson was named the recipient of the Surgeon General's 2015 Physician Assistant Recognition Award at a ceremony at Camp Bullis March 20.Robinson is a physician assistant assigned to... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School designated as an Army Center of Excellence
April 16, 2015 — As an Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will play an expanded role supporting the Army to lead... MORE

Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility
April 15, 2015 — The Department of Defense observes April as the Month of the Military Child, and also recognizes this time of year as it pertains to a more sobering topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month.In a... MORE

Air Force focuses on recycling this Earth Day
April 15, 2015 — As the nation celebrates the 45th annual Earth Day this Wednesday, the Air Force is re-emphasizing its standing commitment to environmental stewardship and encouraging its military and civilian... MORE

Sexual assault awareness and prevention training event
April 15, 2015 — MORE

Josh Jasper, Mentors in Violence Prevention Program facilitator, briefs military and civilians on sexual assault prevention April 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Fleenor Auditorium. During the event, Jasper led a discussion through a multimedia presentation called the ‘Power of the Pyramid’ using dozens of media and pop culture examples to illustrate how seemingly harmless behavior can progress to violence. The presentation was part of a series of Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month events being held throughout April across JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Fathers, daughters forge bond, increase awareness
April 15, 2015 — MORE

Master Sgt. Tom Curran, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command/A4MA F-16 functional manager, and his daughter, Olivia, take part in the "Because We Have Daughters" event April 9 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. "Because We Have Daughters" is a workshop that uses activities to help fathers and daughters forge new bonds and find ways to discuss challenging issues and is one of the featured Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Airmen may choose retirement plan at 14 1/2-year mark
April 15, 2015 — The Air Force Personnel Center has developed an automatic notification process that sends a message directly to regular Air Force and headquarters Active Guard Reserve members when they reach 14½... MORE

Total force SMSgt evaluation static closeout date July 31
April 15, 2015 — Enlisted evaluation and promotion changes announced in July 2014 continue with establishment of a July 31 enlisted performance report static closeout date for regular Air Force, Air National Guard and... MORE

Stay safe with proper spring-cleaning fire safety tips
April 15, 2015 — With the arrival of spring comes blue skies, blooming bluebonnet flowers and of course - spring-cleaning. This is the perfect time for a refresher on fire safety tips that should be followed all year... MORE

'Taj' goes teal for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 15, 2015 — MORE

In recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, throughout April the Taj will be bathed in teal lighting. The goal of SAAPM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it. Teal is the official color of SAAPM, and the teal ribbon is the symbol of sexual violence prevention. For articles and commentaries about SAAPM, visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil or http://www.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

AF sexual assault prevention: Moving in the right direction
April 15, 2015 — "I was raised in a household where you take responsibility for your own actions and don't blame others for your downfalls," said Tech. Sgt. Kathleen Thorburn. "Instead of seeing a crime that had... MORE

Students learn about human physiology during flight
April 15, 2015 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Miriam Hernandez, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology technician, lectures students on the use of their altitude chamber equipment and procedures to ensure their comfort and safety during training April 8, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Any students with Air Force specialties including enlisted aircrew, pararescue, remotely piloted aircraft, introduction to fighter fundamentals or pilot instructor training must first learn about human performance in airborne operations at the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at JBSA-Randolph. A few tools used to train students include a Barany chair to help combat the motion sickness that comes with flying aircraft, an altitude chamber to familiarize students with hypoxia and a flight simulator for night vision goggle training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez/ Released)

559th FTS molds instructor pilots, secures future of training
April 14, 2015 — Members of the 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are molding the instructors who will train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots.The squadron, part of the 12th... MORE

Capt. Dave Markus (left), 559th Flying Training Squadron flight instructor, and Maj. Neil Gregory, 559th FTS student, perform a pre-flight inspection, before their flight March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

JBSA-Randolph service members mentor local school children
April 14, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph active duty service members are offering their time and guidance to students in a mentoring program at an area junior high school.Master Sgt. Joseph Larouche, Air... MORE

Master Sgt. Joseph Larouche, Air Education and Training Command munitions program manager, talks with Daniel, a student in eighth grade at Dobie Junior High School April 1 in Cibolo, Texas during a weekly mentoring session as part of the Communities in Schools of South Central Texas program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

Tax center volunteers 'make it happen' during tax season
April 14, 2015 — Manning issues forced the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Tax Center in building 202 to cut back to three and a half days of operation this year, but its volunteers remain a constant in the face of... MORE

Michael German, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph certified volunteer tax consultant, prepares taxes for Dorian Henley, spouse of retired Navy Senior Chief Jesse Henley, March 19 at the JBSA-Randolph tax center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)