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ARSOUTH NCOs help build true partnerships in Central and South America, Caribbean
April 10, 2015 — The geography and people within the area of responsibility of U.S. Army South are wholly different than what most Army NCOs have experienced in their careers. Similarly different are the ways the... MORE

$Staff Sgt. Robert Hogeland (center), the clinical operations NCO in charge at U.S. Army South’s medical directorate, demonstrates various ways to stabilize a fractured ankle to members of the Uruguayan military during a tactical Combat Lifesaver Course subject matter expert exchange in September 2014 outside of Montevideo, Uruguay. Photo by Robert Ramon$

New program honors BAMC units for exceptional patient care
April 10, 2015 — Two Brooke Army Medical Center units were recognized March 17 for their positive impact on patient safety, experience and satisfaction.BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz presented the optometry service and... MORE

(From left) Col. Kevin Moore, chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center; Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia, and BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz present the Commander’s Award trophy to Col. Carol Rymer (holding trophy), BAMC’s optometry chief, during a ceremony March 17. The Optometry Service received the trophy to honor their stand-out dedication to safe, quality care during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
Photo by Robert Shields

Quantico to host 2015 Warrior Games under direction of DOD
April 10, 2015 — The Defense Department's Warrior Games 2015 takes place June 19-28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., according to a DOD news release issued March 16.The DOD Warrior Games is an annual sporting... MORE

Staff Sgt, Rey Edenfield works out at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 27. Edenfield was selected to compete in sitting volleyball, archery, pistol shooting and track for the 2015 Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Dantzler)

Bowling center closing
April 10, 2015 — MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Bowling Center is closed for renovation Monday through May 31. For more information, call 652-6271. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Sacrifices of the military child recognized during April
April 10, 2015 — To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military community's youngest members, the Defense Department observes April as theMonth of the Military Child, said a Pentagon... MORE

Gen. LaBrutta signs Air Force Assistance Fund pledge
April 10, 2015 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, fills out a 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign form as Capt. Enisa Dervisevic, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston instalation project officer, looks on. The Air Force Aid Society provides Airmen and their families worldwide with emergency financial assistance, education assistance and various base-level community enhancement programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny L. Saldivar)

Renovation project set to transform Rendezvous Dining Facility
April 8, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Rendezvous Dining Facility has endured cost-cutting measures and faced the possibility of closure in recent years, but a renovation project scheduled to begin in... MORE

June launches the upcoming renovation of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rendezvous Dining Facility. The plans for the renovation will help to create more of a campus-style eating facility, along with new additions such as a pizza and a deli station and will provide more seating for its customers. The renovation is scheduled to run until mid to late November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

JBSA-Randolph observes Child Abuse Awareness Month
April 8, 2015 — On April 10, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph service members and employees will be wearing blue to raise awareness of child abuse, a problem that leaves both physical and emotional scars for children... MORE

Virtual reality training system provides Army South Soldiers real world skills
April 2, 2015 — Suited with a computer module backpack, helmet-mounted display, sensor tracker and instrumented weapon, a U.S. Army South Soldier leads his squad into a simulated enemy compound to search and destroy... MORE

T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released
April 1, 2015 — The Air Force has released its requirements for the T-X trainer aircraft family of systems that will replace the T-38 Talon.The release is the first under the service's new "Bending the Cost Curve... MORE

Instructor pilots from Air Education and Training Command use the T-38C to prepare pilots for front-line fighter and bomber aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-1B Lancer, A-10 Thunderbolt and F-22 Raptor. The Talon first flew in 1959. More than 1,100 Talons were delivered to the Air Force between 1961 and 1972 when production ended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

JBSA-Randolph NCO gives back through instructor position
April 1, 2015 — "Each one of us has a desire and passion to teach tomorrow's leaders," said Tech. Sgt. Jamie Kienholz, NCO in charge at the Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School at JBSA-Lackland. "When we... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jamie Kienholz (standing far right), NCO in charge at Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School, watches Airmen from ALS Class 15-3 work through an introduction to negotiation scenario March 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits Capstone trainees
April 1, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody. speak with spouses of Air Force Military Training Instructors March 26, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Codys met with the spouses to hear their input on the effect MTI Duty has on the family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) (released)

Are you M.A.D.? How to make a difference
April 1, 2015 — The Department of Defense and Joint Base San Antonio officially recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April to raise awareness and promote the prevention of sexual violence... MORE

The 2015 Department of Defense SAAPM theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.” This theme highlights that at every level in our military, service members should follow their service values and standards of behavior, to include recognizing how one member may affect sexual assault prevention.
The JBSA SAPR/SHARP programs are underscoring the DOD theme by publicizing the expression “Are You M.A.D.?”

Officials unveil plans for new Randolph High School campus
April 1, 2015 — Officials from the Randolph Field Independent School District have approved a plan for a new high school campus that will be constructed behind the current high school building, which will be... MORE

Randolph Field Independent School District officials have approved plans for the construction of a new high school campus that will be built behind the current high school building. The current building will be demolished once construction of the new campus is completed. The current building was built in 1962. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Class provides expectant parents with 'bundles' of knowledge
April 1, 2015 — The Air Force Aid Society established "Bundles for Babies" classes nearly 20 years ago to provide parenting instruction for expectant active-duty members and spouses of active-duty members.At Joint... MORE

Drivers face new Texas registration, inspection program
March 31, 2015 — The new "Two Steps, One Sticker" program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers will no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers' registration stickers issued after that date will... MORE

Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a
registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Father, daughter NCOs share passion for mentorship as MTIs
March 31, 2015 — The morning of March 27 at the parade grounds on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, two Airmen became the first father and daughter duo to serve together as military training instructors.After the Air... MORE

Tech. Sgt. James Mackay and his daughter Staff Sgt. Amanda Macfarlane, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructors, pose for a photo in front of the MTI monument at the parade grounds March 27, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Mackay and Macfarlane are the first father and daughter duo serving as MTIs at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/released)

'Dorm to Gourm' classes to provide Airmen with culinary skills
March 31, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Rendezvous Dining Facility will be closed for renovation starting June 1, but a series of cooking classes that begin this week will provide Airmen with the culinary... MORE

Proud Week offers opportunity for JBSA-wide spring cleanup effort
March 31, 2015 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will join forces April 8-10 for an installation-wide spring cleanup effort. The 502nd Air Base Wing in coordination with the 502nd Civil Engineer... MORE

CMSAF addresses first Capstone Week class
March 27, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody addresses the first Capstone Week class March 26, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Capstone is a five-day program that closes Air Force Basic Military Training. During Capstone, the Air Force's newest Airmen learn about the importance of wingmanship, resiliency, leadership and followership, sexual assault prevention and response, the warrior ethos, and how Airmen can balance their personal and professional lives. Capstone Week’s purpose is to further develop professional, resilient Airmen who are inspired by heritage, committed to its core values, and motivated to deliver airpower. While BMT will still provide new Airmen the same high level of military and physical training, Capstone Week serves to specifically concentrate on character building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)