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Scalding injuries can happen at any age
March 25, 2015 — His name was Manual Amador, a bright, young, active and handsome child. He was the son of my wife's grandmother and grandfather. Being the first-born child of the family, he was the apple of... MORE

A scalding injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Scald burns are the second-leading cause of all burn injuries.

Air Force taking applications for summer jobs
March 25, 2015 — The Air Force will hire hundreds of students and others through the summer hire program which kicked off March 13. There are 300-plus positions available locally throughout Joint Base San... MORE

iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations
March 25, 2015 — Air Education and Training Command launched the iMatter website March 23, giving all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The... MORE

Respect The Red Line:' Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention, Response training released
March 25, 2015 — The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program recently released the new Air Force requirements for annual SAPR training.The Air Force's goal for fiscal year 2015 SAPR training is to... MORE

The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program recently released the new Air Force requirements for annual SAPR training. The Air Force’s goal for fiscal year 2015 SAPR training is to generate increased peer-to-peer, commander-to-unit, and sexual assault response coordinator-to-military member engagement on the topic of sexual assault prevention throughout the year.

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Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos III, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads members from the 902nd and 802nd SFS with members of local police departments during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Camp Talon. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

High school bowlers set sights on state championship
March 24, 2015 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Bowling Center has long been a hub of recreational activity for active-duty members and their families, retirees and civilian employees.Since 2010, the center has... MORE

Spring brings increased skunk population for JBSA-Randolph
March 24, 2015 — Sightings of skunks at Joint Base San Antonio locations are likely to increase with the coming of spring, with installation residents and personnel being urged to take precautions if they should... MORE

Al Salazar, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron pest management technician, sets up a small-animal trap March 17 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Famaganza celebrates military child, showcases community resources
March 24, 2015 — One of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's longest-running annual events is just two weeks away.Now in its 19th year, the 502nd Force Support Squadron's Famaganza is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11... MORE

2015 Total Force Climate Survey slated for March
March 24, 2015 — Total Force Airmen will have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the 2015 Total Force Climate Survey slated for March 13 to April 27.The purpose of the survey is to... MORE

Airman recognized for exceptional effort
March 24, 2015 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, presents a coin to Senior Airman Kaitlyn Garcia, 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group executive assistant, March 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Garcia was recognized in a surprise coining ceremony for going above and beyond to help restore Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger’s photograph located at JBSA-Randolph’s Taj Mahal Hall of Valor dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Smooth PCS all about preparing and planning ahead
March 23, 2015 — A move cannot begin without orders, but that doesn't mean you can't plan ahead. With the peak personal property moving season of May through August quickly approaching, people are encouraged to start... MORE

560th FTS honors POWs during 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 20, 2015 — Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to honor all POWs held captive during... MORE

Airman 1st Class Hayden Tondee (left) and Senior Airman Willie Muhammad (right), Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard members, stand at the Missing Man Memorial before the wreath laying ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion March 20 at JBSA-Randolph.

Army plans listening session March 31
March 20, 2015 — The Army will hold a listening session at 1:30 p.m. March 31 at the Bexar County Main Exposition Hall to discuss possible troop reductions at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston."The purpose of... MORE

U.S. Army South plays a vital role in mass migration exercise
March 20, 2015 — U.S. Army South commanded a migrant operations joint task force from Feb. 21-27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in support of the U.S. Southern Command-led Integrated Advance 2015... MORE

New BAMC ‘Sisters In Arms’ program aims to match female mentors, mentees
March 20, 2015 — According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person; a mentee is one who is being mentored, a... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jimmie Keenan, deputy commanding general (Operations), U.S. Army Medical
Command and chief, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Tamara
Dawson Feb. 26 at the first “Sisters in Arms” meeting. Keenan talked about how important it is to connect with people and develop lasting relationships.
Photo by Lori Newman

Rapid Strike hits JBSA-Randolph
March 18, 2015 — MORE

Capt. Jacob Chisolm, Air Force Recruiting Service chief, Air Force National Events Branch, and Master Sgt. Chad Tanner, Air Force Recruiting Service event marketing superintendent, let people out of the Rapid Strike simulator March 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Rapid Strike is a full-motion simulator ride experience that immerses visitors in the high-tech world of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors board a ride that lets them experience a real Air Force mission including an F-22 flight, C-17 cargo drop, special operations ground surveillance, satellite communications, and a Reaper missile strike – all from a first person point-of-view. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

AETC on PACE to forge professional Airmen
March 18, 2015 — Forging professional Airmen was the focus Wednesday when Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, officiated a ceremony formally recognizing the Profession of Arms Center of... MORE

Gen. Robin Rand (left), commander of Air Education and Training Command, passes the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence guidon to Col. Jeffrey Smith, signifying his assumption as the PACE director during a ceremony March 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)

Randolph Ro-Hawks play hard, fall short of state title
March 18, 2015 — The Randolph High School boys basketball team fell short of their dream of winning the state title March 14, losing to the Brock Eagles, 37-32, in the Class 3A state tournament final at the... MORE

Members of the Randolph High School boys’ basketball team practice March 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The team lost the victory to the Brock High School Eagles by a score of 37-32 during the state championship game March 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

Intermittent lane closures expected as tree-trimming continues
March 18, 2015 — Tree-trimming crews are continuing the process to prune and remove trees in Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's central housing area in an effort to thin the habitat of white-winged doves, the No. 1... MORE

Martinez GreGorio, landscape technician, trims trees March 13 within the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph housing area. Tree-trimming crews are continuing the process to prune and remove trees in the JBSA-Randolph housing area in an effort to thin the habitat of white-winged doves, the No. 1 culprit in aircraft bird strikes affecting the 12th Flying Training Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Base veterinarian stresses need for pet vaccinations, tags
March 18, 2015 — A Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph veterinarian is stressing the need for base residents to get their pets vaccinated against rabies, as instances of the disease could increase with spring... MORE

Private 1st Class Robin Cornelius, Pubic Health Command, Fort Hood, vaccinates Juan Gomez's dog, Cody, with the rabies vaccine March 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)