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Controlling stray, roaming animals on Joint Base San Antonio
March 3, 2015 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron works hard to insure the base population and visitors have a memorable experience while working or visiting Joint Base San Antonio.One task they are assigned is the... MORE

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas begins March 1
February 27, 2015 — The weather in Texas is so unpredictable that thunderstorms and tornadoes can happen year-round, but the time of year when these weather events are most prevalent is approaching.To ensure that people... MORE

Workshop helps military members with transition to civilian sector
February 25, 2015 — Active-duty members who are about to retire or separate from the military gleaned more insight about their transition to civilian life during an all-day workshop Feb. 18 at the Joint Base San... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, addresses active and retired service members at the opening of the Transition Information Program Feb. 18 at the JBSA-Randolph Military & Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

SecAF: Airmen hold key to air power, strength
February 25, 2015 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talked about the importance of a healthy budget, innovation and developing Airmen as key pieces to remaining the world's greatest air power, during the Air... MORE

Measles makes a comeback in several states
February 25, 2015 — As many are aware, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Health Departments are investigating a multi-state outbreak of measles linked to unvaccinated foreign travelers who visited... MORE

Carter named 25th Defense secretary
February 25, 2015 — Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17 after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic... MORE

Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic affairs.

Tenth person on the moon visits Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
February 25, 2015 — MORE

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut and 10th person to walk on the moon, climbs into a 560th Flying Training Squadron T-38 Talon before an incentive flight Feb. 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Duke visited JBSA-Randolph to serve as the main speaker during a 12th FTW professional development seminar Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)

JBSA security forces: Protecting so others may serve
February 25, 2015 — Members of the 902nd and 802nd Security Forces Squadrons took part in a joint training exercise with local police departments Feb. 19, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Camp Talon Fire... MORE

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)

JBSA, Seguin area first responders participate in exercise
February 24, 2015 — MORE

Lt. Darren Fehlinder (left) and Senior Airman Olsen Brett (center), both Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph firefighters, and Kasey Klause, City of Seguin firefighter, secure the site of a simulated aircraft accident during a major accident response exercise Feb. 5 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield. A MARE is intended to test the ability of first responders and other agencies to handle various emergency scenarios, in this instance, a T-38 crash off-base that involved assistance from local community first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Air Force Chief of Staff: Call to the future
February 24, 2015 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shared his thoughts on where the Air Force is, where it's going and how it's going to get there with an audience of Airmen, industry representatives and... MORE

Innovative submissions projected to save $35 million
February 24, 2015 — Approved ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation program since it launched in April 2014 are projected to save the Air Force at least $35 million, Air Force Personnel Center officials... MORE

JBSA leaders, military ambassadors express gratitude to veterans
February 23, 2015 — MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Hall, 2015 Joint Base San Antonio military ambassador, hands a valentine to Alfredo Espinosa during the 2015 National Salute to Veteran Patients program Feb. 13 at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Holocaust survivors speak at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
February 23, 2015 — MORE

Holocaust survivors Rose Williams, Anna Rado, Suzanne Jalnos and George Fodor share their personal experiences of perseverance and survival with members of the Air Education Training Command’s Judge Advocate Office during a professional development event Feb. 11 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Fleenor Auditorium. The event provides insight to military members of the true impact of military service. The guest speakers are four of nine remaining holocaust survivors in the San Antonio area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

New 'Scholarship in Action' board highlights top academic accomplishments at BAMC
February 23, 2015 — A new "Scholarship in Action" board by the San Antonio Military Medical Center's emergency department entrance showcases top-notch academic research accomplished by Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

IMCOM plan shapes 2025 workforce
February 23, 2015 — The newly developed U.S. Army Installation Management Command Strategic Human Capital Plan lays groundwork for re-shaping its workforce and culture to answer the future needs of the Army, provide... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Retiree Council enhances mission
February 23, 2015 — After a career in the Army, former Soldiers might find adjustment to civilian life poses unique challenges."I didn't know how to buy insurance. I didn't know how to do things for myself because, in... MORE

Human Resources Command briefs NCOs on Reduction in Force
February 23, 2015 — Cutbacks in manpower are already underway and many in the ranks have had questions and concerns about the reductions.Who is staying? Who is going? Because of the major restructuring of the Army,... MORE

Trainer development team preps C-17 for departure
February 17, 2015 — The C-17 Globemaster III became the most adaptable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force when it entered service in 1993. One of the major uses for a C-17 is for aeromedical evacuations to transport... MORE

Ernie Boulet, 502nd Trainer Development Squadron sheet metal shop supervisor, drills the C-17 fuselage Feb. 11 as he prepares the aircraft for shipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Workshops set for Military Saves Week go beyond basics
February 17, 2015 — Five workshops focusing on credit management, investments and retirement planning are the centerpieces of the 2015 Military Saves Campaign next week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Military Saves... MORE

JBSA-Randolph African American Heritage Committee chooses essay contest winners
February 12, 2015 — MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph African American Heritage Committee hosted an essay writing contest themed “A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture.” Winners Erika Evans (front left), third-grade student; and Mary-Katherin Land (front right), fourth grade student; were awarded certificates Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Back row, from left: Senior Master Sgt. Yasheda Lyons, African American Heritage Committee chairman; Angie Schneider, Randolph Elementary School third-grade teacher; Laurie Tabeb, Randolph Elementary School fourth-grade teacher; and Master Sgt. Nidia Hodge, African American Heritage Committee co-chairman; presented the certificates.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)