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Randolph High School cross country teams make strides in 2015
November 18, 2015 — The Randolph High School boys and girls cross country teamsmade successful strides this year, including winning a district title at thesub-varsity level and qualifying a varsity runner for... MORE

Education service center provides tools for success
November 18, 2015 — Whether it’s getting a college degree or earning certificationin a job skill, service members can turn to the Joint Base San Antonio-RandolphEducation Services Center to provide them with the... MORE

59th Medical Wing kicks off patient safety initiative
November 18, 2015 — With a focus on patient safety, 59th Medical Wing leadersand staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland met with industry-leading patientexperience experts Oct. 20-22 in a bid to achieve a significant... MORE

Hunters embrace safety with simple, basic rules
November 18, 2015 — Hunting is a tradition in Texas and across the country. Itis a time spent with family and friends in the woods perusing game. This is also a time when risk assessment and management canbe used to... MORE

National American Indian Heritage Month events fill November calendar
November 18, 2015 — Activities focusing on the cultures of Native Americans wereheld throughout November as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph observed NationalAmerican Indian Heritage Month.The JBSA-Randolph National... MORE

Officials emphasize safe cooking tips for holiday gatherings
November 18, 2015 — The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially atThanksgiving. With all the activity that will be going on, safety in thekitchen is paramount. According to the National Fire Protection... MORE

12th FTW members highlights training mission during Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Open House
November 16, 2015 — Members ofthe 12th Flying Training Wing explained the flying training missions takingplace at Seguin Auxiliary Airfield for City of Seguin leaders and residents Nov.13 during the Seguin Auxiliary... MORE

Rising 5/6 gives members leadership, service opportunities
November 12, 2015 — “Service before self” is one of the Air Force’s core valuesand it is exemplified daily by organizations that allow officers and enlistedAirmen alike to grow as leaders and serve their base and local... MORE

DoD to hold Virtual Education Fair Nov. 19
November 12, 2015 — Active duty service members will be able to explore highereducation opportunities at their fingertips when the Department of Defensehosts a Virtual Education Fair Nov. 19.Service members can register... MORE

Key Spouse initial training course undergoes changes
November 12, 2015 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military & FamilyReadiness Center will unveil a new Key Spouse Program initial training coursetoday.Revised to better meet the needs of the spouses who give... MORE

12th FTW members host pilot who saved wingman 63 years ago
November 12, 2015 — In February 1952, Air Force Lt. Col. Maynard Swartz wasleading a squadron of several RF-80 jets from Lawson Air Force Base, Ga., toGermany when he suddenly lost his vision while in the air.Fortunately... MORE

U.S. Army South family shares story of hope
November 12, 2015 — November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Friday is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Only three percent of people diagnosed with this disease survive this form of cancer, typically due to late diagnosis. Called the silent killer, pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all 22 common cancers according to http://www.pancreaticcanceraction.org.... MORE

San Antonio Military Medical Center decontamination team among best in Texas
November 12, 2015 — The San Antonio Military Medical Center Decon Team placed second this year, just a couple of points behind the winning team from the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. A total of eight six-person teams competed in the annual event where they were judged in five timed events: assembly and disassembly of a portable decontamination tent; personal protective equipment donning and the decontamination process of a manikin; a written exam and the use of a radiation detector to detect radiation on a patient. ... MORE

U.S. Army South committed to supervisor development
November 12, 2015 — At U.S. Army South on Fort Sam Houston, Department of the Army civilian employees and military personnel work together every day to accomplish the mission. However, the rules and regulations for civilian and military personnel are very different and supervisors must know what to do when it comes to civilians. ... MORE

METC tests wireless technology for learning in pilot program
November 12, 2015 — On Sept. 2 and Oct. 13, METC implemented two test pilot programs using two classes in the preventive medicine program. ... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command welcomes new enlisted leader
November 12, 2015 — Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal became the command’s fourth command sergeant major during an assumption of responsibility ceremony officiated by MICC commanding general Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert.... MORE

Dahl promoted to three stars, takes over U.S. Army Installation Management Command
November 12, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl took command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command from Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson during a change-of-command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater Nov. 3.... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio’s ‘Veteran In Blue’
November 12, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force’s “Veterans in Blue” program showcases veterans who have helped shape the Air Force with their experiences. ... MORE

Army chief of staff visits injured service members at Center for the Intrepid
November 12, 2015 — U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. Mark A. Milley visited with wounded service members during a town hall-style meeting at the Center for the Intrepid Nov. 4.... MORE

Armed Force Action Plan forum wraps up at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
November 12, 2015 — The Armed Force Action Plan, renamed locally from the Army Family Action Plan to reflect the military branches represented throughout Joint Base San Antonio, provides a way for people to let local leadership know what works, what doesn’t and how problems should be resolved.... MORE