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Don’t let the heat defeat running plans
August 5, 2016 — In San Antonio it is not difficult to find a race to compete in, as there is virtually one every weekend.Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner, one of the important aspects of... MORE

Safety tips for protecting your head this summer
August 5, 2016 — During the summer, people look forward to leaving the house and enjoying more recreational sports and activities. The military community is familiar with being on the go and living active lives. ... MORE

25 AF brings San Antonio Chamber into the ISR world
August 4, 2016 — Maj. Gen. Bradford “BJ” Shwedo, 25th Air Force commander, hosted civic and business leaders from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce July 29, opening a door for them into the fascinating intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance world that 25 AF Airmen inhabit... MORE

JBSA locations host Run For Life event
August 3, 2016 — In September, Joint Base San Antonio locations will each host a 5K run in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and to support individuals dealing with depression.The Suicide Awareness and... MORE

Bargains, “hidden treasures” await customers at JBSA-Randolph Thrift Shop
August 3, 2016 — Shoppers can look for a good bargain – and possible treasures – while helping service members and veterans at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Thrift Shop.The thrift shop, located in building 1048,... MORE

Health risks accompany popular summertime activities
August 3, 2016 — Outdoor fitness and recreational activities are popular summertime diversions, but they also come with health risks.With the Air Force Summer Safety Campaign entering the home stretch, Joint Base San... MORE

Randolph Bowling Center offers family-friendly fun
August 3, 2016 — Whether it’s an outing with the family, a unit function or league play, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Bowling Center provides a variety of activities for both recreational and competitive... MORE

359th MDG aims to get children active at Kids in Motion event
August 3, 2016 — The 359th Medical Group is scheduled to host a free event, Kids in Motion, in recognition of September’s National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Aug. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s... MORE

August observance emphasizes importance of immunizations
August 3, 2016 — The National Public Health Information Coalition sponsors National Immunization Awareness Month in August to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and underscore the importance of following a lifelong... MORE

Tenth edition of Rambler 120 Team Challenge set for Oct. 1
August 3, 2016 — One of Joint Base San Antonio’s premier fitness events reaches a milestone this year.The 502nd Force Support Squadron-hosted Rambler 120 Team Challenge will be presented for the 10th time Oct. 1 at... MORE

LaBrutta “proud and honored” to have been 502nd ABW and JBSA commander
August 2, 2016 — After more than three years as commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and the largest Joint Base in the Department of Defense – Joint Base San Antonio – Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta is moving on to a new... MORE

Dermatologists go the distance for the English Channel
July 29, 2016 — A midnight start in the cold and clammy darkness, vision impaired and depth perception compromised, two 59th Medical Wing doctors took the 16-mile California swim challenge head on in preparation for the 21-mile English Channel in September... MORE

502nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s behind the scenes summer work take center stage
July 27, 2016 — A pipe bursts, fl ooding the street with water. Roads crack from San Antonio’s heat and wear and tear from traffic. Birds in- terfere with aircraft’s fl ights. Air condition- ing systems falter during... MORE

‘Bundles’ of information give expectant parents head start
July 27, 2016 — The Air Force Aid Society exemplifies the wingman concept, supporting Airmen and their families by providing them with emergency financial aid, education programs and community programs that improve... MORE

Safety officials urge members to follow motorcycle regulations
July 27, 2016 — A Joint Base San Antonio safety official says service members who ride motorcycles need to follow military regulations and state traffic laws to keep themselves and others safe on the road.Marvin... MORE

EFMP campers take on the arts
July 27, 2016 — After a week of instruction, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Exceptional Family Member Program campers ranging in ages 4-14 highlighted their new skills in theatre, choreography and fine arts... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Announces Technical Sergeant Selectees
July 27, 2016 — Technical sergeant selectees from Joint Base San Antonio gathered at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph for a group photo July 21. There were 319 staff sergeants across JBSA selected out of 33,569 in the... MORE

Dorm of the Quarter winner revealed
July 27, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer (left), 12th Flying Training Wing command chief, coins Airman Alisa Gebert, Air Force Personnel Center, on being the Dorm of the Quarter award recipient July 15 at Joint... MORE

Miner takes command of 502nd SFLSG
July 27, 2016 — Col. Thomas Miner Jr. took command of the 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group during a ceremony July 21 in front of the Taj Mahal, building 100, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.Among... MORE

59th Medical Wing treating AF’s elite human weapons system
July 25, 2016 — Comprehensive, synergistic medical care from the 59th Medical Wing is helping produce the Air Force’s elite, battle-ready combat warriors here at the new Battlefield Airmen Training Group... MORE