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AICUZ study updated for JBSA-Randolph, Seguin airfields
February 22, 2016 — An update to the Air Installations Compatible Use ZonesStudy at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Auxiliary Field Seguin iscurrently underway, and will provide the most recent information to... MORE

The first T-38C Talon lands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield during a ribbon cutting event signifying the reopening of the JBSA-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. Upon completion of a three-year construction project, the airfield is now ready for flying by members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron. The airfield is crucial for “touch and go” training that qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The reconstructed runway increases flight safety by distributing training around the San Antonio area, which means fewer aircraft and less congestion around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

U.S. Army North hosts Alaskan Command planners to discuss mission support options
February 19, 2016 — U.S. Army North hosted planners from Alaska Feb. 3-5 at FortSam Houston to explore and develop options that will allow for effectiveresponse to the “Last Frontier” state in times of need.The meeting... MORE

West assumes command of U.S. Army Medical Command
February 18, 2016 — The Army’s 44th Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Nadja West,assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Command at ceremony at Fort SamHouston Feb. 10. This past December, the U.S. Senate confirmed West to... MORE

Registration deadline is Feb. 26 for JBSA-Randolph Youth Center spring break camp
February 18, 2016 — Parents have until Feb. 26 to register their children forthe JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs School Age Spring Break Camp being held March 14-18.Registration forms for the camp, being held at the... MORE

Sofia Jackson and Cheyenne Gramlick prepare their dish, “spicy-yummy-breakfast”, for an “Iron Chef” cooking contest July 9, 2015 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center. More than 500 children are involved in activities and programs provided by Randolph Youth Programs each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/Released)

Curbside car seat clinic reaches across Joint Base San Antonio
February 17, 2016 — A parking lot overlooking the Family Advocacy/Mental HealthClinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph bustled with activity Feb. 8 asparents learned how to correctly install child safety seats in their... MORE

Patricia stark, Curbside Car Seat Clinic volunteer, teaches Petty Officer 1st Class Clifton Alexander, Defense Language Institute English Language Center operations specialist, how to properly install a car seat Feb. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The “Curbside Car Seat Clinic,” a monthly event presented by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy’s New Parent Support Program that teaches parents how to correctly install child safety seats in their vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

Youth club members collecting jeans for homeless teens
February 17, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Programs’ KeystoneClub is leading a drive throughout February to collect and donate jeans forarea homeless teenagers.The Keystone Club is participating in Teens... MORE

Bryttney London (left), Keystone Club president, and Darian Elkins, Keystone Club secretary, place a Teens for Jeans donation box at the Joint Base San Antonio Youth Center Feb. 3. Teens for Jeans is an annual worldwide effort to provide jeans for children 18 years of age and under who are in homeless shelters.

SecAF, CSAF testify on FY 2017 AF posture
February 17, 2016 — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief ofStaff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testified before the Senate AppropriationsCommittee on the fiscal year 2017 Air Force posture on Capitol Hill... MORE

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2016. The two leaders presented the fiscal year 2017 Air Force budget request. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

JBSA, VIA team up for new P4 community partnership initiative
February 17, 2016 — VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrated their continued supportto Joint Base San Antonio Public/Public/Public/Private Community PartnershipInitiative at VIA headquarters Feb. 8 with a new “Active Duty,... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (right), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, thanks VIA bus and van operators (from left) Shantella Williams, Jeffery Wishert and Jesse Quintero, who were featured in the “Active Duty, Active of Thanks” campaign. VIA’s extension of their P4 will offer reduced rates, allowing all active duty members to ride VIA transportation at half-price fares throughout San Antonio or for a special monthly rate.

Military Saves Week 2016: Meet the challenge in three steps
February 17, 2016 — Military Saves Week 2016 is fast approaching! Every year,military installations and organizations around the world join forces tomotivate, support, and encourage servicemembers and military families... MORE

From left: Army Col. Mark A. Lee, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander; Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd ABW and JBSA commander; and Command Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, 502nd ABW and JBSA Command Chief, sign the Military Saves Pledge to “Set A Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.” Military Saves Week begins Monday and runs through Feb. 26 throughout JBSA. The pledge is a commitment to exercise good financial habits, improve financial readiness and encourage other Americans to do the same.

Indoor wash rack for aircraft increases productivity, conserves water
February 17, 2016 — For years, members of the 12th Flying Training WingMaintenance Directorate corrosion control section washed the wing’s traineraircraft outdoors, where temperature extremes, inclement weather and... MORE

Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate wash a T-38 Talon Feb. 2 at the new wash rack inside Hangar 42 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The 14-member corrosion control team now has its own indoor wash rack in Hangar 42 with benefits that include washes unimpeded by weather conditions and an environmentally friendly water-recycling system that conserves water, saving the Air Force $174,000 per year.

Healthy habits promote cavity-free teeth, healthy gums
February 17, 2016 — Did you know tooth decay is the leading chronic infectiousdisease among children in the U.S.? February is National Children’s DentalHealth Month; take some time this month to focus on cavity-free... MORE

Capt. Christina Wengler, 59th Dental Training Group pediatric dentist, examines a 6-year-old's teeth Jan. 20 at Dunn Dental Clinic, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Regular dental check-ups, good oral hygiene habits and healthy eating and drinking habits help children prevent tooth decay and gum diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Sugar wars: Why is sugar so harmful to your mouth?
February 17, 2016 — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the2016 observance promotes good oral health for military children and adults inthe war against sugar. American people, including military... MORE

JBSA libraries offer up more than just books
February 17, 2016 — Whether it’s reading the latest best-selling book, preparingfor an exam or story time for children, Joint Base San Antonio libraries arethe places JBSA members can go to learn, study or be... MORE

Melanie Torres, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Library volunteer, reads a book to children Feb. 3 at the JBSA-Randolph Library. Active-duty service members, dependents, military retirees and Department of Defense cardholders have access to 142,000 items of resources, including books, audio books, DVDs, video games, children’s books, e-readers, magazines and newspapers at the JBSA-Randolph Library.

AF culture, standards now easily accessible with new mobile applications
February 17, 2016 — A series of mobile applications developed by the 367thTraining Support Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is giving Airmen readyaccess to Air Force standards, culture and basic doctrine.While the... MORE

Curbside car seat clinic reaches across Joint Base San Antonio
February 17, 2016 — A parking lot overlooking the Family Advocacy/Mental HealthClinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph bustled with activity Feb. 8 asparents learned how to correctly install child safety seats in their... MORE

Who are AF Key Spouse volunteers?
February 17, 2016 — In today's Air Force you would be hard pressed to find aperson who hasn't heard of the Key Spouse Program, but do you really know whata "key spouse" is?The Key Spouse Program is made up of a cadre of... MORE

Combat system operator innovates, designs tech training simulator
February 17, 2016 — A combat systems operator atNaval Air Station-Pensacola let innovation be his guide in the creation of alow-cost simulator designed to make the career field’s technical training morerealistic. With... MORE

Capt. Andrew Byrd, 451st Flying Training Squadron combat systems operator flight commander, demonstrates use of a “T-28” computer simulator Feb. 4, 2016, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Byrd designed the simulator to enhance technical training, allowing student CSOs to experience their role while orbiting a target area in support of realistic-looking friendly troops who can be seen on a monitor.

Leader perspective: NCOER to define tomorrow’s leaders
February 15, 2016 — Since the start of this calendar year, noncommissionedofficers across the Army have fallen under a new rating system that’s unlikeanything they’ve seen for a generation but will help ensure NCOs... MORE

Army Nurse Corps celebrates 115th anniversary
February 12, 2016 — The U.S. Army Nurse Corps celebrated 115 years of serviceand dedication to caring for America’s military Feb. 5 and have stood shoulderto shoulder with Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen,... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers judge regional JROTC drill competition
February 12, 2016 — Noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houstonserved as judges for the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 5th Brigade Junior ROTCDrill Team Championships at the Henry B... MORE

Junior ROTC cadets from San Antonio’s Ronald Reagan High School conclude their winning routine in the Unarmed Regulation Drill event during the 5th Brigade JROTC Drill Competition Feb. 6. Surrounding the formation are (from L to R) Master Sgt. Angela Cafferky, Sgt. Shawn Sarver, and Staff Sgt. Christian Hubbell, all NCOs assigned to Fort Sam Houston that served as judges for the competition.