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Feedback Fridays
November 23, 2018 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander's calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line "Feedback Fridays." Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available.

Throwback to WWII, Army Greens uniform aims to instill pride in today's generation
November 21, 2018 — The Army plans to issue a new World War II-style uniform starting the summer of 2020, as senior leaders look to sharpen the professional appearance of Soldiers and inspire others to join them. The Army Greens uniform, a version of the uniform once worn by the Greatest Generation, will now be worn by today's generation as they lead the service into the future... MORE

Soldier Models of the proposed Pink and Green daily service uniform display the outfits overcoat, as they render the hand salute during the National Anthem at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Army-Navy Game December 9, 2017.

Federal laws keep marijuana illegal for military members
November 21, 2018 — Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning the matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid derivatives, and THC-infused products is prohibited for military members. Wrongful use and/or possession of these substances is unlawful under the Uniform Code of Military Justice via Article 112A... MORE

Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning the matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid derivatives, and THC-infused products is prohibited for military members. Wrongful use and/or possession of these substances is unlawful under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) via Article 112A.

Air Force proves mettle at first inter-service Alpha Warrior battle
November 21, 2018 — A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17... MORE

Senior Airman Stephanie Williams, U.S. Air Force in Europe, women's category winner, tackles the rings obstacle of the proving rig during the first Inter-service Alpha Warrior Final Battle Nov. 17, 2018, Retama Park, Selma, Texas.

Sutherland Springs remembered one year later
November 21, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center held two ceremonies to honor the victims of a mass shooting that took place in a small rural community near San Antonio and the staff members who treated them... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center staff members sign a banner of support for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas, as part of the commemoration ceremony Nov. 5, the one-year anniversary of the Sutherland Springs shooting. Clear Lake Regional Medical Center received eight patients – all students – in the wake of the Santa Fe High School Shooting last May. BAMC wanted to “pay it forward” to another hospital that cared for victims after a mass shooting. After the Sutherland Springs shooting, BAMC received a banner from Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas as a demonstration of support and appreciation for our staff. Sunrise Hospital received nearly 200 victims after the Vegas shooting.

USAF, RCAF exchange pilots and expertise
November 20, 2018 — Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force visited the 559th Flying Training Squadron Nov. 15-16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The visit allowed pilots from United States and Royal Canadian Air Forces to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in the T-6A Texan II and CT-156 Harvard II. ... MORE

Members of the 559th Flying Training Squadron and Royal Canadian Air Force 15th Wing take a photo in front of a T-6A Texan II Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 15th Wing flies a similar aircraft, the CT-156 Harvard II, and engages in a pilot exchange program with the 559th FTS in order to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in both airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

“Just like the simulations”: veteran instructor pilots shape next generation American airpower
November 20, 2018 — If only you could learn from your embarrassing mistakes in real time and be given a second chance to redeem yourself. That reset button does exist for the pilots studying with the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

Damon Themely, an instructor pilot with the 12th Training Squadron, teaches a student pilot in a T-38C Talon flight simulator at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph on Nov. 8, 2018. Instructor pilots have the ability to change the environment and flying conditions for the students, creating unique challenges for them to overcome.

Make 2019 enrollment choices today: TRICARE Open Season underway
November 20, 2018 — TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season are underway. You now have until Dec. 10, 2018, to enroll in a new plan or change your enrollment between plans. The choice you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2019, and will remain in effect through all of 2019... MORE

Holiday safety: To drink, or not to drink
November 20, 2018 — Parties and special occasions usually involve games, music, and alcoholic beverages. They are times of festivity and fun. For someone concerned about alcohol intake or battling substance abuse, social events may seem threatening. But it is possible to participate in activities that include alcohol... MORE

If you are battling substance abuse, consider attending an alcohol-free holiday party or host your own alcohol-free small gathering

Air Force Safety goes mobile
November 20, 2018 — The Air Force Safety Center released a mobile version of the Airman Safety App, Nov. 15, enabling Airmen at installations Air Force-wide to voluntarily report safety issues with their devices as they encounter them... MORE

The Airman Safety App, once downloaded from the major app stores – Apple or Android – is accessible anywhere, anytime and focuses on minimizing the most common obstacles, making reporting quicker and easier to accomplish.

Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center offers career, educational opportunities
November 20, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, joined local officials to mark the opening of the new Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center during a Nov. 12 ceremony. The center, located at 1422 E. Grayson Street, Suite 400, is situated near JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and will be a resource for servicemembers transitioning out of the military and veterans who are looking for career and educational opportunities. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, gives remarks during the dedication and grand opening of the new Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center Nov. 12.

Reserve Citizen Airmen flex their skills during exercise
November 19, 2018 — More than 200 Airmen from 120 different Unit Type Codes participated in the final portion of the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2018 Annual Readiness Assessment training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 17. ... MORE

Three 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen inspect simulated M8 chemical detection paper during a wing-wide readiness exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Nov. 17, 2018.

Council on Occupational Education lauds METC for ‘world-class’ tech training
November 19, 2018 — From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, hosted an evaluation team from the Council on Occupational Education, or COE, for the second time in eight years. The purpose of the visit was to ensure that METC is abiding by all standards for national accreditation... MORE

Members of the Council on Occupational Education evaluation team meet with leadership and staff from the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the accreditation evaluation site visit in-brief.

Intrathoracic pressure regulation therapy device may help save lives on the battlefield
November 19, 2018 — The U.S. Army is continuously looking to new technologies and testing new devices to increase battlefield survival rates. The U.S. Army Medical Department Board conducted a test on an intrathoracic pressure regulation therapy, or IPRT, device at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Nov. 7 that researchers hope will help save lives of the critically injured... MORE

Soldiers testing the intrathoracic pressure regulation therapy, or IPRT, device load it onto an Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Nov. 7.

Air Force Reserve Command activates first cyber wing
November 18, 2018 — The Air Force Reserve Command’s first cyberspace wing was activated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during a ceremony held Nov. 18... MORE

Maj. Gen. Ronald “Bruce” Miller, 10th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Lori Jones during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 18, in which the 960th Cyberspace Wing was activated.

Feedback Fridays
November 16, 2018 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander's calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line "Feedback Fridays." Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Non-deployable directive to help Army work toward more 'lethal' force
November 16, 2018 — To support the ongoing efforts to reduce the number of non-deployable Soldiers, Army leaders released a new directive designed to encourage Soldiers to reach deployable standards outlined in the directive. If standards are not met within six months, a Soldier could face separation... MORE

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prepare to load onto a C-17 Globemaster III during a joint Large Package Week and Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise Feb. 5-11. The Army released a new directive designed to encourage Soldiers to maintain their deployability status. The service is looking to reduce its non-deployable numbers to help its forces become more lethal and ready.

With holiday season approaching, it’s time to mail Christmas cards, packages
November 16, 2018 — The United States Postal Service is expecting another extra busy holiday season this year, estimating the delivery of nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day... MORE

The United States Postal Service is expecting another extra busy holiday season this year, estimating the delivery of nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

SARMs provide ‘last line of defense’ to ensure safety of aircrews
November 16, 2018 — The 12th Operations Support Squadron performs a crucial role at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, keeping 12th Flying Training Wing pilots safe in their aerial mission by attending to duties ranging from airfield and airspace management to aircrew flight equipment inspections and training... MORE

Britneigh Zeringue, 12th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, briefs 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots prior to a training mission Nov. 7, 2108, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Squadron aviation resource management is responsible for managing pilot flying currencies as well as maintaining communication between the pilots, operations and maintenance squadrons.

JBSA honors veterans at wreath-laying ceremony, parade
November 16, 2018 — Military personnel and members from the community attend a wreath presentation ceremony at The Alamo and parade in San Antonio Nov. 10. The ceremony was part of the Veterans Day parade held to honor veterans and current active duty Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines... MORE

Members from the Air Force Band of the West march and perform in the Veterans Day parade in San Antonio Nov. 10. The event was held to honor veterans and current active duty Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.