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Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal
October 11, 2019 — Air Force Recruiting Service had a successful performance in fiscal year 2019 as each of its components made their recruitment goals for the year... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Randy Rodriguez, superintendent of the Air Force Recruiting Total Force Recruiting Cell at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, rings the bell signifying Air Force Recruiting Service reached their yearly goal. Each person at AFRS headquarters gets a turn ringing the bell celebrating making goal.

Feedback Fridays
October 11, 2019 — 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

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.

Early detection, regular screenings help in fight against breast cancer
October 10, 2019 — At Joint Base San Antonio medical clinics, early detection is the focus of health care providers’ efforts to combat breast cancer, the second most common cancer affecting women in the U.S., and screening is their most important tool... MORE

At Joint Base San Antonio medical clinics, early detection is the focus of health care providers’ efforts to combat breast cancer, the second most common cancer affecting women in the U.S., and screening is their most important tool.

Annual 5K/9K event at JBSA-Randolph raises awareness of breast cancer
October 10, 2019 — The 59th Medical Wing sponsors its annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K/9K at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park... MORE

These are medals for participants of the 59th Medical Wing annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K/9K at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park.The annual event, which is open to anyone with base access, raises awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection and regular screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Airman Heritage Museum wins Air Force-level award
October 10, 2019 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Airman Heritage Museum team were honored Oct. 2 as winners of the 2019 Air Force Heritage Award. The Heritage Award is an Air Force-level annual award which recognizes outstanding accomplishments by Air Force History and Museum members that foster a better understanding and appreciation of the Air Force, its history, heritage and accomplishments... MORE

Members of the Airman Heritage Museum's Historian office pose for a picture after receiving the 2019 Air Force Heritage Award in the Enlisted Heritage Training Complex Oct. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Airman Heritage Museum collects, researches, preserves, interprets and presents the United States Air Force Enlisted Corps history, heritage, and traditions. The Heritage Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by Air Force History and Museum members that foster a better understanding and appreciation of the Air Force, its history, heritage and accomplishments.

Kids learn to win from coach who beat death
October 10, 2019 — Tony Lightner’s day job is occupational safety and health specialist for the 502nd Air Base Wing Safety office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Lightner, despite health hurdles, has trained kids in track and field for free since 2006... MORE

specialist for the 502nd Air Base Wing Safety office at JBSA Randolph. Lightner, despite health hurdles, has trained kids in track and field for free since 2006.

DOD zeros in on high-tech domestic abuse
October 10, 2019 — The Department of Defense is raising awareness of technology-facilitated domestic abuse as part of its Domestic Violence Prevention Month campaign, which launched Oct. 1... MORE

The Department of Defense is raising awareness of technology-facilitated domestic abuse during Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

Mountain cedar allergy season right around the corner
October 10, 2019 — It's that time of year again, when people start sneezing and coughing and they don't know if it's from allergies or a cold. One of the most common allergens in central and south Texas is mountain cedar... MORE

Army Col. (Dr.) Kirk Waibel, allergist/immunologist, prepares to give a mountain cedar allergy test to Army Sgt. Javier Pacheco in the Allergy/Immunology Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center Oct. 8. Mountain cedar is one of the most common allergens in central and south Texas.

Mission Thanksgiving registration open for Soldiers
October 10, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has opened registration for the 2019 Mission Thanksgiving to allow Soldiers a taste of home during the holidays... MORE

For many young Soldiers attending training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Thanksgiving will be their first major holiday away from their home and family. Soldiers are committed to their training and understand the sacrifice of their service, but for some it can be lonely being away.

Air Force Chief of Staff charts Defender way forward
October 9, 2019 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discussed the Air Force’s transition from Year of the Defender to Year of Integrated Base Defense, focusing on how elite Defenders fit into a layered defensive network, in a speech at the 33rd National Meeting of the Air Force Security Forces Association in San Antonio Sept. 28... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein addresses Security Forces Defenders, past and present, at the 33rd Air Force Security Forces Association national meeting banquet in San Antonio Sept. 28.

New Air Force justice information system goes live
October 9, 2019 — Air Force Security Forces Defenders uploaded the first case to the new Air Force Justice Information System last week, marking the launch of the most modern criminal data reporting system in the Department of Defense and providing global integrated awareness of criminal activities that affect the security and safety of Air Force personnel and resources... MORE

Air Force Security Forces Defenders uploaded the first case to the new Air Force Justice Information System last week, marking the launch of the most modern criminal data reporting system in the Department of Defense and providing global integrated awareness of criminal activities that affect the security and safety of Air Force personnel and resources.

Operation Battle Buddy Check: Army medicine leaders visit wounded warriors
October 8, 2019 — Thirty-three students attending the Army Medical Department Noncommissioned Officer Academy, or NCOA, Senior Leader Course 201-20 volunteered to speak to several Soldiers at the Brooke Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion, or WTB, and their families Sept. 28... MORE

Soldiers in transition with family members pose for a group photo with Army Medical Department Noncommissioned Officer Academy students at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Local intel, cyber communities honor fallen heroes
October 8, 2019 — Airmen and families from the intelligence and cyber communities gathered at Security Hill at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 4 to recognize and honor their fallen heroes. More than 5,600 of the community’s brothers and sisters have perished, and the names of more than 130 of the most recent losses were read during the ceremony... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Twenty-Fifth Air Force commander, speaks during the Twenty-Fourth and Twenty-Fifth Air Force's annual Remembrance Ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 4. This year, former and present members of both NAFs gathered to remember the year's fallen warriors.

Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 8, 2019 — October is not all skeletons and jack-o-lanterns, there are also scary things that live in cyberspace. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with this year’s theme, “Be Cyber Smart.” The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat... MORE

Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

JBSA observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 7, 2019 — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with a purpose of educating people about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities... MORE

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with a purpose of educating people about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.

Army South Soldier honored at DOD Disability Awards
October 7, 2019 — Sgt. 1st Class John C. Hoxie, assigned to U.S. Army South's Intelligence Operations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was presented the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award during the 39th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class John C. Hoxie, assigned to U.S. Army South's Intelligence Operations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, conducts fine motor skills therapy at the Center for the Intrepid Sept.27. Hoxie was one of 23 service members to be recognized during the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award during the 39th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony Oct. 3 at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

National Hispanic Heritage Month: 149th FW celebrates Airman's culture, devoted service
October 7, 2019 — The 149th Fighter Wing’s Military Equal Opportunity Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is recognizing Staff Sgt. Cesar Ostolaza during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed every year from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing’s Military Equal Opportunity Office is recognizing Staff Sgt. Cesar Ostolaza during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed every year from Sept. 15- Oct. 15.

Army ROTC cadets represent at UTSA-Army football game
October 7, 2019 — Army ROTC cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Roadrunner Battalion, 5th Brigade Army ROTC, participated in the first-ever UTSA vs. Army Military Appreciation Game at the Alamodome in San Antonio Sept. 14... MORE

Army ROTC cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Roadrunner Battalion, 5th Brigade Army ROTC, participated in the first-ever UTSA vs. Army Military Appreciation Game at the Alamodome in San Antonio Sept. 14.

Army Medicine’s Noncommissioned Officer Academy welcomes new commandant
October 4, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a Noncommissioned Officer Academy, or NCOA, change of commandant ceremony Oct. 2, where Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Earle became the 15th NCOA Commandant, assuming the post from Command Sgt. Maj. Napoleon Noguera-Payan. ... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Napoleon Noguerapayan passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent during the MEDCoE change of responsibility ceremony.

Soldier self-amputates leg to aid battle buddies
October 4, 2019 — A year after his accident and the loss of his leg, Spc. Ezra Maes is still amazed at the circumstances that led to his survival. If you ask, he’ll credit his survival to a uniform belt, smart phone and “shockingly good” cell service. What the 21-year-old Soldier fails to mention is the sheer force of will it took for him to stay alive. ... MORE

Candace Pellock, physical therapy assistant, guides with Spc. Ezra Maes at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center’s cutting-edge rehabilitation center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Oct. 2, 2019.