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902Nd Civil Engineer Squadron Members Compete in the Fire Truck Photo by Don Lindsey Staff Sgt. Edward Wallace, 902nd Security Forces Squad- Photo by Senior Airman Precious Yett ron military working dog handler, and MWD Troy search a 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron members compete in the commercial truck June 25 at Joint Base San Antonio- fire truck pull during the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Randolph's South Gate. event Jan. 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Photo by Melissa Peterson Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Honor Guard members render a 21-gun salute during the National POW/MIA Rec- ognition Day ceremony Sept. 21 at Randolph. Photo by Benjamin Faske Tech. Sgt. David Burns, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiology instructor, conducts Patrick Roberts participates in thePhoto wheelchair by Rich bowling McFadden an aircrew fundamentals course with students from JBSA- event during the Adaptive Fitness and Sports Camp hosted Lackland's 344th Training Squadron Oct. 25. by the Air Force Services Agency Jan. 18 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Bowling Center. Background photo by Rich McFadden/Cover graphic by Maggie Armstrong PAGE 2 2012 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH YEAR IN REVIEW DECEMBER 28, 2012 Other January 2012 happenings ... • Lt. Gen William Lord conducted a town hall meet- JANUARY 2012 ing Jan. 11 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph theater. The meeting presented CyberVision 2020, which is the cyber community initiative for the trans- formation of the Communications and Information career field to the Cyberspace Operations and Sup- port Community. • Air Education and Training Command hosted a symposium Jan. 12-13 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. More than 4,000 service mem- bers, civilians, and business and civic leaders at- tended the 2012 event. • Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, JBSA and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, citing budgetary con- straints within the Department of Defense and the Air Force, announced the decision to conduct the JBSA Air Show every other year rather than the annual schedule of the past. The next JBSA Air Show takes place in 2013. • The Air Force Services Agency and U.S. Para- lympics hosted the inaugural Joint Adaptive Fitness and Sports Camp at Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 17-21. Photo by Jessica Turner The adaptive sports camp is a quality-of-life pro- Airman 1st Class Perry Robinson, 902nd Civil gram for wounded, ill and injured warriors. Approxi- Engineer Squadron driver operator, rappels mately 35 Air Force, Navy and U.S. Special Opera- down the side of the confined space trainer Photo by Rich McFadden tions Command wounded, ill and injured warriors to demonstrate the rescue of victim Cliff Mar- Tech. Sgt. William Graham, 902nd Security Forces Squadron combat participated in various adaptive fitness and sports tinez, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron driver arms instructor, supervises Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph person- programs including adaptive bowling and golf, sitting operator, during Battle of the Badges Jan. 7 nel during M-4 carbine qualification training Jan. 12. Training was volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, aquatics at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. held at the small arms range at Randolph. and strength and conditioning. Other February 2012 happenings ... FEBRUARY 2012 • The 12th Operations Group Instruction and Training Division improved the quality of instruc- tion for the student instructor pilots going through its programs. The new instruction initiative started with the implementation of the Perception, Deci- sion, Execution construct in the Instructor Pilot Basic Course. • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau an- nounced Feb. 3 that it is partnering with the Federal Trade Commission to put a stop to scams targeting ser- vice members. • Civilians assigned to the 571st Aircraft Main- tenance Squadron gathered Feb. 6 to celebrate the on-time production of the 100th T-38 that has come out of the depot since the operation was turned over from contractor Lear Sigler Inc. to the Air Force in October 2010. • More than 550 Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers at- tended a free street party Feb. 10 at SeaWorld San Antonio as a part of the Single Airman Program. • A variety of acts – from singers and guitar play- ers to dancers and even a cup stacker – graced the stage of the Randolph Airman and Family Readi- Photo by Rich McFadden ness Center ballroom Feb. 17 for the 15th annual From left: Staff Sgt. Natca Moye, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency Test Team and Requirements NCO in charge, Tiffany You Got Talent Family and Teen Talent Contest. Evans, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental engineer and exercise evaluation team member, Capt. Landon Phillips, 12th • In observance of National Children’s Dental Operations Group chief of instruction, Randy Simeon, 902nd CES fire services firefighter, Airman 1st Class Julia Frensley, 359th Health Month, representatives from the 359th Den- Dental Squadron dental assistant, and Senior Airman Daniel Kline, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, represent Joint Base San tal Squadron visited Randolph schools Feb. 23 to Antonio-Randolph as the location completed its compliance inspection. Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing and 902nd educate the students on dental health, play games Mission Support Group received excellent ratings during the inspection. and give prizes. DECEMBER 28, 2012 2012 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH YEAR IN REVIEW PAGE 3 MARCH 2012 Photo by Melissa Peterson Maj. Dean Hoekstra, 39th Flying Training Squadron T-6 pilot instructor trainer, shows Sarah Neal the inner workings of a T-6 during Pilot for a Day March 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Joint Base San Antonio mobile app provides basic information about the primary JBSA locations. The mobile app, called “JBSA,” is now available for download through Photo by Don Lindsey Col. Richard Murphy, then 12th Flying Training Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Charles the Apple App Store and the Brame salute at the Missing Man Monument during the Freedom Flyer Reunion March 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Google Play Store. Other March 2012 happenings ... • CPS Energy of San Antonio reward- • The legacy of aviation pioneer Army ed Randolph for its energy conserva- Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois was re- tion efforts for a $320,000 project to This newspaper is pub- by, the U.S. government, the available for purchase, use membered with a wreath-laying ceremo- replace high-bay low-efficiency lighting lished by Prime Time Military Department of Defense, or the or patronage without regard ny March 2, just a few hundred feet from in 11 of the base’s hangars with fluo- Newspapers, a private firm in no Department of the Air Force. to race, color, religion, sex, where the man who helped usher in the rescent light fixtures. way connected with the U.S. Air The appearance of advertis- national origin, age, marital dawn of military flight made his historic • The Randolph Child Development Force, under exclusive written ing in this publication, including status, physical handicap, journey 102 years ago. Center invested in 24 new computers contract with Joint Base San inserts or supplements, does not political affiliation, or any • The Randolph community was called the iStartSmart Learning System Antonio-Randolph, Texas. This constitute endorsement by the other nonmerit factor of the reminded that all residents living for early developmental education. commercial enterprise Air Force Department of Defense, the De- purchaser, user or patron. in government-owned facilities or • Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis re- newspaper is an authorized partment of the Air Force or Prime Editorial content is edited, contracted housing on base must tires and Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. publication for members of the Time Military Newspapers, of the prepared and provided by the register privately owned firearms LugoSantiago becomes the 502nd Air U.S. military services. Contents products or services advertised. Randolph Public Affairs Office. with the 902nd Security Forces Base Wing and JBSA command chief of this paper are not necessarily Everything advertised in this All photos, unless otherwise indi- Squadron. master sergeant. the official views of, or endorsed publication shall be made cated, are U.S. Air Force photos. PAGE 4 2012 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH YEAR IN REVIEW DECEMBER 28, 2012 APRIL 2012 Other April 2012 happenings ... • A major overhaul of the Air Force installation ac- cess control system at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, completed in April, improved force protection through tighter security and greater efficiency. • The enlisted men and women of Air Education and Training Command presented retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers with the Order of the Sword during a ceremony at the Randolph Parr Club April 6. • Members of JBSA gathered April 4 to kickoff Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to witness the signing of a SAAM proclamation. The Pentagon’s top civilian and military leaders took their campaign to stop sexual assault in the military to Capitol Hill April 16, where they announced new initiatives to combat the problem. • A group of teenagers from the Randolph Youth Programs’ Keystone Club spent a weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, honing their leadership skills, building a community garden and listening to motivational speakers and musical performers. • Randolph High School was one of five schools Photo by Rich McFadden selected by Silver and Black Give Back’s Team Up The contributions of Tuskegee Airmen Warren Eusan, Thomas Ellis, Dr. Granville Coggs and Dr. Eugene Derricotte Challenge judges to win a $20,000 check April 13 were recognized during the 99th Flying Training Squadron's fourth annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast April 23 at for the Drive SMART campaign they created. Ran- the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal. The squadron's special event paid tribute to the legacy of the seg- dolph competed against more than 80 other local regated fighter group that fought fascism abroad and racism at home during World War II.
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