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59th Medical Wing supports Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
August 30, 2017
59th Medical Wing members start boarding a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy as the disaster relief team flying into Houston, Texas, August 30. More than 70-members of the Air Force’s flagship medical wing were mobilized to provide medical attention to the 6 million residents of the greater Houston area, after the city suffered catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey.

Adaptive Sports helps Airman overcome adversity
August 29, 2017
Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, received a warm welcome from a familiar face from his 2011 Afghanistan deployment: Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. Seekell recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games having earned eight medals.

59th Airman named Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 28, 2017
Senior Airman Nicole Moore, 59th Medical Wing medical technician, was recognized as one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017, July 7th, 2017.  An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force image by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

The 24th AF mission continues to grow after eight years
August 28, 2017
Airman Celeste Perry, 68th Network Warfare Squadron and youngest 24th Air Force Airman in San Antonio, joins Maj. General Chris Weggeman, 24th AF Commander, in cutting the cake to celebrate the NAF’s eighth birthday Aug 18, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Guy’s Family Road Trip visits JBSA-Lackland
August 25, 2017
Guy Fieri visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 19, 2017 as part of Fieri’s television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip.

JBSA-Lackland hosts Honorary Commander Tour
August 21, 2017
A honorary commanders’ tour was hosted Aug. 16, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Defense Language Institute instructors recognized for safety campaign
August 19, 2017
(From left to right) Defense Language Institute instructors David Britton, Chad Hamilton, Chad Kallauner, Reza Keivanzadeh, Carole Franki, and Earl Gaston pose for a group photo with their awards Aug. 4, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The instructors each received an award for an eternal safety campaign they held in conjunction with their 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety brief. Keivanzadeh received a trophy for having the highest unit participation.

Solar Eclipse - August 21, 2017
August 18, 2017
Solar Eclipse - August 21, 2017

JBSA youth "deploy" in support of Operation JET
August 17, 2017
Operation Junior Expeditionary Team

National security and ISR discussed during congressional visit
August 11, 2017
Congressman Will Hurd, 23rd District of Texas, visits with Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien, commander, 25th Air Force.

ISR Command Chief provides departing words of wisdom
August 6, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, former command chief for 25th Air Force, receives recognition from Steven Doucette, chief of staff, 25th Air Force, during his departure luncheon July 27, 2017.

Air Force civilian selected for 2017 USAF Portraits in Courage
August 5, 2017
Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski congratulates Greg Gangnuss after presenting him with the Air Force Civilian Award for Valor during a Feb. 22 commander’s call at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Planning and programming summit focuses on “shared way forward”
August 4, 2017
Mark Correll, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Environment, Safety and Infrastructure, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, addresses the audience during the 2017 Planning and Programming Summit.

Air Force teen leaders offer messages of hope, resiliency
August 4, 2017
Jo Anne Dimitriou, AFSVA executive director, addresses the Air Force Youth of the Year winners during the Air Force Youth of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Warns / Released)

Combating all that creeps, crawls and bites
July 29, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, sprays pesticides at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, July 20, 2017. Senior leadership from 502nd ABW and JBSA accompanied the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management pest control technicians as they completed work orders and took measures to keep the insect and animal population in check throughout the installation.

ROTC cadets receive a simulated ride in a C-5M
July 29, 2017
Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets enter the C-5 flight simulator at the 733rd Training Squadron, July 26, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The cadets also visited the 433rd Maintenance Squadron's engine shop and received a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Kelly Field: key in Cold War speed race
July 25, 2017
In 1961, during the speed run launched on a course at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the B-58 Hustler bomber blew past Mach 2, the 1,584 mph barrier, hitting a top speed of 2,095 mph.

NTTC-Lackland honors fallen Sailor
July 25, 2017
Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Graham, Naval Technical Training Center Lackland master-at-arms and military working dog handler, and Aanie, MWD, observe a moment of silence during a ceremony July 21, 2017, held in remembrance of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky, Naval Technical Training Center Lackland master-at-arms. Brodsky was a MWD handler who died July 21, 2012, during Operation Enduring Freedom from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Horvath/Released)

Maintenance Citizen Airmen educate Honorary Commanders
July 24, 2017
Tech Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, showcases the General Electric engines for the C-5M Super Galaxy during the 433rd Maintenance Group Honorary Commander’s Tour July 15, 2017.  The tour is designed to inform the honorary commanders of the roles and responsibilities the Airmen of the 433rd MXG provide to the success of the Alamo Wing’s mission.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

Joint Service Achievement Medal awarded to Montagu-Hunter Challenge volunteer Airmen
July 21, 2017
U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons