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JBSA virtual town hall answers communities' questions and concerns
May 25, 2017 — On Thursday, May 11, the 502nd Air Base Wing leadership team fielded live questions and concerns from members of the JBSA community. The virtual town hall gave community members a chance to speak... MORE

502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron Airman wins NAACP award
May 22, 2017 — A logistics planner from the 502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron was recently awarded the 2016 Air Education and Training Command NAACP Roy Wilkinson Renowned Service Award for volunteerism... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Harrington, 502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron logistic planner, was recently awarded the Air Education and Training Command Roy Wilkinson Renowned Service Award for volunteerism. The award honors military members and Defense Department civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes epitomize the qualities and core values of their respective military service.

For Memorial Day, be safe!
May 19, 2017 — Let’s plan ahead to make sure our weekend is both fun and safe... MORE

Start Summer plans with safety in mind
May 19, 2017 — Summer weather brings with it the opportunity to get out and enjoy outdoor activities with fellow Airmen, family and friends. There is nothing quite like a warm afternoon on the beach, around the... MORE

Summer is finally here! Make this one the best summer ever with risk management! # JBSASafeSummer

802nd SFS Defender faces daily gate security challenges
May 19, 2017 — As a 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defender at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Senior Airman Jorge Rivera has seen just about every type of visitor pass through the installation gates.On a given... MORE

Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a
registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Air Force Reserve recruiting military training instructors
May 19, 2017 — Beneath the shadows of deep blue campaign hats, military training instructors march flights of Airmen down the Lackland bomb run during each basic military training graduation. It is the culmination of weeks spent transforming civilians into warriors... MORE

Master Sgt. Carlos Recoder, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor recruiting noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks to the 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight about what to expect during basic military training May 6, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducts water survival training
May 18, 2017 — Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were surprised by the cool water temperature as they walked into Canyon Lake to begin their triannual water survival training May 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The training is required for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes in the Air Force... MORE

Capt. Charlie South, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, deploys an MK-124 flare during water survival training May 5, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The triannual training is a requirement for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes and includes open water swimming and life raft training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Direct Support Operator Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Mackay Trophy Aircrew
May 17, 2017 — Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy, which is presented to an aircrew for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. This year, an AC-130U aircrew from Air Force Special Operations Command, which included one of 25th Air Force’s outstanding Airmen, was recognized with the honor... MORE

Every year, an aircrew is selected for the Clarence Mackay Trophy, which is presented to an aircrew for accomplishing the most meritorious flight of the year. The trophy is permanently displayed at the National Air and Space Museum. (Courtesy Photo)

Mattis welcomes new SecAF home
May 17, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017... MORE

Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial oath of office as the 24th Air Force secretary, at the Pentagon event, May 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

JBSA Defenders kick off Police Week with Obstacle Course Team Challenge
May 16, 2017 — Security forces Airmen from the 502nd Security Readiness group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, began Police Week with an Obstacle Course Team Challenge May 15, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland's... MORE

Members of the 802nd and 902 Security Forces Squadrons compete in the Obstacle Course Team Challenge May 15, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Medina Annex. The event was held as part of National Police Week, an annual celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members and pays special tribute to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. JBSA security forces members participated participate in events weeklong May 15-19 across the installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)

Rock returns to alma mater, commissions future AF leaders
May 16, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS -- Living without fear was the central theme as Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, spoke to 17 commissioning lieutenants May 12... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, speaks during a commissioning ceremony May 12, 2017 at the University of Texas San Antonio. Rock is a San Antonio native who graduated from UTSA 35 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

JBSA Libraries Need Volunteers for 2017 Summer Reading Program
May 15, 2017 — With the last days of school fast approaching and the next school year seeming so far away, many families are now asking themselves: “Is there anything we can do to help our kids stay engaged with... MORE

For more information and full schedule, visit www.jbsalibraries.org or call JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston at 210-221-4387, JBSA-Lackland Library at 210-671-2678, or JBSA-Randolph Library at 210-652-5578.

Save the date: JBSA to hold Air Force Ball Sept. 29
May 15, 2017 — Mark your calendars to attend this year's Air Force Ball, which will be held Sept. 29 as part of the celebration of the service's 70th birthday. This year's theme is "American Airmen: Breaking... MORE

The Air Force Ball be held Sept. 29, 2017 in celebration of the service's 70th birthday. Former 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, retired Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, will be the guest speaker. (Courtesy Graphic)

Civilians gain leadership, warfighter support skills through ELDP
May 15, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio hosted members of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program May 9. The members visited the 24th and 25th Air Forces Headquarters and several locations around JBSA. The ELDP is a DoD program designed to shape future leaders for the defense department by exposing them to different commands and units to further their knowledge of the department... MORE

Department of Defense's 2017 Executive Leadership Development Program participant Amanda McGlone (right) experiences virtual reality simulations during the group's visit to 25th Air Force Headquarters at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland, Texas May 9.

Air Force's first cyber facility opens for business
May 13, 2017 — More than 50 people gathered April 14, 2017, to celebrate the official opening of the new 833d/836th Cyberspace Operations Squadrons headquarters located at Building 390, on Medina Annex, San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Lt. Col. Jarrod Norris, 836th Cyberspace Operations Squadron Commander, and Lt. Colonel Travis Howell, 833rd COS Commander, cut the ribbon for the newly-renovated Building 390 April 14 on Medina Annex, San Antonio, Texas. The new 836/833 COS headquarters is the first building in the Air Force solely dedicated to cyber mission forces. (Courtesy photo)

Basic SWAT course brings Defenders and local police together
May 12, 2017 — Members of the 502nd Security Readiness Group participated in a 5-day, 60-hour basic SWAT course with local law enforcement officers... MORE

Security forces defenders from the 502nd Security Readiness Group at Joint Base San Antonio complete quick reaction shooting drills at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex May 4, 2017. Airmen participated in a 5-day Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training course taught by members of the Alamo Area Council of Governments Regional Law Enforcement Academy, which aims to strengthen incident response techniques and build effective law enforcement teams. Officers certified as trainers from police departments around San Antonio area teach the course, which serves as both a refresher course for defenders and an opportunity to foster partnerships between local law enforcement members and JBSA defenders. (U.S. Force photo by Andrew C. Patterson)

433 AW hosts "Fun in the Sun" Family Day
May 12, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing held its annual Family Day on a sunny clear day at Building 826 at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Over 3,000 Airmen, Alamo Wing alumni, their families and friends enjoyed free food and drinks, airplanes on display, a car show, sports events and much more... MORE

Visitors to the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Family Day climb aboard the Alamo Wing's first C-5M Super Galaxy, "The City of San Antonio" May 7, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

M&FRC honors military spouses, promotes entrepreneurship
May 11, 2017 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center hosted Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 4 at Arnold Hall Community Center... MORE

An attendee of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center Military Spouse Appreciation Event samples products May 4 , 2017, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. The staff of the M&FRC at JBSA –Lackland hosted the event to honor military spouses and provide a platform for spouses who are entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)

Pilot-physician makes history by earning RPA wings
May 11, 2017 — A pilot-physician made history here May 5, becoming the first Air Force unmanned aircraft pilot-physician with his graduation from the 558th Flying Training Squadron’s undergraduate remotely-piloted... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe, after graduation from the 558th Flying Training Squadron's Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Course May 5, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Maj. Joe is the first-ever Pilot-Physician to qualify as an RPA pilot. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melissa Peterson)

Cool off at JBSA swimming pools starting Memorial Day weekend
May 10, 2017 — Department of Defense cardholders will soon have an opportunity to escape the Texas heat by cooling off in Joint Base San Antonio’s swimming pools. The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aquatic... MORE