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Enlisted nursing commissioning programs accepting applications
December 28, 2016 — The Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs are accepting applications from active duty enlisted Airmen through Jan. 27, 2017, for the April selection boards. NECP offers the... MORE

The Air Force has two commissioning programs for enlisted Airmen who have, or are close to having their nursing degrees. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Programs helps you finish your degree while the Direct Enlisted Commissioning Program is open to enlisted Airmen with a nursing degree and license. Initial applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 27, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin)

Program helps trainees become citizens
December 22, 2016 — The wind was picking up and the temperature was colder than expected for a San Antonio morning as the basic military training retreat ceremony began Dec. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Trainee Rachid Karame, 321st Training Squadron, prepares to take the oath of citizenship at the basic military training retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, Dec. 8, 2016. Trainee Karame and his family emigrated from Lebanon and have lived in the United States since 2012. During the ceremony, he becomes both a U.S. citizen and an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Beau Downey)

JBSA Weather Advisory for Dec. 17-19
December 16, 2016 — A strong cold front is expected to push across the JBSA area late Saturday (Dec. 17) evening.There is a strong chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms as the cold front moves across the area.Expect... MORE

Life after loss: One Air Force family’s journey to recovery
December 15, 2016 — Nine months ago, Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez, a career tactical communications officer, was welcomed home from another combat deployment, a constant in the Martinez family. His... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez (center) and two of his children, Kianni (left) and Kimo (right) pose for a photo after an extensive rehabilitation session at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 7, 2016. During the Brussels Airport bombing March 22, 2016, that tragically killed his wife and injured him and his children, Kato and his children have faced a long road to recovery with determination and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)

JBSA offers chapel services for holiday season
December 12, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio chapels have announced the following holiday services for 2016: Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam HoustonAll services will be held at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight
December 12, 2016 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey. The NORAD Tracks Santa website at... MORE

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., tracks Santa’s 2015 yuletide journey.

Repairs at Seguin Aux. Airfield keep mission going
December 6, 2016 — Members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron have been working around the clock in an effort to keep the 12th Flying Training Wing mission operational at the Seguin Auxiliary Air Field in Seguin,... MORE

Twins serve together at JBSA
December 5, 2016 — Although she is younger by 19 minutes, Staff Sgt. Codi Goodwin never misses an opportunity to brag about her older fraternal twin sister or tell people she also happens to be stationed at Joint Base... MORE

Senior Airman Kaley Weir (left), 802nd Security Forces Squadron corrections specialist, and Staff Sgt. Codi Goodwin, 359th Medical Group health service management craftsman, pose for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex Nov. 2, 2016. The fraternal twin sisters have been stationed together at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, respectively, since 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons/Released)

December Diamond Sharp Award Winners
December 1, 2016 — * Name/rank: Staff Sergeant Derek Davila * Unit: Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-South Central * Duty title: NCOIC, DPM Invoicing * Time in service: 7 Years, 0 months *... MORE

Successful load operation benchmark for 502nd LRS
November 21, 2016 — Whenever worldwide crises require a rapid, humanitarian response from the U.S. Air Force, the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is ready to answer the call. The... MORE

Load masters from 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio and 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston help JBSA-Lackland provide a rapid humanitarian response to emergencies across the globe.

902nd Security Forces Squadron gobbles up AFSFC in Turkey Bowl
November 21, 2016 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron captured the Turkey Bowl championship with a 48-7 rout of the Air Force Security Forces Center Nov. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawk Field. The... MORE

Former Navy Blue Angels crew chief brings knowledge, excellence to 435th FTS mission
November 21, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- To some, the loud sound of a jet firing up is a nuisance, but to Chris Bahe, it signals “the sound of freedom.”“I’m used to the noise,” Bahe, 12th Flying... MORE

Chris Bahe, 12th Flying Training Wing T-38C Talon II crew chief, has worked at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as a crew chief since 2007. Bahe also served 20 years in the Navy, where he spent part of his career as the crew chief for the No. 5 jet of the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Ely/Released)

Airman reflects on cancer battle, gives back with ‘passion project’
November 17, 2016 — At 28 years old, Staff Sgt. Nathan Combs never imagined he would be in a hospital room at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Wilford Hall receiving chemotherapy. But in December 2005, that’s exactly... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Nathan Combs, 902nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of resource protection, won his fight with cancer after being diagnosed with stage II non-seminoma testicular cancer in 2005. As a result of his experience, Combs has become a regular blood donor and leads blood drives at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph about every 90 days.

Airman medals in Lackland Classic, utilizes bod pod to track progress
November 14, 2016 — Through high school, the term “athlete” is always one Tech. Sgt. Jason Haden identified with. “Basketball, football, soccer – I played a lot of sports,” Haden, Air Education and Training Command NCO... MORE

Tech Sgt. Jason Haden, Air Education and Training Command NCO in charge of instructor and support assignments, finishes a set of dumbbell curls at the Rambler Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 24, 2016. Haden competed in the National Physique Committee’s Lackland Classic, a bodybuilding competition, in San Antonio Nov. 12.

From Foulois to RPA pilots, JBSA contributes to aviation history
November 8, 2016 — U.S. Air Force General Henry H. Arnold or “Hap,” is well known for being many things – a founding father of the Air Force, an aviator and a strong leader. However, a psychic is not typically one of... MORE

Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November.

959th MDG defends title with consecutive wins at Warrior Medic Challenge
November 8, 2016 — Warrior medics from across Joint Base San Antonio battled it out for bragging rights, and a chance to take home the commander's sword and shield during the 59th Medical Wing’s Warrior Medic Challenge Nov. 4 at the Gillum Fitness Center and sports complex... MORE

The 959th Medical Group, joined by Maj. Gen. Bart O. Iddins, 59th Medical Wing commander, pose with the commander’s sword and shield trophy at the closing ceremony of the Warrior Medic Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 4, 2016. The event pits active-duty and civilian Airmen from the wing’s seven groups against each other in friendly rivalry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

National Military Family Month: honoring our heroes on the home front
November 7, 2016 — On October 28, 2016, President Barack H. Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.” Since 1993, the month of November has been an... MORE

On October 28, 2016, President Barack H. Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.” Since 1993, the month of November has been an opportunity to honor the commitment, sacrifice, dedication and service of military members and their families who give so much to the service of our nation.

Armed Services Blood Program saves lives at home, abroad
October 26, 2016 — “If your blood is red, then you should probably be donating blood.”At least that’s what Tracy Parmer, Armed Services Blood Program blood donor recruiter and public affairs specialist, believes.Parmer,... MORE

Jessica Carrillo (left), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center phlebotomist, prepares to sanitize the arm of U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Alexander, Brooke Army Medical Center medical laboratory technician, before he gives blood at JBSA-Randolph Oct. 5, 2016. The blood donor center supplies the Brooke Army Medical Center, the deployment in Afghanistan, the Veteran's Administration and military hospitals across the country.

James meets first Enlisted Pilot Initial Class
October 25, 2016 — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James met the first four students to participate in the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class during a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s Initial Flight Training school at Pueblo... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James poses with the first four Enlisted Pilot Initial Class students in the U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training School at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colorado Oct. 17. The Air Force announced the initiative to integrate the enlisted force into Remotely Piloted Aircraft flying operations as pilots Dec. 17, 2015 starting with the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Name badges were blurred due to Air Force limits on disclosure of identifying information for RPA operators.

JBSA celebrates Halloween throughout October
October 18, 2016 — Halloween-themed events will fill up the Joint Base San Antonio community this month. Parents and children alike can take part in the following events in ritualizing Halloween or harvest time. Trick... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio locations will offer several programs and events this Halloween Season for children and adults of all ages.Trick or Treating hours on all JBSA locations will be from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.