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CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen
November 7, 2023 — The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security... MORE

Alamo Wing aerial porters triumph in Port Dawg Challenge
November 7, 2023 — The 74th Aerial Port Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, triumphed over the 41st APS in their local “Port Dawg” challenge held at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 14... MORE

Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force IMA visits the Alamo Wing
November 6, 2023 — Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Nov. 4. Bartrum met with Airmen assigned to the 433rd Medical Group and 433rd Operations Group throughout the tour, discussing readiness and training. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, talks with Airmen assigned to the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron at the flu shot roll out on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Sixteenth Air Force adds six new trailblazers to its Hall of Honor
November 6, 2023 — Every year, Sixteenth Air Force honors Airmen who served the numbered air force and its predecessor organizations with great distinction in the careers of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, electronic warfare and cyber enterprises... MORE

The Hall of Honors inductees and family members of deceased inductee pose during the Hall of Honor Ceremony, Oct. 20, 2023, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander visits Grand Forks Air Force Base
November 6, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander (Air Forces Cyber), visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, on Oct. 30, 2023, to learn about the dynamic and expanding mission of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing -- home to Airmen referred to as "Griffins."... MORE

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Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff
November 6, 2023 — Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin is sworn in as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff

Mission Monday: Real Estate Management
November 6, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Susan Lasiter, a real estate program manager in the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Reach Estate East Branch. ... MORE

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340th FTG highlights top performers, strategic priorities during fall MUTA
November 6, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 26-27, 2023... MORE

Retiring SEAC calls on Americans to support service members
November 6, 2023 — While U.S. service members come from society, no one should "mistake the warrior few with the society they serve," outgoing Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López said... MORE

A uniformed service member smiles while standing at a lectern.

PHOTOS | Former Air Police Sentry Dog handler visits Security Forces Museum
November 3, 2023 — A former Air Police Sentry Dog handler visited the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Museum Oct. 26 Monaco visited the base for the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10-year celebration Oct. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

DAF Gaming League 2023 registration runs through Nov. 6
November 3, 2023 — Department of the Air Force gamers have until Nov. 6 to sign up for the 2023 DAF Gaming Fall Season... MORE

AAFES unveils $12.7 million Express convenience store at JBSA-Randolph
November 3, 2023 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s first Express convenience store with a gas station, ushering in a new era of support for nearly 345,000 authorized military shoppers in and around San Antonio... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $12.7 Million Express Convenience Store at JBSA-Randolph

PHOTOS | First Tee kids tour 149th Fighter Wing flightline
November 3, 2023 — Kids from the First Tee-Greater San Antonio program visited the flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 21, 2023... MORE

DOD releases AI adoption strategy
November 3, 2023 — The Department of Defense released its strategy to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure U.S. warfighters maintain decision superiority on the battlefield for years to come... MORE

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New SEAC stresses need to accelerate change in military
November 3, 2023 — Times have changed and the U.S. military not only needs to change with the times, but anticipate those changes, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black said... MORE

A man in a uniform addresses a classroom.

Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends
November 2, 2023 — Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5. Time will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. to standard time... MORE

Stage 3 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
November 2, 2023 — All Joint Base San Antonio installations are now in Stage 3 water restrictions. While residing in the Alamo Region, it is important to understand how restrictions may vary depending on where you live... MORE

Defender Flag field exercise tests, validates ground defense TTPs
November 2, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Defenders tested and validated the career field’s operations for base defense in the New Mexico desert Oct. 23-27 during the inaugural Defender Flag field exercise. More than 180 Defenders from every major command participated in the event, thanks to help from support agencies, Headquarters Air Force, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Security Forces Center. ... MORE

Security forces Airmen operate in the desert at sunset

U.S. Military Working Dog Teams observe 10th anniversary of monument
November 1, 2023 — The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10th anniversary commemoration was held Oct. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The ceremony was held to highlight the contribution to our nation’s defense and to honor military working dog teams past and present, thanking them for their serve to their country. ... MORE

U.S. Military Working Dog Teams Monument 10th Anniversary Commemoration

DOD Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Office launches new reporting tool
November 1, 2023 — The Department of Defense launched a reporting tool for military members, federal employees and contractors to come forward with knowledge of alleged U.S. government programs related to unidentified anomalous phenomena dating back to 1945... MORE

An aerial photo of the Pentagon and surrounding buildings.