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Mission and Installation Contracting Command welcomes new commander
July 11, 2019 — Military officials, civic leaders, families and friends joined members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command in welcoming their new commander July 9 during a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler assumed command from Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff in a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Paul Pardew, commanding general of the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leader pins on brigadier general
July 11, 2019 — The new leader of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony July 9 prior to assuming command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

First BMT trainees experience M-4 training, qualification
July 11, 2019 — Members of the 37th Training Support Squadron Combat Weapons Flight reopened the newly renovated combat arms training range at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Training Annex July 8. Basic Military Training trainees were the first to experience M-4 carbine weapons familiarization course at the range, which closed in November 2018, due to improper rainwater drainage. Since then the range has undergone refurbishing efforts to divert water runoff.... MORE

Kwast salutes AETC team for 'failing forward' in learning, innovation
July 11, 2019 — In the nearly two years since Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast took command of Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, there has been change across many fronts of the Air Force’s recruiting, training and education enterprise. ... MORE

ACC commander holds town hall about 24th, 25th Air Forces merger
July 11, 2019 — Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, held a town hall July 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to discuss the strategic importance of integrating the 24th and 25th Air Forces to form the first information warfare numbered Air Force.... MORE

Summer’s fun, just avoid too much sun
July 9, 2019 — Summer is here, and that means sunny weather is here to stay. Soaking up the sun is one of the best parts about summer. However, make sure to protect your skin when enjoying the sun-filled days ahead.... MORE

AETC, Air Force Academy, host technology-infused basic aviation skills training
July 9, 2019 — Colorado Springs high school students and recent U.S. Air Force Academy graduates are flying together -- in the classroom -- thanks to training devices that simulate the T-6 Texan II training aircraft. The Academy is hosting summer training sessions in partnership with Air Education and Training Command to explore the benefits of exposing students to basic aviation skills using virtual reality technology.... MORE

Retired AETC brigadier general encourages future pilots
July 9, 2019 — Retired Brig. Gen. John Cherrey, former Director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class’s 19-17/18 graduation June 28 in the Kaye Auditorium at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.... MORE

Army South hosts Chilean Army during bilateral staff talks
July 9, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies.... MORE

Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson takes command of U.S. Army North
July 9, 2019 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) conducted a change of command ceremony at Staff Post Field on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 8.... MORE

149th Fighter Wing Inspector General’s office receives Air Reserve Component Commander’s Inspection Program of the Year award
July 8, 2019 — The 149th Fighter Wing Inspector General’s office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was awarded the 2018 Air Reserve Component Commander’s Inspection Program of the year following the Air Force Major Command Inspection. ... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing now accepting Bosslift nominations
July 8, 2019 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is accepting nominations for Bosslift 2019. As a member of the 433rd Airlift Wing, employers or supervisors can be nominated to take part in this event, scheduled for Aug. 3.... MORE

Alamo Wing Reservists participate in Swift Response 2019
July 8, 2019 — Thirty-three Alamo Wing members participated in Exercise Swift Response 2019, a six-week long event across Europe, which concluded in June.... MORE

Feedback Fridays
July 5, 2019 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available. ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland lifeguards save Airman
July 3, 2019 — A day at the pool can be a time for cooling off, spending time with friends and just enjoying everything about being at the pool. However, for one Airman, the fun time became a nightmare. Four lifeguards stepped in, saving his life. ... MORE

Heart of the Air Force beats strong with Unite
July 3, 2019 — The intent of the Unite program is to provide commanders and their underlying units with the flexibility to develop and deliver programs that build cohesion for all Airmen. This includes assigned active duty and appropriated funds/non-appropriated funds civilians.... MORE

JBSA presents flag to World War II POW, former Schertz mayor
July 3, 2019 — Robert C. Bueker, a local retiree and former World War II prisoner of war, celebrated his 95th birthday a day early with the help of Joint Base San Antonio July 3.... MORE

JBSA hosts 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium
July 3, 2019 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy here welcomed foreign mission partners for the 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19-24. Delegates from 17 countries attended the WHES, which is an international exchange on how various countries respond to crisis and regional challenges. ... MORE

Army South hosts Chilean Army during bilateral staff talks
July 3, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies.... MORE

Houston Texans star Lamar Miller hosts football camp at JBSA-Randolph
July 3, 2019 — Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller hosted a football camp for about 150 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base youth from the first through eighth grades July 1-2. Miller, who has been with the Texans for three seasons, led the football camp to help military children to learn the game of football and live healthier lifestyles. ... MORE