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Innovators: Take action now for Spark Tank 2023
May 11, 2022 — Innovators need to take steps now to prepare to submit their game-changing ideas to compete in the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, opening June 1... MORE

Make your way into summer reading at JBSA’s libraries
May 11, 2022 — The Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program can be an important part of keeping your child on track for learning during the summer months. At Joint Base San Antonio, all three installation libraries participate in the program, which begins registration May 16... MORE

NASCAR team salutes military at JBSA
May 11, 2022 — As part of their Military Salutes program, Garrett Smithley, driver of the No. 51 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series for Rick Ware Racing, and his crew, brought the team's show car to Joint Base San Antonio May 3-5... MORE

NASCAR team salutes the military at JBSA

JBSA-Randolph debuts new ‘soft interview’ room at 902nd SFS
May 11, 2022 — In response to the growing need for services that demand justice for sexual assault survivors, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph debuted it’s new "soft interview” room for victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes April 22... MORE

How does TRICARE change when you retire from active duty?
May 10, 2022 — Many active duty service members, or ASDMs, may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you’re an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life?... MORE

Airmen Salute During the National Anthem

Leadership San Antonio visits 433rd Airlift Wing
May 10, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Austin Welch, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks with Leadership San Antonio members during a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft as part of one of the group’s military-themed days at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 4, 2022. Leadership San Antonio was created in 1975 by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to help identify and develop community leaders... MORE

Staff Sgt. Austin Welch, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks with Leadership San Antonio members during a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft as part of one of the group’s military-themed days at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 4, 2022. LSA was created in 1975 by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to help identify and develop community leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

AFRC announces $6,000 incentive bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen
May 10, 2022 — To compete with a highly competitive civilian job market, Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $6,000 incentive bonus for prior-service enlisted members who sign on to serve for at least three years in the Reserve. ... MORE

Graphic stating the Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $6,000 incentive bonus for prior-service enlisted members.

From a second chance at life to Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
May 10, 2022 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins smiled and laughed before knife-handing her Soldiers into formation during a change of responsibility rehearsal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 17, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins featured at U.S. Army South headquarters March 15, 2022.

Army Inspector General team visits JBSA May 18-21 as part of New Soldier Experience inspection
May 10, 2022 — The New Soldier Experience inspection will assess the Army’s ability to transform civilian volunteers into professional Soldiers with common core values, ethical reasoning, motivation and discipline... MORE

344th Training Squadron instructors teach first mobile training Basic Special Mission Aviator course
May 10, 2022 — Two instructors from the 344th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland were part of the mobile training team that helped eight enlisted members from 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force, Alabama, graduate the Basic Special Missions Aviator Course April 27. This was the first time that the BSMA course was taught by a mobile training team... MORE

Alamo Federal Executive Board recognizes local military, civilian 2022 Excellence in Government award winners
May 9, 2022 — Uniformed and civilian members and teams from throughout the federal workforce in Greater San Antonio, Austin and South Texas are among the winners of the Alamo Federal Executive Board Excellence in Government Awards conducted May 4 at the Alamo Area Council of Governments in San Antonio... MORE

Community College of the Air Force transcripts can take up to 45 days
May 9, 2022 — Community College of the Air Force transcripts received can take approximately 45 days to process before they will appear on your CCAF record. ... MORE

Community College of the Air Force announces JBSA Spring 2022 graduates

Five international dignitaries added to DLIELC Wall of Fame
May 9, 2022 — The names of five dignitaries were added to the International Wall of Fame in a ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29... MORE

Honorees of Wall of Fame gather around cake

37th Training Wing announces first quarter award winners
May 9, 2022 — The first quarter awards ceremony took on a tropical beach flair at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy hangar at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29... MORE

Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
May 9, 2022 — As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides... MORE

Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released
May 9, 2022 — Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career... MORE

Air Force unveils new airpower ad in theaters
May 9, 2022 — The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil their latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of "Top Gun: Maverick." The heart-pounding, adrenaline-inducing ad gives the audience a sense of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of the Air Force’s might and accentuates the importance of airpower in America’s security... MORE

Screenshot of a new Air Force ad called "Own the Sky" showcasing fighter pilots and airpower.

FOD walks ensure clear runways following airshow
May 6, 2022 — Richard Kilpper, 12th Flying Training Wing foreign object debris, or FOD, program manager led approximately 200 personnel on a FOD walk April 25, 2022, to ensure aircraft and pilot safety following The Great Texas Airshow. ... MORE

AF Civilian using bullhorn to give instructions to others lining up for a FOD walk.

Feedback Fridays
May 6, 2022 — 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 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” ... MORE

DOD reignites cancer research initiative to 'end cancer as we know it today'
May 5, 2022 — Defense Department health officials will discuss cancer research efforts with the aim of reducing cancer prevalence and cancer-related deaths across the Military Health System. ... MORE