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Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck
July 14, 2021 — As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results... MORE

The Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force recently partnered with BeProductable, LLC to develop an innovation management platform that allows the Air Force to align the right people, processes and funding to drive innovation at scale.

18th Air Force command chief visits Alamo Wing
July 14, 2021 — As part of a multi-day tour of several Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland units, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 4th Air Force command chief, visited with 733rd Training Squadron leaders to discuss training challenges and strengths, see the virtual reality training equipment, cargo load trainer facility and the simulator July 8... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Morgan Grebens (middle-left), 37th Training Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley (middle-right), 18th Air Force command chief, listen while Master Sgt. Christopher Boots (left) and Master Sgt. Erik Dunning (right), both with Air Mobility Command, describe how instructors use the C-5M Super Galaxy simulator to train pilots during a tour of the 733rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 8, 2021. As part of a multi-day tour of several JBSA units, Bickley visited with 733rd TRS leaders to discuss training challenges and strengths, see the virtual reality training equipment, cargo load trainer facility and the simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristian Carter)

182nd Fighter Squadron instructors train F-16 pilots
July 14, 2021 — The 182nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, stands as one of the premier fighter training units in the nation. The job of its instructor pilots is to take inexperienced fighter pilots and teach them how to employ the F-16 to defend the country... MORE

A pilot inspects the front of a jet prior to a flight.

Army offers helpful PCS resources as COVID-19 creates household goods shipment delays
July 14, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has put strains on many aspects of normality around the world, and the large numbers of service members completing a permanent-change-of-station, or PCS, move this summer are seeing delays in household goods shipments due to private-sector shortages in labor, equipment and supplies... MORE

Photo of woman and child carrying boxes into a home.

New policy removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in Reserve component
July 13, 2021 — A new Army Directive removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in either the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. This will allow the Reserve component to benefit from the talents of these highly skilled Soldiers... MORE

Innovation working group strives to enhance METC training
July 13, 2021 — Experienced instructors, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, and degree pathway programs are some of the many features that give the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston an edge in producing highly trained military allied health professionals... MORE

433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new commander
July 13, 2021 — Col. Luis A. Berrios, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, was promoted to the rank of colonel shortly before he assumed command of the 433rd AMDS at a ceremony in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 10... MORE

Col. Michael C. Brice, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron guidon to newly promoted Col. Luis A. Berrios during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 10, 2021. A tradition in military heritage, passing the unit’s flag from one person to another signifies transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

ARNORTH celebrates 103rd Army Warrant Officer Corps Birthday
July 13, 2021 — U.S. Army North hosted the 103rd Warrant Officer birthday celebration at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. Since 1918, warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors and technical experts... MORE

Since July 9, 1918 warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts; their work is unmatched.

TRICARE and marriage: What to do when getting married
July 13, 2021 — It’s a big moment when you say “I do.” It’s also important for your family health coverage. Spouses of service members are eligible for TRICARE coverage. And getting married is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event, or QLE. So, what does this mean and what steps do you need to take?... MORE

3rd Audiovisual Squadron welcomes new leader
July 12, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Lee relinquished command of the 3rd Audiovisual Squadron to Maj. Karl Wiest during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 9... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Karl Wiest accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Hignite, Air Force Public Affairs Agency commander, during a change of command ceremony.

Department of the Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2021
July 12, 2021 — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021... MORE

Graphic of a silhouette of Airmen walking across flight line.

4th Air Force commander visits Alamo Wing
July 12, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 7. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss improvements to the C-5M Super Galaxy Formal Training Unit... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 4th Air Force commander, fist bumps Airman 1st Class John Scheurer, a C-5M Super Galaxy Formal Training Unit student, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 7, 2021. Pennington toured the 733rd Training Squadron dorms for aircrew (pilot, loadmaster and flight engineer) students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

433rd Airlift Wing welcomes new command chief
July 12, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. Williams as the new 433rd AW command chief July 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, 433rd Airlift Wing Command Chief stands in front of the 433rd AW headquarters building on July 10, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Williams returned to the 433rd AW as she was previously assigned here as a functional administration manager in 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

433rd Airlift Wing resumes fitness testing
July 12, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing resumed Air Force fitness testing July 10 after assessments were suspended for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing members participate in a fitness assessment July 10, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This is the first assessment in the wing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

340th Flying Training Group names NCOIC of Force Development 'On the Spot Award' winner
July 12, 2021 — Tech. Sgt. Kyle Gossen is like a storm rolling over the plains. He attacks various duties from all directions, and all there is to do is tie down what you can and hope he doesn't take the roof off.In... MORE

Civil Air Patrol cadets visit Alamo Wing
July 12, 2021 — Civil Air Patrol cadets from the 125th, 126th and 127th Training Squadrons in the Texas Wing visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 8. The visit included a drill experience with military training instructors, briefings on C-5M Super Galaxy engine mechanics and a C-5M aircraft tour... MORE

Master Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, explains the C-5M Super Galaxy engine mechanics to Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 8, 2021. The Cadets were able to ask in-depth questions to further their understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Lewis assumes command of USAFA's 70th Flying Training Squadron
July 10, 2021 — Lt. Col. Amy Lewis assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 21 during a ceremony officiated by Col. Joel DeBoer, 306th Flying Training Group commander. The 70th FTS is a geographically separated unit that falls under the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Dental Health Command-Central welcomes new leader
July 9, 2021 — Col. Stefan Olpinski was welcomed as the new commander of Dental Health Command-Central during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. Olpinski replaces Col. Rafael Caraballo, who has led DHC-C since 2019... MORE

Commanding general passes unit colors to incoming commander during a change of command ceremny.

502nd FSS Rambler Fitness Center: Power through fitness
July 9, 2021 — The 502nd Force Support Squadron Rambler Fitness Center provides military members, dependents and ID cardholders with quality exercise equipment, for everyday use and helps members maintain good physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle... MORE

Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera, 375th Air Mobility Wing mass communicator, lifts a weight at the Rambler Fitness Center.

JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers support total community resilience
July 9, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio is the largest joint base in the Department of Defense, and maintaining community resilience within such a large organization, representing all branches of the U.S. military, can be quite a task. That is why all JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers are open to anyone military-connected who needs support... MORE