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433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participates in National Disaster Medical System exercises
March 25, 2019
Senior Airman Amanda Geffert, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight medic, and Army Spc. Maryssa Alfonso, BAMC Alpha Company load a simulated litter patient into a C-130H Hercules aircraft to for air transport at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 20. Several military and civilian organizations participated in a National Disaster Medical System exercise.
Former MTI from 149th Fighter Wing preps Air National Guard recruits
March 25, 2019
Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Hartzler, aircrew flight equipment superintendent with the 149th Fighter Wing, prepares future Air National Guard student flight members for their upcoming basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 23. Hartzler previously worked as a military training instructor and was asked to conduct on-campus training with 149th Fighter Wing recruits during regularly scheduled drills to give them a better understanding of their commitment for enlisting in the U.S. military.
Women's History Month: 149th Fighter Wing Gunfighter Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Echavarria
March 25, 2019
Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Echavarria is the superintendent for 149th Fighter Wing’s Force Support Squadron and one of three female chiefs currently assigned to the wing.
Twenty-Fifth Air Force reaches out to small businesses
March 25, 2019
Twenty-Fifth Air Force sponsored a Small Business Day March 18 where 50 individuals representing 32 small businesses from across the United States presented products or services to headquarters staff in support of The Small Business Act of July 30, 1953.
U.S. Cyber Command top enlisted visits AFCYBER
March 25, 2019
Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency command senior enlisted leader, greets members of the 834th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 21, 2019. During his visit, Stalker met with cyber Airmen to learn more about their unit’s missions.
Hiring Heroes Career Fair draws hundreds of attendees
March 25, 2019
Hundreds of job seekers visited, explored career options with and handed out resumes to Department of Defense employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair held in the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 20.
Air Force seeks men's rugby players
March 25, 2019
The Air Force is looking for athletes for the 2019 Men’s Rugby Trial Camp June 12-23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Armed Forces championship Aug. 12-26 in Glendale, Colorado.
AETC sub-app on AF Connect
March 25, 2019
An illustration of the AF Connect app and Air Education and Training Command's sub-app. AF Connect is a mobile app that augments command communication by placing multiple resources in a single location.
AFW2 announces 2019 Warrior Games team
March 25, 2019
Team Air Force for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla. poses for a photo. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program selected the team from a field of over 100 wounded warrior athletes. This team will compete against the other services and Special Operations Command, June 21-30, 2019.
Air Force unveils new infrastructure strategy to get more value for money, improve facilities
March 25, 2019
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the fiscal year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the Department of the Air Force in Washington, D.C., March 13, 2019.
All on board with IAAFA’s classroom of the future
March 22, 2019
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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston leaders host second family housing town hall
March 22, 2019
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (center), U.S. Army North commander and senior Army commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, as well as other JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Lincoln Military Housing leaders, addressed additional housing concerns at the second Army Family Housing Town Hall. This town hall provided an update for housing residents and new steps residents can utilize to help with issues in the future.
Guard members to see changes in GI Bill transfer benefits
March 22, 2019
National Guard members will soon see changes to the program that allows them to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children that will limit the time frame they can initiate that transfer. Set to go in effect July 12, Guard members will need to have served six years before they can transfer benefits and they must transfer the benefits by the time they hit 16 years of service. Additionally, Guard members extend their enlistment contract by at least four years to transfer benefits.
Family keeps daydream going with virtual reality adventure at JBSA-Randolph
March 22, 2019
Members of the Leach family experiences a virtual reality trainer March 11, 2019, at the 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The Leach family, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., spend much of their time traveling the country in “Ginger,” their RV. The video featuring their trip to JBSA-Randolph and their simulator experiences will be presented on the Season 7 premiere of their YouTube series, “Keep Your Daydream.
The 411 on 911: be prepared for an emergency
March 22, 2019
Do you know when to call 911? Do you know what to say when the dispatcher picks up? To help you and your family be prepared in the event of an emergency, know what actually constitutes an emergency.
Air Force seeks triathletes for Armed Forces competition
March 22, 2019
The Air Force is looking for men and women for the 2019 Armed Forces Triathlon in Ventura County, California, June 19-23.
Famaganza returns for annual celebration of Month of the Military Child
March 22, 2019
Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph joust during Famaganza at the Youth Programs Complex on JBSA-Randolph April 9, 2016. Famaganza, a free family event open to all Department of Defense cardholders, featured entertainment, food and information booths.
Women’s History Month through the eyes of an MTI
March 22, 2019
Master Sgt. Jennifer Martin, the superintendent of the 97th Wing Staff Agency, stands behind her desk and Military Training Instructor campaign hat, March 13, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. In addition to being a former MTI, she has served at nine different bases and has deployed once in her almost 23-year career as a medical administrative specialist.
Feedback Fridays
March 22, 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.
Department of Defense Equal Opportunity fights bullying and harassment
March 21, 2019
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