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Anniversary of powered flight: The right move for the Wright Brothers
December 17, 2019 — It had long been the dream of man to take to the skies and soar like the birds. The notion of being able to fly had been hypothesized and experimented with far earlier than the twentieth century, but that aspiration wasn’t fulfilled until two brothers from Dayton, Ohio broke the barriers and fulfilled the visions of those who came before them... MORE

On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took their famous first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. After four years of experimentation, the brothers became the first to fly a "heavier-than-air machine with a pilot on board."

Air Force warns Airmen of e-cigarette risks
December 17, 2019 — With more than 2,000 reported cases of lung injury associated with electronic cigarettes nationwide, it is vital that Airmen understand potential impacts on their health... MORE

An Airman holds an electronic cigarette at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 13, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the more than 2,000 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury that have occurred across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erica Crossen)

Safety travel tips for the holidays
December 16, 2019 — The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately it’s also a time for stress and fatigue. Between traveling, planning and festivities, it’s easy to put safety on the back burner. So it is critical to incorporate risk management into our holiday routine... MORE

The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately it’s also a time for stress and fatigue. Between traveling, planning and festivities, it’s easy to put safety on the back burner. So it is critical to incorporate risk management into our holiday routine.

Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies
December 16, 2019 — The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures... MORE

Graphic with news lead information for Air Force 2020 officer developmental education procedures

Becoming a 'Pilot for a Day' with the 560th FTS
December 16, 2019 — Four-year-old Jack Faught, got a taste of the ‘Chargin’ Cheetah’ pilot life Dec. 12 when he participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s "Pilot for a Day" program. ... MORE

Jack Faught participated in Joint Base San Antonio’s Pilot for a Day program Dec. 12, 2019 at JBSA-Randolph. The Pilot for a Day program supports children with lifelong disabilities, providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot by accompanying them through various units on base packed with personalized pilot experiences.

During giving season, give blood
December 16, 2019 — To meet the ever-present demand for whole blood, platelets and plasma, the unit offers walk-in donations Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in addition to their regular traveling blood drives... MORE

Orientation session kicks off new year for EFMP
December 13, 2019 — An orientation session for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph newcomers whose family members have special needs will launch a year filled with workshops and special activities for them through the location’s Exceptional Family Member Program... MORE

Illustration of the letters EFMP, which stand for Exceptional Family Member Program.

JBSA Proud Week Winter Cleanup takes place Jan. 6 - 10
December 13, 2019 — The Joint Base San Antonio Proud Week Winter Cleanup is scheduled from Jan. 6-10 in order to enhance the appearance and beautification of JBSA and its facilities, conduct environmental maintenance on the installation and promote a clean work environment... MORE

The Holidays - The Most Wonderful (& Wasteful) Time of the Year!
December 13, 2019 — Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans increase their solid waste by an estimated 25 percent. According to the Environmental Protection Agency and TakeCareofTexas.org, the extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about one million extra tons per week. ... MORE

Please remember to reduce your holiday waste

Be safe online this, every holiday season
December 13, 2019 — The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves. While millions of Americans will be looking online for the best gifts and Cyber Monday deals, hackers will be looking to take advantage of weaknesses in shoppers' devices or connections in order to extract personal and financial information... MORE

The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves. While millions of Americans will be looking online for the best gifts and Cyber Monday deals, hackers will be looking to take advantage of weaknesses in shoppers' devices or connections in order to extract personal and financial information. Take extra precaution to defend against these attacks.

Therapy animals help Airmen cope with holiday stressors
December 13, 2019 — Many Airmen are not able to travel home for the holidays making it a stressful time, and Animals for Airmen can provide a relaxing, quiet environment for them to visit with therapy animals... MORE

World War II nurse turns 100, recalls war experiences
December 13, 2019 — Before she marked her 100th birthday Nov. 20, Freda Haworth Coate recalled the time she was called upon to serve her country in World War II... MORE

Freda Haworth Coate (front row, right) holds the Army Nurse Corps Association coin given to her by Lt. Col. Karen Santiago (back row, left) and Lt. Col. Teresa Shiels, both with the 228 Combat Support Hospital in San Antonio. The coin was given to Coate during her 100th birthday celebration Nov. 20 in Leander, Texas. Coate served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II in the South Pacific from 1943-45.

Feedback Fridays
December 13, 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... MORE

Band of sisters reunite, rekindle a 40-year bond
December 12, 2019 — Basic military training, or BMT, trainees are provided different skills that can help them throughout their military careers. Some skills come from materials found in textbooks. A few develop the ability to connect within a BMT flight. It was because of this connection that Susan Whaley and her band of sisters were able to reunite after 40 years... MORE

Group photo of flight 3707th Squadron, flight W09, 1979

FSS leaders tackle top issues, talk future support to Airmen and families
December 12, 2019 — More than 220 force support officer and enlisted leaders gathered in San Antonio Nov. 18-22 at the 2019 Force Support Squadron Leadership Training Workshop to help tackle big rock items impacting Airmen and families, and plan for future programs... MORE

More than 220 force support officer and enlisted leaders gathered in Texas Nov. 18-22 at the 2019 FSS Leadership Training Workshop to help tackle big rock items impacting Airmen and families, and plan for future programs.

Keep the holiday season joyous, not dangerous
December 12, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services offers these safety tips for choosing and preparing Christmas trees for decoration that will minimize the risk of fire and injuries... MORE

Approximately 400 fires occur annually involving Christmas trees according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, resulting in more than a dozen deaths and injuries and more than $10 million in property loss and damage. Short-circuiting tree lights are cited as the leading cause.

NRD-SA Sailors visit local school for Pearl Harbor remembrance program
December 12, 2019 — In remembrance of those who fought and lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, students and faculty from Dorie Miller Elementary School in San Antonio hosted their annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Angelica Brown (left), community service coordinator assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, joined by NRD-SA’s assistant command career counselor, Petty Officer 1st Class Kamitria Delaney, reads to a first-grade class at Dorie Miller Elementary School as part of the school’s annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program.

Air Force Secretary: Time to move forward with Space Force
December 12, 2019 — A lack of understanding by Americans of the importance of space is hurting the effort to establish the Space Force, the secretary of the Air Force said Dec. 7... MORE

Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett discusses establishment of a Space Force at the Ronald Reagan National Defense Forum, in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 7, 2019.

Trees for Troops brings Christmas to JBSA
December 12, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Outdoor Recreation distributed 400 live Christmas trees Dec. 6 to service members and their families as part of Trees for Troops, an annual Christmas tree giveaway program... MORE

Alamo Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders serve lunch
December 11, 2019 — Commanders and senior noncommissioned officers from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up with their honorary commanders to serve lunch to military members at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec.7... MORE

Honorary commander John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty owner, Chief Master Sgt. Shana C. Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, and Craig Veltri, Veltri Interests Inc. founder, plate meals at the Serve the Airmen event Dec. 7, 2019 at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.