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With COVID-19 comes scams – let the buyer beware!
April 7, 2020 — Playing on our fears about COVID-19 and the economy in general, scammers are trying to sell things like fake medical treatments and equipment using ads on social media, unsolicited text messages and robocalls... MORE

Update: Air Force BMT Graduation and Schedule
April 7, 2020 — To fully maximize training effectiveness and space utilization to mitigate COVID-19, the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training will accelerate BMT from eight and half weeks to seven weeks of training... MORE

To fully maximize training effectiveness and space utilization to mitigate COVID-19, the USAF Basic Military Training will accelerate Basic Military Training (BMT) from eight and half weeks to seven weeks of training according to Col Newsom, the Commander of Basic Military Training.

558th Flying Training Squadron holds virtual change of command
April 7, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron conducted a virtual change of command ceremony April 3 at Crawford Hall, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The 558th Flying Training Squadron is located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

433rd AW mobilizes medics for COVID-19 response
April 6, 2020 — In less than 36 hours, nine medics from the 433rd Airlift Wing and an Individual Mobilization Augmentee from the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland mobilized and deployed to New York City on a C-5M Super Galaxy April 5, 2020, to respond to the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

Medical technicians in the 433rd Airlift Wing mobilize and depart Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to respond to the COVID-19 crisis April 5, 2020.

IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands
April 6, 2020 — In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students... MORE

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy provides military education and training to military personnel of the Americas and other eligible Partner Nations.

AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going
April 6, 2020 — Cancelled conferences, travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t getting in the way of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s global mission... MORE

AFIMSC commander hosts virtual town hall

COVID-19 test results may take longer
April 6, 2020 — Due to the influx of COVID-19 tests being run, results are taking longer than originally anticipated. While most results are returning within 7-8 business days, some are taking up to 10 business days. Please be assured that tests are being processed, and you will be called as soon as the test result is received, whether positive or negative. ... MORE

AETC implements DOD guidance of use of cloth face coverings
April 6, 2020 — In line with Secretary of Defense and Air Force guidance, Air Education and Training Command has directed, to the greatest extent practical, all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers... MORE

Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response
April 6, 2020 — Within 48 hours of notification, the Air Force Reserve mobilized more than 120 medical personnel across the nation to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to help with the fight against COVID-19 in New York City... MORE

Reservists load into a C-5 Super Galaxy Aircraft to help support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Stopping the spread: JBSA mitigating risks during pandemic
April 5, 2020 — Ensuring COVID-19 does not spread among Joint Base San Antonio personnel, their families, and the local community is a priority, and measures are being taken to prevent spread of the disease and to ensure contaminated areas are cleaned appropriately before put back to use... MORE

‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 5, 2020 — According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function... MORE

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

It’s complicated: Our relationship with social media
April 4, 2020 — We’re in the midst of a challenging, emotional time as most of the nation is working from home and many service members are deployed in support of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scrolling through social media posts about COVID-19 may intensify negative feelings, especially for those struggling with depression or loneliness... MORE

Social media during downtime can be a tricky activity in these days of pandemic and social distancing.

Watch LIVE: AETC Annual Awards Announcement, Apr. 6, 5:30 p.m. CST
April 4, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command's 2019 annual award winners will be unveiled during a AETC Facebook Live event on Monday, April 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. central time... MORE

graphic showing AETC command and command chief

Leader perspective: Be the calm in the storm
April 4, 2020 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command is answering the call to one of our nation’s greatest challenges as we aggressively fight to kill the enemy we all know as Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Whether you find yourself walking the grounds and assessing the blank canvass of the next field hospital or executing contracts in your favorite sweatpants at home, we all play a vital role in this critical mission. ... MORE

DOD continually examines, modifies COVID-19 response
April 4, 2020 — The Defense Department is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic and leaders at all levels are looking at resources, processes and personnel needed to fight the virus, said Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, during a Pentagon news conference April 3... MORE

Air Force postpones boards due to COVID-19 restrictions
April 4, 2020 — The Air Force is postponing promotion boards for the CY20B Colonel Biomedical Sciences Corps and Chaplain; CY20C Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain and Nurse Corps; and CY20B Chaplain Central Selection Boards, originally scheduled to convene at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 8. The boards are now tentatively scheduled to convene June 29... MORE

Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign
April 4, 2020 — On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management officials... MORE

Beware of COVID-19 testing scams targeting TRICARE beneficiaries
April 3, 2020 — While medical professionals in the U.S. and overseas are working hard to combat the coronavirus, some people are using this as an opportunity to take advantage of others... MORE

Blood donors urged to continue giving lifesaving donations
April 3, 2020 — At Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the Akeroyd Blood Center can be reached at 210-295-4655, while at JBSA-Lackland, the Armed Services Blood Bank Center-San Antonio can be contacted at 210-292-8145... MORE

An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family
April 3, 2020 — Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential. We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win. Our wing remains absolutely vital to renew the force and underwrites our ability to defend the nation and deliver air and space power anytime, anyplace... MORE

The 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. The Wing operates schools at nine locations throughout the United States with most of its training conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The Wing trains Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, government agencies, coalition partners from over 100 countries and military working dogs.