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Air Force budget officers collaborate, maximize installation support
March 5, 2019 — The day-to-day talent and hard work of hundreds of Air Force installation budget officers shined last September when the Air Force achieved a successful, historic fiscal year close out in the record $6.9 billion installation and mission support portfolio. To build on their momentum and prepare for a successful fiscal 2019, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Budget Office hosted more than 160 funds managers and analysts at the AFIMSC Budget Officers Summit in San Antonio, Feb. 26-28... MORE

Felix Saenz, AFIMSC budget analyst for Air Force Materiel Command (left), meets Keith Tarnovich, Mission Support Group team chief, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Keith Westerbeck, Financial Management Analysis Office chief, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during the AFIMSC Budget Officers Summit in San Antonio Feb. 28.

Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray tours Medical Education and Training Campus
March 5, 2019 — Members of the Medical Education and Training Campus and the Navy Medicine Training Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gave San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray a hands-on demonstration of some of the training hospital corpsmen receive at the METC Feb. 28... MORE

Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremiah Hays, an instructor with the Surgical Technologist program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, and San Antonio Spurs player Dejounte Murray, perform a mock surgery in a simulated operating room. Murray's visit was organized ahead of the Spurs' Navy-themed Military Salute Night.

Air Force leaders outline keys to strong leadership, its role in Air Force excellence
March 5, 2019 — Judging by the conversations and hardware on display, cutting edge technology – virtual reality, 5th generation equipment, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities – was the dominant theme at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando. But in his keynote address March 1, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein focused on something else and something decidedly old school – leadership, a quality that he suggested is even more important to the Air Force’s future and its continued excellence than shiny equipment... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Golfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speak during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, March 1. During their remarks, Goldfein and Wright highlighted the importance of inspirational and courageous leadership.

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo moves ideas closer to reality
March 4, 2019 — Three innovative ideas to support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies... MORE

2019 Innovation Rodeo teams take a few minutes for a group photo at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 28.

Air Force merging intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance staffs with cyber operations staffs to forge more nimble, effective team
March 4, 2019 — The Air Force is merging its headquarters staffs to integrate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with cyber effects operations efforts to enable coordinated Title 10 and Title 50 actions across the range of military operations, while elevating chief information officer roles and responsibilities... MORE

The current National Defense Strategy is driving the requirements and priorities. Combining the functions of cyber effects operations, warfighter communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance will break down barriers and enable greater coordination across the range of military operations.

Ceremony commemorates 109th anniversary of first military flight
March 4, 2019 — Military leaders and distinguished guests commemorated the 109th anniversary of the first military flight by Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois during a wreath-laying ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 1... MORE

Col. Peter Velesky, Joint Base San Antonio deputy commander and 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, gives remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 109th anniversary of the first military flight by Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin Foulois at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Flag Pole March 1.

Army South Soldiers teach at multinational communications symposium
March 4, 2019 — U.S. Army South and 56th Signal Battalion Soldiers instructed nearly 20 signal officers and senior non-commissioned officers from nine countries at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 25-28 during the 2019 Junior Communications Symposium sponsored by U.S. Africa Command... MORE

Sgt. Katakoa Momoga, Togo communications non-commissioned officer, inspects radio equipment during the 2019 Junior Communications Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 25. Momoga is one of 18 communicators who participated in the symposium.

National Nutrition Month: Diet comparison: benefits, downfalls for optimized performance or weight management
March 4, 2019 — With every new year, it seems there is a new diet trend. With so many diets, it can be challenging to know what is “good for you.” It is important to consider personal goals when choosing a diet. Some people follow a diet for optimized performance, while others may be interested in weight management. Knowing the benefits and downfalls of a diet is key for health. ... MORE

The USDA’s MyPlate is based on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate focuses on eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods. MyPlate shows what your plate should look like with a simple visual and encourages whole grains, fruits, vegetables, protein variety, and low-fat dairy choices. It also recommends limiting the amount of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. MyPlate has easy-to-follow advice and is meant to be simple and repeatable.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston leaders update residents about family housing issues
March 1, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston residents met with installation leaders in a town hall hosted by Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general and Army Senior Commander at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, at the Lincoln Military Main Resident Center Feb. 21. The town hall was an initial step in a plan to address residents’ concerns about issues with privatized housing. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (second from left), U.S. Army North Commander and Senior Army Commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, as well as leaders from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston like Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander, and Lincoln Military Housing officials answer questions and address issues from Soldiers and their families during a town hall meeting at the Lincoln Military Housing Community Center Feb. 21. The town hall was a platform for Soldiers and family members to provide information and gain feedback as part of an ongoing U.S. Army-wide effort to resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing.

Veterans, families turn out for San Antonio stop of ‘The Wall That Heals’
March 1, 2019 — On a cool, rainy morning at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Feb. 28, dozens of Vietnam War-era veterans, their families and many others turned out to pay tribute to those who never came home. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Alamo Chapter hosted “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at the cemetery Feb. 28 through March 3. ... MORE

A veteran searches for the name of a friend at "The Wall That Heals" display Feb. 28 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Dozens of Vietnam War-era veterans, their families and many others turned out to pay tribute to those who never came home. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Alamo Chapter hosted “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at the cemetery Feb. 28 through March 3.

Perfecting human weapon system with healthy fueling
March 1, 2019 — In today’s military environment, the Air Force isn’t just focused on aircraft being in top shape and powered by the right fuel to defend our nation. The Air Force Services Activity, through its comprehensive healthy food initiative continues zeroing in on the human weapons system – our nation’s Airmen – and providing them “with the right nutrition to increase lethality; ensuring a more ready force to meet mission requirements,” said Bill Spencer, AFSVA’s Food and Beverage Division chief... MORE

An airman builds her meal using fresh, health options on the Pure Bar at the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 28, 2019. Pure Bars, packed with whole grains, fresh fruits and other nutritional offerings, are part of the Air Force's Go For Green program designed to provide healthy, power fueling for Airmen.

Air Force tour lengths change for two European locations
March 1, 2019 — Air Force military tour lengths for unaccompanied assignments to Papa Air Base, Hungary, and Moron Air Base, Spain, will change effective April 1. Currently, both locations are 15 months unaccompanied. However, Papa Air Base will become an 18-month unaccompanied tour, while Moron will become a 12-month unaccompanied tour... MORE

Air Force military tour lengths for unaccompanied assignments to Papa Air Base, Hungary, and Moron Air Base, Spain, will change effective April 1, 2019. Papa Air Base will become an 18-month unaccompanied tour, while Moron will become a 12-month unaccompanied tour.

Feedback Fridays
March 1, 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. ... MORE

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.

JBSA, Lackland ISD promotes STEM programs
February 28, 2019 — Col. Robert W. Trayers Jr., Air Force Recruiting Service vice commander, and Lt. Col. Steven Lamb, 502nd Installation Support Group vice commander, viewed two of Lackland Independent School District’s award-winning science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs Feb. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Jordan Peterson, son of Maj. Frederick Peterson, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center installation engineer program manager, explains the Bots in Blues’s activities and success at competitions to two colonels visiting Virginia Allred Stacey Junior/Senior High School Feb. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight chief earns Air Force-level honor
February 28, 2019 — Tech. Sgt. Joseph Santiago from the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has been selected by the Air Force Medical Service as the 2018 Air Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Santiago, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight chief, performs seal checks for Airmen who are part of the Aircrew Fundamentals Course to make sure their masks are tight enough so that no ambient air can enter into their masks. Santiago has been honored as the Air Force Medical Service’s 2018 Air Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

Navy vets explore another type of craft, the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at 433rd Airlift Wing
February 28, 2019 — A group of 33 Navy vets and their families from the USS Lloyd Thomas Reunion Association visited the 433rd Airlift Wing to tour the C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The former sailors, now in their 70s and 80s, were in San Antonio for their annual reunion... MORE

Pete Peterson, an 89-year-old Navy vet (seated), listens as Airman 1st Class Ryan Biggs, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the many features of the cargo deck on the C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 25, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Peterson, a Navy veteran, was part of a group attending a reunion of the USS Lloyd Thomas in San Antonio.

AETC recognizes 2018 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
February 28, 2019 — Air Education and Training Command honored 11 Airmen and eight civilians as the the command’s 2018 winners of the Outstanding Airmen of the Year Feb. 26, 2019, during a ceremony in Orlando, Florida. The OAY awards are presented annually, recognizing the top officer, enlisted and civilian members of the command. Winners will compete at Air Force level. Aspects of consideration for Airmen to be nominated for OAY include superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements... MORE

Winners of the 2018 Air Education and Training Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards stand with Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington (third from left) and command chief of AETC, Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel (fourth from left) during a ceremony in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26, 2019. A total of 21 Airmen were recognized at the event and move on to the the Air Force-level competition.

First Air Force Total Force Recruiting School graduation a milestone toward integration
February 28, 2019 — As the Air Force moves forward on making recruiting a Total Force concept, it reached a landmark Feb. 22, with the first Total Force graduating class at the recruiting schoolhouse... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Susan Scapperotti, an Air Force Recruiting School instructor, teaches the first Total Force class at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Innovation, scalability and data the focus as PTN 2.0 begins
February 28, 2019 — Innovation, ability to scale rapidly and use of big data to drive decision-making are the three focus areas for the second iteration of Pilot Training Next 2.0, now underway in Austin... MORE

2nd Lt. Seth Murphy-Sweet, Pilot Training Next student, takes a 3D vision test prior to virtual reality flying training at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Like the first version of PTN, the second iteration is working in a strong collaboration with AFWERX’s Austin hub at the Capital Factory, gaining conduits into industry that help the PTN team work solutions to issues they encounter as they develop the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Operating hours to change at two JBSA-Fort Sam Houston gates beginning in March
February 27, 2019 — Beginning in March, operating hours will change at gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE