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Housing managers, project owners gather for workshop
May 9, 2017 — Housing managers and project owners from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide gathered in San Antonio for a weeklong workshop sharing best practices in housing privatization... MORE

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Installations Directorate hosted the 2017 Housing Privatization Lessons Learned Workshop on May 2 at the Rivercenter Marriott in San Antonio. Among the speakers were Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy, Air Force Installation and Support Center commander; Robert Moriarty, AFCEC installations director; Jennifer Miller, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations; and Col. Michael Beach, AFCEC portfolio management division chief.

Accelerating hypersonics development
May 9, 2017 — On May 3, 2017, Air Force senior leaders met to consider options to accelerate hypersonics research and development to break even more speed barriers and ensure continued technological superiority. Hypersonics refers to flying at five times the speed of sound, also known as “Mach 5,” or higher... MORE

Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary
May 8, 2017 — Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017. ... MORE

Heather Wilson was confirmed as the new Secretary of the Air Force by the Senate May 8, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Navy mom follows son into Naval Service
May 8, 2017 — Future Sailor Minnie Rodriguez, a San Antonio native, has always dreamed of joining the Navy. The 39-year-old mother of two never imagined that the opportunity would come one year after her son, Seaman Robert Rodriguez Jr., a hospital corpsman, joined the Navy Reserve... MORE

San Antonio native and future Sailor, Minnie Rodriguez, stands with her son, Navy Reservist Hospital Corpsman Seaman Robert Rodriguez Jr. Minnie, a college readiness coordinator with Southside High School, joined the Navy Reserve one year after her son enlisted. She is currently in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and will leave for basic training in Great Lakes, Mich., on May 22 with follow-on training as an equipment operator.

CMSAF visits BMT, Airmen’s Week
May 8, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on his initial tour of Air Force Basic Military Training and Airmen’s Week May 3... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright delivers a speech to Airmen from
the 326th Training Squadron May 3, 2017, inside the Pfingston Reception Center
auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The CMSAF visited JBSA-Lackland
on his initial immersion tour of Air Force Basic Military Training and Airmen’s
Week, a week-long discussion-based course designed to help new Airmen
internalize the Air Force core values while developing professionalism, resiliency
and an Airmen’s corps inspired by heritage and motivated to deliver Air Power for
America.

METC cytotechnology program marks 50 years at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 8, 2017 — A program that trains service members to become cytotechnologists is marking 50 years of existence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The cytotechnology program housed at the Medical Education Training Campus at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston started in 1967 at the old Brooke Army Medical Center. ... MORE

At its annual conference April 29 in San Antonio, the American Society for Cytotechnology marked the 50th anniversary of the Cytotechnology Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston by honoring former students and former and current staff members of the program. Pictured are former Cytotechnology Program students, David Hoffman, far left, and Dan Schantz, far right, both of whom graduated from the program in 1971. Standing in the middle is Dr. Randall Harper, who was the second medical director of the Cytotechnology Program

Focus on fall prevention can reduce serious injuries
May 8, 2017 — Air Force Occupational Safety will focus on the importance of life-saving fall prevention measures during Fall Prevention Focus, May 8 – 19, 2017, marking the fourth year the Air Force has partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health to draw attention to fall prevention... MORE

Aerospace and Operational Physiology: securing America’s airpower
May 8, 2017 — With the goal of prevention at the forefront of their work, the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Unit is doing its part to combat mishap rates and... MORE

Airman 1st Class Toni Agirre, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology technician, lectures students on the use of their altitude chamber equipment and procedures to ensure their comfort and safety during training May 3, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Any students with Air Force specialties including enlisted aircrew, pararescue, remotely piloted aircraft, introduction to fighter fundamentals or pilot instructor training must first learn about human performance in airborne operations at the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at JBSA-Randolph. A few tools used to train students include a Barany chair to help combat the motion sickness that comes with flying aircraft, an altitude chamber to familiarize students with hypoxia and a flight simulator for night vision goggle training.

Schoolchildren experience the outdoors at Salado Creek Park field trip
May 8, 2017 — Students from Fort Sam Houston Elementary School learned about nature and wildlife during a hands-on, interactive field trip with volunteers from the U.S. Army Environmental Command and Cole High School Junior ROTC April 26 at Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Cathy Kropp, U.S. Army Environmental Command environmental public affairs specialist, shows a white tailed deer skin to kindergarten students from Fort Sam Houston Elementary School during a field trip April 26 in Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The field trip gave the schoolchildren the opportunity to learn about nature and wildlife through various activities set up at seven stations throughout the park.

39th FTS Cobras fill the sky at JBSA-Randolph
May 8, 2017 — Reservists from the 39th Flying Training Squadron executed a training and readiness exercise called Cobras in the Clouds May 4 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to... MORE

Lt. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, prepares to take off in a T-38 C Talon May 4, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas during the Cobras in the Clouds exercise. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to practice their war-time mission of taking control of the training mission of the 12th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Students experience deployment process during Operation FLAGS
May 8, 2017 — Students at Randolph Elementary School had an opportunity to experience one of their active-duty parents' most important missions.Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Military and Family Readiness Center... MORE

Senior Airmen Victoria Dunning, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, introduce third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students to the deployment process as part of Operation FLAGS May 5, 2017 on the Randolph Elementary School campus at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Operation FLAGS, which stands for Families Learning About Global Support, is a means of educating families about what their loved ones go through when they deploy.

Air National Guard leaders gather to discuss cyber mission
May 6, 2017 — Air National Guard Adjutants General, Assistant Adjutants General, Wing Commanders, and other key ANG leaders spent the day with the 24th Air Force commander and staff April 24, 2017, at Joint Base... MORE

Adjutants General and other key National Guard leaders listen to a briefing on the Air Force Cyber mission during the Adjutants General Cyber Symposium April 24, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas. Hosted by the 24th Air Force, the conference aimed to provide ANG leaders with a clear understanding of how the ANG contributes to national cyber strategy. 24th AF functionally-aligned ANG cyber units exist in 31 states.

JBSA Libraries support servicemembers and their families
May 5, 2017 — The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to... MORE

The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to support servicemembers and their families, but due to decreased manning, JBSA library hours are being adjusted.

AFRC Wings descend on California for Patriot Hook Exercise
May 5, 2017 — In a massive collaboration of more than 350 military, federal, and state personnel, and five Air Force Reserve Command Wings convened in California April 26 - May 1 to participate in Patriot Hook. The six-day exercise spanned across three sites in California, simulating austere Forward Operating Locations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, March Air Reserve Base, and Naval Air Station North Island. ... MORE

Airmen with the 68th Airlift Squadron unload vehicles from a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during exercise Patriot Hook April 26, 2017 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Patriot Hook is an annual joint-service exercise coordinated by the Air Force Reserve, designed to integrate the military and first responders of federal, state and local agencies by providing training to mobilize quickly and deploying in military aircraft in the event of a regional emergency or natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Department of Defense announces Invictus Games 2017 team members
May 5, 2017 — The Department of Defense announced the names of the 90 athletes who will compete on the United States' team at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 23-30. More than 550 wounded, ill and... MORE

AMEDDC&S instructor awarded first Basic Army Instructor Badge
May 5, 2017 — Staff Sgt. Nissan N. Armas was awarded the first Basic Army Instructor Badge, or BAIB, at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, U.S. Health Readiness Center of Excellence at the Non Commissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 2... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nissan N. Armas (center) is congratulated by Col. Tayna Peacock (left), Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, Directorate of Training and Academic Affairs, U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall (right), Sergeant Major, Directorate of Training and Academic Affairs, AMEDDC&S.

San Antonio celebrates Navy Day at the Alamo
May 5, 2017 — Sailors from several San Antonio-area Navy commands gathered April 27 for the annual Navy Day at the Alamo celebration as part of the Fiesta San Antonio activities across San Antonio. Navy Day at the Alamo brings together Sailors, family members and the San Antonio civilian community with the goal to raise public awareness of the Navy’s mission in San Antonio and around the world. ... MORE

A Navy color guard unit parades the colors during Navy Day at the Alamo as part of Fiesta in downtown San Antonio. Ten different Navy commands in the San Antonio area gathered to celebrate with local military and community leaders.

Congratulations to the Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force Graduates
May 4, 2017 — JBSA-Lackland-Senior Airman Jasmine Abraham, Human Resource Management-Master Sgt. Jesse Adams, Criminal Justice-Staff Sgt. Michael Adams, Cybersecurity-Master Sgt. Justin Alexander, Education and... MORE

Congratulations to Joint Base San Antonio’s
Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force
and Distance Learning Graduates.

Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command marks Navy’s 1st civilian corps establishment
May 4, 2017 — Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, civilian employees participated in a ceremony May 1 at the NMETLC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, establishing the U.S. Navy’s first civilian corps, the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps... MORE

Louise Nazario (left) and Jennifer Haigh (right), civilian employees at Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, cut a ceremonial cake following the establishment of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps. NMETLC was one of many Navy commands to watch the live stream of the official ceremony from Bureau of Medicine and Surgery headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Army IG has resources available to assist with issues related to transgender Soldiers
May 4, 2017 — The Department of Defense lifted the ban on transgender service members last year and as the Army adjusts to accommodate this decision, Soldiers and leaders may have questions about the implementation of this policy change... MORE

Army Directive 2016-35, “Army Policy on Military Service of Transgender Soldiers,” announced in June 2016 by then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, lifted the Department of Defense's ban on transgender service members. The directive established Army policies and procedures governing how Soldiers who would like to begin transition or are in various stages of transition must proceed in order to change their gender designation and continue Army service in their preferred gender.