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PHOTOS: 12th Operations Support Squadron prepping Airman for the extreme
March 13, 2025 — Aerospace physiology technicians are responsible for priming pilots and aircrews with the essential skills they need to prevent/handle in-flight emergencies... MORE

Warm weather brings out huge crowd for annual Basura Bash creek cleanup
March 13, 2025 — A two-week delay of the original date of the 2025 Basura Bash at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston worked wonders on March 8, as the warm weather brought out 422 volunteers for the annual cleanup of the section of Salado Creek that runs through the installation... MORE

TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
March 13, 2025 — Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty... MORE

Lt. Col. Joseph “Hooter” Feheley, right, steps out to his aircraft to perform his final flight on his retirement day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, Dec. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Allissa Landgraff)

DAF senior leaders highlight warrior ethos, lethality during NCLS
March 13, 2025 — U.S. military general officers and senior enlisted advisors headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Feb. 21... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, left, speaks during a senior leader panel during the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Feb. 21, 2025. Allvin and three other senior officials spoke to cadets, faculty, service members, visiting undergraduate students and community leaders during the hour-long session. Allvin emphasized the importance of warrior ethos, deterrence and innovation throughout the U.S. Air Force to set conditions for success on future battlefields. (US. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

Senior Joint Force leaders testify on border operations, missile defense
March 13, 2025 — Senior-level leaders of the joint force testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on border enforcement operations and a new domestic missile defense program... MORE

Military leaders and one civilian sit at a long table behind name placards and microphones

PHOTOS: JBSA-Lackland hosts DOD K9 competition
March 12, 2025 — The Department of Defense K9 Competition took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 6, 2025. The event brought back Military Working Dog handlers to where their training first started... MORE

PHOTOS: Lone Star Gunfighters fly into JBSA-Lackland
March 12, 2025 — An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, descends after a flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 5, 2025... MORE

Get preventive health services with TRICARE
March 12, 2025 — Your health is about more than just sick visits and medications — it’s also about making choices that keep you feeling your best. Getting routine preventive care can help you stay well and catch problems early. With preventive health services, TRICARE has you covered. ... MORE

Military doctor conducts a vitals check.

Air Force Medical Service announces 2024 award winners
March 12, 2025 — The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. Joint Base San Antonio had a number of winners in their respective fields... MORE

'We live ACE': 433rd CRF thrives at Exercise NEXUS FORGE 2025
March 12, 2025 — The 433rd Contingency Response Flight showcased its ability to operate as part of the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment, or ACE, model during Exercise NEXUS FORGE 2025, held at various locations across the Pacific during the first two weeks of February 2025... MORE

Airmen pose for a group photo with the U.S. flag

New reimbursement available for pet transportation costs
March 12, 2025 — Effective Feb. 21, 2025, service members who are in receipt of PCS orders and are unable to take their pet to their next permanent duty station may be authorized reimbursement for the cost of pet transportation to an alternative location or designated place... MORE

Small dog maltese in bag with cat waiting for a trip

The facts about Soldiers' 'meal card' plans and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
March 11, 2025 — Recent news reports have advanced misleading or incorrect information about the Army’s Basic Allowance for Subsistence, also known as BAS. Several Army senior leaders and subject matter experts have provided insight to better explain how the process works... MORE

U.S. Army South Soldiers make a soaring commitment by reenlisting over Guantanamo Bay
March 11, 2025 — Reenlistments symbolize more than just an extension of service. They represent a renewed commitment to duty, country, and camaraderie. Two U.S. Army South Soldiers, deployed as members of Joint Task Force Southern Guard, took that commitment to new heights by choosing to raise their right hands in a setting that reflects both the adventure and dedication that come with Army service... MORE

Bamboo Eagle puts 13th ATF Combat Support to the test
March 11, 2025 — One part of Exercise Bamboo Eagle at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, allowed the 13th Air Task Force Command Element to demonstrate its ability to repair a runway under simulated combat conditions—another of the many challenges presented in the eight-day multinational joint exercise... MORE

A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional
March 11, 2025 — A new chapter in readiness has begun as more than 800 Basic Military Training trainees recently completed the inaugural iteration of PACER FORGE Provisional, an intensified culminating event designed to cultivate an Airminded Warfighter mindset with a laser focus on readiness, lethality, and warfighting. ... MORE

Trainees line up under the red light at the start of PACER FORGE

Modern software acquisition to speed delivery, boost warfighter lethality
March 11, 2025 — By mandating the software acquisition pathway, DOD is cutting red tape to deliver software faster and tap into commercial innovation — ensuring warfighters stay ahead... MORE

The Army at 250: Did you know the Army invented this?
March 10, 2025 — You might be surprised by the number of things you use or rely on in work and play can be traced back to Army ingenuity or investment... MORE

JBSA Summer Hire Program looking for lifeguards
March 10, 2025 — Are you a student looking for a summer job? The Joint Base San Antonio Summer Hire Program is currently looking for students between 16 and 22 years of age to become lifeguards at pools at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Sweden Cyber Command and Air Forces Cyber align cyber compatibility
March 10, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the Sweden Cyber Command are sharpening their competitive edge by teaming up to counter malicious cyber activities... MORE

A group photo of Airmen and the Swedish Armed Forces.

Final Basic Sensor Operator Course class graduates at JBSA-Randolph
March 10, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force marked the end of an era Feb. 14 as the 558th Flying Training Squadron graduated its final Basic Sensor Operator Course (BSOC) class of 13 students at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The course, originally developed to prepare airmen for MQ-9 Reaper operations, is being replaced by the Multi-Domain Operations Aviator Course (MOAC), reflecting the Air Force’s evolving mission requirements and focus on multi-domain operations... MORE