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Alamo Wing Citizen Airman earns direct commission as social worker
August 26, 2024 — Master Sgt. Frankie Jenkins stepped into his office at the 433rd Airlift Wing command post on July 29, just like any other day, until he received a text that his direct commissioning package had been approved... MORE

1st Lt. Frankie Jenkins Jr., 433rd Medical Squadron licensed clinical social worker, holds up his previously worn Master Sgt. Air Force uniform after he took the oath of office during an Air Force officer swearing in ceremony at the 433rd Airlift Wing on Jul. 29, 2024.

Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?
August 26, 2024 — Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality-free during this high-risk period... MORE

With a week left to finish out the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, Air Education and Training Command, thankfully, has not suffered a preventable mishap fatality. However, it’s not time to celebrate or let your guard down. Last summer, AETC lost a valuable teammate to a tragic motorcycle mishap over the Labor Day holiday weekend on day 100 of the 101 Critical Days.

149th Fighter Wing takes part in Operation Northern Cactus
August 26, 2024 — Northern Cactus is a joint training exercise that takes members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to an austere environment to participate in a simulated deployment exercise... MORE

AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness
August 26, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force's Force Generation model... MORE

the Combat Support Instructor Course beta test

Air Force Chaplain Corps hosts annual summit, celebrates 75th anniversary
August 26, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual summit in Arlington, Virginia, from Aug. 6-8... MORE

Basic Officer Leadership Course students stay cool at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 23, 2024 — Students attending the Basic Officer Leadership Course are stating cool while training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis by inserting their arms in an Arm Immersion Cooling Station, or AICS... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio attend San Antonio's Military Transformation Task Force Quarterly Meeting
August 23, 2024 — The leadership of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the City of San Antonio’s quarterly Military Transformation Task Force meeting held at the City Tower Conference Room on Aug. 19... MORE

Your guide to TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms
August 23, 2024 — Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price. ... MORE

Uniformed service member stands in pharmacy and reaches for to high shelf for box of medication.

Get to know Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s new deputy commander
August 23, 2024 — Navy Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s deputy commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 19, 2024... MORE

Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Deputy Commander August 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Laughlin Air Force Base supports Air Force instructor pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 23, 2024 — First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin Air Force Base are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide... MORE

First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide.

Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 23, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio has moved into Stage 4 water restrictions. The water restrictions are progressive in nature, which means that ALL the restrictions from Stage Normal, 1, 2 and 3 plus the Stage 4 restriction are in effect. The attached fact sheet covers just the restrictions, while the attached Critical Period Management Plan covers the regulatory requirements and additional context to the management of the JBSA water conservation program. ... MORE

JBSA has entered Stage 4 water restrictions.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
August 23, 2024 — The Air Force selected 521 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during the P0624B and P0424A central selection boards (Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Service Corps categories)... MORE

340th Flying Training Group claims Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy
August 23, 2024 — Every year during the Twenty-Second Air Force Summer Senior Leadership Summit, the Battle Ready trophy is presented to the direct reporting unit that distinguishes itself through exceptionally meritorious service along with the Battle Born trophy which is presented to the unit that best represents the commander’s priority of “Readiness Now.” This year, the 340th Flying Training Group was awarded the Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy at the 2024 Summer SLS at Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 5... MORE

340th FTG earns 22nd AF Battle Born trophy

ARNORTH supports NIFC in wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests
August 22, 2024 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 250 U.S. Army Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion began supporting a wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests on Aug. 21. U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is providing operational command of the active-duty military ground forces in support of federal and state efforts... MORE

AETC developing Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence to accelerate learning for GPC
August 22, 2024 — In support of Air Education and Training Command’s intent to soon redesignate as Airman Development Command, or ADC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, AETC is planning to realign portions of the headquarters staff to establish the Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence. ... MORE

four pictures of Airmen in training including in a swimming pool, with aircraft munitions, in a T-6 taxing, and basic military training

The world is not as big as it seems when paths cross through DLIELC
August 22, 2024 — A visit to the JBSA-Lackland shoppette led to a chance meeting for Filipino Army Air Traffic Controller First Lieutenant Febe Salina Acenas. During this shopping trip, she crossed paths with her cousin, now an Air Force squadron commander at the 737th Training Group... MORE

Filipino Army Air Traffic Controller and recently graduated Defense Language Institute English Language Center student, First Lieutenant Febe Salina Acenas, connects with her cousin, Lt. Col. Matthew Redaja, at his change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 10, 2024

Retired military town hall Saturday at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
August 21, 2024 — A town hall for retired service members in the Alamo Region is scheduled for 10 to 11:40 a.m. on Aug. 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797. The event will also be livestreamed on the JBSA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio/. ... MORE

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 20, 2024 — In a change of command ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. John P. Anderson officially took command of the 12th Operations Group from Col. James J. Muniz... MORE

Navy Medicine Enterprise established to support readiness and warfighting
August 20, 2024 — Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby approved the establishment of the Navy Medicine Enterprise on Aug. 14. The NME is an operationally focused organizational structure providing senior fleet leadership a mechanism to address and prioritize health service support requirements to meet operational objectives... MORE

A graphic illustration depicts the Navy Medicine Enterprise (NME), which allows for rapid delivery, assessment and improvement in all facets of care across the force, ensuring Navy Medicine meets the needs of the fleet. Navy Medicine is present in every facet of warfighting in a complex integrated model across seven resource sponsors, three systems commands, and every type command. (U.S. Navy graphic illustration by U.S. Navy)

Airmen helping Airmen: 433rd Operations Group members rally around wingman after house fire
August 20, 2024 — On a weekend when millions of Americans were celebrating the independence of the nation, Master Sgt. Jesse Gonzalez from the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland found himself fighting to protect his home and family... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen, family members, and friends pose for a photo with Master Sgt. Jesse Gonzalez July 7, 2024, outside his San Antonio, Texas home.