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Remembering the old enlisted barracks of Randolph Field
August 20, 2021 — In 2001, the National Park Service created the Randolph Field Historic District because of its role in early aviation history, its unique design, and the fact many of its buildings remained unchanged from their original 1930s era construction... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio celebrates Women's Equality Day
August 20, 2021 — Women's Equality Day is Aug. 26 and this year’s theme is “Celebrating Women's Right to Vote.” Women's Equality Day commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. ... MORE

AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force
August 20, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing... MORE

59th MDW: The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center clinical laboratory
August 20, 2021 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center clinical laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland tests specimens to assist with treatment for various infections and gives providers results of which antibiotics work best for each patient... MORE

INSPIRE-ing women: Program helps women attain professional, leadership goals
August 20, 2021 — A program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is helping empower women at Sixteenth Air Force in developing both their professional and leadership skills through mentorship, career-building, and community activities... MORE

Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
August 20, 2021 — The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests... MORE

Feedback Fridays
August 20, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

502nd ABW senior NCO wins National Public Service Award
August 19, 2021 — Senior Master Sgt. Jermaine King is the 2022 Air Education and Training Command National Public Service Award winner and will go on to represent AETC at the Air Force level... MORE

U.S.-Chilean Army Staff Talks commence for 16th year
August 19, 2021 — As the Army’s Executive Agent, U.S. Army South conducts bilateral staff talks with partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility to strengthen the command’s professional relationships and create training opportunities in the Western Hemisphere... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center temporary visitation policy effective Aug. 19
August 19, 2021 — In support of patients and families, Brooke Army Medical Center is carefully modifying its visitation policy as of Aug. 19. The health and safety of patients, visitors, staff and community remain the top priority... MORE

International enlisted leaders focus on ‘Building an Airman’
August 19, 2021 — A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrops for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held in San Antonio Aug. 9-13. The SELIS, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, brought together approximately 120 top enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 44 partner nations... MORE

59th MDW: COVID-19 drive-through testing reinstated at WHASC
August 19, 2021 — Due to an increase in cases, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is conducting drive-through COVID-19 testing available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the parking garage... MORE

Department of the Air Force selects 15,660 for promotion in the 21E5 promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 24
August 19, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 15,660 Air Force senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 44,663 eligible for a selection rate of 35.06% in the 21E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
August 19, 2021 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing assists 920th Rescue Wing's Exercise Distant Horizon
August 19, 2021 — In less than 24 hours, the 920th Recue Wing, based at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, personnel mobilized, maneuvered across 4,700 miles, established a forward operating base, and postured to conduct rescue raid events as a self-sustained encampment for seven days. Strategic airlift from the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, conducted rapid transport of the Rescue Force to the remote island location that is part of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division training area... MORE

ARNORTH provides operational command of military hospital support to FEMA in Louisiana
August 19, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 20 military medical personnel from the U.S. Navy will deploy to Louisiana as part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation... MORE

2021 DOD Warrior Games canceled due to COVID-19 Delta variant
August 18, 2021 — The 2021 DOD Warrior Games have been canceled due to the requirement to ensure the safety, health and well-being of our service members and local communities as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to affect the country... MORE

IAAFA graduates its largest in-person class since COVID-19
August 17, 2021 — Class 2021-B – the largest in-person class to graduate from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy since COVID-19 struck approximately 17 months ago – celebrated the cadre and student body’s accomplishments at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 11. Making the ceremony even more memorable was the guest speaker, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass... MORE

Texas military installations collaborate with TxDOT to strengthen economy, infrastructure
August 17, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio officials met with local city and state representatives at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aug. 16 to commemorate the passing of House Bill 3399... MORE

Register now for AETC virtual mentorship panel Sept. 14
August 17, 2021 — Civilian leaders will host the “Soaring to New Heights: a Leadership Perspective” virtual mentorship panel from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 14... MORE