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MEDIA ADVISORY: 25-acre fire reported at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 14, 2026 — Emergency response teams are managing a 25-acre fire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
May 14, 2026 — The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)

433rd AW, 960th CW induct new enlisted leaders
May 14, 2026 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing formally recognized their newest enlisted leaders during a combined Non-Commissioned Officer and Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026... MORE

433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new leader
May 13, 2026 — Col. Stephen Taylor assumed command of the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron during a ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 12, 2026. ... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron holds assumption of command ceremony
May 13, 2026 — Maj. Allen Sparkman took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron during a ceremony at the 433rd CES Highbay at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026. ... MORE

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care
May 13, 2026 — Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations... MORE

74th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomes new commander
May 12, 2026 — Maj. Daniel M. McFadden officially assumed command of the 74th Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony held at the squadron building at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 2, 2026... MORE

Alamo Wing medics train to save four-legged patients
May 12, 2026 — Reserve Airmen with the 433rd Medical Group received training on canine medical care during the April Unit Training Assembly, ensuring they are ready for the unique demands of deployed environments. Down range, medics can be called upon to provide life-saving care to military working dogs... MORE

AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Julio Toala
May 11, 2026 — When Julio Toala hung up his Army uniform for good, his career of service didn’t end; it simply transformed... MORE

Mission support leaders gather to ‘Shoulder the Future Together’
May 4, 2026 — More than 175 leaders from installations across the Department of the Air Force gathered in San Antonio April 28-30 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2026 Mission Support Leadership Conference to discuss the trends, issues and solutions facing command teams supporting DAF’s power projection platforms... MORE

Under the theme “Shouldering the Future Together!”, the leaders focused on three critical installation and mission support priorities: people, readiness and infrastructure.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 30, 2026 — The Air Force selected 1,166 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel during the recent CY25A central selection board... MORE

Engagement in Action: DLIELC hosts Fiesta showcase
April 29, 2026 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center recently connected international students to the local San Antonio community through multiple Fiesta celebration events... MORE

International Military Students and staff participate in the annual Fiesta Flambeau parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 25, 2026. Over 80 international students proudly represented their nations’ flags at the parade alongside DLIELC leadership and staff. Defense Language Institute English Language Center International Military Students and volunteers walked roughly three miles through the streets of downtown San Antonio as part of the Field Studies Program which helps strengthen English language skills and partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

Remember, all JBSA installations are no-drone zones
April 29, 2026 — Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited on all Joint Base San Antonio installations, except with documented approval, generally starting at the installation commander level... MORE

CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness
April 29, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing and the T-7A Red Hawk, underscoring AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach waves to attendees during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2026. Wilsbach presided over the ceremony after engaging with military training instructors and the service’s newest Airmen throughout a multi-day visit.

Inter-American Air Forces Academy conducts first-ever course in Thailand
April 28, 2026 — Members from Inter-American Air Forces Academy recently traveled outside the Western Hemisphere nearly 9,000 miles away in a unique opportunity to train members of the Royal Thai Air Force in remote area of Thailand... MORE

Instructors from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy are shown among members of the Royal Thai Air Force in Ubon, Thailand, Feb. 25, 2026. The IAAFA team was hand selected to conduct an advanced aircraft systems maintenance course as part of a mobile training team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)
team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)

Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology
April 20, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities... MORE

$U.S. Air Force medical personnel perform a laser vision correction procedure at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 15, 2026.$

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care
April 20, 2026 — Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations... MORE

AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Gary McNeal
April 15, 2026 — As an attorney advisor for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Judge Advocate office, Gary McNeal is the command’s ethics counselor, providing crucial advice on standards of conduct, administrative law, and civil law matters. His work is foundational to building a culture of integrity across the enterprise... MORE

97th Air Mobility Wing leadership attend BMT graduation
April 14, 2026 — Col. Richard K. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jon T. Adams, 97th Air AMW command chief, from Altus Air force Base, Oklahoma, were at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2 to preside over the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony... MORE

CMSAF returns to the roots of the enlisted corps
April 10, 2026 — The most senior enlisted leader of the Air Force returned to the foundation of the enlisted corps at Basic Military Training at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 1, reinforcing standards and engaging with Airmen... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe addresses Airmen as the guest speaker during a coin and retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.