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Sixteenth Air Force: Integrating space into information warfare
January 18, 2024 — As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence. This integration unifies the Sixteenth Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow readiness... MORE

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AFIMSC supports Sentinel missile weapon system beddown
January 17, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is executing a multi-year design and construction program to provide beddown for the Department of the Air Force nuclear deterrence mission... MORE

Shown is an illustration of the LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force’s newest weapon system known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. The new designation, approved by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, modernizes the intercontinental ballistic missile leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

Space Force Basic Military Training launches new tradition
January 16, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has introduced a meaningful new tradition to its Basic Military Training graduation ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A newly graduated U.S. Space Force Guardian presents the U.S. Space Force Family lapel pin to a family member during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023. In a move that celebrates both the service members and their families, graduating Guardians will now present the Delta-shaped U.S. Space Force Family lapel pins to their loved ones during graduation week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Kate E. Anderson)

WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting in effect for 16 January, 2024
January 15, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting procedures are in effect for Joint Base San Antonio tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Based on current forecasts, no planned reductions to services are anticipated at this time. All JBSA personnel are advised to take appropriate individual measures to prepare for cold weather and exercise risk management. Visit https://www.jbsa.mil for guidance on cold weather preparation. Work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require deviation from normal duty reporting procedures... MORE

WEATHER UPDATE: Message from 502 ABW and Installation Commander
January 14, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: The 502 ABW Command team, weather team, and civil engineers continue to monitor the incoming cold weather. We will quickly inform if there are any changes to services across JBSA via JBSA social media, our website (JBSA.mil), and the JBSA Connect App. However, at this time, and based on the forecast, I do not intend to direct any planned reductions in services across JBSA. Our civil engineer professionals have established ops centers and stand at the ready to respond if there are any facility issues resulting from low temperatures. I ask that all personnel who work, train, and live at JBSA take appropriate measures to prepare for the upcoming cold, and exercise sound risk management. Read https://www.jbsa.mil/.../special-weather-statement.../ for information on how to prepare for cold weather. Please work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require a change to your normal work routine. -Brig Gen Driggers... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Possible freeze conditions forecasted for next week

PHOTOS | Commander of U.S. European Command visits 16th Air Force
January 12, 2024 — U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, visited various Sixteenth Air Force units Jan. 8 that coordinate with USEUCOM to support U.S. military operations across Europe and engage with Allies and partners for a free and secure Europe... MORE

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433rd Operations Group commander retires after 35 years of service
January 12, 2024 — Family, friends and Citizen Airmen gathered to celebrate the retirement of Col. James C. Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Jan. 6... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit decoration to Col. James C. Miller

Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian
January 12, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian, 37th Training Wing Command Chief

AFCEC leadership visits 'Mobility’s Hometown'
January 10, 2024 — Brig. Gen. William Kale, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Chief Master Sgt. Edward Fitzgerald, AFCEC senior enlisted leader, and AFCEC leadership members visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to engage with the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dec. 12, 2023... MORE

Bron Howard, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) engineering flight chief, and Matthew Hamilton, 97th CES portfolio optimization element chief, give a brief to Brig. Gen. William Kale, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 12, 2023. The team discussed plans of improvement to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miyah Gray)

70th ISRW optimizes language capabilities through local Chinese-Mandarin initiative
January 9, 2024 — The 2022 National Defense Strategy directs the Department of Defense to act urgently to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence, with the People’s Republic of China as the DOD’s pacing challenge. To help optimize Air Force cryptologic language analyst capabilities, the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is providing its first local training to re-language Airmen into Chinese-Mandarin specialties... MORE

New leadership takes charge at 356th Airlift Squadron
January 8, 2024 — Lt. Col. Christopher G. Jones assumed command of the 356th Airlift Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Jan. 5... MORE

Lt. Col. Matthew Vandewalle, 433rd Operations Group commander, hands the 356th Airlift Squadron guidon to the unit’s new commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, as part of an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 5th, 2024.

From Puerto Rico to the skies: COM/NAV instructor selected as Command Chief for a Day.
January 8, 2024 — Staff Sgt. Jonathan S. Ventura, a communications and navigation Instructor with the 318th Training Squadron, was recently selected to serve as the Command Chief for a Day at the 37th Training Wing... MORE

Photo of 37TRW Command Chief Carlos Damian and Staff Sgt. Jonathan S. Ventura during Command Chief for a Day at the 37th Training Wing.

Mission Monday: Functional Area Management
January 8, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Maj. Joey Deskin, a lead functional area manager and expeditionary training development officer at headquarters Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. ... MORE

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PHOTOS | 149th Fighter Wing hosts Egyptian state partnership visit
January 5, 2024 — Members of Egypt’s military made a trip to the 149th Fighter Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 15, 2023, as part of the state partnership program that has been established between the Texas Guard and Egypt... MORE

PHOTOS | F-16 pilots graduate at 149th Fighter Wing
January 4, 2024 — The 149th Fighter Wing hosted a graduation ceremony for the newest group of Air Force F-16 fighter pilots at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2023... MORE

AFIMSC Strong Bonds program enhancements promote wellbeing of the force, families
January 2, 2024 — Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Chaplain Corps Division, enhances the quality of life for service members and their families... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jayson Waughtel, an aircraft structural maintenance specialist with the 126th Maintenance Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, and his family work on creating a family mission statement in Lake Geneva, Wis., Aug. 25, 2017. Fourteen Illinois Air National Guard families participated in a chaplain-led Strong Bonds weekend retreat to learn how to strengthen family relationships through the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)

Window opens for DAF Sports men’s soccer
January 2, 2024 — The application window is now open for Department of the Air Force men’s soccer players and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. ... MORE

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433rd Airlift Wing Attends Valero Alamo Bowl Luncheon
January 1, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Sean Harbin, a 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron logistics planner, reenlists at the Valero Alamo Bowl Luncheon in downtown San Antonio on Dec. 27, 2023... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sean Harbin, 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, swears in at a reenlistment ceremony at the Valero Alamo Bowl in Downtown San Antonio. The reenlistment is officiated by Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander.

AFSFC-hosted review board focuses on security forces procedures
December 27, 2023 — Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces' weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight.  ... MORE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds foundation for future Air Force warfighters
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force’s Special Warfare Training Wing trainees currently use an outdoor Olympic-sized pool with a bubble on top. When complete, their new $60 million facility, encompassing more than 76,000 square feet, will consist of two enclosed, climate-controlled indoor swimming pools of varying depths geared to meet the training needs for the Air Force’s global combat operations. ... MORE