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Practice weapons boost readiness for Air Force basic trainees
August 12, 2024 — Airmen and Guardian trainees are once again carrying practice weapons as part of the training regimen at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training... MORE

U.S. Air Force trainees stand in formation holding practice weapons.

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomes new commander
August 8, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley assumed command of Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) from Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 1... MORE

Air Combat Command commander passes the guidon to new 16th Air Force commander.

JBSA Fire Department brings tech to training
August 8, 2024 — Advancements in technology have revolutionized training across the Department of Defense, enabling the military and civilian workforce to learn effectively in a safe environment. Across Joint Base San Antonio, members assigned to the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department are taking advantage of technology to teach life-saving lessons. ... MORE

Digital screen on floor next to a fire truck

DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option
August 8, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology. The DAF is awarding a contract for a prototype flex-fuel power generator to Mainspring Energy, Inc., and will test the 125/230-kilowatt linear generator at Travis Air Force Base, California, beginning this fall... MORE

Nonprofit works with 59th MDW to fund military medical research
August 7, 2024 — The nonprofit organization, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF), works with 59th Medical Wing to fund military medical research... MORE

*Training* Hospital Corpsman Second Class Angel Hernandez treats his assigned casualty, a mannequin, while conducting Tactical Combat Casualty Care on March 17 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The training includes two days of classroom instruction and culminates in a practical exercise involving mannequins equipped to simulate battlefield casualties.

New 433rd Airlift Wing commander meets the troops
August 7, 2024 — In preparation for his assumption of command at the 433rd Airlift Wing, Col. Douglas Jeffrey toured various parts of the Alamo Wing on July 12, learning about his Reserve Citizen Airmen and their diverse missions... MORE

Col. Douglas Jeffrey, 433rd Airlift Wing Commander, helps two 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen take a photo during a training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 12, 2024.

AFIMSC welcomes new Air Force Security Forces Center commander
August 6, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed its new Air Force Security Forces Center commander on Aug. 2, while saying farewell to outgoing commander Col. Phillip Born. AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. John Allen presided over the change of command ceremony in the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as Col. Jason Harris took the reins of the unit tasked with organizing, training and equipping more than 38,000 security forces Airmen in the active and air reserve component. ... MORE

Inter-American Air Forces Academy students take part in Operation Jaguar exercise
August 2, 2024 — The capstone exercise in Operation Jaguar included approximately 60 students from Latin American countries and was designed to test skills the students learned while attending the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Operation Jaguar at Inter-American Air Forces Academy

The Pfingston Reception Center: The heart of Basic Military Training
August 1, 2024 — One by one, novice trainees anxiously march into the Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, with anticipation to begin Basic Military Training. After seven and a half weeks, they return, transformed into ambitious Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Established in 2014, the Pfingston Reception Center is home to all processing for Basic Military Training. The doors to the PRC are the first ones the trainees walk through at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and the last doors they walk out of onto their next adventures in technical training. (U.S. Air Force by Ava Leone)

Senate confirms Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as next Air Force Surgeon General
August 1, 2024 — The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General on July 31, 2024. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force... MORE

This is the official portrait of Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes.

Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander
August 1, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio, 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

AFIMSC member goes from spectator to sumo world championship in less than year
July 25, 2024 — From a spark of interest to world competitor Rikishi in less than a year describes the rocket-like sumo wrestling trajectory of Jerrel “Jay” Scriven. The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Director of Staff team member now has his sights set on winning it all when he competes in the 2024 Sumo World Championship Tournament Sept. 7-8 in Poland. ... MORE

Scriven and Schramm in the start position

Sheriff R.E. Cycle visits JBSA libraries
July 24, 2024 — Children participating in the Joint Base San Antonio Libraries summer reading programs had a lesson on recycling on base from Sheriff R.E. Cycle on June 13, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland libraries. Sheriff R.E. Cycle is the mascot for the JBSA Qualified Recycling Program and will be at the JBSA-Randolph Library at 10 a.m. on July 25, 2024... MORE

AFIMSC comptroller app gives time back to Airmen, Guardians
July 24, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Financial Management Directorate has a new app that’s saving comptroller customers time and eliminating the frustration of sitting in waiting areas for appointments... MORE

616th Air Communication Squadron welcomes new commander
July 23, 2024 — Maj. James Thomas took command of the 616th Air Communication Squadron from Lt. Col. Sarah Mashburn during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on July 12... MORE

The new commander receives the guidon on stage.

PHOTOS: 149th Medical Group trains in Italy
July 22, 2024 — Members of the 149th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland conducted training at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, on July 22, 2024... MORE

Settlement of Estate
July 22, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Airman Robert Bowers, assigned to the 737th Training Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on July 9, 2024. ... MORE

Mission Monday: Outdoor Recreation
July 22, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Julia Mack, a recreation specialist at the Air Force Services Center. Mack and her team are the subject matter experts on outdoor recreation for all Department of the Air Force locations. They provide guidance, assistance, training and support to installation operations and program managers. ... MORE

photo of Mack in a graphic that includes the AFSVC shield

AFIMSC to showcase installation tech, tools at AirVenture Oshkosh
July 18, 2024 — Teams from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will demonstrate their cutting-edge technology along with that of the other five Air Force Materiel Command centers July 22-28 at the world’s largest fly-in airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... MORE

DAF GeoBase Program arms commanders for Great Power Competition
July 16, 2024 — A team of Air Force Civil Engineer Center geospatial experts are using emergent technologies to push geospatial services to new heights and give commanders a powerful tool for today’s Great Power Competition... MORE

AFCEC GIO and the 787th CES analyze imagery.