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Unique AFCEC projects help installations stay mission ready
March 13, 2024 — Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations... MORE

The shoreline adjacent to Keesler Air Force Base is a part of the National Coast Resilience Fund project to construct a 2.5 mile living shoreline on the Biloxi Back Bay, Dec. 7, 2022. A living shoreline is a protected and stabilized shoreline made of natural materials such as plants, sand or rock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller)

Settlement of Estate
March 12, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, assigned to the 531st Intelligence Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, who passed away on Feb. 25, 2024. ... MORE

433rd Contingency Response Flight trains, transforms for future
March 12, 2024 — The Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Contingency Response Flight conducted valuable training in preparation for activating to a full-fledged Contingency Response Squadron in answer to active duty integrating into new environments at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on March 2-3... MORE

Members of the 433rd Contingency Response Flight set up equipment at a training campsite during a training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Mar. 2, 2024.

United States Space Force rolls out new Physical Training Uniform at BMT
March 11, 2024 — The United States Space Force began the roll-out of its Physical Training Uniform on March 8, when it was provided to the newest Basic Military Training Guardian trainees... MORE

Enhancing Military Working Dog’s performance: The 341st Training Squadron’s new enrichment program
March 11, 2024 — The bond between a military working dog and their handlers is not only crucial for mission success, but also essential for the well-being of the dedicated canines. Recognizing this, the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has launched an enrichment program aimed at optimizing the mental, physical, and psychological development of their MWDs... MORE

Military Working Dog trainers assigned to the 341st Training Squadron introduce K-9’s awaiting training assignment to a newly incorporated enrichment program on Feb. 21. 2024, JBSA-Lackland, Texas (U.S. Air Force Photo By Jonathan Cotto) The program focuses on optimizing MWD performance by providing significant enrichment for their mental, physical, and psychological development. The mission of the 341st Training Squadron is to provide trained military working dogs and handlers for the Department of Defense, other government agencies and allies through training, logistical, veterinary support and research and development for security efforts worldwide. . (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jonathan Cotto)

Some 502nd FSS facility hours affected by The Great Texas Airshow
March 11, 2024 — During the weekend of The Great Texas Airshow, from April 5-7, there will be certain facilities run by 502nd Force Support Squadron throughout Joint Base San Antonio that will have reduced manning or will be closed... MORE

Passion, purpose and dental care: Capt. Anna Olson's odyssey
March 8, 2024 — The story follows Capt. Anna Olson's journey from her Southern roots to becoming a dedicated dentist serving in the U.S. Air Force. Inspired by her grandfather's military service, Olson's passion for dentistry was ignited during her formative years... MORE

Capt. Anna Olson, a dentist assigned to the 59th Dental Squadron, poses for a photo at Dunn Dental Clinic, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in honor of National Dentist Day, March 6, 2024.

DOD housing satisfaction survey for tenants now available
March 8, 2024 — Tenants of Department of the Air Force privatized housing and government-owned family housing have an additional avenue for improving their quality-of-life with the March 4 release of the annual Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group welcomes new commander
March 5, 2024 — Col. Thomas Albrecht accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony on March 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Thomas Albrecht, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, during the 433rd MXG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 2, 2024.

433rd Medical Group welcomes new leader
March 5, 2024 — Col. James Bershinsky accepted command of the 433rd Medical Group during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on March 3. ... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. James Bershinsky, 433rd Medical Group commander, during the 433rd MDG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 3, 2024.

37th Training Wing names its annual awards winners for 2023
March 5, 2024 — The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2023 during a dinner held at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Feb. 23... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE: Online scams on the rise and targeting service members
March 5, 2024 — The internet provides a vast array of resources to millions of Americans and is a place where cyber scammers use the same resources to commit internet fraud against them... MORE

A Scammer sits at a computer and tries to hack into a system.

Settlement of Estate
March 5, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, assigned to the 531st Intelligence Support Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, who passed away on Feb. 25, 2024... MORE

Window opens for DAF Sports triathletes
March 4, 2024 — The application window is now open for Department of the Air Force triathletes and coaches to participate in the upcoming Armed Forces championship. The application window opened on March 1 and closes on March 30 for coaches and on April 15 for athletes. ... MORE

Alamo Wing participates in Laredo Airshow
March 1, 2024 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5M Super Galaxy from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, took flight as one of the highlights at Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association Stars and Stripes Air Show Spectacular impressing more than 10,000 visitors, on Feb. 25 at Laredo International Airport, Texas... MORE

The 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew take a group photo with Laredo community outreach civilian coordinator in front of the C-5M Super Galaxy at the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association Stars and Stripes Air Show Spectacular on the flightline at the Laredo International Airport in Laredo, Texas Feb. 25, 2024.

Community Connection events focus on spring events throughout JBSA
March 1, 2024 — Got questions about what’s going on around JBSA this spring? The 502nd Air Base Wing is looking to spread the word on Joint Base San Antonio’s three upcoming Community Connection Events, which will be focused on sharing information about the major events during the spring timeframe... MORE

Military Working Dog Scheduling Cell keeps senior leaders safe
March 1, 2024 — When the military is tasked with protecting national leaders and foreign dignitaries, it’s not just boots on the ground … it’s dog paws too. The Air Force Security Forces Center performs the central role in providing military working dog support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of State, U.S. Secret Service and White House Military Office. ... MORE

Security forces members sit in a helicopter ready for takeoff.

AFIMSC members earn 2023 Air Force Civil Engineer awards
February 29, 2024 — Two Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team members won individual 2023 Air Force Civil Engineer awards for their outstanding performance this past year... MORE

DAF finance professionals collaborate to prepare for Great Power Competition
February 29, 2024 — More than 300 Airmen and Guardians from the Department of the Air Force’s Financial Management field gathered in San Antonio Feb. 6-9 to confront challenges to the profession at a time of transformation. ... MORE

Annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Financial Services Officer Worldwide Conference

Stronger Together, Airmen & Guardsmen practice patient evac
February 28, 2024 — Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron got an opportunity to showcase their skills and capabilities during a joint medical training event with more than two dozen members of the Texas State Guard on Feb. 24... MORE

Capt. Teodoro Olivares, left, a 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, and Staff Sgt. Rheannon Pionek, right, a 433rd AES technician, direct Texas State Guardsmen as they load a simulated patient during joint medical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Feb. 24, 2024.