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Diagnosing excellence: 59th MDW commander visits 17th MDG
February 24, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, 59th Medical Wing commander and Air Force Nurse Corps chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Taliah Wilkerson, Aerospace Medical Service & Surgical Service career field manager, visited the 17th Medical Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, to provide a strategic overview and future posture of the Total Nursing Force... MORE

17th Medical Group members pose with Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, 59th Medical Wing commander and Air Force Nurse Corps chief, Chief Master Sgt. Taliah Wilkerson, Aerospace Medical Service & Surgical Service career field manager, and other members of their team, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023. Ryder held a luncheon and heard feedback from members across the 17th MDG about improvements that can be made regarding medical care given around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

IAAFA infuses agility into training with modern technology, simulators
February 23, 2023 — Virtual reality goggles and body-wor sensors are helping to take technical training to the next level at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The gear is part of a virtual reality simulator, and among the newest equipment being used to train international military students from partner nations... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Edwin Acevedo, 837th Training Squadron, looks at the computer screen while using the new SV-R simulator program at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023. The simulator is among the newest equipment at the academy that will be used to train international military students from partner nations, focusing on counter narcotic efforts and combatting transnational criminal organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

JBSA Airmen support Türkiye/Syria earthquake relief efforts
February 21, 2023 — Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, in coordination with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, prepared approximately 68 short tons of medical equipment for movement to Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, in less than 48 hours. The medical supplies will be used to help the people affected by recent devastating earthquakes that struck south-central Türkiye and parts of Syria in recent weeks. ... MORE

NEWS RELEASE: Gas leak on JBSA-Chapman Training Annex
February 17, 2023 — At 8:29 a.m., today, Feb. 17, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services personnel responded to a natural gas leak on the Chapman Training Annex at JBSA-Lackland... MORE

2023 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opens March 1
February 16, 2023 — Calling all artisans … the 2023 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opens March 1 and runs through April 30. ... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force headquarters welcomes new four-legged wingman
February 16, 2023 — Suicide, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder … these are all challenges that the workforce deals with daily and affects the Total Force. The Sixteenth Air Force knows the best way to accomplish the mission is to keep the backbone of the unit strong and support the team through resiliency efforts and training... MORE

Airmen of the 16th Air Force excitedly greet Bindi as she makes her rounds. Bindi is only one member of the new Community of Action Team, which is designed to directly support and exemplify the commander’s second priority of strengthening resilience.

New postal contract saves time, money while delivering consistent service to stateside customers
February 14, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently awarded a 10-year contract for official mail centers and postal support services across 38 continental U.S. installations. The initiative saves about $5 million in manhour and rate and process costs while establishing consistency of service and supporting the employment of underserved communities. ... MORE

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PHOTOS | Students train with M240B medium weight machine gun at JBSA-Lackland
February 13, 2023 — Air Force members practiced dismantling and reassembling the M240B medium weight machine gun during a training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 9... MORE

433rd Training Squadron: End of an era
February 10, 2023 — The 433rd Training Squadron is Total Force in action. The squadron, which falls under the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train, and inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower... MORE

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, February 1-2 2023. Lt. Gen. Richard G. Moore, Jr.,Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)

323rd Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
February 8, 2023 — More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18-19, 2023... MORE

59th MDW Top Eye: Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim
February 7, 2023 — Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, was nominated to be the first Top Eye of October 2022 at the Ophthalmology clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2022. The Ophthalmology clinic started having Airman's Time on the first Friday of every month where they recognize one outstanding individual nominated as the Top Eye... MORE

Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, measures eye pressure of a patient at the Ophthalmology Clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Jan. 19, 2023. The 59th SGC tests and treats to prevent vision loss, promote a better quality of life and support a worldwide qualified force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

AFIMSC expanding readiness with regional training sites
February 6, 2023 — Fully equipped, multi-functional training sites will soon be within easy traveling distance of most civil engineering, force support and security forces units, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center... MORE

149th Fighter Wing ‘Spouse Lift’ gives families a view inside wing’s mission
February 3, 2023 — Families of 149th Fighter Wing members were given the opportunity of taking a ride on a KC-135 Stratotanker to watch F-16 fighter jets get refueled in mid-air in San Antonio Jan. 28... MORE

59th Medical Wing cancels appointments and procedures
January 31, 2023 — Due to inclement weather and Joint Base San Antonio base closures, the 59th Medical Wing has canceled appointments and procedures scheduled after 12:00 p.m. today, Jan. 31, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Dunn Dental Clinic, AF Postgraduate Dental Clinic, Gateway Bulverde and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities... MORE

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: Freezing conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1
January 30, 2023 — A cold air mass with intermittent light rain and drizzling is forecast to begin today and continue in San Antonio through Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. As of now, JBSA remains open and is anticipated to maintain normal operating hours Jan. 31. JBSA leadership will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates. Personnel should look to their command teams and supervisor for additional guidance... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Hard freeze conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen mentor youth during San Antonio-area DreamWeek Luncheon
January 30, 2023 — Martin Luther King, Jr. day has passed, but several Sixteenth Air Force Airmen extended the vision of his dream to students in the San Antonio community during a DreamWeek event hosted by the Cibolo Enrichment Foundation Jan. 18... MORE

Two students and several military member talk at a table.

Innovation Industry Days 2023 fosters partnerships, delivers solutions to I&MS challenges
January 30, 2023 — More than 2,000 small business, academic and government officials gathered in San Antonio Jan. 24-26 for Innovation Industry Days, a networking and educational event designed to foster partnerships and identify solutions to Department of the Air Force problems... MORE

Mission Monday: DAF Sustainable Design, Development
January 30, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Paula Shaw is the Department of the Air Force’s Sustainable Design and Development subject matter expert with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Facility Engineering Directorate... MORE

Joint training strengthens Navy Brig, corrections operations
January 26, 2023 — A joint training initiative, spearheaded by the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Detachment 2, is helping strengthen brig and corrections operations across the Department of Defense. ... MORE

graphic illustration of corrections training

Former Kelly Air Force Base wins national EPA excellence award in site reuse
January 26, 2023 — The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, as one of its 2022 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award winners... MORE

Contractors dig a site on the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas.