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Forging the next generation: BMT leads the way
November 14, 2022 — Following a 16-year run, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, has come to an end. With an eye toward the future fight, Air Force Basic Military Training is implementing a revised training exercise – PACER FORGE – where Agile Combat Employment and the concept of multi-capable Airmen are the beating heart... MORE

Five total Airmen in photo, with one facing toward the camera while he briefs the other four. They are all in military uniform.

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomes commander
November 14, 2022 — Col. Sylvia Fernandez assumed command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 5... MORE

Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron guidon to Col. Sylvia Fernandez during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. The 433rd AES provides aeromedical evacuation support when events like natural disasters and conflict occur, or anytime routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman)

Secretary of the Air Force participates in cybersecurity event
November 10, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, commander of Sixteenth Air Force, during his visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 4-5, 2022. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force rings a large wall mounted bell while standing next to officer in camouflaged uniform.

One couple’s extraordinary journey to becoming Airmen
November 9, 2022 — A thirty-something couple with college degrees and a pet enlisted in the Air Force to pursue a dream... MORE

Airmen in uniform pose for a photo with a plaque between them.

Air Force Services Center Quality of Life initiative streamlines child, youth registration
November 9, 2022 — The Air Force Services Center is rolling out the Child and Youth Programs Business Management System, or CYPBMS, a cloud-based enrollment system that will eliminate the need to hand carry the plethora of records necessary to enroll kids in child and youth programs no matter their location... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing hosts Lightning Challenge 2022
November 8, 2022 — The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted Lightning Challenge 2022, an annual, service-level tactical air control party competition to identify the best TACP Airmen in the AF Nov. 3-4, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

A Tactical Air Control Party Airman disassembles and assembles a M-240 machine gun during Lightning Challenge 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. The Lightning Challenge is an annual service-level TACP competition to identify the best TACP Airmen in the Air Force.

AFIMSC programs help military families thrive
November 8, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and its subordinate units deliver morale, welfare and recreation programs, activities and infrastructure to build and sustain ready and resilient Airmen, Guardians and families. Many of the programs, missions and initiatives are closely associated with the Five and Thrive initiative that launched in 2021. ... MORE

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Five and Thrive

Sixteenth Air Force creates first True North Religious Support Team at a Numbered Air Force
November 7, 2022 — The Sixteenth Air Force has become the first Number Air Force to have a True North Religious Support Team. The True North RST consists of a staff chaplain, Capt. Greg Redden, and a Religious Affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, Tech. Sgt. Raef Gamble. ... MORE

DAF announces 2022 Photo Contest winners
November 7, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Photo Contest Nov. 7. ... MORE

PHOTOS: Air Force Secretary visits JBSA-Lackland
November 7, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to serve as the presiding official for the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation Nov. 3. Kendall spent two days touring JBSA and welcomed 570 of the newest Airmen to the U.S. Air Force. ... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing clash in softball
November 7, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on October 15, 2022, to play a softball game. The 960th CW won the game and received a trophy to hold onto until next year’s contest... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing change Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program representative
November 3, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program changed representatives Sept. 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Master Sgt. William Bonner, 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Program representative, holds a welcome sign for all current and future deployers to contact him about the Air Force Reserve Program Oct. 20, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

Lodging divestiture, right-sizing underway to ensure future mission success
November 2, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is divesting lodging operations at nine installations and right-sizing facility capacity at others to meet a Defense Department requirement that all lodging is self-sustaining without taxpayer funding. ... MORE

WHASC offers extended flu vaccine hours for children Nov. 2 and 9
November 2, 2022 — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center offers extended flu vaccine hours for dependent children 7 years old and up to accommodate after-school flu vaccination on Nov. 2 and 9. On these days only, the WHASC atrium flu line hours will be extended to 7 p.m. ... MORE

37th Training Wing announces third quarter award winners
November 1, 2022 — The third quarter awards ceremony was held at Mitchell Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 28. ... MORE

A group of people pose for the camera. The shot is full-length of their body, two people are in an Air Force uniform and the rest are in Halloween costumes.

Alamo Wing hosts Helping Hands open house event
November 1, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing were invited to attend a Helping Hands Open House event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15. The open house was a collaboration of multiple resource agencies, such as the Chaplain Corps, Office of Financial Readiness, Key Spouse Program, Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Yellow Ribbon Program... MORE

326th Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
October 31, 2022 — More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 19-20, 2022... MORE

Mission Monday: AFIMSC support to Pacific Air Forces
October 31, 2022 — It’s Mission Monday! Jianren “JR” Lei is a pavements engineer with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii... MORE

149th Fighter Wing holds graduation ceremony for F-16 pilots
October 28, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland held an F-16 fighter pilot graduation ceremony Oct. 21... MORE

Desert Defender recognized as Total Force training integrator
October 28, 2022 — Following its successful integration of active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel, the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Det. 3 Ground Combat Regional Training Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, was recently designated a Total Force Classic Association. ... MORE