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'We live ACE': 433rd CRF thrives at Exercise NEXUS FORGE 2025
March 12, 2025 — The 433rd Contingency Response Flight showcased its ability to operate as part of the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment, or ACE, model during Exercise NEXUS FORGE 2025, held at various locations across the Pacific during the first two weeks of February 2025... MORE

Airmen pose for a group photo with the U.S. flag

A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional
March 11, 2025 — A new chapter in readiness has begun as more than 800 Basic Military Training trainees recently completed the inaugural iteration of PACER FORGE Provisional, an intensified culminating event designed to cultivate an Airminded Warfighter mindset with a laser focus on readiness, lethality, and warfighting. ... MORE

Trainees line up under the red light at the start of PACER FORGE

JBSA Summer Hire Program looking for lifeguards
March 10, 2025 — Are you a student looking for a summer job? The Joint Base San Antonio Summer Hire Program is currently looking for students between 16 and 22 years of age to become lifeguards at pools at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Sweden Cyber Command and Air Forces Cyber align cyber compatibility
March 10, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the Sweden Cyber Command are sharpening their competitive edge by teaming up to counter malicious cyber activities... MORE

A group photo of Airmen and the Swedish Armed Forces.

AFIMSC members earn 2024 Air Force Civil Engineer Awards
March 10, 2025 — Five Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members recently won 2024 Air Force Civil Engineer Awards for their outstanding performance this past year... MORE

2024 USAF CE Awards graphic displaying the trophies for the awards

433rd Training Squadron ‘Raiders’ welcome new leader
March 10, 2025 — Lt. Col. Kurtis Darden assumed command of the 433rd Training Squadron during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025. The ceremony was officiated by 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Anthony Straw... MORE

Darden assumes command of 433rd TRS ‘Raiders’

PHOTOS: New C-5 nose art celebrates connection to the Alamo City
March 5, 2025 — One of the Alamo Wing’s aircraft has a fresh look! Senior Airman Nathen Willms and Senior Airman Skylar Warren, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, prepped and applied a new logo on a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 1, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Military Aviator Peer Support Program expands with 59th Medical Wing research, leadership
March 5, 2025 — The Military Aviator Peer Support program at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, developed by the 86th Operations Group with support from the 59th Medical Wing, provides Air Force aviators with peer-based, non-medical mental health support to address stressors while maintaining flight readiness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Johnny Murphy and Capt. Lukas Pulice, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, discuss mental health resources available to service members and their families of the Kaiserslautern Military Community during Military Aviator Peer Support wingman face-to-face training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. Participants of the training were recommended by their peers in the 86th OG to be part of the training because of their reputation of being supportive. The training enhanced their skills in listening to and supporting fellow Airmen needing help with life stressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett)

689th Network Operations Squadron receives new leadership
March 4, 2025 — Lt. Col. Jason Brosseau assumed command of the 689th Network Operations Squadron from Col. Richard Wallace during an assumption of command ceremony at Air University’s Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 6, 2024. The 689th NOS is a geographically separated unit of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas... MORE

Col. Richard Wallace, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, hands the 689th Network Operations Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Brosseau, signifying his assumption of command of the 689th NOS, December 6, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama. The 689th NOS is a geographically separated unit of the 960th COG located at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (Courtesy photo from SrA Pratyush Gupta)

Logistics, sustainment keeps JTF Southern Guard moving, stocked, fueled
March 4, 2025 — Nobody wants an outsider coming in and stirring the pot, adding their two cents, or giving advice. While most sections prefer to keep their turf untouched, there’s one team of subject matter experts that everyone wants all in their operational Kool-Aid: the logisticians of Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) J4... MORE

AFIMSC delivers partnerships to benefit bases, communities
March 3, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is connecting installations with their local communities to enhance mission effectiveness and strengthen ties... MORE

Airmen lay down in prone position to prepare for shooting an M4 Carbine rifle.

341st Training Squadron commander joins elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates
March 3, 2025 — Lt. Col. Jordan Criss, the 341st Training Squadron commander at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, has graduated from the FBI National Academy’s 292nd session, a globally recognized program for law enforcement leaders... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. stands with a yellow brick in front of the Military Working Dogs shield.

Wilford Hall, BAMC announce temporary pharmacy closures
February 28, 2025 — After a thorough assessment of pharmacy resources and to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, quality pharmacy care, Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing will be consolidating several pharmacies to maximize existing personnel and resources... MORE

Mission Monday: Air Force Installation Contracting Center Contracting Officer
February 24, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Melissa Hayhurst, a contracting officer in the Air Force Installation Contracting Center... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Ms. Melissa Hayhurst's official photo and AFICC shield embedded.

New app helps leaders ensure Airman, Guardian financial readiness
February 21, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently unveiled a groundbreaking app that puts real-time financial data in leaders’ hands to help Airmen, Guardians and their families maintain financial readiness... MORE

New app helps expedite communication with BMT trainees
February 14, 2025 — The 37th Training Wing is collaborating with a new platform to provide information to families of trainees faster than ever – all with just a few clicks... MORE

An Airman writes a letter on a piece of paper

433rd Medical Group hosts visit from Air Force Medical Command IMA
February 14, 2025 — Brig. Gen. Kristin A. Hillery, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Medical Command, visited the 433rd Medical Group on Jan. 11, meeting with unit members and recognizing their achievements... MORE

Brig. Gen. Kristin A. Hillery, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Medical Command, exchanges a salute with Senior Airman Carlos Verdin, a 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron health service management representative, during her visit to the 433rd Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 11, 2025.

Alamo Wing hosts latest stop in the 'Drive To 55' campaign
February 13, 2025 — The C-5 community is in the midst of a comprehensive campaign to address one of its most significant challenges: aircraft availability. Key stakeholders gathered at the 433rd Airlift Wing on Jan. 14-15 to discuss the state of the campaign and next steps... MORE

Evelyn Ryberg, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center C-5 product support manager, answers questions from C-5 community stakeholders as part of a “Drive to 55” campaign event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 14, 2025.

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan earns Arthur S. Flemming Award for contributions to dental research
February 13, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his leadership in military dental research and innovation. His work enhances operational readiness and advances oral health care for service members... MORE

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to dental research and innovation.

Air Force Reserve senior enlisted advisor visits Alamo Wing 'Port Dawgs'
February 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force Reserve Command, toured the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 1, 2025... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force Reserve Command, observes as aerial port Airmen conduct chemical warfare training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 1, 2025.