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433rd Force Support Squadron welcomes new commander
November 14, 2025 — Lt. Col. Clayton Lawrence assumed command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 7, 2025. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Lawrence Assumes Command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron

433rd AW Commander's Call focuses on personal responsibility, combat readiness
November 14, 2025 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, recently addressed Reserve Airmen during an all call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 5, 2025. ... MORE

Commander's Call: 433rd AW Focuses on Personal Responsibility, Combat Readiness

JBSA Public Affairs launches ‘Connecting JBSA’ online announcement portal
November 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs has launched a new web bulletin board to replace the “Connecting JBSA” base wide email for sharing installation events, announcements, and key information. Additionally, the “Announcements” webpage at JBSA.mil was also discontinued, as the new bulletin board will replace that as well. ... MORE

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department closure on Nov. 16
November 13, 2025 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department will be temporarily closed on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. for critical facility repairs requiring a full water outage... MORE

Staying safe on Halloween: Simple precautions make for a safe, fun event
October 27, 2025 — While Halloween is a time for festive celebrations, it also presents significant fire safety hazards. As the holiday approaches, taking simple precautions can help ensure a safe and fun event for everyone. To ensure the holiday remains fire-safe, simple preventative measures should be taken as the day approaches... MORE

A historic look back on the invention of the Bird Ventilator by Lackland's Forrest Bird
September 30, 2025 — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the U.S. Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator — a device that continues to save lives around the world today... MORE

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.

37th Training Wing hosts first Warhawk Leadership Course
September 30, 2025 — Sixteen officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in the initial pilot of the Warhawk Leadership Course from Sept. 16-19... MORE

Lt. Col. Burke Wilson gestures at PowerPoint slide from the Warhawk Leadership Course

Exercising at scale: What we’re learning
September 29, 2025 — The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command... MORE

Air Mobility Teams operate at speed and scale for Department-Level Exercise 2025

Mission Monday: Jessica Parker, Regional Restaurant Manager, Name Brand Food Program, Air Force Services Center 
September 29, 2025 — This week we’re highlighting Jessica Parker, regional restaurant manager with Air Force Services Center’s, Name Brand Food Program... MORE

‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’
September 26, 2025 — This year’s National Fire Prevention Week™ campaign runs from October 5-11 with a theme of “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” which works to educate peopleabout using these batteries safely. ... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’

Air Force updates physical fitness program
September 24, 2025 — In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program... MORE

Airmen perform a physical fitness assessment.

AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services
September 23, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement to deliver consistent, cost-effective base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations... MORE

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony
September 19, 2025 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service... MORE

DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative
September 19, 2025 — The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness... MORE

USAF Airmen participate in the wing-wide flightline run

US Space Force unveils service dress uniform implementation plan
September 18, 2025 — The United States Space Force announced when Guardians will have the opportunity to be sized for and order the new service dress uniform... MORE

New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron
September 18, 2025 — The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. The redesignation, effective Sept. 1, elevates the unit from flight to squadron status, formally recognizing years of growth, transformation, and operational success... MORE

Col. Michael Medrano, 433rd Operations Group interim commander, presents the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron guidon to Major Alexander Williams, 433rd CRS commander, during a redesignation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 6, 2025.

59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo
September 15, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness. ... MORE

A SimX virtual reality headset rests on a table during a demonstration at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 5, 2025.

Mission Monday: Maria Lodico, Business Systems Management Branch Chief 
September 15, 2025 — This week we’re highlighting Maria Lodico, chief of the business systems management branch for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate... MORE

Maria Lodico, business systems management branch chief for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate

433rd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander
September 12, 2025 — Capt. Scott Bean accepted command of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 6. ... MORE

Col. Jeremy Patrick, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, shakes hands with Capt. Scott Bean, 433rd SFS commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 6, 2025.

40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run
September 12, 2025 — Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with life-saving meaning... MORE

Col. Joshua Garrison, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, bumps fists with Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, before a 5K run at the Medina Chapman Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sep. 2, 2025.