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37th TRW commander picked up the gauntlet, prepares to pass it on
June 10, 2022 — Col. Rockie K Wilson, 37th Training Wing commander, considers his time as a “Command of Two Tours.” In his first year, Wilson focused on solving pandemic-related problems, and in his second, pivoted to a proactive, innovative approach to training and educating the next generation of Airmen... MORE

Basic Military Training returns to the parade field.

433rd TRS Raiders welcome unit’s first commander, alumni
June 8, 2022 — As part of Military Appreciation Month, the 433rd Training Squadron hosted three alumni May 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland who not only help stand up the unit but helped shape the identity it still carries to this day... MORE

Alamo Wing conducts 2022 Senior NCO induction ceremony
June 6, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing held its first Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 4 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing master sergeants raise their right hands to recite the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Oath during the SNCO Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 4, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, served as the ceremony’s guest speaker during her visit to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman)

Fourth Air Force command chief visits Alamo Wing
June 6, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, Fourth Air Force command chief, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 2-5. During her visit, Villa led an enlisted all-call meeting and answered Reserve Citizen Airmen’s questions regarding career advancement and the future of the Air Force... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa, 4th Air Force command chief, talks with Chief Master Sgt. David Walsh, 433rd Operations Group senior enlisted leader, about the C-5M Super Galaxy cargo door trainer units at the 733rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 3, 2022. The door trainers are scaled-down replicas of the aircraft’s cargo loading doors and ramps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022
June 1, 2022 — Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at the inaugural FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena at Port San Antonio May 28-29... MORE

The gaming league was center stage at the inaugural FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio May 28-29.

AFIMSC engineer leads young men on path to success
June 1, 2022 — John Piper is on a mission to give back to his community by positively shaping the lives of young men... MORE

Group photo of Kappa League volunteers and youth in the program

USAA employees tour 433rd Airlift Wing
May 31, 2022 — USAA employees visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 17. The USAA visit included a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and a virtual reality training demonstration... MORE

A USAA employee wears a virtual reality headset while Maj. Paul Lentz, 433rd Operations Group chief of innovation, explains it’s capabilities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 17, 2022. The headset allowed the participants to view a virtual model of the C-5M Super Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees... MORE

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees.

Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory... MORE

Call for 2022 Innovation Rodeo ideas nears June 6 deadline
May 31, 2022 — With less than a week to go in its annual call-for-topics campaign, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is still accepting innovative ideas with the potential to change the Air Force. This year’s campaign theme is Accelerate Change through Innovation... MORE

Port San Antonio’s Station ‘X’ marks the spot
May 27, 2022 — Military and community city leaders attended the San Antonio Historical Marker Station "X" dedication at Port San Antonio May 21. The marker is located across the parking lot that is now the home of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology at Port San Antonio. ... MORE

‘FORCECON 2022’ spurs collaboration, innovation for Air Force, industry, academia
May 26, 2022 — The inaugural FORCECON 2022: Innovation – Technology – Gaming convention kicked off at Port San Antonio with a collider event May 24-25 to spur collaboration between the military, industry and academia, with a goal of tackling some of the military’s toughest challenges in the areas of force development, and installation and mission support... MORE

FORCECON 2022 kicks off first Armed Forces Esports Championship
May 26, 2022 — The U.S. Air Force Services Center hosts the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from May 24-28. The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard... MORE

U.S. Air Force Services Center will host the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from 24 to 28 May. The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

JBSA-Lackland hosts Tech Expo June 15
May 23, 2022 — After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15... MORE

After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15.

960th Cyberspace Wing holds enlisted call
May 23, 2022 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing held an enlisted call following the Mental Health and Resiliency Fair May 14 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, speaks to wing enlisted call attendees about current issues and concerns regarding the enlisted force May 14, 2022, at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 23, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees... MORE

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency
May 23, 2022 — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency... MORE

Texas Air Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing conducts large force exercise
May 23, 2022 — The Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing hosted a large force exercise with an F-16 unit from Fort Worth May 21... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing's 182nd Fighter Squadron hosted a large force exercise with the 457th Fighter Squadron from Fort Worth

DAF youth programs gear up for summer
May 23, 2022 — With kids starting to get excited about summer, many parents are thinking about how to keep their kids active and engaged until the fall... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing activates 692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron
May 19, 2022 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing held an activation ceremony for the 692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron on April 20, 2022, at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope, passes the newly activated 692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron's guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Cho, 692nd COS commander during the activation ceremony, April 20, 2022 at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida.