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Civic leaders tour Alamo Wing
April 28, 2022 — Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks with United Services Automobile Association employees during a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 20, 2022... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, speaks with United Services Automobile Association employees during a tour of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 20, 2022. USAA staff participated in the tour to get familiarized with the Air Force and the 433rd Airlift Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

C-5M Super Galaxy brings tank for The Great Texas Air Show
April 28, 2022 — Tank crewmen assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, guide an Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Program Version 3 tank assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, onto a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Hood, Texas, April 20, 2022... MORE

Tank crewmen assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, guide an Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Program Version 3 tank assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, onto a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Hood, Texas, April 20, 2022. The Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 was flown to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to be displayed as part of The Great Texas Air Show, April 23-24, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

AFCEC cares for the environment to keep Air Force in flight
April 26, 2022 — While Earth Day focuses worldwide attention on environmental issues every April, a diverse team of Air Force professionals are protecting the environment and assuring mission success every day... MORE

Burrowing owl chicks, listed as a bird species of special concern, stay close to their nest entrance June 14, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. These birds usually claim burrows that have been abandoned by squirrels, but are capable of digging their own. Travis AFB is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. Military bases often host a wide array of local wildlife due to the wide-open federally protected spaces. Military installations tend to make good homes for wildlife because people on military bases seldom come into contact with or harass the wildlife present there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel
April 26, 2022 — As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available, or Space-A, travel have been lifted... MORE

A C-130J Super Hercules taxis on the flightline at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing return from a deployment, April 4, 2022. Airmen from the 19th AW deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, which is known as U.S. Central Command’s Theater Gateway, and is capable of responding to contingencies throughout the area of responsibility through tactical airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Umanzor Guzman)

NAMRU San Antonio, 59th MDW, USAISR participate in Military Medical Industry Day
April 25, 2022 — The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Economic Development Department Corporation and VelocityTX hosted the third Military Medical Industry Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center April 19. This year’s MMID featured San Antonio's leading military medical research missions including the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing, and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. ... MORE

AFIMSC arms joint base leaders with ready, capable installations
April 25, 2022 — More than 40 joint base and installation support leaders from across the Department of Defense are more capable of executing their missions as a result of cross-talk and resource discussions at the inaugural Joint Base Commander Summit held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 19-20... MORE

Bill Kiser, technical director for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Resource Management Analysis Division, addresses joint base commanders at AFIMSC’s Joint Base Commanders Summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 20, 2022. The summit included discussions between joint base leaders, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army Installation Management Command and AFIMSC leadership regarding unique installation and mission support issues at their bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

AETC’s chief learning officer visits SWTW, observes human performance training
April 22, 2022 — Dr. Wendy Walsh, Air Education and Training Command chief learning officer, visited the Special Warfare Training Wing for an immersion tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex April 4-5... MORE

Dr. Wendy Walsh (center), Air Education and Training Command chief learning officer, executes a reaction time training exercise as Maj. Jessica Carpenter (left), Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron conditioning flight commander, watches at the Special Warfare Training Wing Human Performance Training Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, April 5, 2022. Walsh and her team participated in an immersion tour of the SWTW to learn about how the SWTW builds Air Force Special Warfare Airmen and prepares them for combat.

BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds
April 21, 2022 — Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds... MORE

Airmen march at BMT graduation at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Special Warfare Training Wing holds memorial rededication ceremony
April 20, 2022 — The Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex and echelon units hosted a 2 1/2 mile ruck April 8, followed by memorial pushups and the unveiling of refitted memorials for fallen Air Force Special Warfare Airmen Lt. Col. William Schroeder and Staff Sgt. Scott Sather in coordination with Gold Star families... MORE

Special Warfare Airmen and leaders participate in the Special Warfare Training Wing and subordinate echelons rededication ceremony in honor of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Schroeder and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Sather at the SWTW training compound Joint Base San Antonio, Chapman Training Annex, Apr. 8, 2022. The wing hosted a two and one-half mile ruck march followed by Memorial pushups and the unveiling of refitted memorials in coordination with Gold Star families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo pitches: Where are they now?
April 19, 2022 — Here's a look at some of the past Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo projects, currently in varying stages of research, development and execution... MORE

AFIMSC team members win AF Civil Engineer awards
April 18, 2022 — Eight Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members recently earned 2021 Air Force Civil Engineer Award honors... MORE

149th Fighter Wing performs night operations until April 21
April 14, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing is performing night operations Monday through Thursday until April 21 with two take-off and land times, with the first go beginning at approximately 4 p.m. and the second go ending around 11:30 p.m... MORE

South Texas Reserve units participate in 2022 Flambeau Parade
April 13, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron participated in San Antonio’s 74th annual Fiesta Flambeau parade, the largest illuminated night parade in the United States according to the official Flambeau organization website, on April 9... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron sing along with the crowd during the Flambeau parade in downtown San Antonio, April 9, 2022. This was the first time the four South Texas Reserve units worked together on a float for the annual Fiesta celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

10th Air Force commander, command chief visit 960th Cyberspace Wing
April 13, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Bryan P. Radliff, 10th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy N. Malcolm, 10th AF command chief, visited the 960th Cyberspace Wing at the Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex March 31 through April 2... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bryan P. Radliff, 10th Air Force commander (center-right), and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy N. Malcolm, 10th AF command chief (right), meet with 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen to discuss successes and concerns April 2, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. These meetings provide an opportunity for senior leaders to interact directly with junior unit Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

Project management boot camp builds proficiency, delivers more effective program management
April 12, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues to deliver the Department of the Air Force’s military construction programs more effectively and efficiently. ... MORE

AFIMSC I-WEPTAC capstone event accelerates change
April 11, 2022 — Mission area working groups presented solutions for the Air and Space Forces’ biggest installation and mission support challenges to senior leaders during out-briefs at the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 6-7... MORE

The Gold Star: An honor no one wants
April 8, 2022 — The phrase “Gold Star Family,” dates back to World War I, when military families displayed service flags featuring a blue star for every immediate family member serving in the Armed Forces. The star’s color would be changed to gold if the family lost a loved one in the war, hence the term, “Gold Star Family.”... MORE

IAAFA celebrates 79 years, unveils heritage wall
April 8, 2022 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently celebrated its 79th anniversary with dozens of cadre, staff, and international military students... MORE

IAAFA staff look at photos on heritage wall

433rd AW, 960th CW announce April enlisted promotions
April 8, 2022 — Fifty-three Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing have earned a promotion in grade this month... MORE

74th Aerial Port Squadron ready to load
April 7, 2022 — Airmen from the 74th Aerial Port Squadron worked with 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew to practice the load and offload of a fire truck at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 3... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 74th Aerial Port Squadron work with 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew to practice the on-load and offload of a firetruck April 3, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)