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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.

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance milestone builds DAF weapons proficiency
February 13, 2025 — The Air Force Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career field achieved a significant milestone Feb. 4 with the graduation of the first CATM instructor course. The course builds on combat arms training at every installation by having a more robust training cadre to ultimately enhance Airman and Guardian weapons proficiency across the Department of the Air Force. ... MORE

Alvardo leans into M18 weapon looking through scope

Heritage lays foundation for Air Force Basic Military Training
February 12, 2025 — During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force Basic Military Training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allan Zajac, training NCOIC for the 323rd Training Squadron, facilitates guided discussion about Airmindedness to basic military trainees during Zero Week, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
February 12, 2025 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 10, 2025 — At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... MORE

DAF launches 2025 Art and Photo Contest
February 5, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force is set to launch its 2025 Art and Photo Contest March 1, merging two prior competitions. Previously, there were separate art and photo contests with one held in the spring and the other in the fall... MORE

poster with various winter scenes using various art mediums like photography crocheting, watercolor and the words Winter Wonderland

Air Force medical leaders observe cutting-edge medical readiness training at JBSA-Camp Bullis
February 3, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, commander, Air Force Medical Command, and Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, AFMEDCOM chief of staff, visited the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to observe medical readiness training on Jan. 31, 2025... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in a field training exercise on Jan. 31, 2025, at the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

COMMENTARY: Be the Bolt: A call to all cyber, signal, IT, electronic communication professionals
January 31, 2025 — Throughout history, the lightning bolt has been an iconic symbol of many things, the flash of inspiration, disruption against the status quo, charge of power, and strike of lethality. These attributes should orient cyber military leaders to operate with unwavering power and speed, as we make every effort to be that bolt!... MORE

AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards
January 30, 2025 — The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum on Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis... MORE

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center lab sets gold standard in military medicine
January 30, 2025 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center laboratory is the largest Air Force clinical lab, providing critical diagnostic support to military personnel and their families with precision and efficiency. With a team of 72 experts conducting 2.2 million tests annually, the lab upholds the highest standards of care, innovation, and mission readiness in military medicine... MORE

The clinical laboratory at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center features advanced diagnostic instruments used for medical testing, Jan. 27, 2025.

National Burn Awareness Week aims to prevent injuries
January 30, 2025 — National Burn Awareness Week takes place during the first full week in February and is designated to provide an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our community... MORE

Bold letters spelling burn in a flame of orange and red.

Great Power Competition -- 'Four Keys' approach to leadership
January 29, 2025 — Preparing for the Great Power Competition means we need to get “uncomfortable” by seeking knowledge outside our core specialty and from diverse professions. Leadership development is everywhere — we just have to be willing to take concepts and apply them to our current situation. This habit of continuous learning strengthens a leader’s capacity to think criticality, act decisively, and live ethically... MORE

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Mission Monday: AFSVC Financial Management
January 27, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Brittney Brooks, lead financial management specialist for the Financial Management and Comptroller Directorate at the Air Force Services Center. ... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Brittney Brooks' official photo with AFSVC shield

The 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron is mission ready
January 21, 2025 — At the end of November 2024, the 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron engaged in an annual training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The training provided ALIS members with the opportunity to gather in one location and spend time developing critical skills necessary to being mission-ready Airmen. ... MORE

AFIMSC Defenders win 2024 Air Force Security Forces Awards
January 15, 2025 — Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team earned Headquarters Air Force Security Forces annual honors recently. ... MORE

Looking at the camera, Bautista poses for a photo with the AFSFC shield behind him.

Mission Monday: Utilities Privatization Program
January 13, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Michael Springer, program manager for the Utilities Privatization Program at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with AFCEC shield and Michael Springer's bio photo

PHOTO: JBSA-Lackland renovates kennels for Military Working Dogs
January 13, 2025 — Military Working Dog handler Amie Krickhahn and Military Working Dog Jenny, 341st Training Squadron, pose in front of renovated kennels featuring newly installed weather coverings on Jan. 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Olympic athlete graduates Basic Military Training
January 10, 2025 — Three-time Olympic athlete, Anita Alvarez, graduated Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Jan. 9... MORE

Airman Anita Alvarez poses for a photo with her 2024 Paris Olympics silver medal