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AFIMSC Ventures accelerates change across I&MS enterprise
October 26, 2021 — A small team of innovation experts at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is empowering speed, innovation and change across the service... MORE

59th MDW: Patient and Family Partnership Council works to improve patient experience
October 25, 2021 — The Patient and Family Partnership Council meets quarterly to discuss matters of patient experience, evaluate current processes and make changes to better the conditions of the San Antonio Market Military Treatment Facilities... MORE

The council meets quarterly to discuss matters of patient experience, evaluate current processes and make changes to better the conditions of the San Antonio Market Military Treatment Facilities.

When going gets tough, resiliency remains key for Air Force family
October 21, 2021 — One day, one decision, and one family. Together, husband, wife, and son raised their right hands and took an oath that changed the course of their lives... MORE

Richard and Jenna Jimenez standing by palm trees.

Annual Thanksgiving tradition for JBSA-Lackland trainees returns in modified format
October 21, 2021 — The Operation Home Cooking tradition at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is returning this Thanksgiving, although not as expansive as in years past. The event will be open only to Department of Defense ID cardholders living in the San Antonio metropolitan area. There is a need for approximately 375 hosts; this year’s participants will be trainees assigned to the 321st and 322nd Training Squadrons – not all Basic Military Training personnel... MORE

Thanksgiving meal for 322nd TRS in November 2020

Chapel dog helps connect, comfort people
October 20, 2021 — Maverick possesses a charisma most people would be envious of, and it is easy to imagine him as the center of attention in most social situations. Maverick is a Siberian Husky who functions as the chapel dog for the 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps and is owned and handled by Tech. Sgt. Karen Pasay-an, the non-commissioned officer in charge of installation ministries at Joint Base San Antonio. ... MORE

Maverick, a Siberian Husky who functions as the chapel dog for the 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps, waits for a treat at the Gateway Chapel, Oct. 12, 2021, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas.

149th Fighter Wing takes 502nd ABW vice commander airborne
October 20, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently hosted Army Col. Bryan Logan, the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA vice commander, for a ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Oct. 16... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing spreads cyber, Air Force mission awareness to San Antonio community leaders
October 19, 2021 — Air Force Col. Joshua Rockhill, 688th Cyberspace Wing A/5/8/9 directorate and 26th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, raised awareness about the cyberspace and U.S. Air Force mission to about 75 community leaders participating in the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leadership San Antonio program at the Radius Center in San Antonio Oct. 8... MORE

Partner nation students attend basic military training graduation
October 18, 2021 — More than 100 international military students from partner nations across the Western Hemisphere gathered at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 7 to watch nearly 700 trainees become Airmen and Guardians... MORE

CMSgt Gaitan speaks to international students.

Eighteenth Air Force senior leaders visit Alamo Wing
October 16, 2021 — Senior Master Sgt. Brian Mizula, 733rd Training Squadron superintendent, demonstrates use of virtual reality equipment as a learning tool Oct. 14, 2021, while Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb Jr., 18th Air... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Brian Mizula, 733rd Training Squadron superintendent, demonstrates use of virtual reality equipment as a learning tool Oct. 14, 2021, while Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb Jr., 18th Air Force commander, receives a brief from Maj. Paul Lentz, 733rd TRS student flight commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tim Wade)

APIMS celebrates 25th anniversary of improving air quality
October 14, 2021 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently celebrated more than two decades of improving air quality across the Department of Defense, as its Air Program Information Management System, APIMS, reached a milestone 25th anniversary... MORE

Settlement of estate
October 13, 2021 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Master Sgt. Jake R. Trevino, assigned to the 149th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away Oct. 3, 2021. ... MORE

IAAFA participates in AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
October 12, 2021 — A team of instructors and leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland joined hundreds of Airmen and Guardians at the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22... MORE

SWTW dedicates new tactical training facility to fallen Special Warfare Airman
October 8, 2021 — The Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio dedicated their newest tactical training facility to fallen teammate Maj. Walter David Gray at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex Oct. 8, 2021... MORE

Table draped in green cloth with military items honoring fallen airman

Special Warfare Training Wing Airmen earn 2020 AFSPECWAR awards
October 8, 2021 — Two Special Warfare Training Wing Airmen received 2020 Air Force Special Warfare awards, a first in the history of the SWTW, during a ceremony held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C, Sept. 17, 2021. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rylan Neely, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron, SW Preparatory Course superintendent, poses for a portrait after his selection as the 2020 Air Force Special Warfare Combat Controller Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, September 12, 2021.

902nd CES EOD called to investigate potential sea mine in Matagorda
October 8, 2021 — When coming across a large metal sphere that you suspect could contain approximately 300 pounds of explosives, you should probably bring in the experts – in this case, the 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

The 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team

319th Training Squadron lays foundation for CBRN training
October 8, 2021 — Airmen and Guardians are able to operate in a ready state and continue the mission when chemicals are present, thanks to their Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training... MORE

Trainees take part in CBRN Defense training.

Egyptian Armed Forces make historic visit to IAAFA
October 8, 2021 — A new partnership between the Texas National Guard and the Egyptian Armed Forces led to a historic visit at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 27, when an Egyptian delegation visited the academy... MORE

JBSA identifies deceased service member
October 8, 2021 — Officials have identified a Joint Base San Antonio service member who died Oct. 3 in Corpus Christi... MORE

Domestic abuse, violence victim shares her story
October 6, 2021 — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a member of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center wanted to share her experience... MORE

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Cost Engineering Improvement Program set for Initial Operating Capability
October 5, 2021 — A new program to certify engineers who determine costs associated with military construction projects will reach initial operating capability this month... MORE

The Air Force is implementing a new program to produce certified cost estimators within its ranks. (AFCEC graphic)