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Harnessing joint allied cyber capabilities: Sixteenth Air Force and Romanian Cyber Command share insights during inaugural bilateral engagement
August 13, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) hosted the Romanian Cyber Command for their first bilateral engagement at its Joint base San Antonio-Lackland headquarters July 28-29... MORE

Leadership sits at table to discuss cyber partnership.

Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices
August 12, 2025 — Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing and Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute visited Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos to introduce 2nd–5th grade students to careers in infectious disease research and biosafety... MORE

Capt. Jesus Silvas, a microbiologist with the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assigned to the 59th Medical Wing’s Office of Research and Technology Applications, shows students a Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Suit Aug. 7, 2025, at Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos, Texas, as Dr. Israel Guerrero, a virologist with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, explains its use.

59th Medical Wing recognizes volunteer contributions
August 11, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted its annual volunteer recognition luncheon to honor the individuals whose selfless service contributed to support across clinics and services in 2025... MORE

Volunteers with the 59th Medical Wing were recognized during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025.

Get your child ready for the new school year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
August 11, 2025 — Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning. TRICARE covers the essential services that parents need to check off their back-to-school list... MORE

Female teacher leads a group of young students into school

433rd Maintenance Group welcomes new commander
August 11, 2025 — Col. Michael H.M. Egbalic assumed command of the 433rd Maintenance Group during a ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 2. ... MORE

Mission Monday: Marcus Schulze, Contract Specialist, 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron
August 11, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week we highlight Marcus Schulze, contract specialist for the 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Air Force Installation Contracting Center... MORE

AFCEC to compete at SAF Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards
August 4, 2025 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Category Management and Strategic Acquisition Branch and Jeffrey Warnecke will represent Air Force Materiel Command as nominees for team and individual Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards... MORE

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections
August 4, 2025 — One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls... MORE

Local Defense Health Network Central clinics among 'best of the best'
July 31, 2025 — Patients have ranked 16 Defense Health Network Central clinics, providers and support staff as the "best of the best" in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report. Two local locations are among those noted... MORE

Patients rank DHN Central clinics ‘best of the best’

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announces 2025 Air Force Art and Photo contest winners
July 28, 2025 — The Air Force Services Center has announced the standout entries in the first combined Department of the Air Force Art and Photo Contest, which featured a "Winter Wonderland" theme and drew submissions from around the globe... MORE

The Air Force Services Center has announced the standout entries in the first combined Department of the Air Force Art and Photo Contest, which featured a "Winter Wonderland" theme and drew submissions from around the globe. Animated slideshow of the winners.

Mission Monday: Teri Dupriest, functional lead, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Information System, Air Force Civil Engineer Center
July 28, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week we highlight Teresa “Teri” Dupriest, functional lead for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Information Management System... MORE

Gladiators receive new leadership for 960th Cyberspace Wing, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group
July 28, 2025 — Col. Joshua N. Garrison assumed command of the 960th Cyberspace Wing from Col. Silas V. Darden III during a change of command ceremony July 12, 2025. Col. Andrew P. Feth assumed command of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group from Col. Richard Wallace during a preceding change of command ceremony. ... MORE

Col. Joshua Garrison assumes command of the 960th Cyberspace Wing and receives the wing guidon from 10th Air Force commander Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill during the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony at JBSA-Lackland, Texas on July 12, 2025. (US Air Force photo by TSgt Melissa Estevez)

Bring your smile and your camera! JBSA sets up self-help portrait stations
July 24, 2025 — Starting July 24, the 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office — which serves Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph — will offer a new self-help portrait station featuring an American flag backdrop... MORE

United by family, service: Father and daughter in arms
July 24, 2025 — Maj. Nicole Bermudez-Beck and her father, Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, serve side by side at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, united by both family and military service. Their bond deepened after a humanitarian reassignment brought them together during a time of personal loss, highlighting their shared commitment to care, resilience, and duty... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicole Bermudez-Beck, a physician assistant with the 559th Trainee Health Squadron, and her father, Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, a dentist with the 59th Dental Squadron, pose for a photo.

Air Force Reservists join Army OPERATION DUSTOFF VIGILANCE 2025
July 24, 2025 — More than 100 personnel from across the Total Force participated in OPERATION DUSTOFF VIGILANCE 2025, a Texas Army National Guard-led personnel recovery, survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, and medical evacuation aircrew training event held July 16. The mission brought together a wide range of joint mission partners, including Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons — both part of the 433rd Airlift Wing — along with Airmen and Soldiers from the 802d Security Forces Squadron, 502d Force Support Group, 343rd Training Squadron, 902d Civil Engineer Squadron... MORE

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 74th and 26th Aerial Port Squadron work with Texas Army National Guard members to practice medevac procedures alongside a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during OPERATION DUSTOFF VIGILANCE ’25, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, July 16, 2025.

Special Warfare Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 22, 2025 — Col. Kaveri T. Crum assumed command of the Special Warfare Training Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 11, 2025. Crum previously served as the deputy commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida.  ... MORE

Mission Monday: Jessie Chisolm, Human Resources Specialist, Air Force Reserve Command, NAF Human Resources
July 21, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Elvira “Jessie” Chisolm, team lead and human resources specialist for the Air Force Services Center’s Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office, servicing all Air Force Reserve Command installations... MORE

Mission Monday: Meet Elvira “Jessie” Chisolm, team lead and human resources specialist for the Air Force Services Center’s Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office, servicing all Air Force Reserve Command installations.

Historic flyover: 433rd AW C-5M becomes first military aircraft to ceremonially pass over Toyota Field
July 18, 2025 — Fans at Toyota Field turned their eyes to the sky on July 12 as a C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing soared overhead in a powerful display of airpower and patriotism, kicking off San Antonio FC’s Military Appreciation Night matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies... MORE

A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy soars over Toyota Field during the first flyover by a military aircraft at a San Antonio FC soccer match in San Antonio, Texas, July 12, 2025.

433rd Airlift Wing revives Jeep Chief tradition with mentorship and legacy at the forefront
July 18, 2025 — Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior enlisted corps gathered in the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron building on July 12 to revive a time-honored Air Force tradition — the minting of a “Jeep Chief.”... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Birk (left), 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, presents the items associated with the Jeep Chief tradition to Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Everly (right), 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron senior enlisted leader, during an informal ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 12, 2025.

Dunn Dental Clinic reaches construction milestone with topping out ceremony
July 17, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Dunn Dental Clinic with a topping-out ceremony July 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The $88 million facility will enhance dental care and training for Airmen, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, expanded capacity, and improved patient flow... MORE

Contractors raise the final steel beam into place at the future Dunn Dental Clinic during a topping-out ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 16, 2025.