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Submit requests to 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal
January 2, 2025 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio now the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. This replaces the submission of the Air Force Form 833, which was formerly used to request the above services. ... MORE

502d Air Base Wing public affairs offices begin use of PA Productivity Portal

From Determination to dedication: Staff Sgt. China Ojikutu’s DPAA mission in Laos
December 31, 2024 — The path to a once-in-a-lifetime Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency mission was anything but easy for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. China Ojikutu, a 59th Medical Wing medic. After three rejections and years of determination, Ojikutu finally achieved her goal of joining a DPAA recovery mission- one dedicated to bringing America’s fallen heroes home to their families... MORE

Navigating change: U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General discusses transformative leadership
December 31, 2024 — Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values. During this time of change in the Air Force Medical Service with ongoing preparations to stand up AFMEDCOM, DeGoes highlights his approach to navigating this organizational change... MORE

Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network Program (CSION) graduates 2024 class
December 30, 2024 — The Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network, or CSION, program recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 class at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... MORE

Texans not immune to 'Winter Blues'
December 30, 2024 — Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and "Winter Blues," and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman and Security Forces member uses light therapy

Settlement of Estate
December 17, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Michael Hamilton, assigned to the 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. ... MORE

Rising Star: Bryanna Lawrence’s inspirational ascent in civil engineering
December 17, 2024 — Bryanna Lawrence is blazing trails as the youngest supervisor at the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron. Recently recognized among the Civil Engineers '30 Under 30', her achievements reflect a commitment to innovation, leadership, and hard work. ... MORE

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Dr. Stephen E. 'Wilbur' Wright: Honoring 47-year legacy of service, strategy
December 17, 2024 — Dr. Stephen E. “Wilbur” Wright will retire on Dec. 17, 2024, closing a 47-year chapter that includes a 30-year active-duty career and a significant role as a civilian strategist, professor, and mentor. His legacy is embedded in strategy, education, and operational excellence within the Air Education and Training Command, profoundly influencing countless Airmen. ... MORE

Mission Monday: Financial operations policy & procedures manager
December 16, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Staff Sgt. Pamela Martinez, financial operations policy and procedures manager in the Financial Management Directorate at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Staff Sgt. Pamela Martinez official photo

433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders team up to 'Feed The Troops'
December 16, 2024 — Senior leaders and honorary commanders from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up to spread some cheer by serving holiday-style meals to Airmen at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Dec. 7. The “Feed the Troops” event has been an Alamo Wing tradition for more than 10 years... MORE

From left, Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV 433rd Airlift Wing commander, Honorary Commander Evelyn Carvajal, Director of Human Resources, Family Service Association, Honorary Commander Dave Bonney First Command financial advisor, and Honorary Commander Tommy Calvert, Precinct 4 commissioner, pose for a photo during the 433rd Airlift Wing’s “Feed the Troops” event at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 7, 2024.

433rd Operations Group welcomes new commander
December 16, 2024 — Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Operations Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Bob Hope Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7. Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and presented the 433rd OG guidon to Patrick... MORE

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick, 433rd Operations Group commander, during the 433rd OG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 7, 2024.

Why I Serve: Miss America
December 13, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, explains why she joined the Air Force and why she stays. Although her dreams of becoming an astronaut have changed, she continues to serve because of the people and sense of community the Air Force offers... MORE

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DAF rolling out complimentary ‘grab and go’ breakfast to lodging guests
December 11, 2024 — Following a successful beta test earlier this year, the Air Force Services Center is now ready to offer a complimentary breakfast to guests at lodging operations across the Department of the Air Force. ... MORE

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Settlement of Estate
December 10, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Michael Hamilton, assigned to the 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. ... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force strengthens strategic partnerships, increases interoperability in NATO’s largest cyber defense exercise
December 10, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) participated in NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 as the U.S. representative and cyber Air Component Command; along with more than 1,000 participants from 27 NATO allies, six partner countries (Georgia, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and Ukraine), and the European Union, and members from industry and academia, reinforcing its dedication to collective cyber defense and interoperability... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force participated as the U.S. representative and cyber Air Component Command in Cyber Coalition 2024, reinforcing its dedication to collective, global cyber defense and interoperability.

Air Force Security Forces Center activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments
December 9, 2024 — The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework... MORE

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Teaming with small business to improve technology, save lives on battlefield
December 6, 2024 — In the not-so-distant future, a U.S. medic may encounter an injured warfighter on a remote battlefield. Instead of drawing a liquid painkiller from a vial using a needle and syringe, they will pull a mini-autoinjector from their bag, activate, and immediately administer to their patient. The medic will be able to ease the warfighter’s pain in seconds instead of agonizing minutes... MORE

‘Best of the Best’ in AETC Safety for 2024 announced
December 6, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command announced the winners of the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 Safety Awards. On behalf of Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, deputy commander of AETC, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, the AETC Safety Directorate released the list of the “best of the best” safety teams and professionals for the past year. Several Joint Base San Antonio agencies and individuals were amongst the winners... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, won the 2024 AETC Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, Category 1. They were one of 20 annual safety award recipients in First Command and one of 18 that will go on to compete at the Air Force-level competition.

Sixteenth Air Force continues Poland Cyber Command partnership with first-ever malware attack exercise
December 5, 2024 — Poland Cyber Command and Sixteenth Air Force reinforced their commitment to defeating malicious cyber actors in the information environment during a recent Poland Cyber Command delegation visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from Oct. 29 -31... MORE

Polish and U.S. Air Force Airman stand in a breakroom and talk.

Air Force physician committed to pilot advocacy
December 4, 2024 — According to the Military Health System, approximately 60-70% of military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek mental health services, despite the benefits the care could provide. U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman is working relentlessly to change that. Specifically, he is researching the barriers keeping aviation personnel from seeking mental health care. ... MORE

AF physician committed to pilot advocacy