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Surviving Sunday: Former Airman credits fitness, safety course for survival
April 4, 2025 — The distance between his motorcycle and the broad side of a box truck closes quicker than he can form a thought. He doesn’t think, he reacts with front brake, rear brake, no clutch and then his body and his bike slam into the stalled vehicle... MORE

Collin Cox poses with his helmet for a photograph.

‘One Base, Many Missions’: Inside the team bringing the Great Texas Freedom Fest to life
April 2, 2025 — In the months and weeks ahead of the Great Texas Freedom Fest, a core team of planners met behind closed doors to hash out everything from fireworks timing to generator logistics. For Maj. Dari Moore, director of the Freedom Fest, and Kimberly Gilman, director of support staff, these moments defined the mission — organizing one of Joint Base San Antonio’s most ambitious public showcases of military readiness, unity, and capability... MORE

LAMAT 2025 health fair provides medical awareness to St. Vincent residents
April 1, 2025 — U.S. Air Force medical professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 349th Medical Squadron partnered with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to host a community health fair during LAMAT 25... MORE

The U.S. Air Force St. Vincent Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) poses for a group photo before the start of a health fair at Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, March 20, 2025.

LAMAT 25 brings essential dental care, training to Union Island, St. Vincent
April 1, 2025 — Dental professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 349th Medical Squadron partnered with Air Forces Southern to support the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission in Union Island... MORE

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission interact with local school children at Celina Clouden Smart Hospital, Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, March 20, 2025.

Below-The-Zone promotion: Selecting tomorrow’s future Air Force leaders
March 28, 2025 — A Below-The-Zone board is a highly competitive program that allows a select group of Airmen 1st Class to advance six months ahead of their peers in recognition of their outstanding performance and leadership... MORE

502nd ABW Below-the-Zone promotion board

Creating a fire safety escape plan ensures a safe exit
March 27, 2025 — When smoke comes creeping down the hallway in one’s home, it feels like the moment to panic. Don’t. A well-prepared home escape plan can ensure a safe exit in the event of a fire, according to Marcus Armstrong, fire protection inspector at the Fire Prevention Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

firefighters stand in the midst of a room full of smoke.

Great Texas Freedom Fest Set for April 12 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 26, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will host the Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free, public event celebrates the theme "United in Service" and invites visitors to explore the historic military installation while enjoying entertainment, demonstrations and family activities... MORE

CYP inspectors key to safe, quality child and youth care
March 25, 2025 — Safe, affordable and quality family childcare for Airmen and Guardians is vital to their ability to focus on their missions. An inspection program conducted by the Air Force Services Center’s Child and Youth Programs team is a key part of the Department of the Air Force’s ability to deliver that care. ... MORE

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Air Force empowers Airmen through continuous improvement Green Belt Certification
March 24, 2025 — The Air Force’s Continuous Improvement and Innovation, or CI2, program equips Airmen with Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance efficiency and mission readiness. Through Green Belt certification, Airmen complete online training and lead process improvement projects to streamline operations. This initiative fosters a culture of innovation, ensuring the Air Force maximizes resources and maintains operational excellence... MORE

Mr. Scot Murphy, Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn Foster, and Col. Matthew Darling pose for a photo after Darling received his Continuous Improvement Green Belt certification at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 7, 2025.

The heartbeat of the clinic: 59th Medical Wing cardiology pumps out awards
March 21, 2025 — Three members of the 59th Medical Wing’s cardiology clinic were recognized in January for their dedication and versatility, earning group-level awards for their contributions to patient care... MORE

Suzanne Packard, a registered cardiac sonographer, points out an ultrasound of a heart to Amanda Engelke, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, at Wilford Hall’s 59th Medical Wing cardiology clinic March 13, 2025.

AFIMSC announces annual award winners
March 21, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently announced its 2024 Annual Excellence Award winners. Congratulations to all individual and team winners... MORE

NCAA Trophy Tour brings March Madness to JBSA
March 21, 2025 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio got a special preview of the excitement building for the upcoming NCAA Men's Final Four basketball tournament, as the official NCAA Final Four Trophy Tour made its way through JBSA this week... MORE

child shooting basketball with service member watching

Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force
March 19, 2025 — Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam began his military career scared of what the future held. “It wasn't me at first. I'm not a very loud, outspoken person, but once I joined the military, it gave me more of a purpose and made me realize that I do have a meaning,” Arumugam said. “This is what I'm serving for: to keep my grandparents safe, the people in the United States safe, and keeping the threats abroad.” ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam (center), Air Force Personnel Center and assistant noncommissioned officer-in-charge, receives his certificate of promotion during a noncommissioned officer ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club, Jan. 31, 2025.

PHOTOS: 433rd Airlift Wing Airmen prepare for open ranks inspections
March 18, 2025 — Officers and senior non-commissioned officers from across the 433rd Airlift Wing fell into formation at the direction of a Military Training Instructor from the 433rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 2, 2025. The event served as an open ranks refresher in preparation for upcoming quarterly standards and readiness reviews... MORE

433rd Airmen Prepare for Open Ranks Inspections

New meal options coming soon to legacy dining facilities
March 18, 2025 — New food choices are on the way to legacy dining facility guests as the Department of the Air Force overhauls its 28-day rotating menu model to better fuel the uniformed human weapon system. ... MORE

Airman shakes a large bowl of ingredients to combine them

ADVISORY | Reduced 59th Medical Wing operations during JBSA exercise
March 18, 2025 — To fully participate in a Joint Base San Antonio exercise, the 59th Medical Wing will operate at reduced capacity March 25 and 27... 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.

'Coffee and Conversations' with the 433rd Airlift Wing's First Sergeant Council
March 17, 2025 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s First Sergeant Council hosted a “Coffee and Conversations” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 1, 2025... MORE

Master Sgt. Celine Cordova, front-center, 68th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, facilitates discussion for attendees during the First Sergeant Council’s “Coffee and Conversations” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 1, 2025.

433rd AES shows off readiness, interoperability in Spain
March 17, 2025 — More than 80 Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron honed their skills and demonstrated readiness during a multi-day annual training event at Naval Station Rota, Spain... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing prepare medical supplies and training equipment during an aeromedical evacuation exercise onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, March 10, 2025.

DOD K-9 Competition returns to JBSA-Lackland after 13 years, showcasing MWD excellence
March 17, 2025 — Military Working Dog teams from across the U.S. gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the Department of Defense K-9 Competition, held March 6-7. This marked the first competition organized by the 341st Training Squadron since 2012... MORE

Participants from the 2025 K9 Competition line up for a photo

Mission Monday: AFCEC’s Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate
March 17, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Denise Renaghan, a functional lead and senior technical advisor for the Automated Readiness Information System, ARIS, and Fire and Emergency Services – Information Management System, FES-IMS, at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate at JBSA-Lackland... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday template with official photo of Ms. Reneghan