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AFCEC initiative targets infrastructure readiness, disaster recovery
May 26, 2021 — In less than six months, natural disasters shut down two major bases and bottlenecked critical training and mission operations for months. Initially, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate managed both of these recoveries and rebuild projects through separate program management offices. ... MORE

Hurricane Florence brought tropical storm conditions to North Carolina and South Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018. This satellite image was captured by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association satellite on Sept. 12, 2018.

Command chief ‘beyond humbled’ to serve with Warhawk family
May 26, 2021 — Just over 26 years ago, an 18-year-old from Berlin, Massachusetts, experienced equal parts of shock and awe when he first stepped onto Lackland Air Force Base to begin his Air Force journey. Now the command chief for the 37th Training Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan is well over his shock, but the awe is still there... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan sits in a helicopter at the IAAFA hangar May 10, 2021.

502nd LRS traffic managers provide safe, reliable transportation for BMT graduates during COVID-19
May 25, 2021 — Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19, the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Deployment and Distribution Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is helping to provide safe and reliable transportation for Basic Military Training graduates transitioning to their technical school locations... MORE

Airman prepare to load a commercial aircraft.

Air Force Reserve Command ISR director meets with 433rd Airlift Wing members
May 20, 2021 — Brig. Gen. John McKaye, Air Force Reserve Command director of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, visited 433rd Airlift Wing leadership and intelligence Reserve Citizen Airmen to discuss challenge areas to enable headquarters to better support wing-level activities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 1... MORE

Brig. Gen. John McKaye, director of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, talks with 433rd Airlift Wing personnel during a visit to the wing, May 1, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. McKaye wanted to emphasis the importance of being able to bring up concerns and being able to reach out for support. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

Air Force GeoBase safely integrates drones in AFCEC operations
May 19, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force is one step closer to safely and more widely integrating small unmanned aircraft systems into civil engineering operations, thanks to the Air Force GeoBase Program’s sUAS office... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy delivers aid to COVID-19 stricken India
May 18, 2021 — A contingent of 17 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, delivered 48,000 pounds of critical supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency to Indian government officials in New Delhi, India, on May 3, 2021. ... MORE

The crew of the 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy "Reach 281" and others pose May 5 at the airport in New Delhi, India.

149th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander
May 18, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, also known as the Alamo Wing, welcomed Col. Matthew C. Jensen as the newest “Gunfighter” during a change of command ceremony May 15. Jensen takes over for Col. Raul Rosario, who is retiring after 26 years of service... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing hosted a change of command ceremony

AFIMSC ‘launches’ new virtual support center
May 18, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland rolled out the updated version of LAUNCH, the center’s virtual support center located on SharePoint, May 17... MORE

Alamo Wing hosts UTSA ROTC commissioning ceremony with former CSAF
May 17, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted the University of Texas at San Antonio Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Spring commissioning ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 14, which featured retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Air Force chief of staff... MORE

Retired Gen. David Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, administers the Oath of Office to cadets during a commissioning ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas May 14, 2021.

JBSA celebrates Police Week 2021
May 14, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been celebrating National Police Week, May 9-15, with signs and activities across the installation. The U.S. Congress signed an executive order in 1962 making it a week “to honor our law enforcement officers and those that give their lives in the line of duty.” ... MORE

A blue light emits on the building known as the "Taj" in recognition of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 9.

JBSA fire emergency crews flex joint training skills at massive fire incident
May 13, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fire Emergency Services answered the call April 11 to assist with fighting a large, multi-structure fire, as part of a mutual aid agreement between JBSA and Atascosa County. ... MORE

A Joint Base San Antonio Fire Emergency Services water tanker supplies water.

59th MDW: SAUSHEC urology residency program director named Urologist of the Year
May 11, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Allam, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium urology residency program director, was recently named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association... MORE

Allam was named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association.

#AFDefender: Meet Master Sgt. Kameron Clark
May 11, 2021 — National Police Week is May 9-15. The week is set aside each year to honor all law enforcement officers – military and civilian – who have given their lives for our nation and their communities... MORE

Mobile paint simulator helps expand training to partner nation students
May 11, 2021 — With just a few clicks, a spray gun and virtual reality goggles, instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using new software to teach proper painting techniques – in the classroom here and across partner nation countries – without wasting a drop of paint... MORE

Staff Sgt. Julia Reyna, 318th Training Squadron Structures and Corrosion Instructor, uses the paint simulator during a demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas, April 28, 2021. The newly acquired software allows mobile training teams to travel with the equipment and provide instruction to partner nation members with real-time results while eliminating expenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Local AFOSI agents build partnerships with state law enforcement
May 11, 2021 — "Strengthening Partner Engagement" is one of the bedrock strategic lines of effort for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, the value of which was showcased recently in the Lone Star State. ... MORE

Twelve members of the OSI 3rd Field Investigations Squadron, Specialized Surveillance Team, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, participated in advanced driver training, in vehicles like the one pictured, and hosted by Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers. It consisted of various dynamic driving courses of high and low-speed maneuvers, designed to enhance SST member skills and judgment behind the wheel. (DPS photo)

960th Cyberspace Wing Gladiators gather for 2021 Leadership Summit
May 11, 2021 — Gladiators in the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, as well as virtually April 26-30 to participate in the 2021 Leadership Summit. Over the course of four days, participants had opportunities to listen, interact and ask questions of keynote speakers, cyberspace leaders and each other... MORE

A group of 960th Cyberspace Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen receive a briefing on officer promotion boards April 28, 2021, at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, during the 960th CW 2021 Leadership Summit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Exercise Alamo Bravo tests Alamo Wing readiness
May 10, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing conducted Exercise Alamo Bravo, a deployment readiness training event, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 3-7... MORE

Airmen load simulated injured Airmen onto helicopter.

U.S. Space Force achieves another milestone at Basic Military Training
May 8, 2021 — Another U.S. Space Force milestone was reached May 6 when the first all-Guardian flight graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The 31 men in Flight 429 and four women in Flight 430 were assigned to the 324th Training Squadron and were among the 571 recruits who completed 7 1/2 weeks of training... MORE

The first flight comprised entirely of U.S. Space Force Guardians graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training on May 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Thirty-one men comprised Flight 429, and four women were members of Flight 430. These 35 Guardians were among the total 571 graduates from the 324th Training Squadron. After graduation, the new Guardians will attend technical training at one of three bases: Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; Goodfellow AFB, Texas; and Keesler AFB, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas A. Coney)

Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready
May 6, 2021 — This time last year, as the world was trying to wrap its head around an unknown and unforgiving new enemy, Air Force nurses and medical technicians found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19... MORE

Since the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Dec. 14, 2020, more than 50 nurses and medical technicians have volunteered to administer the vaccine.

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomes new commander
May 6, 2021 — Col. Deborah Deja took command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 1... MORE

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