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502nd LRS, USO help ensure JBSA military students enjoy holidays
December 30, 2020 — This holiday season, COVID-19 restrictions may have prevented many of Joint Base San Antonio’s military students from traveling home to be with family and friends, but whether staying in town or traveling, the students could depend on the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron to ensure they arrived where they needed to be... MORE

The USO Countdown to Christmas is a traditional USO San Antonio program offered annually to military students remaining in San Antonio during holiday block leave. This year’s activities included private events, like viewing movies, in which the students could enjoy activities together in an environment which kept them safe throughout the evolving safety regulations of COVID-19.

Lieutenants at DLIELC first women in Chadian air force to become pilots
December 29, 2020 — A journey begins with a single step, but for two lieutenants from the Republic of Chad air force, that first step was more than 7,100 miles from home... MORE

The Republic of Chad flag is shown on the uniform of one of the first two women in that service to become a pilot. They are attending General English Training at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

DLIELC delivers innovative English language training to Army trainees
December 28, 2020 — More than 80 U.S. Army trainees at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, are completing English Language Training, or ELT, without interruption thanks to a partnership between the Defense Language English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Army post... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 80 U.S. Army trainees at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, are completing English Language Training (ELT) without interruption thanks to a partnership between the Defense Language English Language Center and the Army post.

74th Aerial Port Squadron supports Operation Nightstorm
December 26, 2020 — Eight Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 74th Aerial Port Squadron at the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland participated in a joint-service training exercise dubbed Operation Nightstorm Dec. 14-15, learning how to sling load cargo onto in-flight helicopters... MORE

Operation Nightstorm ground crew members familiarize themselves with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for sling loading cargo Dec. 14, 2020, at Martindale Army Air Field, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

AFCEC brings together engineers, senior leaders during virtual symposium
December 26, 2020 — Civil engineers and senior leaders from across the Department of Defense met in a virtual setting Dec. 16-17 to discuss new policies and a path forward for military construction programs in a rapidly changing execution environment. ... MORE

Cutting-edge technology takes flight at Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence
December 24, 2020 — A new virtual training course is blazing trails at the 344th Training Squadron, Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence. Distinguished guests and aviators came together at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 11 for the Virtual Reality Laboratory ribbon-cutting ceremony to witness an innovative training frontier... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new virtual training course is blazing trails at the 344th Training Squadron, Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence. Distinguished guests and aviators came together Dec. 11 for the Virtual Reality Laboratory ribbon cutting ceremony to witness an innovative training frontier.

Alamo Wing Top 3, Wish for Our Heroes provide holiday meals
December 22, 2020 — The Alamo Wing Top 3 and Wish for Our Heroes joined to provide 150 holiday meals to enlisted military members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 18... MORE

Master Sgt. Rosalind Riderpage, 433rd Airlift Wing administrative assistant (gray shirt), and Brad Tobler, Wish for Our Heroes South Texas chapter director, assemble holiday meal packages during a Wishes for Our Heroes event Dec. 18, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Wish for Our Heroes leads this annual event along with many other programs to help enlisted military members nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristian Carter)

San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday closures
December 22, 2020 — San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday closures... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System sets holiday hours.

Settlement of estate of Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon H. Benton
December 22, 2020 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Master Sgt. Brandon H. Benton, assigned to the 375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away Oct. 13, 2020. ... MORE

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.

Staying resilient and connected through the holidays
December 19, 2020 — As we enter the holiday season, many of us often use this time to reflect on the past year and spend time with loved ones. For some, it may be a time filled with joy and happiness as there is “no place like home for the holidays.”... MORE

Around each holiday work alongside your loved ones to coordinate an organized plan that allows you all to stay connected. For those that are spending the holidays without their loved ones, remind yourself that being apart does not mean that you have to miss out! One way to combat isolation is to utilize technology and set a time and a place for everyone to come together. Prior to meeting online, ensure that important logistics such as internet connection, sound, and your devices are all working properly. Knowing that these are good, can eliminate any additional stress.

The ‘Green Monster’: memories of basic military training at Lackland
December 18, 2020 — Hurry up and wait while standing in line are just a few of the experiences shared by retired master sergeants Charles Anderson and Walter Meyers. Anderson and Meyers talk about how they entered a building named the Green Monster as civilians and exited as Airmen. Eyes front! No talking! Take what is given to you and hurry up!... MORE

Artifacts of the Green Monster are displayed in the Airman Heritage Museum Oct. 19, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

JBSA toy drive brings gifts, cheer to military children
December 18, 2020 — The Child and Youth Education Services program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston distributed toys to military families Dec. 15-18... MORE

Nita Ford-Hightower, Child Youth Education Services, gives a description of the types of toys service members can pick up during the School Liaison Toy Drive Dec. 17, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

M&FRC, senior NCOs spread holiday cheer at JBSA-Lackland
December 18, 2020 — Caring messages brought warmth to a cold winter morning as senior NCOs from across Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland lined the streets holding signs to spread holiday cheer Dec. 18... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Elchelberger, Air Force Services Center, holds signs to spread holiday cheer for drivers to see Dec. 18, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Human Performance reshapes training and evaluation
December 18, 2020 — The Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group has implemented innovative technology to reshape the way special warfare Airmen train and are evaluated during the Special Warfare Training Wing pipeline at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A prep course student has an injury assessment.

Updates to Thrift Savings Plan coming in 2021
December 17, 2020 — Each year, the Internal Revenue Service places limits on the dollar amount of contributions that can be contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. For 2021, the annual elective deferral and catch-up limits remain from 2020. ... MORE

San Antonio Military Health System receives first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipment
December 15, 2020 — The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing and administering COVID-19 vaccines... MORE

The Department of Defense is conducting a coordinated vaccine distribution strategy for prioritizing and administering COVID-19 vaccines.

JBSA firefighters conduct semi-annual aircraft rescue, firefighting training
December 15, 2020 — The 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted semi-annual aircraft live-fire training Nov. 18 and 19 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fire training grounds... MORE

Andrew Sanchez assists Eric Flores, both firefighters with Joint Base San Antonio, during a live fire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training Nov. 20, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas.

JBSA-Lackland comm officer joins U.S. Space Force
December 14, 2020 — A member of the 502nd Communications Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been selected to transition to the newly established U.S. Space Force in early 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Patrick Reid, 502nd Communications Squadron officer in charge of the operations flight, poses for a photo Dec. 11, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Reid was selected to transfer to the newly established U.S. Space Force in early 2021.

U.S. Space Force makes history at Basic Military Training
December 11, 2020 — History was made here Dec. 10 as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from Basic Military Training... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- History was made here Dec. 10, as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from Basic Military Training.

IAAFA wins enlisted PME center award
December 10, 2020 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was formally presented with the United States Air Force's 2019 Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education Program, Outstanding EPME Center of the Year Award Dec. 4... MORE

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was formally presented with the United States Air Force's 2019 Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education Program, Outstanding EPME Center of the Year Award Dec. 4.