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Civil Air Patrol cadets take part in Cyber Operations Fundamentals Course
September 1, 2022 — Civil Air Patrol cadets from across the country took part in a cyber operations fundamentals course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 29, 2022. The cadets must test into the program to qualify for the annual course which is intended to prepare them for future certifications in cyber operations... MORE

U.S., partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle
September 1, 2022 — International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022... MORE

IAAFA implements Women, Peace, and Security into curriculum
September 1, 2022 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy is leading efforts to integrate a national framework into its curriculum that promotes the safety, equality and meaningful contributions of women... MORE

37th TRW takes over aerospace physiology training program
September 1, 2022 — The 37th Training Wing took responsibility of the 344th Training Squadron Detachment 2 Aug. 25, 2022, after an official transfer authority from the 711th Human Performance Wing. Specifically, the 37th Training Group, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, will be executing the technical training mission... MORE

Paraguayan general, former IAAFA graduate serves as example of Security Cooperation
September 1, 2022 — He first attended the Inter-American Air Forces Academy as a student in 1990, then returned here as a partner nation guest instructor in 2004. Fifteen years later, Gen. Arturo González Ocampo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, returned to IAAFA as a guest of honor for B-Cycle graduation ceremony and banquet Aug. 10, 2022. ... MORE

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team, known as the "Guardian Angels of the Road," recently participated in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bike ride in the world, the ride takes place across Iowa and is now in its' 49th year, and is quite an achievement for avid bike riders... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Area Defense Counsel office closed Sept. 2-5
August 31, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Area Defense Counsel office will be closed Sept. 2-5 and resume normal operations at 8 a.m. Sept. 6. ... MORE

PHOTOS: Air National Guard command chief visits 149th Fighter Wing
August 29, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Maurice L. Williams, Air National Guard command chief, visited the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base Lackland-San Antonio, Aug. 13, 2022... MORE

Don’t be a target: Phishing and smishing on the rise
August 29, 2022 — The criminal act of phishing and smishing are on the rise and people across the nation are falling for scams daily. Scammers are out to get your personal information and subsequently, access to your money, accounts or credit line... MORE

Women’s Equality Day: Female leaders blaze a trail in military medicine
August 29, 2022 — While countless groundbreaking women paved the way, an all-female leadership team is blazing new trails in modern military medicine. As a first for military medicine here, there’s a female commanding general and deputy/vice commander at the helm of the 59th Medical Wing and Brooke Army Medical Center, as well as an all-female command team at the San Antonio Market... MORE

WHASC Physical Therapy launches Direct Access Clinic, walk-in hours
August 29, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio's active duty members no longer have to schedule an appointment to seek treatment for acute (meaning symptoms have been occurring for less than 14 days) musculoskeletal issues. The 59th Medical Wing's Physical Therapy team has launched a Direct Access Clinic where active duty patients can seek walk-in treatment four mornings a week... MORE

Basic military trainees learn weapons operations
August 26, 2022 — Trainees from the 321st Training Squadron learned how to operate the M4 carbine rifle during the second week of Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 23... MORE

Air Force basic trainees go through morning routines
August 25, 2022 — U.S. Air Force basic trainees from the 322nd Training Squadron performed their third-week fitness assessment during basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 22, 2022... MORE

Autonomous multi-functional airfield tractors idea wins 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
August 23, 2022 — An idea for autonomous airfield operations won the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo in San Antonio Aug. 19... MORE

How the new Special Warfare Branch at AFRS is making a difference
August 17, 2022 — One year into being, the Special Warfare Branch at Air Force Recruiting Service is yielding results by trying new approaches to win talent for an elite set of careers... MORE

Air Force 'Celebrating Traditions' with annual photo contest
August 17, 2022 — Photographers of all ages and experience, only two weeks remain to submit photos for this year's Department of the Air Force Photo Contest. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs through Aug. 31, is “Celebrating Traditions.”... MORE

AFCEC bolsters DAF energy assurance with merger
August 17, 2022 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently merged two energy organizations under one directorate, forming a single, cohesive team focused on achieving Department of the Air Force energy objectives. ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph pharmacies implement changes to improve service
August 17, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries... MORE

Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team completed a 500-mile trek across Iowa on road bicycles July 30, 2022, traveling as part of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, ending in Lansing, Iowa... MORE

Getting to know the new Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander
August 16, 2022 — Brig. Gen. William Kale took command of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, headquartered in San Antonio, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8 officiated by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander... MORE