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Chaplains hosts summit in San Antonio
April 3, 2017 — Chaplains and chaplain’s assistants around the Air Force met in San Antonio March 27- 31 for a conference to discuss faith as it pertains to military service and share ideas and tactics. The... MORE

Master Sgt. Tamica Hales, 502nd Air Base Wing superintendent of chapel operations, is awarded the 2016 Gerald Cullins Award for the best chaplain's assistant in the Air Force, noncomissioned officer category, March 29, 2017, at the Air Force Chaplains Annual Award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in San Antonio. The ceremony was part of a three-day chaplains corps conference, which included days of presentations from leaders in the field of divinity, science and psychology. The conference served as a way for chaplains and chaplain’s assistants to share ideas and programs throughout the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner)

First-of-its-kind surgery, rehab puts U.S. Border Patrol dog back in action
March 27, 2017 — U.S. Border Patrol Dog returns to duty after being diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, a premature breakdown of spine discs that puts painful pressure on the nerves. The canine, Kvido, returned to duty after Dr. James Giles III, South Texas Veterinary Service surgeon, inserted a surgical implant enabling Kvido greater flexibility and decreased discomfort... MORE

"Kvido",Border Patrol K9, returns to fit-for-duty status after a 'first-of-its-kind' surgery to repair the degenerative lumbosacral stenosis performed by Dr. James Giles of the South Texas Veterinary Specialist in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to this type of surgery, dogs with his particular condition would have been retired from service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Peterson)

AETC Spirit of Hope award winner driven by passion for volunteerism
March 24, 2017 — Staff Sgt. Jennifer Dowling, 802nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor is the 2017 Air Education and Training Command Spirit of Hope Award winner. The award, named after famed USO performer Bob Hope, honors Airmen who demonstrate a passion for volunteerism. ... MORE

An Airman models one of the first uniforms designated for women who joined the Air Force in 1948 during a living history fashion show Oct. 7, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Gateway Club. JBSA-Lackland hosted a reunion of the Women in the Air Force, a term for women who joined the Air Force between the years of 1949-1976. The WAF was founded in 1948 out of the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act, which enabled tens of thousands of female service members to find jobs in the Air Force. In 1976 women were accepted into the service on an equal basis with men.

59th Medical Wing plays key role in AETC mission
March 24, 2017 — Located on the northern edge of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the 59th Medical Wing headquarters – Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center – has overlooked the 'Gateway to the Air Force" since 1942... MORE

Senior Airman Vanessa Powell-Davis, right, 59th Dental Training Squadron periodontics technician, prepares a patient for periodontal surgery performed by Capt. Andrew Verrett, a 59th DTS periodontics resident, at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The wing’s postgraduate medical education function provides a wide array of training programs ranging from general surgery to emergency medical services administration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

351st BATS unveils new assault course
March 22, 2017 — The 351st Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron debuted its new assault course March 16 at Kirtland Air Force Base. The unveiling included squadron leadership ceremoniously breeching the doors,... MORE

A pararescue trainees from the 351st Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron competes in the unit's new assault course March 17 at Kirtland. The course includes challenges like low crawls, rope and rock climbing, and jumping over a high wall, and will be used in training BATS students. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Chandler Baker)

37th Training Wing hosts Drill Down Invitational
February 27, 2017 — Drill teams from around Air Education and Training Command gathered for the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 25. The... MORE

Members of the 59th Training Group drill team perform in the freestyle round of the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 25, 2017. The 59th Training Group included a team of nine Airmen enrolled in technical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

AED training kicks in as Airman saves friend’s life
February 27, 2017 — Heart racing, hands shaking, and eyes teary, Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp waited for the small machine to start up. “Start CPR,” the machine announced... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Brandy Sharp poses for a photo in front of the Rambler Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, with Master Sgt. Ernest Winston and the exact automated external defibrillator she used to save his life. Sharp is the 359th Medical Support Squadron superintendent; Winston is a 359th Medical Group medical technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

NSA, cyber command leader visits Joint Base San Antonio
February 25, 2017 — Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, held a town hall Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland to discuss the future of 24th and 25th Air Force and his push for integration... MORE

Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, met with Airmen Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lori A. Bultman)

Flying ACE visits Alamo Wing
February 24, 2017 — Retired Air Force ACE Col. Chuck Debellevue, the highest-scoring Ace of the Vietnam War, spoke to the 433rd Maintenance Group Feb. 10, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Retired Air Force ACE Col. Chuck Debellevue, the highest-scoring Ace of the Vietnam War, signs memorabilia after speaking to members of the 433rd Maintenance Group Feb. 10, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Debellevue served as the guest speaker during the 433rd Airlift Wing awards banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Timothy Wade)

DBIDS upgrade provides faster, secure gate flow
February 23, 2017 — As visitors to Joint Base San Antonio go through the base gates, they may notice traffic is flowing faster but what they may not notice is security is also stronger. Thanks to a Defense Biometrics Identification System 5.0 upgrade, ID card scanning speed has been reduced to a single second or less and the DBIDS equipment footprint is 40 percent smaller. ... MORE

A1C Travis Cernetisch, assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, uses the latest Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) equipment to scan driver’s identification at JBSA-Lackland Kelly annex. Airmen around the country are using the system to DBIDS as an enhanced security system used to monitor entry onto military installations. (US Air Force Photo/Annette Crawford)

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron wins four AETC awards
February 17, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron is off to a strong start in 2017, taking home four Air Education and Training Command awards in January. At JBSA-Lackland, Tech. Sgt. Kevin... MORE

Medical supplies from the Air Force Medical Operations Agency are loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 26, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field Annex in support of United States Africa Command and United Nations operations to help treat patients and halt the spread of the Ebola virus. The supplies will support field hospitals and aid workers battling the virus in Monrovia, Liberia, and efforts to fortify global health security infrastructure in the region and beyond.

Analyst turned Chaplain committed to providing spiritual resiliency
February 15, 2017 — When the search for a new chaplain began at the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, who could have imagined an ISR analyst would be selected to fill those empty shoes. Chaplain (Maj.) W. James ‘Jim’ Bridgham said he can see that his ISR career prepared him for this assignment. ... MORE

Chaplain (Maj.) W. James ‘Jim’ Bridgham speaks to an Airman at the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Darnell Cannady)

Purple Analog Exhibit Unveiled at 25th Air Force
January 23, 2017 — The Dr. Dennis F. Casey Heritage Center inside 25th Air Force Headquarters is a hidden gem filled with iconic twentieth century cipher mechanisms. The multiple award-winning exhibits feature the World War II German Enigma, American Sigaba and Cold War Soviet Fialka cryptographic machines. The newest addition to the collections is a World War II Purple Analog which was unveiled on Dec. 21. ... MORE

The newest addition to the collections at the Dr. Dennis F. Casey Heritage Center inside 25th Air Force Headquarters is a World War II Purple Analog which was unveiled on Dec. 21.

Process improvement expert to 59th MDW: ‘You’re leading the way’
January 21, 2017 — An internationally known expert in the field of clinical quality improvement was impressed with the 59th Medical Wing’s work toward becoming a high reliability organization during a Jan. 11 visit to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center... MORE

Dr. Brent James, an internationally known expert in the field of clinical quality improvement, reviews a handout during a Jan. 11 briefing in the Gateway Academy at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. James learned about the 59th Medical Wing’s work toward continuous process improvement and becoming a high reliability organization. He is the executive director of the Institute for Health Care Delivery Research and vice president, Medical Research and Continuing Medical Education at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

JBSA-Lackland, Port San Antonio celebrate as Kelly Field turns 100
January 20, 2017 — A festive crowd of Airmen, civilians and public officials were on hand as the centennial celebration for Kelly Field officially kicked off at Port San Antonio headquarters Jan 18. Kelly Field,... MORE

(From left) U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Port San Antonio board member Chris Alderete, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, are pictured at the Kelly Field 100th Anniversary Celebration at Port San Antonio Headquarters in San Antonio. Several current and former public officials were in attendance at the reception-style event to commemorate the establishment of one of the first military airfields in the world in 1916.

BMETs keep medical mission moving
January 18, 2017 — Biomedical equipment technicians ensure medical equipment is serviceable, safe and properly configured to meet the 59th Medical Wing’s mission of developing warrior medics through patient-centered health care... MORE

Senior Airman Donnell Johnson, 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron biomedical equipment technician, uses a multimeter to check voltage on a circuit board during a service call Nov. 17 at the U.S. Air Force Post Graduate Dental School on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. A biomedical equipment technician ensures medical equipment is serviceable, safe and properly configured to meet the wartime and peacetime missions of the Air Force Medical Service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

Wing pioneers innovative diabetes education program
January 17, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing education initiative aims to ensure all Department of Defense patients with diabetes can learn how to manage their disease and lower their risk for complications... MORE

Dr. Tom Sauerwein, director of the 59th Medical Wing’s Diabetes Center of Excellence, teaches patients to self-manage diabetes during a classroom session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The DCOE is a premier Air Force Medical Service specialty clinic dedicated to providing standardized diabetes care to beneficiaries across the military health care system. The clinical component provides diabetes management, diabetes education, and diabetes prevention programs through referral care to more than 50,000 TRICARE beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

JBSA’s drone team wins 2016 Commander’s Challenge
January 17, 2017 — An upstart team of cyber and drone specialists emerged victorious at the 2016 Commander’s Challenge held this past December in Las Vegas, Nev., taking down every single drone thrown at their unique... MORE

Airmen taking care of Airmen at 59th Medical Wing’s medical transition unit
January 13, 2017 — The halls of the Airman Medical Transition Unit are quiet, peaceful; but beneath the calm exterior is a motivated team working tirelessly to care for the Air Force’s greatest asset, its people... MORE

Air Force Cyber declares initial operational capability on new weapon system platform
January 12, 2017 — 24th Air Force – Air Forces Cyber (AFCYBER) recently declared initial operational capability (IOC) of its newest cyber weapons tool, the Automated Remediation Asset Discovery (ARAD) Dec 15, 2016. ARAD... MORE