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My Story: New Year’s Eve night
January 9, 2017 — I’ve seen all 13 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and I work at a hospital, but besides my mandatory basic life support training, I’m not a medic. I’ve dressed up in scrubs during countless surgical... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis, photojournalist with the 59th Medical Wing, was the first to respond to a solo vehicle crash on Dec. 31, 2016, in San Antonio. His actions helped save an 80-year-old woman who was trapped inside her vehicle. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

25th Air Force: A Year in Review
January 9, 2017 — Twenty-sixteen was a year of planning for the future at 25th Air Force. As we move into 2017, we take a look at the ups and downs of the year, assess where we have been and look forward to continuing the fight in 2017, ‘faster, nastier and better,’ under the command of Maj. Gen. B.J. Shwedo. ... MORE

NASA astronauts underwent full-pressure suit training at the 9th Physiological Support Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, July 7. The astronauts conducted training in a hypobaric chamber at simulated altitudes of more than 70,000 ft. Throughout the SFRT training, astronauts pilot T-38 Talon’s. But, pilots are also required to operate NASA’s WB-57, an aircraft designed to fly at altitudes greater than 60,000 ft.

The New Year is a time to take control of your health
January 9, 2017 — A new year can mean new opportunities, new discoveries and maybe a few new goals. While the New Year’s Resolution is a common tradition, many of them get abandoned long before the new year is gone again. Setting goals for a healthier you is something everyone can do, if you do it right... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff visits ISR Airmen standing watch
December 30, 2016 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein met with Airmen and leaders at 25th Air Force Headquarters Dec. 19... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein met with Airmen and leaders at the 625th Operations Center, 25th Air Force Headquarters, San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 19.

Program helps trainees become citizens
December 22, 2016 — The wind was picking up and the temperature was colder than expected for a San Antonio morning as the basic military training retreat ceremony began Dec. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Trainee Rachid Karame, 321st Training Squadron, prepares to take the oath of citizenship at the basic military training retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, Dec. 8, 2016. Trainee Karame and his family emigrated from Lebanon and have lived in the United States since 2012. During the ceremony, he becomes both a U.S. citizen and an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Beau Downey)

JBSA Weather Advisory for Dec. 17-19
December 16, 2016 — A strong cold front is expected to push across the JBSA area late Saturday (Dec. 17) evening.There is a strong chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms as the cold front moves across the area.Expect... MORE

Successful load operation benchmark for 502nd LRS
November 21, 2016 — Whenever worldwide crises require a rapid, humanitarian response from the U.S. Air Force, the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is ready to answer the call. The... MORE

Load masters from 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio and 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston help JBSA-Lackland provide a rapid humanitarian response to emergencies across the globe.

902nd Security Forces Squadron gobbles up AFSFC in Turkey Bowl
November 21, 2016 — The 902nd Security Forces Squadron captured the Turkey Bowl championship with a 48-7 rout of the Air Force Security Forces Center Nov. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawk Field. The... MORE

JBSA celebrates Halloween throughout October
October 18, 2016 — Halloween-themed events will fill up the Joint Base San Antonio community this month. Parents and children alike can take part in the following events in ritualizing Halloween or harvest time. Trick... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio locations will offer several programs and events this Halloween Season for children and adults of all ages.Trick or Treating hours on all JBSA locations will be from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Medical physicist helps patients fight back against cancer
October 12, 2016 — With a master’s degree in physics, it comes as no surprise that Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, has spent his entire career in motion.At Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical... MORE

Maj. David Winter, 59th Medical Wing medical physicist, poses in front of medical equipment in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 16, 2016. Winter is in charge of operating a diverse array of imaging machinery that detects and combats cancer in patients.

JBSA commander honors LBJ during annual ceremony
August 31, 2016 — Every year since Aug. 27, 1973, a public wreath laying ceremony takes place at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park at the gravesite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson to observe his birthday... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle (right), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Russ Whitlock (center), Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park superintendent, salute the grave of President Lyndon B. Johnson Aug. 27 during a wreath-laying ceremony at LBJ National Historical Park. This year’s event honored what would have been the 108th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth.

Master sergeant recognized as MTI of the Year
June 16, 2016 — Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, is not big on awards.When he found out he earned the Air Education and TrainingCommand Military Training Instructor of... MORE

Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, observes Air Force basic trainees as they march to the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Air Education and Training Command recognized him as the 2015 military training instructor of the year.

Air Force Sports encourages Airmen to particpate in programs year-round
May 2, 2016 — All-Air Force Men’s Soccer trials and camp is currently taking place at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland until May 6, but Airmen have the opportunity to compete in 14 other Air Force Sports year-round... MORE

No problem too big or small for former POW
May 2, 2016 — When U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum talks about her prisoner of war experience during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, she’s always surprised at the response to her story. "So many people tell me, ‘I... MORE

Live*Work*Play Expo is April 13; full schedule set
April 11, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing willhost an installation-wide expo to showcase the benefits of living and workingin the JBSA community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the... MORE

The “Investing in You: The Live*Work*Play Expo - Reimagine Your Future” event aims to highlight the benefits of a civilian career at JBSA and also with the 502nd ABW, while allowing civilian and military personnel to learn about the wide array of quality of life services available across the joint base’s 11 operating locations.

JBSA ‘Investing in You’ at base-wide expo April 13
March 21, 2016 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing will hostan installation-wide expo to showcase the benefits of living and working in theJBSA community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 at the... MORE

SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF present new "Little Blue Book"
August 28, 2015 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody delivered the initial handout of the pamphlet,... MORE

Airmen who will soon complete Airmen’s Week listen as Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addresses them Aug. 27, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Pfingston Reception Center. The Airmen received a copy of Air Force Instruction 1-1, better known as the Little Blue Book. The book will be distributed to all new Airmen before transitioning to technical training and available online through Air Force e-publishing.

Roberson takes command of AETC
July 22, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command ofthe Air Education and Training Command in a ceremony at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph July 21.Outgoing commander, Gen. Robin Rand, handed Roberson the reigns... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III (left) passes the Air Education and Training Command guidon to Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of AETC, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 21, 2015. The change of command ceremony represents the formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

EES/WAPS briefing team to visit JBSA July 24 and 27
July 10, 2015 — Personnelfrom Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit Joint Base San Antonio July 24 and 27 to share information about EnlistedEvaluation System and Weighted Airman... MORE

YES program gives students work skills, helps with college costs
July 8, 2015 — The Air Force Aid Society can help for active-duty memberswho find themselves in a financial bind.It can also provide a boost for the children of active-dutymembers.The AFAS-sponsored Youth Employment... MORE

JeVaughnte Shannon (left) and MeMe Hartson, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Youth Center Youth Employment Skills program participants, prepare to set up tables for lunch June 22 at the JBSA-Randolph Youth Center.