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Settlement of Estate
November 12, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Staff Sgt. Wendy J. Valdez Mesa, assigned to the 93rd Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Nov. 7, 2024... MORE

Ready Now—Alamo Wing Receives Annual Flu Shots
November 8, 2024 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing lined up to receive their annual flu shot, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 2-3. The 433rd Medical Group organized clinics at a hangar near the 433rd AW flightline and at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center to facilitate the process... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Demi Ramirez, a 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technician, administers the annual flu vaccine to Col. James M. Bershinsky, 433rd Medical Group commander, at a clinic inside Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2024.

SECAF Kendall visits headquarters of IW warriors, addresses importance of ‘getting it right’
November 7, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), the Air Force’s premier Information Warfare Numbered Air Force, welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall from Oct. 30-31... MORE

The Secretary of the Air Force speaks to Airmen in an auditorium

Summit connects mission support leaders, focuses on Great Power Competition
November 5, 2024 — More than 170 leaders from Air and Space Forces installations gathered in San Antonio from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 for the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Mission Support Leadership Summit. With a focus on mission support in Great Power Competition, the summit provided a platform for attendees to learn about AFIMSC initiatives and engage in open dialogue to discuss trends and issues affecting their missions... MORE

Royal Thai Air Force nurses visit 59th Medical Wing
November 4, 2024 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted five Royal Thai Air Force nurses for a professional exchange in September and October 2024, offering them an immersive experience in U.S. Air Force healthcare practices... MORE

Royal Thai Air Force nurses pose with U.S. Air Force personnel aboard a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sept. 9, 2024.

Alamo Wing civic leaders visit western bases
November 4, 2024 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and 16 civic leaders from the Greater San Antonio area, conducted a civic leader tour to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and March Air Reserve Base, California, on Oct. 23-24... MORE

Greater San Antonio area civic leaders pose for a group photo with 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen before a civic leader tour mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 23, 2024.

37th Training Wing holds third quarter awards ceremony
November 4, 2024 — The 37th Training Wing third quarter awards ceremony was held in the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 25.   ... MORE

Uniformed members and civilians clap and laugh in an auditorium during an award ceremony.

New Airmanship 200 curriculum to enhance technical training
November 1, 2024 — The 82nd Training Wing Chaplain Corps recently hosted a conference at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to introduce Airmanship 200, a groundbreaking curriculum set to launch across Air Education and Training Command bases. The initiative aims to enhance technical training by incorporating critical life skills that will shape Airmen into Air-Minded Warriors, prepared for both professional and personal challenges... MORE

Dr. Brian Davis, 2nd Air Force chief training officer, meets with military training leaders and instructors across Air Education and Training Command about implementing Airmanship 200

AFIMSC task force helps bases recover from hurricanes Helene, Milton
October 31, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activated its newly established Task Force Agile Mission Support for the first time to help rapidly recover Air and Space Force installations affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton... MORE

AFIMSC establishes emergency response task force to support bases

Houston airshow brings unique training opportunities, showcases Alamo Wing mission
October 31, 2024 — More than 180,000 airshow goers got an opportunity to see the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory during the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport from Oct. 26-27... MORE

Guests at the Wings Over Houston Airshow get a rare opportunity to go inside a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy at Ellington Airport, Houston, Texas Oct. 26, 2024.

Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke: Nutrition course bolsters wellness for wingmen
October 30, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke, a reservist who deployed from the 433rd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to be the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen used her civilian experience as a fitness and nutrition coach to host weekly classes teaching her fellow Airmen different ways they can improve their eating habits... MORE

AFIMSC Portrait: Sharita Figueroa
October 30, 2024 — AFIMSC Portrait highlights Sharita Figueroa, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Equal Employment Opportunity Engagement Officer... MORE

AFIMSC portrait graphic with official photo and AFIMSC shield

Mission Monday: Services Facilities Programmer
October 28, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Paul Baldonado, a services facilities programmer for the Air Force Services Center at JBSA Lackland, Texas... MORE

Mother of fallen Defender ‘marches on’ honoring son
October 28, 2024 — In the sweltering summer heat on Aug. 15, 31 Defenders trekked up the rigorous route for their graduation ruck. Sixty-five-year-old Jiffy Helton-Sarver marches near the front, carrying a guidon commemorating her fallen son, Security Forces Officer 1st Lt. Joseph Helton... MORE

A group of security forces members ruck along roadside

Stay safe on Halloween
October 28, 2024 — As Halloween approaches, everyone should prepare for a safe evening in addition to preparing to hit the streets for sweets... MORE

Don't throw away medicines, bring them back Oct. 26
October 24, 2024 — The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health. The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Oct. 26, 2024, reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health... MORE

Miss America congratulates Air Force’s newest naturalized citizens
October 24, 2024 — As family and friends found their seats in the bleachers, 36 soon-to-be-Airmen marched inside, signed their names and officially became naturalized U.S. citizens on Oct. 9 at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Before the trainees headed back outside to prepare for the Coining Ceremony, a milestone in Basic Military Training graduation, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, congratulated the group... MORE

woman in uniform smiles as group of uniformed Airmen march past

U.S. Space Force leaders inspire newest Guardians, Airmen during BMT graduation week
October 24, 2024 — U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman set high expectations for the graduating class of enlisted Guardians and Airmen during a Basic Military Training ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio on Oct. 17... MORE

AFIMSC Portrait: Senior Master Sgt. Eugene P. Scott
October 23, 2024 — AFIMSC Portrait highlights Senior Master Sgt. Eugene P. Scott, senior enlisted leader for mission operations at Air Force Services Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

How vehicle maintenance Airmen keep the ‘birds in the sky’
October 23, 2024 — Gilded in fog from the Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme, California, houses the 346th Training Squadron where Airmen get their hands dirty while learning vehicle maintenance... MORE