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Air Force Smart Operations emphasizes continuous improvement
March 5, 2015 — Confucius once said that in order for a man to move a mountain, he must first begin by carrying away its small stones. Now, if one is to imagine the Air Force as that giant mountain, how does an... MORE

75-day leave carryover ends Sept. 30
March 5, 2015 — Effective Sept. 30, military members will no longer be able to carry more than 60 days of leave into the next fiscal year, in accordance with 2013 National Defense Authorization Act... MORE

27 pay dates for civilians in 2015
March 5, 2015 — Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 vice the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights resources
March 5, 2015 — Throughout the year, we designate specific months to remind us of varying topics that are important to our well-being and/or culture. Oftentimes we forget or overlook the significance of these... MORE

Cody gives enlisted perspective at AFA symposium
March 5, 2015 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody outlined his top priorities for the enlisted force during the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 12 in... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody delivers his "Enlisted Perspective" at the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition, Feb. 12 in Orlando, Fla. Cody focused on key areas such as enlisted development, resiliency for Airmen and their families and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott Ash)

JBSA honors the beginning of military aviation
March 4, 2015 — Service members and civilians from Joint Base San Antonio gathered at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field Monday to observe the 105th anniversary of military aviation.In 1910, then-Army... MORE

Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, and United States Air Force retired Col. Stump Sowada (right), Order of Daedalians, Stinsons Flight captain, place the wreath during an annual ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade grounds March 2. The event was held in recognition of the 105th anniversary of Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois’ first flight which took place at then Fort Sam Houston. The celebration honored signal corps pilot, Foulois, who made his first take-off, solo flight, landing and first crash after four flights with the “Wright ‘B’ Flyer” aircraft over the Fort Sam Houston parade ground which has since been named the MacArthur Parade Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Controlling stray, roaming animals on Joint Base San Antonio
March 3, 2015 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron works hard to insure the base population and visitors have a memorable experience while working or visiting Joint Base San Antonio.One task they are assigned is the... MORE

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas begins March 1
February 27, 2015 — The weather in Texas is so unpredictable that thunderstorms and tornadoes can happen year-round, but the time of year when these weather events are most prevalent is approaching.To ensure that people... MORE

SecAF: Airmen hold key to air power, strength
February 25, 2015 — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talked about the importance of a healthy budget, innovation and developing Airmen as key pieces to remaining the world's greatest air power, during the Air... MORE

Measles makes a comeback in several states
February 25, 2015 — As many are aware, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State Health Departments are investigating a multi-state outbreak of measles linked to unvaccinated foreign travelers who visited... MORE

Carter named 25th Defense secretary
February 25, 2015 — Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17 after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic... MORE

Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic affairs.

Air Force Chief of Staff: Call to the future
February 24, 2015 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shared his thoughts on where the Air Force is, where it's going and how it's going to get there with an audience of Airmen, industry representatives and... MORE

Innovative submissions projected to save $35 million
February 24, 2015 — Approved ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation program since it launched in April 2014 are projected to save the Air Force at least $35 million, Air Force Personnel Center officials... MORE

JBSA leaders, military ambassadors express gratitude to veterans
February 23, 2015 — MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Hall, 2015 Joint Base San Antonio military ambassador, hands a valentine to Alfredo Espinosa during the 2015 National Salute to Veteran Patients program Feb. 13 at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Trainer development team preps C-17 for departure
February 17, 2015 — The C-17 Globemaster III became the most adaptable aircraft for the U.S. Air Force when it entered service in 1993. One of the major uses for a C-17 is for aeromedical evacuations to transport... MORE

Ernie Boulet, 502nd Trainer Development Squadron sheet metal shop supervisor, drills the C-17 fuselage Feb. 11 as he prepares the aircraft for shipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Academy students learn innovative problem solving
February 12, 2015 — The inaugural class of the 59th Medical Wing's Gateway Academy at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center graduated Jan. 14, marking a first for an organization whose quest is to bring innovative... MORE

AF risks becoming too small to succeed under sequestration
February 4, 2015 — During testimony on Capitol Hill Jan. 28, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III stressed the negative impact sequestration will have on future Air Force capabilities, emphasizing further... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington, D.C., as Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joesph F. Dunford Jr., looks on. Other service leaders present during the hearing were Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond Odierno and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Biomedical officers celebrate corps' golden anniversary
February 4, 2015 — The Air Force officers who make up the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic's Biomedical Sciences Corps flights perform important roles at their facility, providing services in areas ranging... MORE

Capstone Week: Supplementary training added to BMT
January 28, 2015 — Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has restructured its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning... MORE

Basic military trainees cross monkey bars over a pool of water as part of the basic military training obstacle course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sept. 24, 2014. The obstacle course was about a mile to a mile and a half long depending on what 14 obstacles were open; the two water obstacles would close seasonally. The course, which closed Sept. 24, was replaced by new one, called the Leadership Reaction Course, which was added to basic expeditionary Airmen’s training, also known as BEAST week, at JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex and became fully operational Sept. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Jeffers/Released)

Air Force Fitness Management System II up, accessible
January 28, 2015 — The new Air Force Fitness Management System - AFFMS II - is up and accessible via the Air Force Personnel Center Secure Application, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.AFFMS II enables Airmen... MORE