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Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology
April 20, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities... MORE

$U.S. Air Force medical personnel perform a laser vision correction procedure at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 15, 2026.$

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care
April 20, 2026 — Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations... MORE

AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Gary McNeal
April 15, 2026 — As an attorney advisor for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Judge Advocate office, Gary McNeal is the command’s ethics counselor, providing crucial advice on standards of conduct, administrative law, and civil law matters. His work is foundational to building a culture of integrity across the enterprise... MORE

97th Air Mobility Wing leadership attend BMT graduation
April 14, 2026 — Col. Richard K. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jon T. Adams, 97th Air AMW command chief, from Altus Air force Base, Oklahoma, were at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2 to preside over the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony... MORE

CMSAF returns to the roots of the enlisted corps
April 10, 2026 — The most senior enlisted leader of the Air Force returned to the foundation of the enlisted corps at Basic Military Training at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 1, reinforcing standards and engaging with Airmen... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe addresses Airmen as the guest speaker during a coin and retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote spring cleaning safety
April 9, 2026 — As temperatures rise and days grow longer, many residents across Joint Base San Antonio are turning their attention to spring cleaning projects around the home. While the seasonal shift often brings motivation to refresh living spaces, fire officials are urging the community to keep safety top of mind... MORE

AFIMSC leaders recognize Detachment 6 excellence
April 9, 2026 — Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman, commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, AFIMSC command chief, visited AFIMSC Detachment 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 6, 2026, to meet with the team and recognize Airmen for their outstanding contributions to the mission... MORE

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics
April 8, 2026 — A routine visit to a primary care clinic at Joint Base San Antonio can mean more than a prescription refill or annual checkup. Through the Primary Care Behavioral Health program, service members and families can address stress, sleep concerns, chronic pain and other issues that affect overall health and readiness, all in one familiar setting... MORE

Licensed social worker sits in office with servicemember.

Boardroom to flight line: USO Governors get inside look at Air Reserve mission
April 7, 2026 — Members of the United Service Organizations Board of Governors visited Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 4 as part of an immersion tour designed to highlight the missions and capabilities of reserve and guard forces supporting global operations and domestic response. ... MORE

Eighteenth Air Force commander sees Reserve advantage firsthand at C-5 schoolhouse
April 6, 2026 — Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visited the C-5 Formal Training Unit hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing on March 4, 2026, to see how Reserve Airmen are forging the next generation of C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew... MORE

18th AF Commander Sees Reserve Advantage Firsthand at C-5 Schoolhouse

CMSAF David Wolfe holds all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
April 6, 2026 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe spoke to Airmen during an all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2026. Wolfe emphasized the importance of Airmen and their families and maintaining mission readiness and strengthening the force... MORE

Guyana, U.S. ophthalmology teams restore vision, strengthen readiness during LAMAT 2026
April 6, 2026 — Inside Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a patient regains sight as U.S. Air Force and Guyana Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams work side by side, delivering specialized care while building something far beyond a single procedure. Members of the 59th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, also participated in the effort... MORE

Dr. Arlene Bobb-Semple, Guyanese ophthalmologist, performs retina surgery alongside U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Group Chief of Vitreoretinal Services, at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026, U.S. Air Force and Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams worked side by side to deliver specialized eye care, building trust and strengthening long-term health partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stephani Schafer)

F-16 arrival enhances readiness at BMT with hands-on training
April 6, 2026 — Basic Military Training is taking a significant step in enhancing readiness with the arrival of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The aircraft is part of a new, immersive training environment designed to give trainees hands-on experience from day one... MORE

Warhawk Fitness Center hosts “Motivation Through Fitness” class
April 3, 2026 — The “Motivation Through Fitness” class at the Warhawk Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, promotes physical readiness and resilience supporting War Department missions... MORE

Cultural transformation: Powered by continuous improvement & innovation, fueled by Airmen, Guardians
April 2, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Core Values (1997) emphasize continuous improvement, stating, "We must have a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that propels America's Air Force in quantum leaps towards accomplishment and performance."... MORE

Seventy-four first-line supervisors assigned to 502d Communications Squadron, 502d Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pose for a group photo with their certificates of completion. The group completed the Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Green Belt Training together. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Joint Base San Antonio completes major emergency readiness exercise
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio recently concluded a large-scale emergency preparedness drill, the ENERGY RESILIENCY Response Exercise, designed to test and strengthen its ability to respond to a regional crisis. The exercise, which ran from March 23-27, simulated a complex, multi-day catastrophic event to ensure JBSA can protect its people and continue its mission under the most challenging conditions... MORE

A CPS Energy technician shuts down power to an office building for the exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 26, 2026. The power outage exercise was to help JBSA installations prepare for real-word scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)

Joint Base San Antonio conducts Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise
March 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio conducted a preplanned Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise March 24–27 to ensure personnel are prepared to respond to a potential severe weather event and widespread power outage... MORE

AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners
March 30, 2026 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

59th Medical Wing doctor wins prestigious award for excellence in aerospace behavioral health
March 24, 2026 — The Aerospace Medical Association has announced that U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award at the annual Aerospace Medical Association and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting... MORE

Air Force neurologist poses for a photo at Brooke Army Medical Center

59th Medical Wing to transition Wilford Hall Emergency Department to Urgent Care Center
March 23, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing announced that the Emergency Department at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8 a.m., shifting services to support non-life-threatening care... MORE