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Air Force realigns enlisted aviator training under 12th FTW, 19th Air Force
May 19, 2026 — The 12th Training Squadron activated Detachment 1 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 15, 2026, marking a new chapter in the Air Force’s enlisted aviator training mission... MORE

Security cooperation enables Airman’s American Dream
May 19, 2026 — Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman. Her father, then-Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland as a partner nation instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006. Early this May, almost 19 years later, she stood on the parade field near the very place she was born and swore to defend the nation her father once served with as an international partner... MORE

Airman Bryanna Garcia, stands at the parade field after graduating from Basic Military Training, May 7, 2026. Her father Jacob Garcia served as a Partner Nation Instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006 for two years. Garcia was born in the U.S. and was inspired to follow in her father’s footsteps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

MTI captures first place at inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge
May 19, 2026 — Against the very best from every branch of the military, individuals forged in excellence, discipline, and relentless commitment, an Air Force military training instructor stood tall and emerged victorious. Master Sgt. Jesus Cintron, assigned to the 320th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, earned first place in the inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge on Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20... MORE

An Air Force military training instructor conducts the three-repetition, maximum dead lift while competing alongside drill sergeants and drill sergeant leaders during the Fort Jackson & USADSA Drill Sergeant of the Year competition as part of the Joint Warrior Competition at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20, 2026. The Joint Warrior Competition provides an opportunity for drill instructors from other branches to compete against U.S. Army drill sergeants as part of a joint collaboration to share ideas.

Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
May 18, 2026 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 11, receiving briefings from AFIMSC leadership providing the command's role and responsibility in DAF-wide installation and warfighter lethality and readiness... MORE

Owning the Cyber Battlespace: Sixteenth Air Force bolsters allied cyber defense in Poland
May 18, 2026 — As cyber warfare increasingly shapes the 21st-century battlefield, Sixteenth Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to allied security and proactive defense during the Impact’26 strategic forum and subsequent bilateral engagements May 13-14... MORE

Excellence in military medicine: ‘Your work saves lives and personifies readiness’
May 18, 2026 — Military medical leaders, professionals, and civilians who advance warfighter health were recognized at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine Awards, including one from the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium... MORE

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US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
May 14, 2026 — The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)

433rd AW, 960th CW induct new enlisted leaders
May 14, 2026 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing formally recognized their newest enlisted leaders during a combined Non-Commissioned Officer and Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026... MORE

433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new leader
May 13, 2026 — Col. Stephen Taylor assumed command of the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron during a ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 12, 2026. ... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron holds assumption of command ceremony
May 13, 2026 — Maj. Allen Sparkman took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron during a ceremony at the 433rd CES Highbay at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026. ... MORE

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care
May 13, 2026 — Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 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

74th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomes new commander
May 12, 2026 — Maj. Daniel M. McFadden officially assumed command of the 74th Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony held at the squadron building at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 2, 2026... MORE

Alamo Wing medics train to save four-legged patients
May 12, 2026 — Reserve Airmen with the 433rd Medical Group received training on canine medical care during the April Unit Training Assembly, ensuring they are ready for the unique demands of deployed environments. Down range, medics can be called upon to provide life-saving care to military working dogs... MORE

AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Julio Toala
May 11, 2026 — When Julio Toala hung up his Army uniform for good, his career of service didn’t end; it simply transformed... MORE

Mission support leaders gather to ‘Shoulder the Future Together’
May 4, 2026 — More than 175 leaders from installations across the Department of the Air Force gathered in San Antonio April 28-30 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2026 Mission Support Leadership Conference to discuss the trends, issues and solutions facing command teams supporting DAF’s power projection platforms... MORE

Under the theme “Shouldering the Future Together!”, the leaders focused on three critical installation and mission support priorities: people, readiness and infrastructure.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 30, 2026 — The Air Force selected 1,166 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel during the recent CY25A central selection board... MORE

Engagement in Action: DLIELC hosts Fiesta showcase
April 29, 2026 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center recently connected international students to the local San Antonio community through multiple Fiesta celebration events... MORE

International Military Students and staff participate in the annual Fiesta Flambeau parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 25, 2026. Over 80 international students proudly represented their nations’ flags at the parade alongside DLIELC leadership and staff. Defense Language Institute English Language Center International Military Students and volunteers walked roughly three miles through the streets of downtown San Antonio as part of the Field Studies Program which helps strengthen English language skills and partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

Remember, all JBSA installations are no-drone zones
April 29, 2026 — Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited on all Joint Base San Antonio installations, except with documented approval, generally starting at the installation commander level... MORE

CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness
April 29, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing and the T-7A Red Hawk, underscoring AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach waves to attendees during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2026. Wilsbach presided over the ceremony after engaging with military training instructors and the service’s newest Airmen throughout a multi-day visit.

Inter-American Air Forces Academy conducts first-ever course in Thailand
April 28, 2026 — Members from Inter-American Air Forces Academy recently traveled outside the Western Hemisphere nearly 9,000 miles away in a unique opportunity to train members of the Royal Thai Air Force in remote area of Thailand... MORE

Instructors from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy are shown among members of the Royal Thai Air Force in Ubon, Thailand, Feb. 25, 2026. The IAAFA team was hand selected to conduct an advanced aircraft systems maintenance course as part of a mobile training team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)
team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)