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‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’
September 26, 2025 — This year’s National Fire Prevention Week™ campaign runs from October 5-11 with a theme of “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” which works to educate peopleabout using these batteries safely. ... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’

Air Force updates physical fitness program
September 24, 2025 — In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program... MORE

Airmen perform a physical fitness assessment.

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony
September 19, 2025 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service... MORE

DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative
September 19, 2025 — The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness... MORE

USAF Airmen participate in the wing-wide flightline run

US Space Force unveils service dress uniform implementation plan
September 18, 2025 — The United States Space Force announced when Guardians will have the opportunity to be sized for and order the new service dress uniform... MORE

39th Flying Training Squadron Cobras welcome new commander
September 2, 2025 — Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston on Aug. 28, 2025, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

Puccia poses for photo in front of 39th FTS Cobras flagship T-6A Texan II

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions
September 2, 2025 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply... MORE

City of Schertz EMS supports JBSA community
September 2, 2025 — City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services teams provide lifesaving support to military members and civilians at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and in the local community. JBSA and Schertz EMS’s formal partnership is part of a five-year intergovernmental support agreement established between the installation and the Alamo Area Council of Governments in 2021. ... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force immersion highlights Morris Air National Guard Base’s aviator production prowess
August 26, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, command chief of Nineteenth Air Force, completed an immersion tour of Morris Air National Guard Base, Arizona, on Aug. 19, 2025, to gain firsthand understanding of the wing’s commitment to excellence... MORE

From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, commander, 19th Air Force, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Quiroz, 162nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, command chief 19th Air Force, gather for a photo at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2025. Quiroz was recognized for his contributions to the maintenance of Aircraft 379. Aircraft 379, critical for student pilot training, underwent depot-level maintenance, averting a year long wait and saving millions of dollars. This initiative exemplifies the 162nd Wing’s commitment to efficient resource management in support of the 19th Air Force mission to produce the next generation of aviators. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran)

Bible study bolsters spiritual readiness for Airmen
August 22, 2025 — Staying spiritually healthy is one of the four domains of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework, and a Bible study class at JBSA-Randolph is giving Airmen an opportunity to strengthen that domain. The chapel hosted its fall kickoff Bible study Aug. 20, 2025. Sessions will continue every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the chapel annex at Joint Base San Antoinio-Randolph. ... MORE

Women sitting at a table inside a building. On the tables there are flower arrangements and papers. One lady is holding a pen and writing and the other lady is looking down reading the paper.

TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: Understanding key differences
August 21, 2025 — When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care... MORE

Medical professional looks at dental x-rays

Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority
August 21, 2025 — DAF civilian developmental opportunities advance strategic thinking, decisiveness, interpersonal skills and innovation, fostering a cadre of civilian leaders capable of guiding the Air and Space Forces into the future... MORE

Department of the Air Force holds the service’s first “National Signing Day” at Capitol Hill
August 20, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building Aug. 15... MORE

Deputy Commander of Air Force Recruiting Service Brig. Gen. Craig McPike hosts a swearing in ceremony for members of the Delayed Entry Program at the Rayburn Office Building, Washington, D.C. Aug 15, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Total Force Service Center advances customer service, aligns with EVOLVE vision
August 19, 2025 — The Total Force Service Center has significantly improved customer service metrics over the past year, according to a TFSC liaison. Located within the Air Force Personnel Center, the TFSC serves as a customer service hub for Airmen across the Total Force. While its agents operate at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph alongside AFPC personnel, agents are available to provide guidance to Reserve and Guard members based on information and procedures from ARPC. ... MORE

Amid rapid technology change and new strategic competition, the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) launched the EVOLVE initiative.
Standing for Excellence, Value, Operational, Leadership, Velocity and Enterprise, this initiative is a strategic transformation designed to enhance operational efficiency and workforce capability.

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics, list
August 7, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Revolutionizing civilian career support: myCFT Portal launches for DAF workforce
August 7, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force has launched the myCFT Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline how civilian employees connect with their Career Field Teams... MORE

Tree maintenance underway at JBSA-Randolph to support safety, flight operations
August 5, 2025 — Tree maintenance and removal efforts will soon begin at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The work is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance resident safety and preserve the operational readiness of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Air Force selects 15,894 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 7
August 4, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle... MORE

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections
August 4, 2025 — One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing recognizes second quarter award winners
August 1, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing honored its top performers during quarterly awards, recognizing Airmen, civilians and teams for their outstanding achievements in the second quarter of 2025... MORE